Category Archives: U.S. Senate Race

I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass. Barney Frank for Senate!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by billmanzi

Barney Frank, in a morning appearance on Morning Joe, expressed his desire to be named to the interim U.S. Senate position by Governor Deval Patrick. He had indicated earlier that he would not want that slot, but he has changed … Continue reading →

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Big-Footed

Posted on December 29, 2012 by billmanzi

And so the powers that be have anointed Congressman Ed Markey as the next U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, issuing a well choreographed series of endorsements to his new candidacy to replace John Kerry. Why, even the future Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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The Song is Over- Warren Opens Lead on Brown in Suffolk Survey

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

Just as the Globe released a new poll yesterday on the Senate race David Paleologos and Suffolk have hit the streets with their own numbers. It is not good news for Scott Brown. From the Suffolk press release: “Elizabeth Warren … Continue reading →

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Globe Poll Has Senate Dead Heat

Posted on October 30, 2012 by billmanzi

A new Boston Globe survey has Scott Brown with a slight lead over Elizabeth Warren. The results were published yesterday, and I have just bumped into the top-line numbers this morning. Those numbers please! Scott Brown leads Elizabeth Warren by … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Holds Lead in New Survey

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren, in a new MassInc/WBUR survey, is holding a five point lead over Senator Scott Brown. The last MassInc survey had Senator Brown holding a four point lead over the challenger. The new survey seems to be in line … Continue reading →

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Mourdock's Outrageous Comments on Rape

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana Richard Mourdock issued some controversial statements during a debate with his opponent. He said that even where a pregnancy occurred due to rape it was likely God’s will. From the Detroit Free Press: “Life … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Visits Methuen

Posted on October 24, 2012 by billmanzi

Elizabeth Warren visited Methuen yesterday, stopping at Mann’s and greeting a big group of supporters, and accepting the endorsements of Mayor Steve Zanni and Rep. Linda Campbell. It was great to see Elizabeth in Methuen, talking about helping the middle … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Leads Scott Brown by Largest Margin

Posted on October 18, 2012 by billmanzi

Public Policy has released a new survey showing Elizabeth Warren leading Scott Brown by the largest margin she has yet recorded, leading by a 53% to 44% margin. This is an increase over the PPP polling from last week, which … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Senate Debate

Posted on October 11, 2012 by billmanzi

The Elizabeth Warren-Scott Brown debate series had volume 3 last night, in Western Massachusetts. I watched it, and although I am a partisan Dem I thought both candidates were better than in the two prior debates, with sharper focus on … Continue reading →

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Brown Edges Into Lead

Posted on October 9, 2012 by billmanzi

A new WBUR/Mass Inc. survey has Scott Brown edging ahead of Elizabeth Warren by a 47% to 43% margin. With “leaners” included the margin is 48% to 45%, with 5% undecided. The poll also measured the Presidential race with Barack … Continue reading →

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