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Cahill Press Conference

Posted on October 2, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill, responding to the defection of his running mate to Charlie Baker, yesterday held a press conference to announce he is staying in the race. Cahill put on a brave face, and painted the defection as an “insider deal” … Continue reading →

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Another Blow for Cahill

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

Tim Cahill’s running mate Paul Loscocco announced today that he was pulling out of the Lt. Governor’s race, dealing another big blow to the Cahill candidacy. Cahill is doing a presser today at 2:00 p.m. Loscocco’s statement is below: From … Continue reading →

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The Pace Quickens

Posted on October 1, 2010 by billmanzi

A new Rasmussen survey has Deval Patrick with a slight lead in the Governor’s race, leading Charlie Baker by a 47%-42% margin. Tim Cahill came in with 6%. This survey includes “leaners” and has not changed all that much from … Continue reading →

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Maybe the Best Campaign Video Ever

Posted on September 30, 2010 by billmanzi

Here we have Republican candidate for Governor of New York Carl Palladino in a major dust up with journalist Fred Dicker. Palladino was objecting to coverage that included references to his ten year old daughter, the result of an admitted … Continue reading →

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The New Niki Tsongas Ad

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Niki Tsongas is up with her second TV spot in the Fifth Congressional race. What do you think? I will be doing post debate commentary, along with Republican Michael Sullivan, on October 18th at Mann’s Orchard in Methuen as Congresswoman … Continue reading →

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The State Auditors Race

Posted on September 29, 2010 by billmanzi

Jim Braude had Mary Z Connaughton and Suzanne Bump on for a debate yesterday, and it got a little testy. I am sort of shocked at what I consider a real poor performance by Connaughton, who just refused to answer … Continue reading →

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President Obama on the Economy

Posted on September 25, 2010 by billmanzi

The President on the state of the economy, with some hard shots at the Republicans. Obviously there are pretty severe disagreements, but lets look at some of the key points. 1) Should there be tax breaks for companies that ship … Continue reading →

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The Lt. Governors Debate

Posted on September 22, 2010 by billmanzi

The Lt. Governors Debate held today at Suffolk University. Read the Globe story on that debate here. http://www.statehousenews.com/video/10-09-22debate/player-viral.swf

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Niki Tsongas Takes to TV

Posted on September 16, 2010 by billmanzi

Niki Tsongas has her first TV ad up, and it did not take her long after the Republican nominee was chosen to get the campaign going in earnest. Jon Golnik won the Republican nomination Tuesday, and Niki is up on … Continue reading →

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Methuen Primary Results

Posted on September 14, 2010 by billmanzi

A quick look at primary night in Methuen. Turnout was 12.75%. Lets look at some of the key races: Democratic Auditor: Glodis 46.27% Bump 34.78% Lake 18.53% Democratic Treasurer: Grossman 54.76% Murphy 44.81% Democratic Governors Council Manning 71.60% Panos 28.08% … Continue reading →

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