Two being held hostage in Clinton HQ
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Police say two campaign workers are being
held hostage in Hillary Clinton's campaign office in Rochester (New
Hampshire).
State Police Major Michael Hambrook says the man is armed and is
reported to have some sort of explosive.
Clinton is not in the state today. She canceled a speech in
Virginia after learning of the incident.
Police have cordoned off the downtown area and evacuated
businesses and other campaign offices in the area.
A young woman carrying an infant ran into a nearby store in
tears, saying she had been in the campaign office when a man walked
in, opened his coat and showed them a what looked like a bomb
strapped to his chest with duct tape. She said the man let her and
her child go.
Police have set up a command post, called for the bomb squad and
are trying to communicate with the man.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Edwards releases statement regarding hostage situation
(Manchester, NH) – Senator John Edwards released the following statement this evening:
"Elizabeth and I send our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the ordeal in Rochester, New Hampshire today. Everyday Americans who stand up and get involved on behalf of the candidates they believe in represent the very best of our democracy, and we are praying for a swift and safe resolution to the situation in the Clinton campaign office. We send our deepest admiration to the law enforcement officials working to keep everyone safe today and our warmest thoughts to Senator Clinton and her entire staff during this difficult situation."
"Elizabeth and I send our thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the ordeal in Rochester, New Hampshire today. Everyday Americans who stand up and get involved on behalf of the candidates they believe in represent the very best of our democracy, and we are praying for a swift and safe resolution to the situation in the Clinton campaign office. We send our deepest admiration to the law enforcement officials working to keep everyone safe today and our warmest thoughts to Senator Clinton and her entire staff during this difficult situation."
Hostage Situation in Rochester Hillary Clintons office
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Police say two campaign workers are being
held hostage in Hillary Clinton's campaign office in Rochester (New
Hampshire).
State Police Major Michael Hambrook says the man is armed and is
reported to have some sort of explosive. He said the man released
some people from the office, but is holding others.
Police have cordoned off the downtown area and evacuated
businesses and other campaign offices in the area.
Witnesses are reporting that the man has some sort of device
strapped to him.
held hostage in Hillary Clinton's campaign office in Rochester (New
Hampshire).
State Police Major Michael Hambrook says the man is armed and is
reported to have some sort of explosive. He said the man released
some people from the office, but is holding others.
Police have cordoned off the downtown area and evacuated
businesses and other campaign offices in the area.
Witnesses are reporting that the man has some sort of device
strapped to him.
McCain commercial filmed at Franklin Pierce University
This 60 second commercial being run in New Hampshire by the John McCain campaign was filmed at Franklin Pierce University prior to a town hall event on November 18, 2007.
The parts of Senator McCain speaking were filmed in a transformed Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication Television Studio.
Aboard the Straight Talk Express with Senator John McCain
In a speech at Franklin Pierce University on November 18th, 2007 John McCain talked about campaigning and the differences between himself and the other presidential candidates. The Arizona Senator often referred to democrat Hillary Clinton. McCain says it’s likely in his eyes; it will be Hillary Clinton who will gain the Democratic nomination.
McCain says this round of campaigning is about a matter of respect. The McCain campaign is calling this a major campaign speech, and a marquee event. The town hall meeting in front of a crowd of more than three hundred will be used in an upcoming commercial. McCain was in Boston the following day receiving what the senator calls, a key National Security Endorsement, from Thomas Keen. He also told us in an interview that he expected to spend Thanksgiving Day in Iraq.
Craig Romney turns heads at Franklin Pierce when speaking about his fathers belief in family values
In a First Families event at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, Craig Romney the son of Presidential candidate and Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney spoke to students about his father's candidacy. Aside from strengthening the economy and Military, Romney's son says one of his father's top goals is strengthening families. Craig Romney along with his wife Mary, are traveling the State, stopping at Keene State College where they will continue campaining for Mitt.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Kucinich on CBS
I came across this video on YouTube, I wish that I had seen it on TV. I want your feelings on how the Kucinich's were treated.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Edwards responds to New Hampshire's announcement
Senator John Edwards released the following statement in response to Bill Gardner's announcement that the New Hampshire primary will take place on January 8th:
“I am pleased that New Hampshire will retain its rightful place as the first-in-the-nation primary. I applaud Bill Gardner's work to protect New Hampshire's significance in our nominating process. The New Hampshire primary is critical because voters in New Hampshire take their responsibility seriously: they listen to the candidates, look them in the eye, ask them tough questions and size them up. In New Hampshire, ideas truly matter more than money and that is precisely why this is anyone's race.
