Category Archives: Uncategorized

Massachusetts Fiscal Forecasts

Posted on December 21, 2010 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, following the consensus revenue hearings on Beacon Hill, has released a primer on the outlook for the next fiscal cycle in Massachusetts, with the forecast looking less than rosy. The outlook is cloudy despite a pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Paul Ryan at the Wall Street Journal

Posted on December 12, 2010 by billmanzi

Yes I am fascinated with Rep. Paul Ryan. Here is his interview over at the Wall Street Journal. He talks about a bunch of different things. Items that I found interesting: 1) Yes he is a budget “hawk”, but a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 5 Comments

The Brooks-Ryan Debate

Posted on December 9, 2010 by billmanzi

An interesting debate between Rep. Paul Ryan and conservative columnist David Brooks over the role of government and the intersection of politics and government, and how to best act in the best interests of the American people. I have praised … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment