Cohen launches first non-presidential ads of 2004 cycle
(12/2/03) 1:00 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 2 -- State Senator Burt Cohen (D-New Castle) is launching the first in a series of radio ads today hoping to raise the profile of his U.S. Senate campaign against incumbent Judd Gregg as well as beginning a "dialogue with the state's voters."

Lieberman touts a health care plan containing a familiar tone
(12/1/03) 4:04 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Dec. 1 -- U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman said Monday he’s ready to “take it to the max.”

In his self-deprecating style, Lieberman cracked the poorly-received joke as he addressed the employees of Maax clothing manufacturers, a small New Hampshire business, before discussing parts of his health care plan that, on it’s face, sounds very similar to those of his opponents.

FULL STORY

Campaigns to take a short break for Thanksgiving
(11/25/03) 3:30 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 25 – For campaign staffers, there will be a brief rest for the weary this
Thanksgiving but then they’re back to work.

While most of America enjoys the traditional four-day weekend associated with
the holiday, the intensifying campaign season will see most staff back at their
posts on Friday.

FULL STORY

A Republican Thanksgiving
(11/25/03) 10:00 am

By Michael Dennehy
PoliticsNH.com Columnist

Nov. 25 -- The holiday season brings optimism and excitement, but more importantly, it reminds us to be thankful for all that is good.

Let us begin with the Democratic candidates for President. Oh, how thankful Republicans are in this week of Thanksgiving.

FULL COLUMN

Dick Swett plans to begin statewide speaking tour
(11/25/03) 1:00 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 25 – In what may be the most ambitious speaking schedule yet for a possible Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Swett said he is preparing a number of op-eds for local newspapers while at the same time contacting a number of local Chamber of Commerce groups to see if they would be interested in his presentation. He said he expected to do this for about four or five months.

Bush-Cheney '04 announces NH leadership team
(11/24/03) 6:00 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 24 – President Bush’s reelection campaign announced its New Hampshire leadership team this afternoon. National campaign chairman and former Montana Gov. Marc Racicot called the Granite State a “critically important” place for Republicans in the coming electoral season.

View list here.

FULL STORY

Presidential campaign staffs also have charitable goals over the holidays
(11/23/03) 3:30 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 23 -- From canned food drives to volunteering on Thanksgiving, campaign workers, a substantial number of who are from out of state, are trying to make a difference in their adopted home.

FULL STORY

As Kerry tries to round a corner, his message: ‘Bring. It. On.’
(11/22/03) 11:07 am

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

LACONIA, Nov. 21 -- He’s calling it the Real Deal, and it’s coming to a town or perhaps a firehouse near you.

With 67 days to go until Granite Staters hit the polls, Sen. John Kerry said Friday he knows he has his work cut out for him, trailing former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in the polls, in most cases, by a wide margin, but he‘s ready to begin the fight.

FULL STORY

Kucinich last to file, focuses on Iraq
(11/21/03) 9:35 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 21 – U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich officially filed for the New Hampshire primary today, explaining to reporters afterward how his position on the American presence in Iraq makes him an attractive alternative to his rivals for the Democratic nomination.

FULL STORY

Last day for primary filing might be interesting
(11/21/03) 1:00 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 21 – Secretary of State Bill Gardner said that if anything unusual happens during the official filing period for the New Hampshire presidential primary it usually happens on the last day

Dean the latest candidate to take on energy bill
(11/20/03) 10:48pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

HENNIKER, Nov. 20 -- Former- Gov. Howard Dean became the latest candidate Thursday to unleash his vitriol on MTBE, a gasoline additive responsible for water pollution in the Granite State. The pollutant has taken its spot on the platform lately as Democratic White House hopefuls have charged that the Bush Administration is trying to let MTBE polluters off the hook in the energy bill.

FULL STORY

Clark will attend NH debate after all
(11/19/03) 6:11 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 19 – The over $1 million New York fund-raiser that prevented Wesley Clark from attending a nationally television New Hampshire debate in December has been rescheduled, the campaign said late Wednesday afternoon.

AARP FORUM REACTION

NH voters praise forum, Edwards and Dean
(11/18/03) 5:15 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

BEDFORD, Nov. 18 – Generally impressed with the AARP’s presidential forum, voters leaving the event had the nicest things to say about U.S. Sen. John Edwards and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean.

FULL STORY

At AARP forum, Dean and even AARP wear bulls-eye
(11/18/03) 2:30 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

BEDFORD, Nov. 18 -- While candidates used their time to outline their platforms with special interests, of course, on Medicare and prescription drug benefits, social security and healthcare, the theme of the forum followed the same trend as the last two nationally televised debates -- it’s open season on Gov. Howard Dean.

FULL STORY

Clark opens new offices; tries to jump start a campaign
(11/18/03) 11:11 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

BEDFORD, Nov. 18 – On the same day that a very large New Hampshire television advertising campaign begins for him, Wesley Clark announced Tuesday morning his presidential campaign plans to open three new regional offices in Hanover, Derry, and Laconia in coming days.

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

BEDFORD , Nov. 17 – Carol Moseley Braun finished a two day visit to New Hampshire Monday morning telling business leaders she wants the country to have a single-payer health care system in order to drive down costs and to insure all Americans.

AARP poll shows health care, economy matter most to older voters
(11/17/03) 5:00 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 17 – On the day before its presidential forum, the AARP released a poll showing that Social Security, healthcare and jobs are top concerns for voters over 50.

FULL STORY

Lieberman files with sense of 'momentum'
(11/17/03) 4:20 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 17 -- Armed with chants like “America needs more; Joe 2004” or “From East to West, Joe Lieberman’s the best,” the group of about 50 staffers and volunteers have become a mainstay at the Senator’s New Hampshire events, whether he’s emerging from the WinnebaJoe or, like today, on his way to file to run in the first-in-the-nation primary.

