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  • NH Presidential Watch 2012

    Check out my new website tracking information about New Hampshire politics and the 2012 presidential primary at nh2012.blogspot.com [...]
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    Posted: January 29, 2009, 11:34pm EST

  • Thanks For Visiting

    Thanks for visiting this site. Unfortunately, I am no longer updating it.

    Instead please see my new website:

    [www.politickernh.com] [...]
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    Posted: January 15, 2008, 9:21pm EST

  • It's All About The Delegates

    The primary system is all about the delegates, here's the breakdown:

    In the New Hampshire Democratic primary
    CNN estimates:
    * Hillary Clinton has won 9 New Hampshire delegates (3 statewide, 6 district-level)
    * Barack Obama has won 9 New Hampshire delegates (3 statewide, 6 district-level)
    * John Edwards has' [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2008, 2:25pm EST

  • NH Asks Primary Success

    From the group NH Asks:

    NH Asks program gave candidates a unique opportunity to take substantial and considered positions on important issues. Unlike town-hall meetings, debates and press conferences, candidates could take the time to offer well-considered and consistent answers. The candidates who answered all took full advantage of [...]
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    Posted: January 10, 2008, 2:22pm EST

  • Biden Beats Gravel

    Even though he dropped out of the presidential contest last week, Delaware Senator Joe Biden achieved a minor victory in the New Hampshire primary.

    Biden was able to receive more votes than former Alaska Senator Mike Gravel. Gravel is still running for the Democratic nomination.

    Biden received 612 [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 1:07am EST

  • GOP Write-Ins Beat Fred Thompson

    An interesting note in tonight's election, write-ins did better than former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson.

    Total Republican write-ins received 3,987 votes (2%), while Fred Thompson garnered 2,768 votes (1%).

    Thompson is apparently not worried about his lackluster performance because tonight, in South Carolina, he told supporters "All'" [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 1:01am EST

  • PrioritiesNH To Form Into New Group

    The group PrioritiesNH has begun to phase down their operations. Over the past year the group has been trying to get candidates to decrease the military budget.

    According to an e-mail the group is "in discussions to merge the wonderful PRIORITIES community into a vibrant New Hampshire progressive advocacy" [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 12:34am EST

  • It's Been A Great Ride

    After attending countless events, exchanging thousands of e-mails, receiving plenty of spin, and 20 interviews the primary has come to a close.

    Over the past week people have asked me whether I'd spill all my secrets in one last post, or perhaps even write a book, don't worry sources [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 11:42pm EST

  • Sticking To Your Guns

    Sometimes when you make predictions you have to stick to your guns.

    Over the past week I've been giving interviews predicting Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney would win their respective primaries.

    Well I was half-right.

    Tonight, Hillary Clinton won the Democratic primary and John McCain beat' [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 11:24pm EST

  • McCain Wins New Hampshire

    Arizona Senator John McCain has won the New Hampshire Republican primary.

    U.S. Senator John McCain's New Hampshire Chair, Peter Spaulding, issued the following statement on John McCain's New Hampshire Primary victory:

    "I proudly congratulate John on his historic victory in today's primary. John McCain never gave up, and'" [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 9:36pm EST

  • What To Watch For

    Dante "GraniteProf" Scala has posted what you should watch for in tonight's results.

    "If Mitt Romney pulls this out at the last minute, it's going to happen in the Interstate 93 corridor, home of many Massachusetts transplants."

    "McCain's areas of strength form an arc around the I-93'" [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 4:42pm EST

  • Who's Who

    Here is a slideshow of the various presidential candidates filing for the New Hampshire primary.

    [www.sos.nh.gov] [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 4:16pm EST

  • Paul To Do Some Last Minute Campaigning

    Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul will greet voters in Ward 4 of Concord today at 5PM. The Ward 4 polling location is located at St. Peter's Parish Hall on 135 North State Street in Concord, NH.

    One of the questions tonight is how well will Paul do? Most polls' [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 4:13pm EST

  • Historic Turnout Across The State

    It's primary day, we're about halfway through voting and historic turnout numbers are being reported throughout the state.

    James Pindell is reporting that "The New Hampshire Secretary of State's office is not fielding requests for Democratic ballots in Portsmouth, Keene, Hudson and Pelham."

