Author Archives: billmanzi

Methuen Mayoral Survey

Posted on September 17, 2011 by billmanzi

So who will you vote for in the Methuen Mayoral primary scheduled for September 20th? There has been some great back and forth between the candidates, and the first test is almost upon us. Please get out and vote on … Continue reading →

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So What is the Right Answer?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by billmanzi

Much writing about the Ron Paul-Wolf Blitzer exchange at the last Republican debate relative to health care insurance. Blitzer asked Paul, who is a straight shooter, about a hypothetical where a younger man chooses not to buy health insurance, but … Continue reading →

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Methuen Mayoral Debate

Posted on September 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Tonight is the Methuen Mayoral debate, which will be happening at Mann’s Orchard Farm Stand at 7:00 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30. If you have comments or questions please feel free to send them via twitter to the … Continue reading →

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The European Contagion

Posted on September 13, 2011 by billmanzi

While the United States continues its domestic quarrel over how to resolve a sputtering economy and deal with large deficits the European Union is showing that division, stupidity and reckless behavior is not limited to American policy makers. With Greece … Continue reading →

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New York's Ninth Slips Away

Posted on September 12, 2011 by billmanzi

The resignation of Anthony Weiner has brought a special election to fill that seat in New York’s Ninth Congressional, a Democratic stronghold. And the Democrats are poised to get blown out in that special, which is this week. That itself … Continue reading →

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Setti Warren Wins Methuen Straw Poll

Posted on September 10, 2011 by billmanzi

Newton Mayor Setti Warren, after a very strong appearance, won the Methuen Democratic Committee straw poll this morning. Mayor Warren came early and left late, and gave a great talk to the assembled Democrats. Elizabeth Warren finished second to Mayor … Continue reading →

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The President on Jobs

Posted on September 10, 2011 by billmanzi

I watched the President’s jobs speech hoping to hear something big and bold. I just do not see this plan moving the needle all that much, even if adopted fully. As to whether it will be adopted at all I … Continue reading →

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Where are the Republicans?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by billmanzi

The Republican debate last night was quite entertaining, and gave a peek of what is to come in the next few months. Some observations: Michelle Bachmann was invisible. Most analysis gives her low marks, not because of anything she said, … Continue reading →

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Scott Brown Leads Pack

Posted on September 7, 2011 by billmanzi

A new WBUR poll shows Senator Scott Brown leading all potential Democratic opponents, with newly minted candidate Elizabeth Warren closing to within nine points of Senator Brown. Brown led Elizabeth Warren by a 44% to 35% margin. The survey matched … Continue reading →

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The Post Office Sinks

Posted on September 6, 2011 by billmanzi

The U.S. Post Office has been putting out the alarm bells, with the Postmaster holding out the prospect of the Service becoming insolvent and closing. The Post Office has seen sales drop by 22% over the past five years, with … Continue reading →

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