FULL STORY

For NH undecided voters electability emerges as key issue
(11/17/03) 12:00 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 17  -- A dozen interviews with undecided Democratic Granite State voters in the past week showed a growing pattern away from concern over how candidates stood on the issues like the economy and the Iraq war to the candidate’s ability to defeat President Bush in next November’s general election.

The Nemo Model
(11/15/03) 2:55 pm

By Richard Sigel
PoliticsNH.com Columnist

Nov. 15 -- There’s a big scene near the end of “Finding Nemo,” where Nemo, the young clown fish, convinces a school of fish about to be hauled into the fishing boat that they can save themselves by swimming down all at once. It’s chaos, but the combined force of the fish swimming in the same general direction breaks the boom holding the net and the fish go free.

As an organizational model, it might just determine the outcome of the New Hampshire Democratic Primary.

FULL COLUMN

Lieberman unveils new ad
(11/14/03) 6:30 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 14 -- In a new television ad, U. S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman attempts to refocus the race on the “bread and butter” issues while trying to court independent voters.

FULL STORY

Biggest canvassing weekend of the year kicks off
(11/14/03) 4:47 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 14 -- Granite Staters, get ready for the knock knock knocking.

FULL STORY

In new radio ad, New Hampshire for Health Care links health care, economy
(11/14/03) 4:45 pm

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 14 – New Hampshire for Health Care today announced it will begin running a radio advertisement calling attention to health care issues. It also released a poll that shows voters are concerned about the impact health care costs have on a struggling economy.

Listen to ad here.

FULL STORY

President's sister officially files for primary on behalf of her brother
(11/13/03) 6:15 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 13 - President Bush's sister Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch visited New Hampshire's state house Thursday to fill out the official
paperwork needed to put her brother on the state's January presidential primary ballot.

Dean unveils education plan in front of packed house(s)
(11/13/03) 3:20 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

HANOVER, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Howard Dean’s staff was expecting a large crowd to show up Thursday morning to hear him unveil his $7 billion education plan at Dartmouth College. They were not, however, expecting it to be that large.

FULL STORY

Clark may not attend DNC NH Debate
(11/13/03) 12:00 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 13 -- As it stands Wesley Clark will be the only one of the nine candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination not scheduled to attend a New Hampshire debate next month sponsored by the Democratic National Committee.

Kerry talks environment; reporters talk turnover
(11/12/03) 7:49 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

LITCHFIELD, Nov. 12 -- New Hampshire residents watching the news Wednesday night or reading Thursday morning papers will probably hear more about Kerry’s campaign woes than they will about his press conference on the environment -- his third on the subject in three weeks.

FULL STORY

Clark talks current war with veterans of wars past
(11/11/03) 4:49 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 11 -- Gen. Wesley Clark toured the VA Hospital unburdened by his traveling press circus before eating lunch and speaking to veterans at the Sweeney VFW Post, along the way unloading on the Bush Administration for what he deemed was a lack of commitment to the country’s veterans.

FULL STORY

The power of the Veteran Vote
(11/11/03) 12:00 am

By Michael Dennehy
PoliticsNH.com Columnist

Nov. 11 -- Properly organized, veterans can make a huge difference in the outcome of an election. After all, there are 140,000 civilian veterans in New Hampshire. Considering 50,000 votes could win this year’s democratic presidential primary, any campaign would be happy with just ten percent of the veterans’ vote. Here’s a hint – start listening, start courting and start organizing.

FULL COLUMN

Lieberman critical of Dean’s dis of public financing
(11/10/03) 6:20 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, fresh off a speaking engagement with New Hampshire seniors, told reporters Monday he was disappointed by rival Howard Dean’s decision to opt out of public campaign funds.

FULL STORY

Edwards’s confidence back home allows him to canvass Granite State
(11/10/03) 11:20 am

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 10 -- Why is Sen. John Edwards, who sees South Carolina as a must win, spending so much time criss-crossing New Hampshire in his Real Solutions Express instead of spending time on the ground in the state of his birth?

FULL STORY

Senior Bush aide says NH is top targeted state for re-election campaign
(11/10/03) 12:00 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

Nov. 10 -- Matthew Dowd, the senior strategist for Bush-Cheney 2004, said in an interview with PoliticsNH.com that New Hampshire was a among a half-dozen or so top-tier targeted states by the re-election campaign. Thus, while Dowd suggested Bush could visit the state again before January’s presidential primary, Bush would very likely campaign harder for Granite State votes for November’s general election. Bush does not face major opposition for the Republican nomination.

By John P. Curley PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 8 — Vietnam veteran and Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry pledged to keep America’s promise to its men and women in uniform this Saturday morning at a rally for Veterans for Kerry.

FULL STORY

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

HUDSON, Nov. 7 - John Kerry, after addressing students at Alvirne High School, said Howard Dean’s latest endorsement just means the Senator will have to work harder.

FULL STORY

Cap or No Cap, Presidential Campaigns Spend Big Money on New Hampshire
(11/7/03) 9:00 am

By Richard Sigel
PoliticsNH.com Columnist

Nov. 7 -- It’s almost certain now that Howard Dean will opt out of the public financing system, and there’s a chance that John Kerry and others will follow suit. If so, what does that mean for campaign spending in the New Hampshire primary?

FULL COLUMN

By John P. Curley
PoliticsNH.com

HOLLIS, Nov. 6 — Addressing a group of teachers and school employees Thursday evening, it appeared U.S. Sen. John Edwards is ready to move past the controversy following Democratic presidential candidates on the campaign trail since Howard Dean made his now-famous remark about the Confederate flag.

FULL STORY

Kerry puts assault weapons, Dean in his crosshairs
(11/6/03) 12:45 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 6 -- Standing in front of some of New Hampshire’s finest, U.S. Sen. John Kerry took aim and unloaded on rival Howard Dean.

