Ask Mitt Anything Coming to New Hampshire

According to Romney for President State Director Jim Merrill, Governor Romney is returning to New Hampshire next week – Thursday October 4th – to host a few Ask Mitt Anything town hall meetings, and they would like to invite you and your friends, families and neighbors, to come out, meet and speak with him.




Ask Mitt Anything in MANCHESTER

St. Anselm College

NH Institute of Politics Auditorium

100 Saint Anselm Drive

Manchester, NH

Guests plan to arrive at 9:45am




Ask Mitt Anything in MERRIMACK

Wheeler Memorial Chapel

590 Daniel Webster Highway

Merrimack, NH

Guests plan to arrive at 3:15pm


RSVPs are appreciated but are not required, by calling 836.0141.

Edwards Name on Sprint car in Knoxville Mid-States 305 Sprint Race

On the Trail - '08 has learned Senator John Edwards, will be the primary name on a sprint car. The car will be covered in decals advertising Edwards' campaign. The #8 car - an open wheeled red and black Chevrolet winged sprint car will participate in the inaugural Knoxville Mid-States 305 Championship Sprint race, the race will take place at the Knoxville Raceway today in Iowa.


"We're thrilled to take part in the great Iowa tradition of the Knoxville Raceway - the 'Sprint Car Capital of the World,'" said Jennifer O'Malley Dillon, Iowa State Director of the John Edwards for President Campaign. "This is a perfect opportunity to spread the word about Senator Edwards' commitment to rural communities like the one he grew up in - and to have a little fun at the same time."

The car is owned by Lee Clark, a member of UAW Local 74 and supporter of Edwards.

The inaugural Knoxville Mid-States 305 Championship Sprint will bring one of the fastest growing short track classes in the country to Knoxville Raceway from Thursday, September 27th, through Saturday, September 29th. Thursday's hot laps begin at 6:45 PM. Thursday and Friday's preliminary races will narrow the field of almost 50 drivers down to about 20 finalists for Saturday evening's Championship Finals. The race will be broadcast nationally on the Speed Channel.

On July 19th, Edwards held a community meeting at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville.

Bayh Endorses Clinton

Evan Bayh endorses democrat Hillary Clinton for President, read about it here.

Elizabeth Kucinich Outlines Goals of a Kucinich Administration.

The Kucinich Campaign for President calls the war in Iraq an abomination on the record on the history of the United States. Elizabeth Kucinich, the wife of presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich spoke to Students at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge New Hampshire this week.

“Obviously the war in Iraq, an abomination on record on the history of this country, we have to get out of Iraq, and get out as soon as we can,” said Mrs. Kucinich. "This doesn’t have to be when dennis is elected, this can be before that…but really if it is still going on this is something we would be committed too.”

Dennis Kucinich of Ohio has been a strong opposition to the war in Iraq, his wife spoke on his behalf, outlining three of her husbands goals; Universal healthcare, immediate withdrawal from Iraq and as part of Kucinich's stance on Trade they would withdraw the Unite States from the World Trade Organization.

Dennis and Elizabeth returned to the Granite State this week to take part in Wednesday nights Democratic Debates at Dartmouth College, in Hanover.

A personal interview with Elizabeth Kucinich will be available on the Pierce Arrow Website.

www.piercearrownews.com

Edwards to Visit with 8th Grade Class

John Edwards will visit Francis C. Richmond Middle School in Hanover on Thursday September 27th in the morning, to address an 8th grade class and take questions from the students. The visit follows the release last week of Edwards’ comprehensive K-12 education policy designed to restore the promise of America’s schools.

James "Primary Source" Pindell on NECN

James Pindell, the Primary Source for voters appeared this morning on NECN. Talking largely about Obama's new television ad and about the latest political happenings in New Hampshire.

Check it out here

http://www.boston.com/partners/worldnow/necn.html?catID=80780&clipid=1780328&autoStart=true&mute=false&continuous=true

Gore and Pelosi to appear on The Situation Room on CNN

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer interviews Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) today. The interview will appear during the 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. hours (ET) of The Situation Room. They will discuss 2008 politics and the legislative stand-off between Congress and the White House over funding for children’s health insurance and the war in Iraq.

Also appearing on today’s program will be former Vice President Al Gore.
The Situation Room airs each weekday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (ET). Eric Sherling is the executive producer.

Barack Obama in Subway Commercial?

