A-B-C's "This Week" -- Presidential politics; Pakistan.
C-B-S' "Face the Nation" -- Topics: The 2008 Iowa caucuses; Pakistan after the Bhutto Assassination. Guest: John Edwards, Democratic presidential candidate.
N-B-C's "Meet the Press" -- Topic: Race for the White House. Guests: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Republican presidential candidate; and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Democratic presidential candidate.
"Fox News Sunday" -- U.S. presidential elections; Bhutto assassination. Guest: Former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., GOP presidential candidate.
"C-N-N's "Late Edition" -- Topics: Bhutto's Assassination; Iowa Caucuses, Guest: Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., presidential candidate. Topics: Crisis in Pakistan; Race to 2008. Guest: Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., presidential candidate. Topics: Crisis in Pakistan; Presidential Politics, Guest: Sam Nunn, former Georgia Senator; and William Cohen, former Defense Secretary. Topics: Race to 2008; Iowa Caucuses. Guest: Mark Halperin, Time Magazine.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Video Posts, Huckabee, Edwards, McCain, and Craig Romney.
These are videos of Craig and Mary Romney, the son and daughter-in-law of Mitt Romney speaking at Franklin Pierce, Mike Huckabee speaks to students at Franklin Pierce University, John McCain speaks to Steven Dodrill of the Pierce Media Group aboard the Straight Talk Express, and Elizabeth Edwards talks to Dodrill at a house party in Jaffrey, NH.
Craig and Mary Romney
visit Franklin Pierce
Aboard the Straight Talk Express
with Senator John McCain
Elizabeth Edwards speaks with
the PMG in Jaffrey, NH
Gov. Mike Huckabee speaks at
Fitzwater student media press conference
Clinton McCain receive yet another endorsement in New Hampshire
Senators John McCain (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) both receive the endorsement from the Concord Monitor.
The Concord Monitor editorial board said, "Romney should not be the next president", posting that message as their editorial headline on their website.
The Concord Monitor editorial board said, "Romney should not be the next president", posting that message as their editorial headline on their website.
Pindell: Granny D and her rotating presidential endorsement
If you are confused on whom you should support for president, you aren't the only one.
Doris "Granny D" Haddock is the symbol of the progressive left in New Hampshire. Her well-documented walk across the country for campaign finance reform made her a national name for the issue. Her quixotic campaign for the US Senate was the subject of a recent HBO movie.
So it is no surprise the the 97-year-old grandmother from Dublin, N.H. is a sought after endorsement for Democratic presidential candidates.
Last December she endorsed Mike Gravel. Then she campaigned twice with Dennis Kucinich this year. On Saturday the John Edwards campaign issued a press release announcing that she is endorsing him.
“In my 97 years, I have seen many politicians come and go,” said Granny D in the statement. “Now more than ever, we need a leader who has the courage, the backbone and the integrity to stand up to the corporations and special interests in Washington, to deliver universal health care and energy independence, to fight for the middle class, and to finally bring about public financing of our elections. John Edwards is that man, and I’m proud to support him in this campaign.”
Doris "Granny D" Haddock is the symbol of the progressive left in New Hampshire. Her well-documented walk across the country for campaign finance reform made her a national name for the issue. Her quixotic campaign for the US Senate was the subject of a recent HBO movie.
So it is no surprise the the 97-year-old grandmother from Dublin, N.H. is a sought after endorsement for Democratic presidential candidates.
Last December she endorsed Mike Gravel. Then she campaigned twice with Dennis Kucinich this year. On Saturday the John Edwards campaign issued a press release announcing that she is endorsing him.
“In my 97 years, I have seen many politicians come and go,” said Granny D in the statement. “Now more than ever, we need a leader who has the courage, the backbone and the integrity to stand up to the corporations and special interests in Washington, to deliver universal health care and energy independence, to fight for the middle class, and to finally bring about public financing of our elections. John Edwards is that man, and I’m proud to support him in this campaign.”
Friday, December 28, 2007
Massachusetts Political Year Wrap up
Politically, the United States has been kept busy.
