Author Archives: billmanzi

Huntsman, Pawlenty Trail Everyone (Except Gingrich)

Posted on July 6, 2011 by billmanzi

A new WMUR survey of the Republican Presidential field shows that Jon Huntsman has joined Tim Pawlenty at the very bottom of the presidential pile in New Hampshire. While Pawlenty and Huntsman have each chosen to concentrate on different early … Continue reading →

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Fun With Mitt and Tim and Jon

Posted on July 5, 2011 by billmanzi

The Democrats are having some fun at Mitt Romney’s expense, putting out a video highlighting his inconsistency of word relative to the responsibility of President Obama for an economy that is “worse” than what he inherited. Or not. Mitt, who … Continue reading →

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Methuen's Local Election

Posted on July 4, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s local election season is upon us, and interested candidates have started the process of gathering signatures on their nomination papers. Here is the list, as of the end of last week, of those who have taken out nomination papers … Continue reading →

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The End of Sanity

Posted on July 3, 2011 by billmanzi

As we approach the point where we will be putting the full faith and credit of the United States at risk by not raising the debt ceiling we had Washington engaged in more gun-slinging, with most involved checking their brain … Continue reading →

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Methuen Fireworks Tonight

Posted on July 2, 2011 by billmanzi

Methuen’s Fireworks display is tonight, with the band Beatlejuice beginning to play around 6:30 or so, and the fireworks display happening at 9:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

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The Circular Firing Squad

Posted on July 2, 2011 by billmanzi

The State of Minnesota has come to a grinding halt, with Democratic Governor Mark Dayton unable to reach agreement with the newly elected Republican majorities in both the Minnesota House and Senate. The recriminations are flying, with Republicans attempting to … Continue reading →

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Real Muni Health Care Reform

Posted on July 1, 2011 by billmanzi

The Legislative Budget Conference Committee has reached agreement on the State budget, with the much watched municipal health care reform portion surviving with substantive reform intact. From the State House News Service: The final proposal, according to a budget document … Continue reading →

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Halperin Suspended

Posted on June 30, 2011 by billmanzi

Mark Halperin, political analyst for Time Magazine as well as MSNBC, was suspended indefinitely today by the network for calling President Obama a “dick” on the Morning Joe show. I happened to be watching the show when Halperin made the … Continue reading →

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President Obama Plays Offense

Posted on June 30, 2011 by billmanzi

The President held a press conference yesterday, ratcheting up his rhetoric against Republicans on the issue of raising the debt ceiling. The President appeared to draw a line in the sand over Republican refusal to include any revenues in a … Continue reading →

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Tale of Two Approaches

Posted on June 29, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey is taking a few victory laps after passing a pension and health care reform bill in New Jersey, reaching agreement with the Democratic legislature on a bill that had to be hard for them … Continue reading →

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