Just prior to the New England Patriots game today, I saw a subway commercial. It appeared to my eyes to be Barack Obama. I am working on trying to confirm this. It looked as if it was Barack and Michelle, maybe it was because I only had a quick glance, but we will see what I find.

Hunter Statement on Columbia University Invited Speaker

Congressman Duncan Hunterissued astatement this morning from Mackinac Island directed to Columbia University.

"To host the leader of Iran when he supports terrorists that are movingdeadly roadside bombs across the Iraqi border to be used againstAmericantroops is a slap in the face for the entire 165,000 men and women inIraqand to those that have served before them," said Hunter. "If President Lee Bollinger follows through with this hosting of theleaderof Iran, I will move in Congress to cut off every single type ofFederalFunding to Columbia University. If the left-wing leaders of academiawillnot support our troops, they, in the very least, should not support ouradversaries."

"This event, following the slanderous action of MoveOn.org, depictingGeneral Petraeus as "General Betray Us," in the New York Timesrepresentsthe emergence of the extreme left-wing in American politics." Concluding, "I think it is time for the Democrat party to denouncethisfringe element in their party," said Hunter.

Edwards Announces Educational Team

Today, the Edwards for President campaign announced its New Hampshire Education Leadership Committee. This group of over 30 education leaders from across the state have endorsed Senator Edwards, and they will advise the campaign on education issues and help spread the message of Edwards’ plan to restore the promise of America's schools.

The members of the committee are:

Ed Beattie, History Teacher and Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at Winnacunnet High School and Prominent Seacoast Activist

Arthur Beaudry, Manchester School Board Member

Barbara Kuhlman Brown, Former Chair of the Concord School Board

Carol Brown, Keene School Board Member

Frank Callaghan, Rochester School Board Member

Chris Coates, Keene School Board Member

Dick Courtney, Dover Democratic Committeeman and Prominent Education Advocate

James Culverhouse, Milton School Board Member

Rep. Frank Davis, State Representative from Pembroke and Retired Teacher

Rep. Judy Day, North Hampton, Member of the House Education Committee

Charles DeVito, Rochester School Board Member

Rep. Tim Dunn, Keene, Vice-Chair of the New Hampshire House Education Committee

Curtis Finney, Special Education Teacher and President of the Conway Education Association

Marjorie Fisher, Chair of the Dover School Board

Kelly French, Nelson School Board Member

Jon Gross, Former Manchester School Board Member

Senator Joe Foster, Nashua, Vice-Chair of the New Hampshire Senate Education Committee

Joan MacSweeney, Hudson Kindergarten Teacher and Prominent Education Advocate

Phil MacSweeney, Hudson teacher and Prominent Education Advocate

Caroline McCarley, Former Chair, Rochester School Board, 1989-1999, Former State Senator

Joanne McHugh, Hooksett School Board Member

Kristin McKeon, West Chesterfield School Board Member

Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja, Nashua School Board Member

Deborah H. Bacon Nelson, English Teacher, Lebanon School District, and Prominent Upper Valley Activist

Maura Ouellette, Hooksett School Board Member

Carrolle Popovich, Strafford School Board Member

Chris Seibel, Hanover School Councilor

Audrey Stevens, Rochester School Board Member

Ann Walker, Portsmouth School Board Member

Rep. Bob Watson, State Representative and Rochester School Board Member

Brian Wazlaw, Laboratory Safety Officer, Exeter School District, and Retired Science Department Chair, Exeter High School, Member of the NEA’s Executive Board representing the Seacoast Region

Brenda Willis, Derry School Board Member

Senator Edwards’ full K-12 education policy can be read at www.johnedwards.com/issues

Kucinich Visits with Jay Leno

Kucinich will make a special guest appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Monday, September 24th. He will talk about his Presidential campaign and about his soon-to-be released autobiography, "Courage to Survive." The Tonight Show airs on NBC stations at 11:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time.

Elizabeth Kucinich in Keene Area, Update

Elizabeth Kucinich in Keene area September 25th

___9-10 a.m. She starts the day at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge where she will be the very first of the ‘First Partner Series’ of visits by partners of the Presidential candidates to the Fitzwater Center and the Women in Leadership Program.

___11:00 She will be at Keene State College for an informal lunch with students and will attend the Tom Hayden address at noon at the Redfern Arts Center and meet with the KSC Democrats at 1:30 in the Student Center.

