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The Pelosi Shuffle

Posted on November 6, 2010 by billmanzi

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, her Democratic caucus hammered by the elections of last week, has decided to run for Minority Leader in the new Congress. There had been much speculation on her future after the dreadful election results for House Dems, … Continue reading →

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Almost a Wrap

Posted on October 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Suffolk University and pollster David Paleologos unveiled their last full poll of the Massachusetts election season yesterday, showing Governor Deval Patrick with a 7 point lead over Charlie Baker. The Governor seems to have strengthened his grip on a lead … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the First Amendment

Posted on October 19, 2010 by billmanzi

Tea Party Favorite, and candidate for U.S. Senate Christine O’Donnell, was stumped at her recent debate with Democrat Chris Coons about the First Amendment’s religion clause. From Politico: The comment came during a debate on WDEL radio with Democratic opponent … Continue reading →

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Heather Burkett is the October Artist of the Month

Posted on October 18, 2010 by billmanzi

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Heather Burkett as October’s Artist of the Month. Heather Burkett is a new resident of Methuen and an amateur photographer. She enjoys designing and creating in the visual arts with a variety of mediums. … Continue reading →

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Hicks in West VA

Posted on October 16, 2010 by billmanzi

In West VA popular Democratic Governor Joe Manchin is locked in a tight battle with Republican John Raese. The latest Rasmussen survey has Raese up by three, but Rasmussen has moved the race from “lean Republican” to “tossup”. This race … Continue reading →

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Governors Debate at Emerson

Posted on October 16, 2010 by billmanzi

The Governor’s debate held at Emerson yesterday. I have not had the opportunity to view it, but here it is. The Herald story on the debate is here. http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f9?isVid=1

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Tom Reilly Endorses Charlie Baker, and More Cahill

Posted on October 15, 2010 by billmanzi

Former Democratic Attorney General Tom Reilly yesterday endorsed Republican Charlie Baker for Governor, extolling his virtues as the head of Harvard Pilgrim. Reilly, who lost the Democratic nomination for Governor to Patrick four years ago, worked with Baker while AG … Continue reading →

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Barney Frank and Sean Bielat in the Fourth

Posted on October 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Barney Frank, facing a real challenge in this difficult year for incumbents, debated his opponent Sean Bielat twice yesterday, mixing it up on housing, don’t ask don’t tell, and on government intervention in the markets. Bielat went right for the … Continue reading →

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The Connecticut Senate Race

Posted on October 5, 2010 by billmanzi

One of the more interesting Senate races in the country is going on in Connecticut, where Republican Linda McMahon is locked in a close struggle with State Attorney General Dick Blumenthal. Blumenthal started this race as a prohibitive favorite, and … Continue reading →

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Rahm for Mayor Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2010 by billmanzi

Just cannot help myself. Rahm is jumping into the fray in Chicago quickly, with a website and you tube channel already established and a listening tour set to begin. Rahm is sucking all of the oxygen out of the room … Continue reading →

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