FULL STORY

By James W. Pindell and

John P. Curley
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 6-- Six presidential candidates appeared on a stage together in New Hampshire for the first time Wednesday at a forum focused on women's issues that helped to demonstrate the new intensity of the campaign in the Granite State and the relaxed nature of candidates appearing in their second forum in two days.

Kerry gets a little more Hart in New Hampshire
(11/5/03) 9:30 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD, Nov. 5 -- Former New Hampshire primary winner Gary Hart was in the Granite State Wednesday stumping in his old stomping grounds for an old friend.

FULL STORY

CLARK

Fernald and others named to leadership team
(11/5/03) 9:00 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 5 --Wesley Clark named his New Hampshire leadership team today, a group made up largely of former state officials and former members of the draft movement that encouraged him to enter the race in the first place.

Kerry on Dean, guns, and cops
(11/5/03) 7:30 pm

By John P. Curley
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 5 -- John Kerry made his remarks while meeting with Manchester police officers Wednesday afternoon where he took an opportunity to listen in on the night shift roll call. He spoke with several patrolmen about issues affecting law enforcement including bullet-resistant body armor and domestic violence responses

FULL STORY

BRAUN

In second visit this week, Braun shows she's a New Hampshire neophyte
(11/5/03) 6:17 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

HENNIKER, Nov. 5 -- Amb. Carol Mosley Braun’s visit to New England College Wednesday was only her third trip to the state in her candidacy, but she said she plans to come back more and plans to do well here.

FULL STORY

MANCHESTER MAYOR'S RACE

Baines wins re-election, which prez candidate will win Baines?
(11/4/03) 11:50 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 4 -- With a resounding re-election victory Tuesday night, Manchester Mayor Bob Baines became one of the state's most electorally successful Democrats and now likely will have his name rumored for higher office.

NASHUA MAYOR'S RACE

Streeter retains office in same fashion as primary
(11/4/03) 9:45 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

NASHUA, Nov. 4 - Streeter won his second term Tuesday night claiming 40 percent of the vote much like he did in the primary in early September.

FULL STORY

MANCHESTER MAYOR'S RACE

Turnout lowest in years, candidates' hopes remain high
(11/4/03) 5:09 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Nov. 4 - Though spokespeople for both incumbent Bob Baines and challenger Carlos Gonzalez say they’ve received positive responses throughout the days, preliminary numbers suggest it’s possible they personally talked to each voter.

FULL STORY

NASHUA MAYOR'S RACE

Bolton gets help from big guns, Streeter says he's not worried
(11/4/03) 1:22 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

NASHUA, Nov. 4 -- Mayoral candidate and Alderman-at-large Steve Bolton stood smiling in the rain outside Ledge Street Elementary School, the polling place for Ward 4, waving to voters and waiting for one of his secret weapons.

FULL STORY

Presidential Polls: Useful or Useless?
(11/4/03) 9:00 am

By Michael Dennehy
PoliticsNH.com Columnist

In the 2000 presidential campaign there were twenty firms who conducted polls throughout the New Hampshire Presidential Primary. However, it isn’t necessarily the number of firms who poll, as it is the amount of times they conduct and release polls. Most firms released at least three polls, with many conducting tracking in the last one to two weeks of the Primary. That puts the total, not including tracking, at over sixty polls. Does that sound like overkill? Yes, and it is. In 2000, there were twice as many public polls as there were in 1996.

FULL COLUMN

Braun makes rare trip to Granite State, Kucinich closes out children's forum
(11/3/03) 5:53 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

DURHAM, Nov. 3 -- Though Halloween was last Friday, some Granite Staters might’ve thought they saw an apparition at the University of New Hampshire Monday afternoon.

They can rest easy, however, as that was, in fact, Amb. Carol Moseley Braun speaking at the Every Child Matters Education Fund’s presidential forum.

FULL STORY

With Iowa as a priority, Gephardt files to run in NH
(11/3/03) 4:07 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD , Nov. 3 – Dick Gephardt became the first major Democratic candidate to file to be on the New Hampshire Democratic presidential ballot Monday saying that while he will put more effort into Iowa, a state considered a must win for him, he plans a “top-tier” finish in the Granite State.

First candidates file for NH presidential primary
(11/3/03) 9:45 am

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

CONCORD , Nov. 3 – Much has been written about the number of Democrats trying to defeat President Bush’s chances for re-election in 2004, but three of the first four candidates to officially file for the New Hampshire primary ballot Monday morning were Republicans.

Dean addresses Every Child Matters Fund forum
(10/31/03) 2:19 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

DURHAM,Oct. 31 -- At one point, when asked about his plan to ensure healthcare for children, Dean criticized rivals Gen. Wesley Clark and Sen. John Edwards’s plan that would put much of the responsibility for child healthcare on parents.

FULL STORY

GOP serves Clark, Kerry tricks, not treats
(10/30/03) 7:05 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

Oct. 30 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party came out swinging Thursday morning, attacking White House hopefuls Sen. John Kerry and Gen. Wesley Clark.

State

FULL STORY

D'Allesandro picks Edwards
(10/30/03) 2:19 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER , Oct. 30 – Presidential candidate John Edwards received a major boost to his chances in New Hampshire on Thursday by getting the endorsement of state Sen. Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester).

EDWARDS

The importance of third place not escaping Edwards
(10/30/03) 10:35 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

Oct. 29 -- Though recent polls and conventional wisdom show a two-man race between Sen. John Kerry and Gov. Howard Dean for the Granite State's primary crown, many experts agree that the hot story will be the candidate who takes third.

Two recent polls suggest, if only by a slight margin, that North Carolina Sen. John Edwards may be the name in the headline of that story.