“I look forward to campaigning across New Hampshire during the final weeks of this campaign. I have spent time in living rooms and town halls in every corner of the state and everywhere I go, I hear from voters that they're looking for real, meaningful change in Washington next November. From now until January 8, I look forward to continuing to meet with voters to talk about my plans to shake up Washington and restore the power of government to the hands of regular, hardworking people.”
“I am pleased that New Hampshire will retain its rightful place as the first-in-the-nation primary. I applaud Bill Gardner's work to protect New Hampshire's significance in our nominating process. The New Hampshire primary is critical because voters in New Hampshire take their responsibility seriously: they listen to the candidates, look them in the eye, ask them tough questions and size them up. In New Hampshire, ideas truly matter more than money and that is precisely why this is anyone's race.
“I look forward to campaigning across New Hampshire during the final weeks of this campaign. I have spent time in living rooms and town halls in every corner of the state and everywhere I go, I hear from voters that they're looking for real, meaningful change in Washington next November. From now until January 8, I look forward to continuing to meet with voters to talk about my plans to shake up Washington and restore the power of government to the hands of regular, hardworking people.”
New Hampshire announces date of Presidential Primary
New Hampshire Secretary-of-State Bill Gardner announced today that New Hampshire will hold its Presidential Primary on January 8th, 2008; two weeks ahead of the Michigan Primary, and five days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus.
Gardner announced the date that many were expecting after much talk about a December Primary. This announcement so far gives New Hampshire the first-in-the-nation Primary. New Hampshire state law requires it be that way.
Gardner’s decision comes after Michigan's Jan. 15 presidential primary was given the go ahead following a decision early Wednesday by the Michigan Supreme Court. Michigan still remains one of the 2008 campaign's first contests.
The January 8th Primary is the earliest ever. The date resulted after other states around the country scheduled their own early primaries and caucuses to attract candidates before the major party nominees were chosen.
It is now very likely and possible that Democratic and Republican nominees could be chosen by Feb. 5-“Super Tuesday,” when 22 states vote.
New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation primary since 1920.
Gardner announced the date that many were expecting after much talk about a December Primary. This announcement so far gives New Hampshire the first-in-the-nation Primary. New Hampshire state law requires it be that way.
Gardner’s decision comes after Michigan's Jan. 15 presidential primary was given the go ahead following a decision early Wednesday by the Michigan Supreme Court. Michigan still remains one of the 2008 campaign's first contests.
The January 8th Primary is the earliest ever. The date resulted after other states around the country scheduled their own early primaries and caucuses to attract candidates before the major party nominees were chosen.
It is now very likely and possible that Democratic and Republican nominees could be chosen by Feb. 5-“Super Tuesday,” when 22 states vote.
New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation primary since 1920.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
McCain's Daughter Dates a Paul supporter
So I was rummaging through some of my links that I regularly check. This entry from Meghan McCain made my chuckle. Dated November 13th.
http://mccainblogette.com/
"On a personal note, I went on a pseudo-first date with an ardent Ron Paul supporter. I didn't know that before I agreed to get coffee with him and it was a little awkward... I didn't have the heart to tell him who my Dad was."
Meghan is the daughter of presidential candidate John McCain
http://mccainblogette.com/
"On a personal note, I went on a pseudo-first date with an ardent Ron Paul supporter. I didn't know that before I agreed to get coffee with him and it was a little awkward... I didn't have the heart to tell him who my Dad was."
Meghan is the daughter of presidential candidate John McCain
Monday, November 19, 2007
Huckabee is Norris Approved!
Mike Huckabee released an email to his supporters saying, "Chuck Norris and I filmed the television spot a few weeks ago. I hope you enjoy it. Reaching new voters and reminding folks that politics doesn't have to be a bloodsport were some of our goals for this first ad. Running for President is serious business, but I am not afraid to have some fun while I am doing it. We also hope this ad will create some buzz about the campaign and draw people to our website to learn more about where I stand on the issues. The media buy we put behind the ad is $60,000."