95.9 WATD FM's Politcal Analyst Michael Kryzanek of Bridgewater State College is busy as well, he says in Massachusetts, Electing Deval Patrick the first African American governor in the United States and in Massachusetts, and having a former governor announce his candidacy all in the same year are highlights of the year for the commonwealth.
Even more closer to home, Kryzanek says the politics you see now would not have happened 20 years ago more specifically women and minorities. The town of Weymouth just recently elected its second mayor, and first women mayor in that town.
As for the presidential election process, Kryzanek believes some people should people tired of it, here in Massachusetts the presidential primary is February 5th, a month earlier, to gain some importance in the national process.
-Steven Dodrill, Reporter/Anchor, 95.9 WATD-FM
Michael Kryzanek was heard live on WATD- FM, 95.9 in Massachusetts on December 28th, with WATD anchor Christine James.
95.9 WATD FM's Politcal Analyst Michael Kryzanek of Bridgewater State College is busy as well, he says in Massachusetts, Electing Deval Patrick the first African American governor in the United States and in Massachusetts, and having a former governor announce his candidacy all in the same year are highlights of the year for the commonwealth.
Even more closer to home, Kryzanek says the politics you see now would not have happened 20 years ago more specifically women and minorities. The town of Weymouth just recently elected its second mayor, and first women mayor in that town.
As for the presidential election process, Kryzanek believes some people should people tired of it, here in Massachusetts the presidential primary is February 5th, a month earlier, to gain some importance in the national process.
-Steven Dodrill, Reporter/Anchor, 95.9 WATD-FM
Michael Kryzanek was heard live on WATD- FM, 95.9 in Massachusetts on December 28th, with WATD anchor Christine James.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Ron Paul competes with the TV big dogs
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Republican Ron Paul launched a new ad in Iowa and New Hampshire Wednesday that highlights the Texas congressman's biography.
"Answering our country’s call, Ron Paul became a flight surgeon in the Air Force," the narrator states in the 30-second spot, titled 'Defender of Freedom.' "As a doctor, Ron Paul delivered over 4,000 babies and is a leading defender of life. In Congress, Ron Paul never voted to raise taxes, never voted for an unbalanced budget, never voted to restrict gun rights or raise congressional pay."
The ad comes a week before Iowa holds its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and roughly two weeks before New Hampshire voters head to the polls for the first primary of the 2008 campaign. The Texas congressman — whose libertarian message seems well-tailored for the Granite State – is registering single-digit support in most recent polls of GOP primary voters.
– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
"Answering our country’s call, Ron Paul became a flight surgeon in the Air Force," the narrator states in the 30-second spot, titled 'Defender of Freedom.' "As a doctor, Ron Paul delivered over 4,000 babies and is a leading defender of life. In Congress, Ron Paul never voted to raise taxes, never voted for an unbalanced budget, never voted to restrict gun rights or raise congressional pay."
The ad comes a week before Iowa holds its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses, and roughly two weeks before New Hampshire voters head to the polls for the first primary of the 2008 campaign. The Texas congressman — whose libertarian message seems well-tailored for the Granite State – is registering single-digit support in most recent polls of GOP primary voters.
– CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Student media to cover New Hampshire’s First in the Nation Primary
The student-run Pierce Media Group at Franklin Pierce University will team up with the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication to cover the New Hampshire Primary, taking advantage of the university’s location in the
Fitzwater Connections, the political reporting arm of the Pierce Media Group, will analyze and report on the candidates’ messages, their campaigns and the youth involved in the
Franklin Pierce junior and Pierce Media Group Political Director Steven Dodrill of Hanson,
Dodrill has been working on these plans since last school year with former Pierce Arrow newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Trent Spiner.
"I can't tell you how proud I am when reports compiled by the Pierce Media Group come up in conversation among reporters on the campaign trail or syndicated on nationally recognized websites," said Spiner, a 2007 Franklin Pierce graduate.
Dodrill believes that the hard work by the Connections staff and long hours they have put in planning will pay off.
“I’m excited for our student media to be able to get a first hand look at the role the media plays in a presidential cycle,” said Dodrill. “I am thrilled to be working with students from
A joint venture between
In the days preceding the January 8 New Hampshire primary, the Franklin Pierce University Manchester campus will become a busy news hub for both the First in the Nation Project and the Pierce Media Group.