FULL STORY

Clark favors gun safety locks
(10/29/03) 5:23 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

DURHAM , Oct. 29 – Wrapping up a two day trip through New Hampshire on Wednesday, retired General Wesley Clark said he favored safety locks on firearms as a general principle though he said he needed to review the situation more before he would make any specific suggestions on how, if elected president, he plans to mandate such an action.

STATE SENATE 2004

Hassan wants another run against Prescott
(10/28/03) 12:29 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

Oct. 29 – Maggie Wood Hassan, the 2002 Democratic state senate nominee from Exeter, told PoliticsNH.com she intends to run for the same seat next year. She will file papers with the Secretary of State in coming weeks.

CLARK

Clark unveils healthcare plan, steps up attacks on Bush
(10/28/03) 7:24 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

DURHAM, Oct. 28 -- Gen. Wesley Clark divided his time at the University of New Hampshire Tuesday between delivering a broad overview of his new healthcare plan and continuing his biting criticism of the Bush Administration.

FULL STORY

LIEBERMAN

Lieberman says ads shows he is focused on New Hampshire
(10/28/03) 5:45 pm

By Sam Youngman

and James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

MANCHESTER, Oct. 28 -- Before tearing into a slice of cheese pizza in downtown Manchester, Sen. Joe Lieberman said his new ads debuting his week are about starting a conversation with New Hampshire voters.

FULL STORY

Kucinich tells business community government should regulate them
(10/28/03) 12:29 pm

By James W. Pindell
PoliticsNH.com

BEDFORD , Oct. 28 – Dennis Kucinich told a group of businessmen that his campaign is based in the sense of community and that he felt government had a proper role in regulating their industries.

LIEBERMAN

Lieberman begins new campaign focus on New Hampshire
(10/27/03) 8:45 pm

By Sam Youngman
PoliticsNH.com

DURHAM, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Joe Lieberman, who announced last week he'll skip the Iowa caucuses to focus on New Hampshire and the second round states, put his new strategy into play Monday beginning "the next chapter.”

FULL STORY

Kucinich receives endorsement from NH Green Party; demurrs on whether he'd accept Green nomination
(10/27/03)

Bradley may visit Iraq in coming days
(10/26/03)

Granite State AFL-CIO takes a closer look at candidates

(10/25/03)

Upset by Dean ad, Kucinich may make ad of his own
(10/24/03)

KERRY

Kerry draws distinction between his and Clark’s pasts
(10/24/03)

Kerry links Bush with corporate greed at Tyco's old offices
(10/24/03)

CLARK

Clark denies knowledge of Tyco investments
(10/24/03)

In December NH will host last of six DNC sanctioned debates
(10/24/03)

JEFFERSON-JACKSON 2003

Democrats out in full force to honor Shaheen, rally the troops
(10/23/03)

JEFFERSON-JACKSON 2003

Largest Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner reflects national trend
(10/23/03)

CLARK

Finding his voice, Clark gives economic speech in Manchester
(10/22/03)

KUCINICH

Kucinich targets homelessness, Bush, Clark and Lieberman
(10/22/03)

ELECTION 2004 -- U.S. HOUSE

Bevill may challenge Bradley a second time
(10/22/03)

CLARK

General brings clear chain of command; says he'll spend half of his time till primary in NH
(10/21/03)

Kerry keeps heat on in the Granite State; unveils environmental plan
(10/20/03)

CLARK-LIEBERMAN

Bye-bye Iowa, Hello New Hampshire
(10/20/03)

Edwards half way to 100 town halls, though not exactly sure
(10/20/03)

Edwards, Dean talk with Granite State Organizing Project
(10/20/03)

EDWARDS

Edtv: Edwards only candidate on WMUR first half of October
(10/17/03)

As approval numbers improve, Benson visits North Country on a campaign like schedule
(10/16/03)

Would-be first daughters invade the Granite State
(10/16/03)

MANCHESER MAYORAL ELECTION

Baines, Gonzales continue pre-primary debate themes into general election
(10/14/03)

EDWARDS

Edwards continues town hall saturation; receives sharp rebuke from GOP
(10/14/03)

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Lieberman releases new ad...U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's campaign unveiled a new television ad that features voters who supported U.S. Sen. John McCain's 2000 White House bid.

The ad shows seven former McCain supporters who feel that Lieberman has the same "straight-talk" qualities that led to McCain's Granite State success in the last primary.

The ad will begin running in New Hampshire today.

(11/25/03)

Bev Hollingworth endorses Kerry...

Hollingworth, the former NH Senate President and 2002 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced her endorsement of John Kerry's presidential campaign today.

Hollingworth served five terms in the Senate from 1990 to 2002. Hollingworth represented the town of Hampton where she grew up. She served as the President of both the Hampton and Seacaost Chambers of Commerce. She also was a member of the Seacoast Hospice Board and the Northeast Health Care Quality Foundation Board.

(11/25/03)

Former Graham national campaign manager will be the same for Clark...

Paul Johnson -- who has a political resume including ED of the DSCC, running Bob Graham's presidential bid this year, working for both John Kerry and Bob Kerrey and even Tom Daschle -- will begin his duties as the national campaign manager for Wesley Clark.

He will work from Clark's headquarters in Little Rock, Ark.

(11/24/03)

Bush-Cheney '04 names NH leadership team today...

At an event this afternoon naming the Bush-Cheney ’04 New Hampshire Leadership Team U.S. Sens. Judd Gregg and John Sununu along with Gov. Craig Benson will all be named state co-chairman for the re-election campaign, sources tell PoliticsNH.com.

The event, at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester , is the second official activity by the Bush campaign at a time when Democratic candidates competing in the state’s presidential primary are in full blown campaign mode. Two weeks ago President Bush’s sister, Doro, filed papers officially putting him on the January primary ballot.

(11/24/03)

Latest ARG poll shows Dean up by 21 percent...An ARG poll released Friday has Gov. Howard Dean leading the field with 38 percent of likely voters. 