This TV commercial is his first and will likely air in Iowa.
McCain at Franklin Pierce, National Security Endorsement Monday
In a Speech at Franklin Pierce University yesterday evening John McCain talked about campaigning and the differences between himself and the other presidential candidates, the Arizona Senator often referred to democrat Hillary Clinton.
McCain says it’s likely in his eyes; it will be Hillary Clinton who will gain the democratic nomination. McCain says this round of campaigning is about a matter of respect.
The McCain campaign is calling this major campaign speech a marquee event. The town hall meeting in front of a crowd of more than three hundred will be used in an upcoming commercial.
McCain is in Boston today to recieve what the senator calls, a key National Security Endorsement. The endorsement is expected to come from, former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (who also was the co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission) .
McCain says it’s likely in his eyes; it will be Hillary Clinton who will gain the democratic nomination. McCain says this round of campaigning is about a matter of respect.
The McCain campaign is calling this major campaign speech a marquee event. The town hall meeting in front of a crowd of more than three hundred will be used in an upcoming commercial.
McCain is in Boston today to recieve what the senator calls, a key National Security Endorsement. The endorsement is expected to come from, former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (who also was the co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission) .
John McCain at Franklin Pierce in Rindge, the Speech is included as prepared for delivery
U.S. Senator John McCain delivered remarks to a Town Hall Meeting at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire today, Sunday, November 18th at 6:15 p.m. EST. Below are McCain's remarks as prepared for delivery:
My friends, we are at last nearing the moment in this long election season when something important happens: the voters get to speak. Until now, the race has been defined by political professionals and pundits, who talk about polls, and money, and ads, and endorsements, and who won debates, and who attacked whom, and all the things that make these campaigns interesting to Washington, and less so to you. Now it's your turn.
In less than two months, the voters of New Hampshire will choose the man or woman they believe should lead this country for the next four years. I trust you to make the right decision about who has the experience, judgment, character and courage to lead this country at a critical hour in our history. It's easy to lose sight of the importance of this election given all the nonsense that seemed to dominate much of its coverage to date. But New Hampshire voters understand our nation faces a truly historic decision that will affect not only America's destiny but the course of human history. We live in momentous times. We face a global threat from enemies for whom no attack is too cruel. The world is changing in profound ways. We need to make those changes work for us and for all people who share our beliefs in free markets and free people. Our government has failed to meet some of its most basic responsibilities and the American people have lost trust i n their leaders. This election is about big things, not small ones. We can't muddle through the next four years, bickering among ourselves, and leave to others the work that is ours to do.
Now the responsibility again falls to the American people to set the course we follow in the years ahead: whether we go forward or backward; whether we fear the future or make history. That is your choice in this election, and it couldn't be a bigger one.
When you make your decision, you must ask yourself two questions: which candidate has the best chance to lead our party to victory; and which is best prepared and most committed to keeping this nation safe, prosperous, and powerful. I believe the answer to both questions is the same. I am that candidate. And I ask for your vote.
I'm the conservative Republican with the best chance of defeating Senator Clinton, or whomever the Democrats nominate, and take on the challenges that confront us. I'm as committed today as when I first put on the uniform of our country to the cause that has been the work of my life: the interests and ideals of our country. I'm no more a perfect servant of my country than I am a perfect human being. But in my years of service, I hope I have proven myself worthy of your trust.
We face formidable challenges, but I'm not afraid of them. I'm prepared for them. I know how the military works, what it can do, what it can do better, and what it should not do. I know how Congress works, how to make it work for the country and not just the re-election of its members. I know how the world works. I know the good and the evil in it. I know how to work with leaders who share our dreams of a freer, safer and more prosperous world, and how to stand up to those who don't. I know how to fight and how to make peace.
If I'm your nominee and Senator Clinton is the nominee of the other party, the country will face as clear a choice as any in recent memory. That's as it should be for such an important election. She will be a formidable candidate. And while our differences are many and profound, I intend this to be a respectful debate. She and I disagree over America's direction, and it is a serious disagreement. But I don't doubt her ability to lead this country where she thinks it should go.
