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Criticism for Democrats

Posted on August 23, 2011 by billmanzi

With all of the sniping over the “debt/deficit wars” I have pointed out what I see as the problems inherent in the positions of both parties, and I have been tough on the Republicans, whose numbers never seem to add … Continue reading →

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Willette Calls For Receivership

Posted on August 22, 2011 by billmanzi

The latest public safety disruptions in Lawrence have now become political fodder in Methuen, with Mayoral candidate Ken Willette calling for a state takeover of the Administrative functions of the City of Lawrence. Will Willette’s call now inject the Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Sarah

Posted on August 20, 2011 by billmanzi

Sarah Palin just released a video highlighting her recent trip to Iowa, and Karl Rove is telling folks that he thinks she is getting in this race. Some of the Rove comments are reflective of the reality in Sarah Palin’s … Continue reading →

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Methuen Mosquito Spraying Announcement

Posted on August 20, 2011 by billmanzi

GROUND ULTRA LOW VOLUME TRUCK SPRAYING TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District will conduct truck-spraying operations in Methuen in an effort to reduce mosquito populations that are potential vectors of West Nile Virus (WNV) … Continue reading →

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Perry Surges

Posted on August 17, 2011 by billmanzi

Texas Governor Rick Perry has surged into a double digit lead in the latest Rasmussen Reports national survey of likely Republican primary voters. Perry scored 29%, with former front-runner Mitt Romney second at 18%, Michelle Bachmann at 13%, Ron Paul … Continue reading →

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The Rodney Dangerfield of Republican Candidates

Posted on August 16, 2011 by billmanzi

Politico highlighted the lack of any press coverage that close second place finisher Ron Paul received from the media after the Ames straw poll. Paul did a great job at Ames, coming within a percentage point of victory. Despite that … Continue reading →

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Pawlenty Bites the Dust

Posted on August 14, 2011 by billmanzi

Tim Pawlenty, after a disappointing third place finish at the Ames straw poll, has decided to pull out of the Republican Presidential race. From Politico: “I wish it would have been different, but obviously the pathway forward for me doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Bachmann Rolls While Perry Bigfoots

Posted on August 13, 2011 by billmanzi

Michelle Bachmann won Ames today, narrowly defeating Congressman Ron Paul, but crushing third place finisher Tim Pawlenty. Bachmann’s big win in Iowa spells some real bad news for T-Paw, who invested quite a bit of money and effort into Ames, … Continue reading →

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Our Man in Baghdad

Posted on August 13, 2011 by billmanzi

Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki, seeking to lend a hand to beleaguered Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has come out with strong words of support for the Syrian dictator, saying that the Syrian street protesters are affiliated with al-Queda, and that they … Continue reading →

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The Republican Debate

Posted on August 12, 2011 by billmanzi

As anticipated the Republicans were a bit livelier in their big debate last night. And this morning the pundits are out in force, analyzing the debate performances. Red State gave an interesting view, with Erick Erickson not really giving any … Continue reading →

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