Category Archives: State News

Governors Race Polling

Posted on June 29, 2010 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe released a poll on the Governor’s race a couple of days ago, and it showed a couple of interesting variables. Patrick led the poll, as he has done consistently, by 7 points over Charlie Baker 38-31. The … Continue reading →

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New Cahill (Internet) Ad

Posted on June 22, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, still suffering from lagging poll numbers, took to the Internet with a new ad this week. Cahill has switched media consultants again, with Tad Devine leaving the campaign and Democratic media guru David Heller coming on board. The … Continue reading →

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Charlie Baker on the Air

Posted on June 15, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s race continues to heat up, with the Boston Globe on Sundaydetailing Charlie Baker’s role in devising the financing scheme for the Big Dig, which Baker has taken great pains to distance himself from. You can expect a few … Continue reading →

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Widmer on Municipal Health Care Reform

Posted on June 11, 2010 by billmanzi

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Michael Widmer weighed in on the Senate bill designed to “reform” municipal health care, and he has found it to be deficient. Widmer’s analysis is right on. The bill has some positive elements, but when considered … Continue reading →

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Tim Murray at Convention

Posted on June 10, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Murray spoke at the Democratic Convention, and I thought he gave a fine talk. He has truly been a bulldog in attacking the Republican and Independent candidates for Governor. He has come a long way as a speaker.

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Bruce Tarr on the Probation Mess

Posted on May 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Jim Braude on the Probation Department imbroligio, with Senator Bruce Tarr and Michael Goldman. The tug of war over this Department continues, with the Probation Chief suspended, and competing interests in a political war over the proper solution to the … Continue reading →

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Patrick Widens Lead

Posted on May 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk University’s latest poll of the Massachusetts Governor’s race confirms some of the trend lines apparent from the last Rasmussen survey, showing Governor Deval Patrick widening his lead over Charlie Baker and Tim Cahill. From the Suffolk press release: In … Continue reading →

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Baker Launches "Had Enough" Tour

Posted on May 18, 2010 by billmanzi

Republican Charlie Baker has launched the “had enough” tour, unveiling a new campaign slogan and internet ad targeting Governor Patrick and Treasurer Tim Cahill. With criticism of his campaign beginning to ramp up Baker does apparently need to shake things … Continue reading →

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RGA Continues to Pound Cahill

Posted on May 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The RGA assault on Tim Cahill continues unabated, and the latest Rasmussen poll shows it is having some impact. Today’s Herald has some commentary on the Cahill situation, with Howie Carr telling Cahill to “man up” or get out. Carr … Continue reading →

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Negative Ads Hurting Cahill?

Posted on May 12, 2010 by billmanzi

A new Rasmussen survey shows Governor Patrick widening his lead over his two main opponents, with independent Tim Cahill falling badly into third place. From Rasmussen: Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has gained ground over the past month and now earns … Continue reading →

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