    We visited two Manchester' [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 1:21pm EST

  • NBC vs. WMUR

    This morning Rudy Giuliani attempted to make his case before 30 Manchester citizens.

    The former New York Mayor told the group he is running on a "bold vision that will allow America to be the best."

    Perhaps the most interesting part of the event was when NBC embed [...]
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    Posted: January 08, 2008, 12:54pm EST

  • RCP Average

    The Real Clear Politics New Hampshire average...tomorrow we get to see what the voters say.

    The GOP: The Dems:
    McCain: 33.5% Obama: 36.9%
    Romney: 28.7% Clinton: 29.2%
    Huckabee: 11.4% Edwards: 18.8%
    Giuliani: 8.7% Richardson: 5.9%
    Paul: 7.4% [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:53pm EST

  • Draft Gore Endorses Edwards

    The group Draft Gore New Hampshire has endorsed John Edwards.

    Earlier this week the group announced their would be terminating their efforts.

    "We came to the unanimous decision that John Edwards has the courage to bring about fundamental changes in the way decisions are made in Washington," said [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:37pm EST

  • Clinton's Primary Day Schedule

    Hillary Clinton's primary day schedule

    Tuesday, January 8th

    HILLARY CLINTON VISITS MANCHESTER POLLING LOCATION
    6:00 AM
    Parker Varney School
    223 James Pollock Drive
    Manchester, NH

    HILLARY CLINTON VISITS NASHUA POLLING LOCATION
    7:45 AM
    Fairgrounds Jr. High School
    27 Cleveland Street
    Nashua, NH

    HILLARY CLINTON VISITS DERRY' [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:34pm EST

  • Edwards Primary Day Schedule

    The primary day schedule for John Edwards

    Tuesday, January 8th

    8:15am
    John and Elizabeth Edwards visit Manchester Ward 3 polling location
    Manchester, Ward 3
    Carol M. Rines Center
    1528 Elm St.Manchester, NH

    2:45pm
    John and Elizabeth Edwards rally volunteers at Manchester HQ
    66 Hanover St.
    Manchester, [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 10:33pm EST

  • Vermin Supreme offers $100 To Dixville Notch Voters


    Today at John McCain's Manchester rally, long-shot presidential candidate Vermin Love Supreme was offering each voter of Dixville Notch $100.
    The catch?
    In order to receive the money the voter has to vote for Vermin.
    Dixville Notch casts the first votes in the New' [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 5:06pm EST

  • Clinton Releases Letter Attacking Obama's Abortion Votes

    This afternoon Hillary Clinton's campaign released a letter from a group New Hampshire pro-choice activists urging pro-choice voters to vote for Senator Clinton because "The difference between Hillary's repeatedly standing up strong on choice and Obama's unwillingness to vote "yes" or "no" is a clear contrast, and we believe the'" [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 4:53pm EST

  • Clinton's GOTV

    From The Clinton Campaign:

    With less than 24 hours until the New Hampshire primary, the New Hampshire for Hillary campaign’s Get Out the Vote Operation is in full swing. Staff, volunteers, and supporters are working around the clock to ensure that New Hampshire voters know that tomorrow they can [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 4:51pm EST

  • More Endorsements for McCain

    This morning John McCain's campaign released a list of endorsements from New Hampshire Republicans.

    Below is a list of elected officials that were in the release.

    Sen. Sheila Roberge, State Senator
    Peter Bergin, State Representative
    Peter Batula, Merrimack State Representative
    Dick Drisko, State Representative
    Carolyn Gargasz, State Representative[...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 12:58pm EST

  • Romney's Closing Argument

    From The Romney Campaign:

    Tonight, Governor Mitt Romney will air a two-minute television ad, "Tomorrow," in which he speaks directly to the people of New Hampshire about the need for conservative change in Washington if we are to confront a new generation of challenges.

    View the ad [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 11:07am EST

  • Edwards Two Day Schedule

    Sorry I completed forgot to post the Edwards schedule for today and tomorrow.

    MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH

    2:00 AM
    Graniteroots event with John and Elizabeth Edwards
    Edwards for President Berlin Office
    256 Main Street
    Berlin, NH

    4:00 AM
    Graniteroots event with John and Elizabeth Edwards
    Miller’s Café
    [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 9:46am EST

  • Paul Cancels Events Day Before New Hampshire Primary

    Ron Paul has cancelled his public events that were scheduled to be held the day before the New Hampshire primary.

