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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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Feast of the Three Saints Announcement and Schedule

Posted on September 2, 2010 by billmanzi

NEWS ALERT: Feast of Three Saints Announcement: Due to the impending heavy rain and high winds slated to hit the Greater Lawrence area on Friday, Sept 3rd from hurricane Earl the activities planned for the Opening Day of the Feast … Continue reading →

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Mass Dems on the Attack

Posted on August 28, 2010 by billmanzi

The Massachusetts Democratic Party unveiled a short web video attacking Charlie Baker’s tenure as the CEO of Harvard Pilgrim, highlighting the rate increases for customers and the pay increases for himself that occurred during his time there. While Deval Patrick … Continue reading →

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Education Dollars to Methuen

Posted on August 26, 2010 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick’s education announcement. Methuen will receive $1.8 million in education funding from this federal grant. NEW BEDFORD – Wednesday, August 25, 2010 – Governor Deval Patrick today allocated $204 million from the federal Education Jobs Fund to school districts … Continue reading →

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Deficit Reduction? Well Yes, But Maybe No.

Posted on August 20, 2010 by billmanzi

The Wall Street Journal has written a story about the subject garnering a lot of press these days, the deficit. And there are plenty of stories that run directly off the question of how to deal with the deficit, principally … Continue reading →

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