U.S. Sen. John Kerry is in second with 17 percent, down from the 24 percent he polled on Nov. 5. 

The seven other candidates trail with single digits.

(11/22/03)

Kerry tries to round a corner...
Sen. John Kerry toured the state friday in his "Real Deal Express" trying to spark some momentum to close the gap between he and frontrunner Gov. Howard Dean. The primary focus of Kerry's vitriol, however, continues to be President Bush.

"If George Bush and the Republicans want to make this election about national security, I have three words for them that they'll understand: 'bring it on.'"

Kerry said he planned to "fight hard for every vote" in the Granite State including 24-hour campaigning sessions that would begin "sooner rather than later."

STORY TO FOLLOW

(11/21/03)

"Who wants to be Mrs. Kucinich" first primary winner announced...

June, a health policy analyst from North Carolina, was the top vote-getter in the first primary of the contest.  The second, third and fourth primary fields will be voted on beginning next week.

June will compete with the winners of the three other primaries in the second round; the top two finishers will go head to head to determine the winner.

(11/21/03)

Edwards campaign unveils third phase of "plan for change"...

The Edwards campaign announced today that it will hand-deliver 20,000 copies of Sen. John Edwards' 60-page vision for America to New Hampshire voters.

Staffers and volunteers will canvas the state beginning this weekend in what is the third phase of the campaign's month-long effort to reach Granite State voters.

The first phase was a 25-stop bus tour by the "Real Solutions Express"; phase two was an ad campaign telling voters about Edwards' plan. The fourth and final stage will be announced later this month.

(11/21/03)

Letterman's Biff Henderson check out the NH primary...

While Wesley Clark sat down at David Letterman's Late Show Thursday, Letterman's on-air assistant Biff Henderson was seen walking around New England College Thursday afternoon preparing to interview Howard Dean after the candidate's appearance there.

(11/21/03)

Mrs. Kucinich voting begins...

There will be four "primaries" splitting up the 80 vying for a date with presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich. The winners of the four primaries then advance to the second round. From there the top two vote-grabbers go head to head. A winner will be named by the month's end.

The first primary begins today among those 37 without a picture.

Look at the contestants here. Vote here.

Voting for this phase will end at 3pm Friday. The winner will be announced by Hotline's Last Call.

(11/20/03)

Bob Smith for U.S. Senate IN FLORIDA?!?...

Former New Hampshire U.S. Senator Bob Smith tells a Florida newspaper "Why not" run for the U.S. Senate seat in Florida vacated by Bob Graham.

From the (Sarasota) Florida Sun-Herald:

"My wife and I certainly had no intention of re-entering politics when we moved here," said Smith, who served six years in Congress and 12 years in the Senate before his defeat last year by U.S. Rep. John Sununu. "But ever since Sen. Graham retired, a lot of people have been asking me to run, offering to support me and help me raise money.

"Of course, I thought of it as just very flattering at first. But the level of interest really seems to be increasing, and so now I'm meeting with people I know and respect, gauging the level of support I'm seeing and being offered. ... If it turns out to be as strong as it looks, I'll probably officially announce next month and begin traveling around the state to meet people, let them get to know me and hear what they have to say. ... At this point, my feeling is, 'Why not?' "

Smith said he has an ad-hoc campaign committee in place, major fund-raising resources to tap into across the country, and an active financial account from his last Senate contest -- an account, he says, that saw contributions from more than 6,000 Florida residents.

(11/19/03)

Kucinich poll to start Thursdsay...

The polls will open Thursday for the first ballot test of the 2004 presidential campaign: the chance to possibly become the First Lady, aka Mrs. Dennis Kucinich. After a series of primaries and a general election, the winner will be announced during the week of November 24.

(11/19/03)

80 women apply for a date with Dennis Kucinich...

A wide range of women with backgrounds like Howard Dean's cousin, several musicians, a Des Moines woman who gives 20 percent of her salary to the Kucinich campaign, to the daughter to Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer's creator. See them all here. Voting will begin soon.

(11/19/03)

An officer and an actor in Bedford...

Actor David Keith was in Beford Tuesday supporting Gen. Wesley Clark at the AARP forum.

Keith, of Tennessee, was nominated for two Golden Globes for his portrayal of a suicidal officer-in-training in "An Officer and a Gentleman." Keith was taking a break from filming a new television series for FOX in Vancouver.

(11/18/03)

State Sen. D'Allesandro writes in OP-ED about civic participation and the NH Primary...

Check it out on the PoliticsNH.com opinion page.

(11/17/03)

New Marist poll shows Dean with a wide lead...

A new poll by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion has Gov. Howard Dean leading the field with the support of 44 percent of likely voters.  Sen. John Kerry is second with 24 percent.

The rest of the Democratic candidates follow with single digits.

(11/17/03)

Dems go up with radio ad and website targeting the "Benson Record"... The State Democratic Party began radio ads (listen here) today against Gov. Craig Benson highlighting what they found to be the negative points of Benson's first year in office.

In a conference call with reporters, party chair Kathy Sullivan said that as Benson begins to campaign for re-election they want to set the record straight.

The weeklong ad buy, costing $7,500, starts in conjuction with a new website, bensonrecord.com.

(11/17/03)

Pindell on WMUR's Close-up Sunday...PoliticsNH.com's Managing Editor, James Pindell, is a guest on WMUR-9's show "Close-Up" at 12:30pm Sunday.

Other guests include state Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan, Republican National Committeeman Tom Rath, and the Manchester Union Leader's Garry Rayno. UNH pollster Andy Smith also appears to discuss his latest presidential poll.

(11/15/03)

WMUR-UNH poll: Dean up by 22 points...

Howard Dean has extended on his largest lead ever in the University of New Hampshire poll released this evening.

Also going up: the number of undecided voters.