On matters of war and peace, I offer Americans my experience, my personal familiarity with the tragedy of war, deep involvement in all of the national security issues of the last two decades, and steadfast conviction that America cannot afford to relinquish its leadership of the world, and the world can't afford it either.
There comes a time when a President can no longer rely on briefing books and power points, when the experts and advisors have all weighed in, when the sum total of one's life becomes the foundation from which he or she makes the decisions that determine the course of history. No other candidate has my experience or the judgment it informs.
I would never make a judgment about going to war based on whether it was a popular thing to do. I would only make that grave decision were I convinced America's interests and ideals were so threatened that it required the greatest sacrifice our country can make.
And once I decided, I wouldn't surrender when we can still succeed, and accept the terrible consequences that would ensue, because I feared the polls more than history's judgment.
Senator Clinton told General Petraeus that his confidence in his new strategy and in the ability of the troops he has the honor to command required "a willing suspension of disbelief." Now, it becomes clear that General Petraeus was right. For the time being, Senator Clinton has suspended her belief in the abundant evidence of success as her rivals and the fringe of her party pull her toward a position she knows is irresponsible.
I was the only candidate in either party to say we were following a strategy in Iraq that was doomed to failure, and to call for the change that is working today. I took abuse from members of my own party-- some of it pretty tough-- for doing so. And I stuck by it knowing it could hurt my chances for the presidency. I did it for one reason: I would rather lose an election than stay silent and watch my country lose a war. I will always put America's security before politics, always.
One the one hand, Senator Clinton says we can't abandon Iraq to al Qaeda and the influence of Iran. On the other, she wants a firm deadline for withdrawal that would do just that. Senator Clinton rejected unconditional talks with Iran, but now says she would negotiate with no conditions.
As we deal with the threat of a nuclear armed Iran there are many things we can do short of war to prevent Iranians from making that fateful decision. We can strengthen our diplomacy, stand up to the Russians and Chinese, and organize our allies and Iran's neighbors to impose tough economic sanctions that could undermine Iran's economy and unleash popular resentment of the regime that should cause them to reconsider their dangerous ambitions. We can make it very clear to Iran's leaders that we will not allow them to obtain weapons that would destabilize the entire Middle East and threaten America's most vital security interests. Senator Clinton would start with unconditional negotiations, despite Iran's clear record of using negotiations to forestall sanctions and growing international opposition while they accelerate their nuclear program.
I will increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps. For too long we have asked too few to do too much. We have asked our servicemen and women to bid their loved ones goodbye for a third or fourth or fifth combat tour. We need to recruit more Americans willing to defend our country-- and I know there are more if we only ask them-- but for reasons I will never understand, the former Secretary of Defense refused to do so.
To rebuild our military as well as the capabilities of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies; and the capacity of all branches of government to defend us will require some hard choices. We will have to stop the inexcusable growth of government in other areas. Senator Clinton promises to increase the size of the military as well, but she won't make the tough decisions necessary to do it.
I am absolutely committed to reducing the size of government. I've fought against wasteful spending and big government solutions from my first day in Congress. Senator Clinton would preside over another massive increase in the size of government. She'll have Washington assume more of your responsibilities, and raise your taxes to pay for it. She won't address seriously the fiscal crisis of Social Security and Medicare or if she does she'll let congressional Democrats convince her to raise your taxes.
I won't ignore the problem and leave it to another unluckier generation of leaders and I won't raise your taxes. I will work with Congress in an open and sincere way to address these problems, but if at the end of the day, Congress wants to play politics with the issue, I will go to them and the American people, and insist they vote up or down on my proposal. I won't lack the courage to fix our toughest problems and let them become worse on someone else's watch.
I'll take on every special interest in town to finally reform our insanely complicated and punitive tax code. Senator Clinton won't.
Senator Clinton will address the lack of health care insurance in this country by proposing another big government mandate. I'll make health care more accessible by making it more affordable, without ruining the finest quality health care in the world.
Senator Clinton will appoint more judges who believe they should make the American people's political decisions for them. I will appoint judges who take their oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States as seriously as I take mine.
