Category Archives: State News

Elizabeth Warren Hits the Airwaves

Posted on November 15, 2011 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren has bought some air time starting today, putting out an introductory piece that manages to help tell who she is while keeping on her populist anti Wall Street message. Warren knows that there is big money from outside … Continue reading →

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Chelsea

Posted on November 5, 2011 by billmanzi

With all of the stories being written about the Chelsea Housing Authority I am incredulous that some folks would be pointing a finger at City Manager Jay Ash. Although I am a Mayor I really do not know Manager Ash, … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts in the National Spotlight

Posted on October 11, 2011 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Senate race is drawing some real scrutiny from the national media, something that is likely to intensify in the coming months. Much commentary about clothing, or the lack thereof, and about campaign tactics and money. I guess we … Continue reading →

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Brown, Warren in Dead Heat

Posted on October 4, 2011 by billmanzi

A new UMass Lowell Public Opinion Center survey shows Senator Scott Brown in a dead heat with Elizabeth Warren in the U.S. Senate race coming next year. The survey also looked at the Democratic primary, and finds Elizabeth Warren alone … Continue reading →

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Setti Warren Withdraws

Posted on September 29, 2011 by billmanzi

Newton Mayor Setti Warren will announce today that he is withdrawing from the U.S. Senate race. Mayor Warren has run a strong campaign, but has been caught in the Democratic stampede towards Elizabeth Warren. The latest Public Policy Poll, which … Continue reading →

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Setti Warren Wins Haverhill Straw Poll

Posted on September 17, 2011 by billmanzi

Mayor Setti Warren won a big victory today at the Haverhill Democratic Committee straw poll, where he won over 46% of the overall vote. Mayor Warren spoke to the assembled Democrats, joining fellow candidates Bob Massie, Tom Conroy, Marisa Defranco, … 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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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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Bobbleheads on Parade

Posted on August 24, 2011 by billmanzi

The Scott Brown hit parade has started, with Bobblehead (Scott) Brown being unveiled by a consortium of Democratic groups. Caused quite a fracas in the blogosphere, with David Bernstein and Rob Eno over at Red Mass Group getting into a … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick in Salisbury

Posted on July 8, 2011 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick kicked off his “listening tour” of the Commonwealth in Salisbury, talking with residents on the Town Common. The Governor talked about some of his second term priorities, including jobs, health care cost containment, closing the educational achievement … Continue reading →

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