The margin of error was +/-4.6 percentage points.

(11/14/03)

Lieberman to begin airing another ad today...

Sen. Joseph Lieberman's campaign announced this morning that it will begin airing another television spot today. 

The new ad will share air time with a tax plan spot that is already running.  An ad that explains Lieberman's support of the $87.5 billion Iraq supplemental will be dropped.

View the ad here.

(11/14/03)

KUCINICH ACCEPTS POLITICSNH.COM's OFFER...A spokesman for Dennis Kucinich's presidential campaign confirmed late Thursday afternoon that the candidate has agreed to have dinner with a lucky lady from a contest PoliticsNH.com started to find him a possible First Lady.

Earlier today the contest started to be co-sponsored by LiberalHearts.com, a match-making website for progressives.

Dennis's full statement to PoliticsNH.com reads:

I am very flattered by PoliticsNH's offer to provide an opportunity for me to meet one of the many dynamic women who have contacted their web site. The response over the past week has been amazing. Women really like the idea of a partnership in the White House with a shared commitment for peace and prosperity. We can work together to end war and to nurture all children.

We are in a new era where true inner equality requires that a First Lady be respected for her intellect, her passion, her involvement, and her commitment to people. I see that demonstrated in the many communications which have reached me since I began this discussion last week. I want to thank each and every one of the women who have called, written, Emailed or contacted the website.

I look forward to our meeting.

Dennis Kucinich

(11/13/03)

Dean has backing of another state representative...

State representative Anne-Marie Irwin is supporting Gov. Howard Dean's presidential bid.

Irwin, who represents Peterborough, cited Dean's efforts to garner grassroots support as one of the reasons she's endorsing his candidacy.

Irwin is the 38th state representative to back Dean.

(11/13/03)

Lopez endorses Lieberman...

Manchester Alderman Michael Lopez is supporting Sen. Joseph Lieberman's White House bid. Lopez will also serve as Lieberman's senior advisor for veteran's affairs.

Lopez cited Lieberman's stance on the war in Iraq as a primary reason for his support, applauding the senator for voting in favor of the $87.5 billion supplemental package for Iraq reconstruction.

(11/10/03)

Kerry to begin airing new ads in New Hampshire...

Sen. John Kerry's campaign said Monday that it will begin running new telivision ads that will portray Kerry as the candidate most ready to take on President Bush in the general election.

The ads are scheduled to begin airing Tuesday and will run in rotation with ads the campaign already has on the air.

View it here.

(11/10/03)

NH presidential debate said to be set for Dec. 9... PoliticsNH.com understands the Democratic National Committee told at least one presidential campaign the DNC sanctioned New Hampshire debate will be Dec. 9.

During a Democratic fund-raiser in Manchester two weeks ago, DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe said New Hampshire will host the sixth and final DNC presidential debate, but offered no details.

Iowa hosts the fifth debate later this month.

Further details on the New Hampshire debate are still being worked out.

It likely won't be the last debate among presidential candidates in New Hampshire, either.

(11/9/03)

PoliticsNH.com's Pindell on NHPTV's Outlook tonight... Presidential politics and Gov. Benson's decision to seek re-election are discussed tonight on Channel 11 at 10pm.

(11/7/03)

ATTN DENNIS KUCINICH: You want a national contest to find a first lady? Fine with us... PoliticsNH.com is announcing a contest to find the perfect match for Dennis Kucinich.

Kucinich, a bachelor, described what he wanted in a woman at a "women's issues" forum in Manchester this week. He then said "If you're out there, call me."

Women make the call.

Click here: Who wants to be a first lady?

We already have a first entrant.

(11/7/03)

PoliticsNH.com announces our new columnist, Rich Sigel... PoliticsNH.com debuts the second of two new columns this week aimed at looking at new ways to analyze the week's state and presidential politics from those who understand it the best.

Every Democratic presidential candidate staff is trying to implement the lessons learned from Republican John McCain and former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen.

McCain, as we all know, was the most successful candidate in the 2000 New Hampshire Primary and Shaheen is the most successful New Hampshire Democrat in a generation.

Today we read the first installment from Rich Sigel, Shaheen's former chief of staff and campaign manager for her first gubernatorial race in 1996 and her U.S. Senate race last year.

Earlier in the week Mike Dennehy, the 2000 NH campaign manager for McCain and former member of the Republican National Committee, began his column.

They will write once a week.

(11/7/03)

Gov. Benson launches new website... Gov. Craig Benson launched a new "virtual" governor's office today on the state's server.

See it here.

(11/6/03)

ARG Poll: Dean up by 14 over Kerry... A poll released today by Manchester-based American Research Group suggest the New Hampshire primary race is a two-person race between Howard Dean and John Kerry.

Dean received 38 percent age points in the poll compared to Kerry's 24 percentage points. All other candidates were in the single digits with a a three way tie for third place between Joe Lieberman, Wesley Clark, and John Edwards, who all got 4 percentage points.

Read the poll here.

(11/6/03)

Can NH Democrats find inspirations in NJ's state house elections Tuesday?...In an column for PoliticsNJ.com, U.S. Sen. Jon Corzine thinks so.

The way to electorial victory, he argues, is by paying attention to local issues.

Read the column here.

(11/5/03)

Democrats pick up another House seat...

Nashua Democrat Mary Ellen Martin defeated Republican Bea Francoeur yesterday in a special election of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.  Martin edged out Francoeur by a vote of 949 to 894 to fill a seat left vacant when Republican Christine Furman moved out of District 64.

This is the third special election this year; Democrats have won all three.

(11/5/03)

Kerry picks up another endorsement...Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign announced today that former Laconia mayor Matt Lahey is supporting Kerry's run for the White House. 

In a letter to Laconia voters, Lahey pointed to the Senator's experience on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and his record on the environment as the main reasons for his decision to support Kerry.