___5:30 Elizabeth will meet the Cheshire County Democrats at their office on Eagle Court off Main Street in Keene. All are welcome.

___7:00-8:30 pm. Suzy and Paul Krautmann are hosting a House Party at their home, 258 Court Street in Keene. If you would like to attend please RSVP to Norbert Belanger at 603-209-1937 or by e-mail at ncbelanger@gmail.com.

Gardner Tells Impeding States to "Back Off!"

In an interview with the Pierce Media Group in Rindge, New Hampshire, New Hampshire's Secretary of State Bill Gardner gave a message to those states trying to get ahead of New Hampshire in the primary schedule; "Back Off."

One of Gardners reasons, "It’s a very unique political culture that exists here.”

It appears that the primary will be held no later than the 8th of January. In 1999 New legislation gave additional flexibility to the Secretary of State to move the NH Presidential Primary date “seven days or more” ahead of any other state holding a “similar election.”

"The people of this state participate in levels that are unprecedented across the country," said Gardner. “Everyone wants to have something like we have in New Hampshire; we are sort of the victim of our own success.”

“New Hampshire’s been part of most of the most significant events that have occurred in this country of political nature, governmental structure nature; New Hampshire played a huge roll.” In the last mid term election in the granite state, the state went from a red state to a blue state.

When asked about the financial impact, Gardner said, “Its not about the money, It was never about the money, it’s not about the money now, its simply about the people in this state, the grassroots to have a say in this process”

The complete interview can be heard at

http://www.piercearrownews.com/podcasts/index.cfm?event=displaychannel&upodcast_channel_id=4db52336-8658-4dc2-8acf-18b5bc2b75f6

Elizabeth Kucinich in Keene

Elizabeth Kucinich will be visiting the Keene area on Tuesday, September 26th. There will be a Democratic presidential candidates debate on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 9-11pm at Dartmouth College. It is moderated by Tim Russert and will be streamed live on MSNBC, NECN, and can be heard on NPR.

More to Come, an information request was submitted to Jackie Cleary of the Kucinich Campaign.

On the Trail - '08: Would Al Gore Make a Difference?

Check out this Blog by Franklin Pierce University student Steve Dodrill. Steve is the director of political reporting for the Pierce Media Group. This blog is meant to provide news and to collect and document the rush for the presidency, On the Trail - '08: Would Al Gore Make a Difference?

Would Al Gore Make a Difference?

As of today, Al Gore has not expressed any intention to run in the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary. Without him in the race, voter support does not change significantly.

According to a New Hampshire Primary Political Poll, conducted by WBZ TV and Franklin Pierce University, Hillary Clinton would extend her lead three points, receiving 39 percent of the vote. Obama would come in a distant second, with 19 percent of the vote, followed by John Edwards (12%) and Bill Richardson (11%).

The race is tighter on the Republican side, in the first WBZ poll since former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson officially entered the race. Thompson has fallen 1 percent, since a June pole that was conducted by Franklin Pierce, as has John McCain's favorability rating. Mitt Romney has a strong lead on Republicans. Romney still leads former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 30-to-23 percent. Romney held a 9-point lead in the last survey back in June

Favorability of Bill Clinton helps Hillary in New Hampshire

In a latest Franklin Pierce University Poll, Respondents were asked how favorable or unfavorable they feel toward Bill Clinton. Overall in the poll conducted by Franklin Pierce and WBZ TV, 86 percent of respondents feel favorable toward Bill Clinton, while 11 percent feel unfavorable. Democratic primary voters with a favorable view toward Bill Clinton are much more likely to vote for Hillary Clinton (39%) than voters with an unfavorable view (9%). Thirty percent of voters who feel unfavorable toward Bill Clinton said that they would vote for Obama. Still, 44 percent of those with an unfavorable view toward Bill
Clinton think that Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic nomination. These results suggest that while Bill Clinton does have an effect on his wife’s political fortune, few Democratic primary voters hold an unfavorable view toward the ex-President.

Franklin Pierce University Poll: Romney Ahead

As the 2008 New Hampshire Presidential Primary approaches, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney maintains his lead over his Republican rivals, this according to a WBZ, Franklin Pierce University Poll released today.
In March, Senator John McCain and former mayor Rudy Giuliani were the early front-runners. Following the Republican debate on June 5th, Romney took the lead. Today, Romney maintains his lead with 30 percent of the vote, while Giuliani trails him with 23 percent of the vote. John McCain has now dropped to a distant third behind both candidates (14%), while the latest candidate to enter the race, Senator Fred Thompson, is well-behind the front-runners with just eight percent of the vote.