    Instead, Paul will be flying out to California to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

    According to the Paul campaign "Fmr. Congressman Barry Goldwater, Jr., will [...]
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    Posted: January 07, 2008, 12:32am EST

  • Debunking The McCain-Obama Independent Voter Myth

    A popular theory that has developed over the past couple of days is that independent voters in New Hampshire are deciding between Barack Obama and John McCain.

    Last night, UNH's polling-guru Andrew Smith debunked that theory.

    "They're fighting for different block of voters," he told us.

    [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 10:44pm EST

  • Group of Citizens Concerned with GLBT Issues Endorse Obama

    A group of New Hampshire citizens, concered with GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) issues have endorsed Barack Obama. An excerpt of the letter is below, only with a list of the people who signed the letter.

    Those of us signing this letter have analyzed, as thoroughly as possible, the [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 10:38pm EST

  • Obama's Two Day Schedule

    Here is an updated schedule for Barack Obama

    Monday, January 7th

    Doors Open: 7:30am
    CLAREMONT RALLY
    Stevens High School
    175 Broad St
    Claremont, NH
    The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call Will at the Claremont Office [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 10:20pm EST

  • Mitt's Final Two Days

    Here is an updated schedule for Mitt Romney.

    Monday, January 7, 2008:

    6:50 a.m.
    Governor Mitt Romney Greets Employees at BAE Systems of North America
    BAE Systems of North America
    95 Canal Street
    Nashua, NH

    7:50 a.m.
    Governor Mitt Romney Meets [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 10:13pm EST

  • Richardson's Updated Schedule

    Here is an updated schedule for Bill Richardson.

    Monday, January 7

    8:40 AM
    Dunkin-Donuts Drop-In
    921 Beech Street, Manchester

    10:10 AM
    Plant Tour and Town Hall Meeting with Goss International Employees*
    Goss International, 121 Technology Drive, Durham
    *This event is closed to the general public.

    11:15 [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 7:16pm EST

  • Richardson Receives Newspaper Endorsement

    From The Richardson Campaign:

    Today, the Claremont Eagle Times endorsed New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson for President, and three key Dodd supporters from the Granite State announced that they will be voting for Bill Richardson on Tuesday, January 8th.

    In their endorsement, the Times writes: "Richardson is the [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 7:09pm EST

  • Edwards Unveils "Underdog" Ad

    From The Edwards Campaign:

    Tomorrow, one day before voters go to the polls, the John Edwards for President campaign will begin airing a new 60-second television spot in the Granite State. In “Underdog,” Senator John Edwards says he will never give up on the fight to save the middle [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 7:07pm EST

  • Obama At Pinkerton Academy

    This afternoon in Derry, New Hampshire Senator Barack Obama told voters “in two days time, New Hampshire it is your turn to stand-up and create a different kind of politics.”

    Over the past two days, the Illinois Senator has been stressing a message of change. However, voters might have [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 6:03pm EST

  • Former Senate President Endorses McCain

    From The McCain Campaign:

    U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former New Hampshire State Senate President Joseph Delahunty has endorsed John McCain for president.

    "During my time in New Hampshire politics I have worked with innumerable politicians and Americans from all walks of life. However, [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 6:01pm EST

  • State Rep Webber Endorses Clinton

    From The Clinton Campaign:

    State Representative Jim Webber (D-Kensington), a former Senator Joe Biden supporter, today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Rep. Webber is the third New Hampshire state representative to announce his support of Senator Clinton in recent days, following the endorsement of Biden’s former New Hampshire [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 5:58pm EST

  • Hatch Endorses Clinton

    Former Biden supporter, Berlin State Representative Bill Hatch, has endorsed Hillary Clinton.

    “As a representative from Berlin , I am especially sensitive to the struggles of middle class families. Hillary Clinton has strong plans to lower taxes and create new, good jobs that will benefit us all,” said Representative [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 11:03am EST

  • Clinton To Host Monday Night Rally

    On the night before the primary, Hillary Clinton will host a Manchester rally.

    Monday, January 7th

    8:30pm
    Executive Health and Sports Center
    1 Highlander Way
    Manchester, NH [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 10:09am EST

  • Bill Bradley To Endorse, Campaign for Obama

    The AP's Phil Elliott reports that former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley will endorse Barack Obama later today.