(11/4/03) 

PoliticsNH.com is proud to announce two new columnists...

In an effort to better inform you, our readers, PoliticsNH.com will begin running two new columns from a Republican and Democrat who have a unique prospective of presidential and state politics.

Every Democratic presidential candidate wants to be like John McCain and no one knows him better in the Granite State than

Mike Dennehy. Dennehy, McCain's New Hampshire campaign manager for his 2000 presidential campaign, will begin his column today. Dennehy is also a former Republican National Committeeman and now is president of The Dennehy Group, based in Concord.

We will name our Democratic columnist later this week.

Their columns, focusing on both presidential and state politics, will appear once a week through the New Hampshire presidential primary.

(11/4/03)

Check in with PoliticsNH.com for updates throughout Municipal Election Day...

Voters in Manchester will decide if taxes are too high for the economic development being brought in, those in Nashua will look at bonding levels and consider the wild card write-in attempt by a former mayor, Portsmouth candidates all have plans to deal with population growth, growing property values, and parking. Laconia residents will get a chance to vote for a candidiate in police custody over the incumbent. Will the Free State Project get off to a good start with the two Libertarian camapigns for Keene City Council? And who can forget the Dover mayoral candidate who was just kicked off the city council months ago?

We'll have the speediest info on these New Hampshire elections that you'll find anywhere.

(11/4/03)

Kucinich cancels all NH events today... Dennis Kucinich has canceled all campaign events in NH today. His campaign said "unforeseen circumstances" forced him to go back to his native Cleveland. He will participate in a planned Internet chat and plans to make it to Boston for the Rock the Vote debate.

(11/4/03)

Dean addresses nursing shortage...On a conference call with New Hampshire reporters, Governor Dean discussed his plan to address the nursing shortage facing hospitals in New Hampshire and nationwide.

Citing a nurse staffing shortfall that could reach 12 percent by 2010, Dean's plan calls for increased recruiting among minorities and males and tuition incentives for those who wish to pursue careers in nursing.  He would also like to see more flexibility in schedules for working mothers.

(11/3/03)

Kerry names Salem Town Chair...

Retired Salem educator Dick O'Shaughnessy announced his support for John Kerry's presidential campaign today.  He was named Kerry's Salem town chair. 

O'Shaughnessy is a member of the Democratic town committee and Big Brothers Big Sisters advisory board as well as a number of local youth sports programs.

(11/3/03)

It begins ...

Just after 8:00 am, Robert Haines, a Republican, became the first person to file to run for the office of the President of the United States here in New Hampshire.

By registering with Secretary of State Bill Gardner's office and paying his $1,000, Haines is the first, but we feel like it's a safe bet he won't be the last.

(11/3/03)

PoliticsNH.com is happy to welcome our newest reporter...

John Curley comes to the Granite State as a recent graduate of Holy Cross with BA in History.

John is a native of Pleasantville, NY, and we are glad to have him.

(11/02/03)

Lieberman to begin a "Joe-Vember to remember"... Sen. Joe Lieberman's campaign announced Friday that during the month of November, at least one member of the Lieberman family will be in the Granite State for 17 days in a row.

The saturation of the state is scheduled to begin Monday when Hadassah Lieberman will visit Manchester, Concord and Laconia.

(11/01/03)

Edwards will launch "Plans for change" in New Hampshire... Sen. John Edwards's campaign announced Friday they will begin a month-long tour of the state on Wednesday.

Phase I of the plan will begin with 25-stop bus trip across the state this week.

(11/01/03)

State Senate names communications director... Former Bob Smith staffer Mark Vattes will serve as the communications director for the New Hampshire State Senate, NH Senate President Tom Eaton said today. In his role he works for senators of both political parties. He starts next week.

Other than his 12 years working for Smith, Vattes is also a former media partnership specialist with the U.S. Census and worked in corporate communications and public relations for Fisher Scientific.

He and his family live in Manchester.

(10/31/03)

State Rep. Jessie Osborne endorses Dean...Osborne, of Concord, represents District 20 of Merrimack County. Her endorsement brings the former govenor's count of New Hampshire state representative endorsements to 37, the most of any candidate.

"Governor Dean's values are my values," Osborne was quoted as saying in a release from the Dean campaign. "I'm supporting Governor Dean because of his support for seniors, his commitment to civil rights, and for his opposition to the Iraq war. He has shown he
can perform well as Governor of Vermont, and he will perform well as President of the United States."
(10/29/03)

Lieberman launches two ads in NH...

The two ads -- one on the $87 billion Iraq package and the other on the tax cuts -- are both 30 seconds long and will appear on WMUR and Boston cable channels that go into NH.

Lieberman aides say it is a "significant buy" and "more than any current political ad buys in NH".

See the tax cut ad and the $87 billion ad by following links.

(10/28/03)

Three NH Dems help make up National Journal poll of 50 Democratic insiders nation wide...

Three New Hampshire Democrats (Former Ambassador and Wesley Clark advisor George Bruno, NH for Health Care State Director Dave Nassar, and former state Senator and John Edwards state director Caroline McCarley) were among an elite list of 50 Democrats nationwide asked who they really think will be the Democratic presidential nominee.

In the survey, the group's consensus was that Howard Dean would be the nominee.

(10/27/03)

New England College starts up master of public policy program...

Beginning in January, New England College launches its low residency Master of Arts degree program in public policy. The two-year, low residency model combines intensive group sessions with online courses. It is designed to form a close-knit community among students through two residential sessions on campus each year, and appeals to professionals and individuals who do not want to relocate in order to continue their education.

The new Master of Arts in public policy program will begin on January 5, 2004 with a nine-day residency program in New Hampshire that will include intensive study, guest lectures, and events that are integrated with New Hampshire ’s status as the “first-in-the-nation” primary site. Many presidential candidates have visited New England College this year, and interaction with campaigns will continue as the primary nears.