These are some of the essential issues this election will decide. I offer one direction for America. Senator Clinton and her Democratic rivals offer another, a course I believe is absolutely wrong for America and wrong for the world. It is your turn, my friends, to decide who is right. It's a huge responsibility. I know you will take it seriously.
I don't expect you to take our promises on faith. I expect you to listen to us, as New Hampshire voters always do, and then examine our records to determine whether we can be trusted to keep our word to you.
I didn't seek public office to go along to get along. I went to Washington to get something done for the people who sent me there. And since then, I know I've made some people angry.
I made defense contractors angry when I blew the whistle on a $30 billion boondoggle and the culprits were sent to jail.
I upset the special interests and Washington lobbyists when I fought for ethics reform and to stop union bosses and corporations from writing million dollar checks to political campaigns.
I made the Pentagon angry when I called for the resignation of Don Rumsfeld; said we needed a different strategy in Iraq; and a bigger military so that ours sons and daughters didn't have to serve four and five tours in combat zones.
I displeased a lot of the media when I said we couldn't afford to fail in Iraq, and stood by the changes in our strategy that are now showing success.
I made some folks mad when I worked to cut harmful greenhouse emissions because I believe climate change is a real and needs to be addressed now.
I made politicians angry when I called for earmark reform and spending cuts; for government to do its job, not your job; to do it better and with less of your money. I said no to bridges to nowhere and 74 million dollars for peanut storage in a defense spending bill.
Yes, I've made a lot of people angry. But I didn't go to Washington to win the Mr. Congeniality award. I went there to serve my country.
I might not like the business as usual crowd in Washington, and they might not like me. But I love America. I love her enough to make some people angry.
I'm going to put the business as usual crowd out of business-- and make them thank me when I do. I won't only restore your trust. I'll make you proud of your government again. I'm going to keep this country safe, prosperous and powerful. So help me God. And I respectfully ask for your vote to help me do it.
Thank You!
My friends, we are at last nearing the moment in this long election season when something important happens: the voters get to speak. Until now, the race has been defined by political professionals and pundits, who talk about polls, and money, and ads, and endorsements, and who won debates, and who attacked whom, and all the things that make these campaigns interesting to Washington, and less so to you. Now it's your turn.
In less than two months, the voters of New Hampshire will choose the man or woman they believe should lead this country for the next four years. I trust you to make the right decision about who has the experience, judgment, character and courage to lead this country at a critical hour in our history. It's easy to lose sight of the importance of this election given all the nonsense that seemed to dominate much of its coverage to date. But New Hampshire voters understand our nation faces a truly historic decision that will affect not only America's destiny but the course of human history. We live in momentous times. We face a global threat from enemies for whom no attack is too cruel. The world is changing in profound ways. We need to make those changes work for us and for all people who share our beliefs in free markets and free people. Our government has failed to meet some of its most basic responsibilities and the American people have lost trust i n their leaders. This election is about big things, not small ones. We can't muddle through the next four years, bickering among ourselves, and leave to others the work that is ours to do.
Now the responsibility again falls to the American people to set the course we follow in the years ahead: whether we go forward or backward; whether we fear the future or make history. That is your choice in this election, and it couldn't be a bigger one.
When you make your decision, you must ask yourself two questions: which candidate has the best chance to lead our party to victory; and which is best prepared and most committed to keeping this nation safe, prosperous, and powerful. I believe the answer to both questions is the same. I am that candidate. And I ask for your vote.
I'm the conservative Republican with the best chance of defeating Senator Clinton, or whomever the Democrats nominate, and take on the challenges that confront us. I'm as committed today as when I first put on the uniform of our country to the cause that has been the work of my life: the interests and ideals of our country. I'm no more a perfect servant of my country than I am a perfect human being. But in my years of service, I hope I have proven myself worthy of your trust.
We face formidable challenges, but I'm not afraid of them. I'm prepared for them. I know how the military works, what it can do, what it can do better, and what it should not do. I know how Congress works, how to make it work for the country and not just the re-election of its members. I know how the world works. I know the good and the evil in it. I know how to work with leaders who share our dreams of a freer, safer and more prosperous world, and how to stand up to those who don't. I know how to fight and how to make peace.