    Tomorrow, the former New York Knick will campaign for Obama in the Granite State. [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 9:56am EST

  • Viggo Mortenson Endorses Kucinich

    From The Kucinich Campaign:

    Acclaimed film actor Viggo Mortenson will be campaigning today in New Hampshire with U. S. Congressman and Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich. Known around the world for his portrayal of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Mortenson will be holding a press [...]
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    Posted: January 06, 2008, 9:53am EST

  • Spin Me!

    The spin-room after the ABC/WMUR debates resembled something between a three-ring circus and a freak show. There were cameramen angling for the perfect shot of surrogates, reporters throwing their microphones at anyone willing to talk and people scratching their heads asking one another: whose this guy and why am I [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 11:53pm EST

  • Press Hearts Edwards

    The press center is eating-up John Edwards attack on the status quo.

    Press room erupted in laughter with Richardson's line "I've been in hostages situations more frindlier than this." [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 9:34pm EST

  • Updated Richardson Schedule for Sunday, January 6th

    New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson will campaign across New Hampshire on Sunday, January 6th.S

    Sunday, January 6th

    9:15 AM
    Drop-In at Julien’s Corner Kitchen
    150 Bridge Street, Manchester

    9:45 AM
    Candidate Open House
    Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 9:08pm EST

  • Breaking News: GOP Candidates Dislike Obama

    The headline out of tonight's Republican debate...the candidates don't like Obama.

    Huckabee says Obama has inspired people and the GOP needs to give people something to vote for, not against.

    Ron Paul says that he and Barack Obama share similarities, mainly the devote following of young people both [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 8:29pm EST

  • It's Getting A Bit Fiesty

    It appears that the Republicans brought their daggers with them and are using them frequently.

    The recent exchange was between Mitt Romney and John McCain who were debating illegal immigration.

    The press is eating it up.

    Rudy just said that Ronald Reagan would "be in one of [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 8:13pm EST

  • Oh, Snap!

    Tonight we have had our first collective media outburst at the press filing center.

    Discussing the war in Iraq Mitt Romney told Mike Huckabee "don't characterize my position," to which Huckabee responded "which one."

    Throughout the press center there was a collective "Ohh!" [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 7:29pm EST

  • RCP New Hampshire Average

    The Real Clear Politics Average heading into tonight's ABC/WMUR debate.

    The GOP: The Dems:
    McCain: 32.7% Obama: 33.2%
    Romney: 27.8% Clinton: 31.2%
    Huckabee: 12.0% Edwards: 19.2%
    Giuliani: 9.5% Richardson: 5.0%
    Paul: 8.5% [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 6:17pm EST

  • Huckabee To Host Chilifest

    Come have authentic Texas style chili with Mike Huckabee and Special Guest Chuck Norris!

    Monday, January 7th

    American Legion Post #7
    94 Eastern Ave
    Rochester NH.
    5:15pm Doors open
    5:45pm 6:15pm
    Live Music from local rock band Mama Kicks
    6:15pm - 7:00pm Chili and [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 3:48pm EST

  • Clinton's Primary GOTV

    From The Clinton Campaign:

    The New Hampshire campaign’s 17 statewide offices – more than any other campaign in the state – are buzzing with activity. This weekend over 200 staff and thousands of volunteers will hit the streets across the Granite State, knocking on over 100,000 doors. Over the [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 2:42pm EST

  • Up and Running

    We're now up and running at the St. Anselm's debate.

    Back row right next to the food and in a whole row of other bloggers and foreign press. [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 1:56pm EST

  • Romney Airs Ad Focused on Economics

    Today, Mitt Romney began airing a new television ad. The ad entitled "Growth and Prosperity," begins with Romney saying "This isn't the time for us to shrink from conservative principles."

    Script For "Growth And Prosperity"

    GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "This isn't the time for us to shrink from conservative [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 1:14pm EST

  • NH GOP Pulls Out of Fox GOP Forum

    New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding Sunday’s Republican forum on FOX:

    “The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary serves a national purpose by giving all candidates an equal opportunity on a level playing field. Only in New Hampshire do lesser known, lesser funded underdogs have [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 11:52am EST

  • Draft Gore Ends Their Efforts

    Draft Gore, the only statewide organization dedicated to getting voters to Al Gore's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot, has ended their efforts.