Although Romney has a modest lead, 31 percent of likely primary voters are still unsure who will win, suggesting that the Republican race remains wide open in New Hampshire.

Hillary Announces New Healthcare Plan

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton introduced her plan for Universal Healthcare today,

"to ensure that every American will have access to affordable, quality health
care."

Clinton in a statement by her campaign, promised that she will fight for families struggling with healthcare and that is why she introducted the plan she call "American Health Choices Plan."

According to the statement, Clinton calls is a a fiscally responsible plan that our country will be able to afford, "If you like the insurance you have now, you won't have to change a thing. But if you want to change your plan, or if you're one of the 47 million Americans who don't have coverage, you will have a variety of plans to choose from," said the New York Senator.

"We can improve the quality of our health care, lower costs, preserve our choices, and ensure that every person in America has quality coverage, said Clinton. "It ensures that care will be affordable and that insurance companies can no longer deny coverage because of preexisting conditions."

Clintons plan offers healthcare for those that have it and cheaper care for those that already do.

"I have never wavered in my commitment to making sure that every single person
in America has access to affordable, quality health care. And I have promised
that as president, I will make universal coverage a reality. The American Health
Choices Plan is a roadmap that tells us how to get there."

To read more about her new healthcare plan visit, http://www.hillaryclinton.com/healthcare.

On the Trail - '08: Calm Before the Storm

On the Trail - '08: Calm Before the Storm

General Wes Clark Endorses Clinton

The Clinton Campaign announced the endorsement of Ret. General Wesley K. Clark.

"The world has reached a critical point, and we need a leader in the White House with the courage, intelligence and humility to navigate through many troubling challenges to our security at home and abroad. I believe Senator Clinton is that leader, and I whole-heartedly endorse her for President of the United States," General Clark said.

"Our economic and national security has become more complicated than ever before, and we deserve a leader who draws on wisdom, compassion, intelligence and moral courage - in short, we need Hillary Clinton. She is tough but fair, a rock-solid leader equal to the many weighty challenges ahead of us."

After 34 years of service in the United States Army, General Clark rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. General Clark commanded Operation Allied Force, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, and he was responsible for the peacekeeping operation in Bosnia.

General Clark's awards and honors include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The State Department Distinguished Service Award; the US Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal;(five awards), The US Army Distinguished Service Medal(two awards), The Silver Star, the Bronze Star (two awards), the Purple Heart, and Honorary Knighthoods from the British and Dutch governments.

After his retirement in 2000, General Clark became an investment banker, author, commentator, and businessman. He is the author of the best selling books Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo and the Future of Combat and Winning Modern War: Iraq, Terrorism and the American Empire.

"I am deeply admiring of General Clark’s record of leadership for our country and his appreciation of the complexity of the world in which we live today," Clinton said. "I’m looking forward to his involvement in my campaign and working together to bring the change this country needs."

The Paul Family Walk

On Saturday, September 29th, the Paul campaign will hold a large rally at Veteran’s Park in Manchester, NH. The rally runs from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM and will feature a speech by Dr. Paul, as well as live music.
Immediately following the rally, the campaign will distribute literature and canvassing packets and teams will proceed to canvass the cities of Manchester, Concord, and Nashua. Dr. Paul and more than thirty members of his family will be in attendance.

The Paul Campaign goal is to have 1,000 volunteers from all around New Hampshire, and the surrounding states, and knock on 50,000 doors that weekend.

Does Keyes have the Key to the Whitehouse?

Alan Keyes served in the U.S. State Department during the Reagan years and was appointed by President Reagan as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations. Now, Alan Keyes will give a run for the presidency again!

Alan Keyes aside from commenting on President George W. Bush's Statments the other night on Iraq announced his "participation" on Janet Parshalls talk show.

Click here to listen at alankeyes.com

http://www.renewamerica.us/archives/play.php?mp3=115

Calm Before the Storm

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said almost one year ago, he would see what the political playing field looked like in a year. That year is up! Newt made six visits in nine days to New Hampshire, and has been MIA in the Granite State all summer, unlike every other candidate.