“We have extended invitations to candidates, campaign workers, and members of the media to visit us at the Franklin Pierce Manchester satellite campus,” said Dodrill. “We want this to be a learning experience for our student media, but we also want to learn from the candidates and the professionals, and continue what we have been doing all year - giving candidates the forum to speak.”
Monday, December 17, 2007
McCain endorsed
McCain gets support from former presidential candidates, Joe Lieberman of Connecticut.
McCain just received endorsements in Boston and Iowa from the Globe and the Des Moines Register.
McCain just received endorsements in Boston and Iowa from the Globe and the Des Moines Register.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Union Leader fails Journalism 101
What is a newspaper? It is what we are taught about in college, in high school and extra curricular journalism activities. I was taught that the news media are created to be a source of news, that you can trust, that is unbiased, that covers a wide array of material to attract the reader.
Why would a newspaper think of jeopardizing journalistic integrity by endorsing and siding with a candidate. It seems that the New Hampshire Union Leader failed its latest journalism course. The Union Leader is large and has a readership larger than any other paper in New Hampshire.
By endorsing a candidate you compromise the relationship between yourself and the reader that reads to find the news, and hear whats going on.
This is a disgrace that a trusted newspaper, and its editor Joe McQuaid would throw out all of its credibility to endorse a candidate.
On the Trail - '08: Union Leader supports John McCain
Why would a newspaper think of jeopardizing journalistic integrity by endorsing and siding with a candidate. It seems that the New Hampshire Union Leader failed its latest journalism course. The Union Leader is large and has a readership larger than any other paper in New Hampshire.
By endorsing a candidate you compromise the relationship between yourself and the reader that reads to find the news, and hear whats going on.
This is a disgrace that a trusted newspaper, and its editor Joe McQuaid would throw out all of its credibility to endorse a candidate.
On the Trail - '08: Union Leader supports John McCain
Huckabee trailing in the beliefs race
This quote comes from an article written by Michael Kranish of the Boston Glove in an article he wrote on December 9th, 2007....."For months, candidates with "unlimited resources looked down their collective noses at us," Huckabee said in an interview. Pundits were writing his political obituary "without even writing my birth announcement." Now, Huckabee is at the tipping point that could determine his campaign's fate. He could crash-land if voters become disenchanted as they learn more about his Arkansas record, and his rivals and the national media scrutinize his past writings and views. Or he could keep building his sudden momentum and fill what some feel is a credibility gap among the field of Republican presidential hopefuls"
Saturday, December 8, 2007
A journalist reflects on the Primary cycle, Media Coverage, and New Hampshire
On a drive from the southwest corner of New Hampshire to the southwest corner of Maine; I was amazed at some of the sites. Aside from the beautiful scenery with the snow covered mountains, iced over ponds and lakes, and snow covered trees.
As we cruise down some back roads thinking about New Hampshire, its political culture, its history and the upcoming presidential primary.
"I wonder... I must be traveling the same roads as some of these presidential candidates along the same routes they use to head to North Country." The thought of the Granite state possibly being the most influential state in the country this presidential cycle is a joy to think.
I drove by signs upon signs, some stuck in the ground, some on billboards, and even some attached to pick up trucks like you see in movies. I passed an Obama campaign office, and Then it started to snow. It was truly like the scene out of a movie. Driving through these quaint towns with snow falling adding to the previous snowfall that already existed. I saw signs reading "North Country for John Edwards," signs for Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. The sign I saw the most -Ron Paul!
Now I am a journalist, but it seems to me that Ron Paul is well liked by the people of New Hampshire but not covered by the mainstream media nearly as frequently as the "top tier candidates." Why is this? Is it because he is older than the Rock star or because he isn't a women running for president.
It is important to remember that each candidate could be president and each should be given the same platform. Look at Mike Huckabee he took the time and visited the small locations in the middle of the woods, visited the small house parties, and he is now right on top in Iowa and is surging forward in New Hampshire. The grassroot campaining obviously worked for the Arkansas Governor.
By focusing on the top tier candidates, and focusing on money I again stress the point that this does a dis-justice to our country, and to the people that truly care.