    In an e-mail the organization states "Active efforts to "write in" Al Gore's name on the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday have been terminated."

    [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 11:01am EST

  • Breakfast with Mike Gravel & Introduction to Voters

    From the Gravel campaign:

    "Senator Gravel will be at The Merrimack Restaurant in Manchester (786 Elm St.) each morning until the Jan 8th Primary, from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. He'll be having breakfast with supporters, media, and potential voters. Stop by, grab some oatmeal & coffee, and ask Senator [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 10:59am EST

  • Obama To Hold Manchester Rally

    Tomorrow morning Barack Obama will hold a rally in Manchester at the Palace Theater. The rally previously scheduled for Monday night is no longer taking place.

    Sunday, January 6th

    Doors open: 9:00am
    MANCHESTER RALLY
    Palace Theater
    80 Hanover Street
    Manchester, NH
    The event is free and [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 10:12am EST

  • Kucinich Saturday Schedule

    Below is itinerary for Congressman for Saturday, January 5th.

    Breakfast with Catholic group in Bennington
    9:00AM to 10:15AM
    Common Place Eatery
    11 Main St, Bennington, NH 03442

    Book Signing with Dennis Kucinich
    11:00AM to 11:45AM
    Toadstool Bookstore
    12 Depot Square, Peterborough, 03458

    Lunch [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 10:07am EST

  • Barry Goldwater, Jr. Joins Ron Paul in New Hampshire

    Barry Goldwater, Jr. will be campaigning with Ron Paul in New Hampshire.

    "We are truly honored to have this legendary conservative family here to support Dr. Paul and bring his message to New Hampshire voters," said Paul's state coordinator.

    Goldwater is the son of 1964 Republican presidential nominee [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 10:03am EST

  • Former Biden Campaign Chairman Endorses Clinton

    Senator Joe Biden's former New Hampshire campaign chairman has endorsed Hillary Clinton.

    Franklin State Representative Jim Ryan had been serving has Biden's campaign chair until Biden dropped out of the race on Thursday.

    In a campaign press release Ryan said he was endorsing Hillary because “At this critical [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 9:59am EST

  • Romney As The Change Agent

    Mitt Romney has shifted his stump speech from discussing the “four walls” that keep America strong to now arguing that he is a candidate who can bring about change and deliver results.

    Romney told a crowd of 250 Manchester citizens that he announced his presidential run in Detroit Michigan [...]
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    Posted: January 05, 2008, 12:44am EST

  • Clinton To Visit Durham

    Tomorrow Senator Clinton will visit Durham.

    Saturday, January 5th

    12:00PM
    The Bagelry
    1 Mill Rd
    Durham, NH
    This Event is CLOSED To The Public [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 9:30pm EST

  • C-SPAN In The Am

    Tomorrow morning I will be on C-SPAN.

    The Telephone interview will begin at around 7:05 and last up to 10 minutes.

    Check your local listings!

    I will also be on NHPR Monday morning and with Dan Rather on primary night. [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 8:56pm EST

  • Rudy's Primary Schedule

    Here is Rudy Giuliani's primary schedule.

    Saturday, January 6th

    10:30am
    House Party
    47 Garden Drive
    Litchfield, NH

    7:00pm
    Debate Watch Party
    The Executive Court Banquet Facility
    1199 South Mammoth Road
    Manchester, NH

    Sunday, January 6th

    10:45am
    House Party
    24 Powers Road
    Hollis, NH

    Monday, [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 8:17pm EST

  • Obama Begins Airing 2 New Ads

    Senator Barack Obama’s campaign announced today that it will begin airing two new television ads in New Hampshire. A thirty-second spot, entitled “ Independence,” highlights Obama’s New Hampshire newspapers endorsements, which praise his independent thinking and ability to unify the country. Obama was endorsed by the Boston Globe, the Nashua [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 8:14pm EST

  • Richardson's Primary Schedule

    Bill Richardson's schedule for the upcoming weekend and Monday, January 7th.

    Saturday, January 5th

    9:30am
    Auditorium, New Hampshire Technical Institute
    31 College Dr
    Concord

    Sunday, January 6th

    9:15 AM
    Drop-In at Julien’s Corner Kitchen
    150 Bridge Street, Manchester

    9:45 AM
    Candidate Open House
    Temple Adath [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 5:05pm EST

  • Rudy's Saturday Schedule

    Here is Rudy Giuliani's schedule for tomorrow. We're awaiting details of the events.