The last publicized visit I recall Newt making to the Granite state was on May21st, 2007; it was a book signing at a Wal-Mart, and later met with activists at the Chateau Restaurant. Prior to that he spoke to the Manchester Republican Committee at The Yard Seafood & Steak House the Executive Court Banquet Facility in Manchester, NH on the evening of December 15, 2006. It seems as if Newt likes to stay out of the lights, and microphones of the media in New Hampshire.

Gingrich visited NH earlier in the year, November 27-28, 2006. On November 27 he was the featured speaker for the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications annual First Amendment Award Honors in Manchester, an interview conducted with Newt at that time is available here. On November 28 he spoke at the "Politics and Eggs" breakfast forum at the Bedford Village Inn in Bedford.

Is the calm before the storm to analyze his "Americas Solutions?" Although the attention on Newt in New Hampshire is down, it is up around the country, a group Draft Newt is up and running working to collect donations and signatures to assure a run by the former speaker.
An Interesting quote I read in an online article written By Sam Youngman, for "The Hill".

"As former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) was walking out of the lobby of the Hay-Adams hotel Friday morning, a well-wisher asked him what almost everyone else in Washington is wondering.


“Are you gonna do it?”

Gingrich replied with an abbreviated version of the answer he had given a small group of Washington reporters repeatedly throughout the morning.

“No. I don’t know. We’ll decide later on,” he said.

Earlier in the day, over breakfast, Gingrich offered a scenario that made it seem unlikely he will jump into the 2008 presidential race, but as he has done all year, he left the door open.

“I think the odds are very high that I won’t run,” he said before adding, “There are circumstances where it could happen.”

In many published reports, it has been speculated that Newt Gingrich will decide within the coming month

Kucinich Critical of Iowa Democratic Party

Congressman Kucinich, (D-OH), was not invited to Sunday's Democratic Steak Fry in Indianola, nor to a Democratic Presidential Forum Thursday in Davenport.

Kucinich, a Democratic presidential candidate accuses Iowa Democratic Party leaders and other groups of, "rigging the game in Iowa" by excluding him from two Presidential events this week.

According to the Kucinich campaign, Representatives of both events have claimed that Kucinich does not have a sufficiently "active organization" in Iowa.

Traditionally the first in the nation primary and caucus states have been a way for voters to sample the candidates, connect personally with the candidates and put the power into the hands of the people. "When Party leaders and their allies pre-select which candidates they will allow the voters to hear, it's a disservice to the voters. Iowans deserve better than a rigged game," said Kucinich. "The whole purpose of the primary and caucus season is to provide voters with opportunities, not to enable a carnival of interest groups to subvert the process."

Numerous polls show Kucinich running ahead of Senators Joe Biden and Christopher Dodd, who were invited to participate. In the most recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll, Kucinich was at 3% nationally, Biden was at 2%, and Dodd was below 1%.

"We're doing better than some of the establishment candidates, and we're moving up," Kucinich said. "Instead of spending millions of dollars on high-priced consultants, and slick advertising, we have a highly motivated grassroots organization."

Edwards stands behind Berlin Mill

(Manchester, NH) – In light of tomorrow's demolition of the mill smokestacks in Berlin, NH, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:
“The demolition of the smokestacks in Berlin is a sad testament to an unbalanced economy that only works for those at the very top while leaving the middle class and working families behind. The men and women who worked in the Berlin mill represent the very best of America: hard work and dedication.
“My father worked in a mill and I watched him work from sunup to sundown to put food on our table and a roof over our heads. Today, it's even harder for working families to get by as more American workers are working long hours with no health insurance, earning a wage that barely allows them to make ends meet. I believe that we are better than that. I believe that we can change our priorities and practice smart trade policies that put workers and families first and allow the American workforce, and towns like Berlin, to adapt, grow and continue to drive the global economy.
"When I am president, I will fight to build One America where every family has the chance to work hard and get ahead. I will raise the minimum wage and fight to strengthen unions. I also promise to never sign a trade agreement unless it includes environmental and labor standards and truly benefits American workers. For too long, Washington has focused on corporate profits instead of the needs of people who work hard for a living day in and day out. Working Americans need a president who will fight for them and that is exactly what I will do every single day when I am in the Oval Office.”

Republican McCain, Republican Rudy versus Democratic Clinton!