In January 2002, NEC launched its first low residency program in an effort to appeal to professionals and aspiring writers who wanted to combine on-site learning and distance learning - without having to relocate. In its first year, the low residency Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in poetry attracted 10 students to this unique program. Today, enrollment has grown to a total of 35 students.

The goal of this public policy degree is to prepare students and professionals for public service careers in the sphere of politics and government.  NEC expects the degree and style of learning will appeal to students presently involved in politics or presidential campaigns, or those who want to concentrate on public

(10/27/03)

New Zogby poll shows Dean still leading in New Hampshire...

Results from a Zogy poll released Friday show former-Gov. Howard Dean with 40 percent of the 500 likely voters polled, Sen. John Kerry at 17 percent, Sen. John Edwards and Gen. Wesley Clark each at 6 percent, Rep. Dick Gephardt at 4 percent and Sen. Joe Lieberman with 3 percent.

(10/24/03)

Awards from Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner...

Awards for service to the state Democratic Party were handed out at Thursday's Jefferson-Jackson dinner.

Awards and winners include:

FDR Award: State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro

Elanor Roosevelt Award: Former State Sen. Caroline McCarley

Grassroots awards:

Larry Kelly, Coos County

Pauline Ikawa, Manchester

David Lee, Derry

Molly Kelly, Cheshire Co.

Jim Ryan, Henniker

(10/24/03)

Gephardt picks up support from 29th state rep...

Later today Dick Gephardt's campaign will announce support from six term State Rep. Benjamin Baroody (D-Manchester.)

(10/24/03)

Kerry picks up another state rep...

New Hampshire State Representative Ruth Bleyler (D-Lyme) today announced her decision to back John Kerry in his campaign for President. Rep. Bleyler had been a supporter of Howard Dean. Her support of Dean was announced by the Dean campaign in a June 6, 2003 press release.

Bleyler also cited Kerry’s foreign policy experience and his plans for the environment and health care.

A former member of the Lyme School Board, Rep. Bleyler is serving her first term in the New Hampshire House, where she serves on the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee. Bleyler currently is a member of the New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council and the NAMI-NH board. She is a retired environmental scientist.

(10/23/03)

Clark names NH communcations director...

Wesley Clark named New Hampshire political veteran Bill Buck as his Deputy Communications Director. Buck will serve as the Communications Director and primary spokesperson for the General’s New Hampshire campaign.

During the 1992 New Hampshire primary, Bill Buck began his work in politics by joining the Clinton for President campaign. He also worked in New Hampshire for the 1996 Clinton/Gore and the Gore 2000 campaigns. Since the General announced, Buck has served as a campaign spokesperson and traveling press secretary.

Buck also worked in the Commerce and Treasury Departments during the Clinton administration. After serving as the 1996 Clinton/Gore press secretary in Memphis, TN, he returned to the Commerce Department as Deputy Communications Director for Secretary William M. Daley. In 1999, he became the spokesperson for Domestic Finance at the Treasury Department.

In 2000, Buck was the Gore/Lieberman campaign’s Florida spokesperson. He remained there throughout the recount. Buck’s last big political post was as Deputy Press Secretary at the Democratic National Committee though 2002.

(10/23/03)

Clark apparently loses voice again, all of Thursday's events are canceled, but will be replaced with new events...

Aides to presdential candidate Wesley Clark said late Wednesday night that the retired general has lost his voice again just hours after he gave a speech in Manchester where he raised his voice several times.

He has stuggled with laryngitis for several days.

The campaign said they are putting together new events in New Hampshire that Clark will be able to be seen even if he cannot be heard.

(10/22/03)

Fmr State Senator Katie Wheeler endorses Clark...

Wheeler has held house parties for three candidates in her Durham home this past year, but she tells PoliticsNH.com she gave her support to Clark based alone on his biography and positions. They have never spoken before, but she was given a front row seat to Clark's speech in Manchester.

Wheeler is a member of the PoliticsNH.com list of 105 Democratic key endorsements this primary cycle.

Clark now has three key New Hampshire supporters in his camp.

(10/22/03)

Record ticket sales for the Democratic Jefferson-Jackson dinner...

The New Hampshire Democratic Party has sold a record 950 tickets to Thursday's dinner honoring former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen.

Because of the volume a second ballroom has been added at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester for the event.

(10/21/03)

Arsenault endorses Dean...

Howard Dean's campaign announced today that Belknap County Democratic Chair and New Hampshire School Boards Association board member Beth Arsenault has endorsed Dean.

Arsenault is a State Democratic Executive Committee member and serves on the Laconia School Board. She is also the chairwoman of the education committee of the Belknap Mill.

Arsenault's mother Judie Reever has also endorsed Governor Dean. Judie Reever is a member of the New Hampshire State Board of Education, for which she served as chairperson in 2002.

(10/21/03)

Kerry hires NH communications director...

Mark Kornblau began his first day as New Hampshire Communications Director today after leaving his previous job as communications director for U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Indiana.)

Cornblau has served Bayh since 1999 and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.

(10/20/03)

Former Sununu press assistant becomes press secretary...

R.C. Hammond, who grew up in Moultonborough and up until a few weeks ago was a press assistant with John E. Sununu's U.S. Senate office, is now the press secretary for U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia).

Capito is the most prominent Republican in the Democrat dominated state. Her district includes the state capital, Charleston and the Eastern Panhandle, which comes nearly 30 mins from Washington, D.C.

Interestingly enough, Sununu's wife Kitty, grew up in Charleston.

Hammond, 24, said he was excited about the opportunity.

(10/20/03)

PoliticsNH.com's Pindell on Outlook tonight...

James Pindell, of PoliticsNH.com, will appear on New Hampshire Public Television's Outlook tonight at 10pm.

(10/17/03)

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