    Speech in Manchester...time unknown

    10:45 a.m.
    House Party
    Litchfield, NH

    7:00pm
    ABC/WMUR Debate

    9:00pm
    Party Event
    Manchester, NH [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 5:01pm EST

  • Former Nashua Mayor Endorses Rudy

    From The Giuliani Campaign:

    The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Don Davidson, the former Mayor of Nashua, has endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President. Davidson is recognized as a longtime local government leader in the state’s second largest city.

    “Although we have a number of candidates to [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 4:43pm EST

  • Michelle Obama, Senator Dick Durbin, Congressman Patrick Murphy to Campaign in New Hampshire

    From The Obama Campaign:

    Senator Barack Obama’s New Hampshire campaign announced today that Senator Obama’s wife Michelle will campaign in New Hampshire Sunday through Tuesday, January 6-8. Mrs. Obama will speak at house parties and meet with voters in the Concord area, Lakes Region, Upper Valley, and North Country [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 12:38pm EST

  • Humble Observations About The Next Couple of Days...

    Here are a couple of humble observations about the next couple of days:

    -Candidates will have limited time for events. Tonight the Dems have the 100 Club Dinner, tomorrow is the ABC Debate and Sunday is the Fox/GOP debate, all of these will take time away from the candidates. [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 12:17pm EST

  • McCain Schedule for Monday, January 7th

    John McCain's schedule for Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th.

    Monday, January 7th

    7:45am
    Nashua City Hall Plaza
    229 Main St.
    Nashua, NH
    RSVP: 603-369-4949

    10:00am
    Stage Restaurant & Caf
    30 Central Square
    Keene, NH
    RSVP: 603-369-494912:00

    Noon
    "Top of the Hop" at the Hopkins [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 11:17am EST

  • Bass Endorses McCain

    The Granite Status reported this morning that former Congressman Charlie Bass has endorsed John McCain.

    In 2000 Bass endorsed George W. Bush. [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 11:08am EST

  • Paul's Primary Schedule

    Dr. Paul will make the following campaign stops from January 4th through the 8th:

    Friday 1/4

    5:20 PM
    Merrimack Business walk
    News Café at Merrimack Commons; Olympic Video; Billy's Pizza

    7:00 PM
    Merrimack House part
    **Closed To Public**

    Saturday 1/5

    9:30 AM
    House party
    **Closed [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 10:50am EST

  • Biden, Dodd Drop Out

    Senators Joe Biden and Chris Dodd have dropped out of the presidential race.

    State Representative Jim Ryan, Biden's NH Chair, issued a statement that said "Tonight, we witnessed a great man, a great American, and a great friend of mine fight a proud fight out in Iowa. He didn’t [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 10:47am EST

  • Gravel NOT Dropping Out

    From The Gravel Campaign:

    "Once again, the Mainstream Media has not gotten the facts straight.

    MSNBC pundit Keith Olbermann has incorrectly declared that Sen. Gravel has dropped out of the race following the January 3rd caucus in Iowa. This is not true, and Sen. Gravel is still an [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 10:45am EST

  • Siglo 21 Endorses Clinton

    Siglo 21, a Latino newspaper that circulates in Manchester, Nashua and Salem, endorsed Hillary Clinton for President this week.

    “We need a President with the strength, good faith and capacity to solve problems effectively. Problems such as the migration reform, the exit from Iraq and climate change require a [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 10:44am EST

  • New Hampshire News Links for January 4th, 2008

    New Hampshire News Links January 4th, 2008

    www.nhnewslinks.com
    Part of The Hotline Political Network!
    We should be updated later this afternoon and will return tomorrow, Saturday
    Visit our blog!

    NEWS: N.H. pension system still needs fixes

    PEOPLE/CANDIDATES: Legal battle slows probe of push [...]
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    Posted: January 04, 2008, 10:43am EST

  • Updated Edwards Schedule

    From January 4th through Primary Day on January 8th, John and Elizabeth Edwards will hold Graniteroots rallies and town halls with voters across New Hampshire. Their children Cate, Emma Claire and Jack as well as John's parents Bobbie and Wallace will also join the Edwardses for the trip.