As we cruise down some back roads thinking about New Hampshire, its political culture, its history and the upcoming presidential primary.
"I wonder... I must be traveling the same roads as some of these presidential candidates along the same routes they use to head to North Country." The thought of the Granite state possibly being the most influential state in the country this presidential cycle is a joy to think.
I drove by signs upon signs, some stuck in the ground, some on billboards, and even some attached to pick up trucks like you see in movies. I passed an Obama campaign office, and Then it started to snow. It was truly like the scene out of a movie. Driving through these quaint towns with snow falling adding to the previous snowfall that already existed. I saw signs reading "North Country for John Edwards," signs for Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. The sign I saw the most -Ron Paul!
Now I am a journalist, but it seems to me that Ron Paul is well liked by the people of New Hampshire but not covered by the mainstream media nearly as frequently as the "top tier candidates." Why is this? Is it because he is older than the Rock star or because he isn't a women running for president.
It is important to remember that each candidate could be president and each should be given the same platform. Look at Mike Huckabee he took the time and visited the small locations in the middle of the woods, visited the small house parties, and he is now right on top in Iowa and is surging forward in New Hampshire. The grassroot campaining obviously worked for the Arkansas Governor.
By focusing on the top tier candidates, and focusing on money I again stress the point that this does a dis-justice to our country, and to the people that truly care.
Edwards condemns trade policies
From the Edwards Camp....Today, on the fourteenth anniversary of NAFTA, Senator John Edwards delivered remarks condemning NAFTA and other failed trade policies that put the interests of multinational corporations ahead of the needs of working families. At a town hall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire, Edwards said that growing up in North Carolina, he saw the effects of unfair trade and failed economic policies when the mill where he and his father worked shut down. And as president, Edwards said he will give America a trade policy that puts the interests of American workers and communities at its core.
“Fourteen years ago today, the treaty creating NAFTA was signed into law,” said Edwards. “NAFTA was sold to the American people with promises that it would grow the economy and create millions of new jobs. But today, we know those promises were empty. NAFTA has actually cost us more than 1 million American jobs. NAFTA has failed Mexico and Canada too. In all three countries, it has hurt workers and families while helping corporate insiders.
“NAFTA also paved the way for a series of unfair trade deals that have helped create an American economy that is not working for American workers and families,” Edwards continued. “When I’m president, we aren’t going to judge trade deals based on government statistics or corporate bottom lines. Instead, we’re going to look at the impact of trade deals on hard-working families.”
“Fourteen years ago today, the treaty creating NAFTA was signed into law,” said Edwards. “NAFTA was sold to the American people with promises that it would grow the economy and create millions of new jobs. But today, we know those promises were empty. NAFTA has actually cost us more than 1 million American jobs. NAFTA has failed Mexico and Canada too. In all three countries, it has hurt workers and families while helping corporate insiders.
“NAFTA also paved the way for a series of unfair trade deals that have helped create an American economy that is not working for American workers and families,” Edwards continued. “When I’m president, we aren’t going to judge trade deals based on government statistics or corporate bottom lines. Instead, we’re going to look at the impact of trade deals on hard-working families.”
Obama and Oprah on the trail
Barack Obama and Oprah will be at the Verizon Wireless Arena on December 9th. Obama and Oprah will be speaking at 6:00pm at The Verizon Wireless Arena at 555 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Capacity is limited, and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
For tickets and for more information, please visit nh.barackobama.com or call Obama for America’s Manchester office at (603) 668-2008.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required. Capacity is limited, and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis.
For tickets and for more information, please visit nh.barackobama.com or call Obama for America’s Manchester office at (603) 668-2008.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Edwards get key Iowa endorsement
Edwards will receive the endorsement of Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA), the most senior Iowa Democrat to endorse a candidate during this campaign.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Union Leader supports John McCain
The Union Leader, New Hampshire's only statewide newspaper, has endorsed Arizona Sen. John McCain for president in the Republican primary on Jan. 8. In a front page editorial Sunday, publisher Joseph McQuaid said the newspaper doesn't agree with McCain on everything, especially his ideas on campaign finance reform. But McQuaid said the paperfound McCain's character compelling. McQuaid said McCain can be trusted to make informed decisions based on the best interests of the country. The newspaper generally favors conservative Republicans in its editorials.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Hostage Taker to be arraigned
By James Pindell, Globe Correspondent
ROCHESTER, N.H. -- The man who claimed to have a bomb and took hostages inside one of Hillary Clinton's small presidential campaign field offices yesterday will be formally charged on six criminal counts carrying with them a maximum penalty of 42 years in jail, the Rochester police said today.