Moveon.Org is bashed by McCain and Rudy, following the organizations bashing of General David Petraeus. this radical left-wing organization ambushed General Petraeus, attacking his integrity. Hillary Clinton followed up with her own remarks of Petraeus, by telling the General that his testimony required "the willing suspension of disbelief."

Arizona Senator John McCain recently fired back to a comment in which she talked about General David Petraeus. McCain said, "If you're not tough enough to repudiate a scurrilous, outrageous attack such as that, then I don't know how you're tough enough to be President of the United States." McCain layed a bold statement with this and said he was prepared to be Commander-in-Chief.

Now getting in on the Hillary bashing is Rudy Giuliani. Team Rudy has called for Hillary Clinton to Appologize. Today Team Rudy, released a web ad, "She Changed" This ad calls on Senator Clinton to apologize for her remarks and repudiate MoveOn.org's ad. The Ad can be found on the Giuliani Website. Rudy also used mainstream media today to clash with Hillary. Giuliani ran his own ad today in the New York Times. In the Ad, Rudy told MoveOn.org that there is no place in American politics for these kinds of attacks.

NASCAR in New Hampshire, as is Rudy Giuliani

Fans attending New Hampshire International Speedway on Sunday for the SYLVANIA 300 will have an opportunity to meet with Presidential Candidate, Rudy Giuliani. According to Donna Scott, a member of the events staff for the Speedway, the former Mayor will be on hand at Sundays event, that expects to draw 37, 000 some odd car loads of people, and expected to be filled with around 100,000 guests. The Speedway provides part-time employment to more than 1,500 workers. The SYLVANIA 300 is first race in the “Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.” This facility located in Loudon, NH is the largest seating facility in the New England Area.

Thompson says No to Debate with Huckabee

We have learned that Fred Thompson has said "NO," to a proposal by Mike Huckabee to hold a Lincoln Douglas Debate. The reasoning is still unknown we were aware that Thompson said no originally to a debate at the University of New Hampshire along with the Strafford County republicans, and then all together eliminated the possibility today at other locations with other hosts. A call has been placed to Todd Harris the Communications Director for Fred Thompson's Political Campaign

Technology in politics seems normal

Technology is now with the John Edwards for President campain, today unveiling exciting new online outreach technologies to help voters hear, and spread, the Senator's message of change."We are very excited to announce a variety of new ways for New Hampshire voters to get involved with the John Edwards campaign," said New Hampshire state director Beth Leonard. "We are now live streaming Edwards events in New Hampshire at http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=link&fn=Key&id=blxiejbmppvgfgtexiuqzzgwrhwjben&link=acklosacxlfxrauzfvtywfrbqpgubba, syndicating them on our Facebook and MySpace pages and even earning big praise for it on DailyKos. We are also excited to announce that Elizabeth will be launching our new text and voice message program this week with a contest to win a ticket to join her at the presidential debate in Hanover on September 26th."

The first NH audio mobile message will be sent out this week with a special message from Elizabeth Edwards. Elizabeth’s message will ask voters to host a house party for John Edwards and inform them that the host of the house party with the most attendees will win a ticket to accompany her to the next presidential debate on September 26th at Dartmouth College.

On Saturday, the campaign also launched its first live video stream both from the Carpenters' union endorsement in Nashua and then a house party in Manchester. The live stream of the Manchester event was syndicated on the New Hampshire for Edwards website, on Ustream.tv and on the Edwards profiles on Facebook and MySpace. The campaign will continue to live stream New Hampshire events at www.johnedwards.com/nh. The footage from the events will also be archived on the website where people can listen to events they were unable to attend.

Lincoln Douglas Debate

Over the last few days since a Lincoln Douglas Debate was proposed by the Mike Huckabee Campaign we have heard that there have been a couple potential hosts for this event. Strafford County Republican Women's group has expressed interest according to come reports, and so has the University of New Hampshire. See what more comes out of this... Will Fred Thompson accept this proposal from Mike Huckabee.

Duncan Hunter, gets face time!

Duncan Hunter today will receive TV time starting at... 7:20am, Hunter will appear on FOX and Friends at 7:20 AM ET, He then will appear on CNN America Morning at 8:15 AM ET, MSNBC news between 9:05 and 9:20 AM ET. CBS cancelled an interview slated for this morning.

Is he for real, or is it a marketing scheme? Thompson makes it official.