    Friday, [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 6:11pm EST

  • Gatsas Endorses McCain

    From The McCain Campaign:

    U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that New Hampshire Senate Republican Leader Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) has endorsed John McCain in the New Hampshire Primary.

    "John McCain is the only candidate with the strength, experience, and character to lead as commander in chief [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 6:07pm EST

  • Clinton Events for Monday, January 7th

    On Monday, January 7th Hillary Clinton will be in Dover and Salem.

    For more events go here: [www.hillaryclinton.com]

    Monday, January 7, 2008

    12:15 PM
    The McConnell Center
    30 Saint Thomas St.
    Dover, NH 03820

    6:00 PM
    Salem High School
    44 Geremonty Drive
    Salem, NH 03079 [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 5:00pm EST

  • RFK Children To Campaign for Hillary

    From The Clinton Campaign:

    The New Hampshire for Hillary campaign today announced that three prominent members of the Kennedy family will visit the Granite State tomorrow, January 4th, to emphasize Senator Clinton's experience and proven record of making real change happen. Former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Robert F. [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 4:54pm EST

  • Deval Patrick To Campaign for Obama

    From The Obama Campaign:

    Senator Barack Obama’s New Hampshire campaign announced today that National Co-Chair and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will campaign in New Hampshire Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6. Governor Patrick will knock doors in Manchester and speak at house parties across southern New Hampshire to [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 4:48pm EST

  • Gatsas To Endorse McCain

    The Concord Monitor is reporting that "Ted Gatsas, the Republican leader in the state Senate and former Senate president, will endorse John McCain today when the candidate returns from Iowa." [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 4:14pm EST

  • McCain Aids Tout "Major" NH Endorsement

    According to The Page "McCain advisers touting “major” New Hampshire endorsement to be unveiled on Senator’s arrival in Granite State Thursday."

    Let the speculation begin! [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 1:54pm EST

  • Richardson's Schedule for Friday

    New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson will campaign in New Hampshire on Friday, January 4th.

    9:00 AM (Doors Open 8:30 AM)
    Welcome Back to New Hampshire Kickoff
    Merrimack Restaurant
    786 Elm St, Manchester

    10:15 AM
    Drop-In at Ingram Senior Center
    [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 1:40pm EST

  • McCain's "Better Prepared"

    John McCain has begun airing a new thirty-second television ad entitled "Better Prepared." The ad will run in New Hampshire and Boston.

    View the ad here: [www.johnmccain.com]

    Script:

    "Eight years ago, New Hampshire stunned the political world. You turned convention on its head because you didn't care what the experts or the [...]

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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 1:31pm EST

  • Some Paul Events

    Here is a couple of events Ron Paul will be doing in the days ahead. More will be announced later.

    Saturday, January 5th

    WMUR / ABC Debate
    check local TV listings

    Sunday, January 6th

    First in the Nation Presidential Brunch
    Hampshire Hills, Milford, NH
    11:00 [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 12:12pm EST

  • Romney Wants NH Voters To "Remember" McCain's Record

    Mitt Romney has released a new television ad titled "Remember". The thirty-second ad features New Hampshire citizens criticizing John McCain's record.

    Script:
    ROMNEY: "I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."
    BOB DUFFY: "I believe John McCain's war record is outstanding."
    MARIE PALING: "He's a true patriot and has [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 12:01pm EST

  • Romney's Two-Day Schedule

    Mitt Romney's public schedule for Friday, January 4th and Saturday, January 5th.

    Friday, January 4, 2008:

    2:00 a.m.
    Governor Mitt Romney Arrives in New Hampshire
    Port City Air
    Portsmouth International Airport
    104 Grafton Drive
    Portsmouth, NH

    7:30 a.m.
    Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Portsmouth [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 11:06am EST

  • Additional Obama Events

    Events with Senator Barack Obama

    Friday, January 4th

    8:45am
    PORTSMOUTH RALLY
    Pan AM FBO
    62 Durham St. Portsmouth NH
    Please Contact: Matt Devine to RSVP at the Portsmouth office 433-7001

    12:30pm
    CONCORD RALLY
    Concord High School
    170 Warren St.
    Concord, NH
    Please RSVP to the Concord [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 10:47am EST

  • Updated Gravel Schedule

    Updated Gravel Schedule

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    12:00 PM
    Luncheon Address to Portsmouth Rotary Club
    35 Corporate Drive (in Pease International Tradeport)
    Portsmouth, NH

    1:30 PM
    Talk & Discussion with History Students
    Oyster River High School
    Durham, NH**Not open to the public**

    3:00 PM
    On-air Radio InterviewWUNH (91.3 FM)
    [...]
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    Posted: January 03, 2008, 10:43am EST

  • Rudy's Schedule for Friday, Jan. 4th

    Rudy's public schedule for this Friday.