If I'm your nominee and Senator Clinton is the nominee of the other party, the country will face as clear a choice as any in recent memory. That's as it should be for such an important election. She will be a formidable candidate. And while our differences are many and profound, I intend this to be a respectful debate. She and I disagree over America's direction, and it is a serious disagreement. But I don't doubt her ability to lead this country where she thinks it should go.
On matters of war and peace, I offer Americans my experience, my personal familiarity with the tragedy of war, deep involvement in all of the national security issues of the last two decades, and steadfast conviction that America cannot afford to relinquish its leadership of the world, and the world can't afford it either.
There comes a time when a President can no longer rely on briefing books and power points, when the experts and advisors have all weighed in, when the sum total of one's life becomes the foundation from which he or she makes the decisions that determine the course of history. No other candidate has my experience or the judgment it informs.
I would never make a judgment about going to war based on whether it was a popular thing to do. I would only make that grave decision were I convinced America's interests and ideals were so threatened that it required the greatest sacrifice our country can make.
And once I decided, I wouldn't surrender when we can still succeed, and accept the terrible consequences that would ensue, because I feared the polls more than history's judgment.
Senator Clinton told General Petraeus that his confidence in his new strategy and in the ability of the troops he has the honor to command required "a willing suspension of disbelief." Now, it becomes clear that General Petraeus was right. For the time being, Senator Clinton has suspended her belief in the abundant evidence of success as her rivals and the fringe of her party pull her toward a position she knows is irresponsible.
I was the only candidate in either party to say we were following a strategy in Iraq that was doomed to failure, and to call for the change that is working today. I took abuse from members of my own party-- some of it pretty tough-- for doing so. And I stuck by it knowing it could hurt my chances for the presidency. I did it for one reason: I would rather lose an election than stay silent and watch my country lose a war. I will always put America's security before politics, always.
One the one hand, Senator Clinton says we can't abandon Iraq to al Qaeda and the influence of Iran. On the other, she wants a firm deadline for withdrawal that would do just that. Senator Clinton rejected unconditional talks with Iran, but now says she would negotiate with no conditions.
As we deal with the threat of a nuclear armed Iran there are many things we can do short of war to prevent Iranians from making that fateful decision. We can strengthen our diplomacy, stand up to the Russians and Chinese, and organize our allies and Iran's neighbors to impose tough economic sanctions that could undermine Iran's economy and unleash popular resentment of the regime that should cause them to reconsider their dangerous ambitions. We can make it very clear to Iran's leaders that we will not allow them to obtain weapons that would destabilize the entire Middle East and threaten America's most vital security interests. Senator Clinton would start with unconditional negotiations, despite Iran's clear record of using negotiations to forestall sanctions and growing international opposition while they accelerate their nuclear program.
I will increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps. For too long we have asked too few to do too much. We have asked our servicemen and women to bid their loved ones goodbye for a third or fourth or fifth combat tour. We need to recruit more Americans willing to defend our country-- and I know there are more if we only ask them-- but for reasons I will never understand, the former Secretary of Defense refused to do so.
To rebuild our military as well as the capabilities of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies; and the capacity of all branches of government to defend us will require some hard choices. We will have to stop the inexcusable growth of government in other areas. Senator Clinton promises to increase the size of the military as well, but she won't make the tough decisions necessary to do it.
I am absolutely committed to reducing the size of government. I've fought against wasteful spending and big government solutions from my first day in Congress. Senator Clinton would preside over another massive increase in the size of government. She'll have Washington assume more of your responsibilities, and raise your taxes to pay for it. She won't address seriously the fiscal crisis of Social Security and Medicare or if she does she'll let congressional Democrats convince her to raise your taxes.
I won't ignore the problem and leave it to another unluckier generation of leaders and I won't raise your taxes. I will work with Congress in an open and sincere way to address these problems, but if at the end of the day, Congress wants to play politics with the issue, I will go to them and the American people, and insist they vote up or down on my proposal. I won't lack the courage to fix our toughest problems and let them become worse on someone else's watch.
I'll take on every special interest in town to finally reform our insanely complicated and punitive tax code. Senator Clinton won't.