Leeland Eisenberg, 46, of Somersworth, N.H., will be arraigned Monday afternoon at Rochester District Court, said Captain Paul Callaghan, a police spokesman. Eisenberg is currently being held without bail at Strafford County Jail in nearby Dover.
Sometime around noon Friday Eisenberg claimed to have a bomb strapped around his torso with duct tape. For 5 1/2 hours he held off police and demanded to speak to Clinton because he wanted her to help him get access to mental healthcare. When he surrendered, authorities discovered the devices that looked like explosives were actually road flares.
The standoff created a media firestorm. The cable news networks and the local New Hampshire ABC affiliate, WMUR-TV, devoted live wall-to-wall coverage all afternoon. Clinton, who was in the Washington area at the time, canceled all other campaign events for the day.
Four adults and an infant were at the office when Eisenberg entered. Eisenberg will be charged with four counts of kidnapping and one count each of criminal threatening and use of false explosives. All six of the charges are Class B felonies, for which the maximum penalty, exclusive of fine, is imprisonment in excess of one year but not in excess of 7 years. Federal authorities are also considering filing charges.
Callaghan said his police department had been aware for Eisenberg for approximately two years, but refused to say how, citing concerns that it would impede the criminal investigation taking place.
Eisenberg was one of 541 victims of the clergy sex abuse scandal who received payments in the landmark 2003 settlement with the Catholic church in Boston. He also has been in legal trouble over the years and spent time in a Massachusetts prison. He was due in court yesterday on a domestic violence complaint filed by his wife, who was divorcing him.
The Clinton office remained closed Saturday morning as the investigators are expected to examine the scene. The Obama office two doors down from the Clinton office was also closed, but some supporters for Obama could be seen at about noon carrying yard signs out of the office.
ROCHESTER, N.H. -- The man who claimed to have a bomb and took hostages inside one of Hillary Clinton's small presidential campaign field offices yesterday will be formally charged on six criminal counts carrying with them a maximum penalty of 42 years in jail, the Rochester police said today.
Leeland Eisenberg, 46, of Somersworth, N.H., will be arraigned Monday afternoon at Rochester District Court, said Captain Paul Callaghan, a police spokesman. Eisenberg is currently being held without bail at Strafford County Jail in nearby Dover.
Sometime around noon Friday Eisenberg claimed to have a bomb strapped around his torso with duct tape. For 5 1/2 hours he held off police and demanded to speak to Clinton because he wanted her to help him get access to mental healthcare. When he surrendered, authorities discovered the devices that looked like explosives were actually road flares.
The standoff created a media firestorm. The cable news networks and the local New Hampshire ABC affiliate, WMUR-TV, devoted live wall-to-wall coverage all afternoon. Clinton, who was in the Washington area at the time, canceled all other campaign events for the day.
Four adults and an infant were at the office when Eisenberg entered. Eisenberg will be charged with four counts of kidnapping and one count each of criminal threatening and use of false explosives. All six of the charges are Class B felonies, for which the maximum penalty, exclusive of fine, is imprisonment in excess of one year but not in excess of 7 years. Federal authorities are also considering filing charges.
Callaghan said his police department had been aware for Eisenberg for approximately two years, but refused to say how, citing concerns that it would impede the criminal investigation taking place.
Eisenberg was one of 541 victims of the clergy sex abuse scandal who received payments in the landmark 2003 settlement with the Catholic church in Boston. He also has been in legal trouble over the years and spent time in a Massachusetts prison. He was due in court yesterday on a domestic violence complaint filed by his wife, who was divorcing him.
The Clinton office remained closed Saturday morning as the investigators are expected to examine the scene. The Obama office two doors down from the Clinton office was also closed, but some supporters for Obama could be seen at about noon carrying yard signs out of the office.
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