Actor and former Senator Fred Thompson officially announced he was running for the Presidency during a taping of NBC's "Tonight Show," with Jay Leno. Is the "Tonight Show" a smart move to announce your candidacy?

Well it seems very fitting for an ex TV star to announce his candidacy on a hit television show. Is Fred Thompson's run for the presidency a realistic run? Will this just be an effort to boost his name, sell books, and help is TV career get off to a fresh start?

Will a Presidential Candidate benefit from Tragedy?

Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuiliani will speak at the sixth anniversary remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The former New York City Mayor has spoken every year. This comes from a story by the Associated Press.

According to the Associated Press, relatives of some of the victims who died in the attacks said this year is different because he is a declared presidential candidate. "He's cashing in on 9/11 like it's his own personal tragedy. It's a photo op on a campaign swing for him," a deputy fire chief whose son was among the 343 firefighters killed, Jimmy Riches, said.

I want your opinion! Do you think Rudy should be allowed to speak at these remembrance ceremonies?

Edwards Receives Granite State Endorsement

John Edwards will return to the granite state this Friday, September 7th, through Sunday, September 9th. The Senator will campaign throughout the granite state as he receives the official endorsement of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners represents more than 520,000 members nationally and over 2,100 members in New Hampshire. Over the Labor Day weekend, Edwards also received the endorsements of the United Steelworkers and the United Mine Workers of America.

Rindge Town Selectmen favoring Bill Richardson.

Rindge New Hampshire Selectmen Jed Brummer has not officially given his endorsement for any presidential candidate. Brummer says he is a life long democrat, and is leaning towards New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Brummer said, "He is who he is." The reasoning is because of Richardson's background, political and foreign affairs experience, and his domestic agenda. Brummer added that if Richardson was the one chosen, he could work both sides very well.

E.Edwards Jaffrey House Party-Husband a man of Change

Elizabeth Edwards spoke yesterday afternoon in Jaffrey, NH after attending an event in Henniker, New Hampshire. Edwards, was seeking support from the monadnock region for her husband, Senator John Edwards. Edwards said her job is to convince the voters to personally listen to John speak.

Edwards, after Arriving at the home of a campaign supporter and breast cancer survivor, stood between a group of 100 or so house party attendees. The guests ranged in age from a 3 week old baby, to senior citizens. The group was split between men and women, even with the homeowners’ dog, and cat present.

Elizabeth praised the granite state and talked about the campaign and its support for the First in the Nation Primary, describing the support as being, "deeply committed."

Along with pledging support for the First in the Nation Primary status, she joked about how beautiful the area was on such a beautiful day. Even going as far as saying "I could live there," in reference to houses she passed on her way to Jaffrey.

Edwards was questioned by all men, until a group of women spoke up seeming a bit agitated and asked that the women have the next question. Topics of discussion ranged from healthcare, to gay marriage and also the Senators stance on the Israeli conflict.

Mrs. Edwards said that John believes his stance on gay marriage is Irrelevant. The Q&A also featured talk about healthcare. Mrs. Edwards even took time to answer a question about the difference between New York Senator Hillary Clinton, and her husband, "Hillary is fine with the status quo, John is not fine with the status quo,” in regards to special interest and the current situation our country is in.

The wife of the South Carolina Senator said that John has seen the special interests involved with government; he knows they influence decision and they are not fair and not right. "John wants to right the ship, and give the mega-phone back to the people, and out of the hands of businesses," said Mrs. Edwards.

Following the Jaffrey House Party, Elizabeth went to the campaign's Keene, New Hampshire headquarters- located on Main Street, and flew out of Keene to meet up with the rest of her family in Pittsburgh for a Labor talk.

Republican Straw Poll, Hunter the Victor with 41%

A Townhall.com Republican Straw Poll was conducted in Texas this weekend; Duncan Hunter was the victor. Showing his support in the southern central state, Hunter received 41.1%, totalling 534 votes.

20.5% Fred Thompson (266 votes)
16.17% Ron Paul (217 votes)
6.4% Mike Huckabee (83 votes)
6% Rudy Giuliani (78 votes)
4.7% Mitt Romney (61 votes)
2.2% Ray McKinney (28 votes)
.77% John Cox (10 votes)
.62% John McCain (8 votes)
.46% Sam Brownback (6 votes)
.46% Tom Tancredo (6 votes)
.23% Hugh Cort (3 votes)