    Friday, January 4th:

    4:00pm
    Town Hall Meeting
    The American Legion Post 63
    38 Millville Street
    Salem, NH

    5:45pm
    Town Hall Meeting
    Nashua Elks Lodge
    120 Daniel Webster Highway
    Nashua, NH [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 7:23pm EST

  • Clinton Brings Arkansas Friends to Granite State

    From The Clinton Campaign:

    Longtime supporters and friends of the Clinton family will travel from Arkansas to campaign in New Hampshire January 3rd – 8th. They will travel to cities across the state to meet with voters at their homes and in businesses. They will also attend the 100 [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 7:02pm EST

  • Edwards Supporters To Hand out Free Ice Cream

    From The Edwards Campaign:

    The following Vermont leaders support John Edwards, will work to ensure he wins the Vermont primary and will also travel to NH on January 5th to hand out free ice cream and help build campaign momentum:

    -Former Vermont State Senator and 2006 Lt. Governor [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 6:59pm EST

  • Clinton Primary Schedule

    The New Hampshire for Hillary campaign today announced that Senator Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will campaign in the Granite State from Friday, January 4th to Tuesday, January 8th.

    Additional details of the schedule are forthcoming.

    Friday, January 4th

    Senator Hillary Clinton Attends “Time to [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 6:52pm EST

  • McCain Plans To Speak To Iowa Supporters From New Hampshire

    On the night of the Iowa caucuses John McCain will speak to his Iowa supporters from Manchester, New Hampshire.

    McCain will deliver the remarks from a Manchester's Wedu Design.

    The Arizona Senator is currently in Iowa but will return to the Granite State for a rally Thursday night.
    [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 5:15pm EST

  • Lieberman To Campaign for McCain

    Tomorrow Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman will campaign for John McCain. Here is public schedule.

    Thursday, January 3, 2008

    9:00am
    Senator Joe Lieberman
    Meet and Greet at the Brown Bag Deli
    One Eagle Square
    Concord, New Hampshire

    12:30pm
    Senator Joe Lieberman
    Meet and Greet at Harvey's [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 5:11pm EST

  • McCain's Primary Schedule

    Here John McCain's primary schedule.

    Thursday, January 3, 2008

    5:45pm
    Town Hall
    Derry Opera House
    29 West Broadway, Derry, NH

    Friday, January 4, 2008

    1:00pm
    WHAT: Hollis Pharmacy Meet and Greet
    6 Ash St, Hollis, NH 03049

    2:00pm
    BAE Systems Town Hall [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 5:04pm EST

  • Rudy in NH Day Before Primary

    On Monday January 7th Rudy Giuliani will campaign in New Hampshire.

    Details have not been announced.

    [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 4:31pm EST

  • Huck Airs Ad on Tax Cuts

    Mike Huckabee has begun airing the ad below.

    [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 4:28pm EST

  • Rudy Begins Airing New Ad

    Tomorrow Rudy Giuliani will begin airing a new ad. The thirty-second ad is titled “Ready.”

    Script for “Ready”:

    VOICEOVER: “An enemy without borders. Hate without boundaries. A people perverted. A religion betrayed. A nuclear power in chaos. Madmen bent on creating it. Leaders assassinated. Democracy attacked. And Osama [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 4:17pm EST

  • RCP New Hampshire Average

    Real Clear Politics New Hampshire average for January 2nd, 2008.

    The GOP: The Dems:
    Romney: 29.0% Clinton: 33.0%
    McCain: 27.8% Obama: 27.3%
    Giuliani: 12.3% Edwards: 18.5%
    Huckabee: 10.8% Richardson: 4.8%
    Paul: 6.5% Biden: 2.5% [...]
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    Posted: January 02, 2008, 4:01pm EST
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