Senator Clinton will address the lack of health care insurance in this country by proposing another big government mandate. I'll make health care more accessible by making it more affordable, without ruining the finest quality health care in the world.
Senator Clinton will appoint more judges who believe they should make the American people's political decisions for them. I will appoint judges who take their oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States as seriously as I take mine.
These are some of the essential issues this election will decide. I offer one direction for America. Senator Clinton and her Democratic rivals offer another, a course I believe is absolutely wrong for America and wrong for the world. It is your turn, my friends, to decide who is right. It's a huge responsibility. I know you will take it seriously.
I don't expect you to take our promises on faith. I expect you to listen to us, as New Hampshire voters always do, and then examine our records to determine whether we can be trusted to keep our word to you.
I didn't seek public office to go along to get along. I went to Washington to get something done for the people who sent me there. And since then, I know I've made some people angry.
I made defense contractors angry when I blew the whistle on a $30 billion boondoggle and the culprits were sent to jail.
I upset the special interests and Washington lobbyists when I fought for ethics reform and to stop union bosses and corporations from writing million dollar checks to political campaigns.
I made the Pentagon angry when I called for the resignation of Don Rumsfeld; said we needed a different strategy in Iraq; and a bigger military so that ours sons and daughters didn't have to serve four and five tours in combat zones.
I displeased a lot of the media when I said we couldn't afford to fail in Iraq, and stood by the changes in our strategy that are now showing success.
I made some folks mad when I worked to cut harmful greenhouse emissions because I believe climate change is a real and needs to be addressed now.
I made politicians angry when I called for earmark reform and spending cuts; for government to do its job, not your job; to do it better and with less of your money. I said no to bridges to nowhere and 74 million dollars for peanut storage in a defense spending bill.
Yes, I've made a lot of people angry. But I didn't go to Washington to win the Mr. Congeniality award. I went there to serve my country.
I might not like the business as usual crowd in Washington, and they might not like me. But I love America. I love her enough to make some people angry.
I'm going to put the business as usual crowd out of business-- and make them thank me when I do. I won't only restore your trust. I'll make you proud of your government again. I'm going to keep this country safe, prosperous and powerful. So help me God. And I respectfully ask for your vote to help me do it.
Thank You!
Straight Talk was what we got, with John McCain
Yesterday afternoon, reporters were given the 'Straight Talk' from Senator John McCain from Hillsborough, NH to Rindge, where the Arizona Senator would speak at a 6pm event, about his campaign, respect on the trail, and about the days topics.
I was fortunate to be able to tag along aboard the 'Straight Talk Express' sitting across the table from the Senator even being able to pick his brain, while watching football, and soaking up the short trip from Hillsborough to Rindge. While the senator was also questioned by mainstream media, It is important to mention, I was the only college student on the bus, but I was still taken seriously and given a shot to ask questions.
The trip started in Hillsborough where Senator McCain spoke to a group of individuals at Morse Sporting Goods. The straight talk we received started with an off-the-record conversation, then went straight into the thick of things with questions coming from Ron Claiborne from ABC News. We continued touching on the hot topics; iraq, energy, Barry Bonds' indictment, medical marjiuana, the latest 'push polling,' Senator McCain's christmas list, and even the Arizona Cardinals.
With the 45 minute trip we had plent of time to talk, and watch football.
I was able to ask numerous questions, and have a normal down to earth conversation with Senator McCain. Senator McCain told other 7 reporters/camera men and myself that he enjoys having debates in his town hall meetings; conversations that allow him to go back and forth with the audience.
As of right now, I am editing some video for publication on www.Boston.com, and on www.piercemediagrouponline.com.
I was fortunate to be able to tag along aboard the 'Straight Talk Express' sitting across the table from the Senator even being able to pick his brain, while watching football, and soaking up the short trip from Hillsborough to Rindge. While the senator was also questioned by mainstream media, It is important to mention, I was the only college student on the bus, but I was still taken seriously and given a shot to ask questions.
The trip started in Hillsborough where Senator McCain spoke to a group of individuals at Morse Sporting Goods. The straight talk we received started with an off-the-record conversation, then went straight into the thick of things with questions coming from Ron Claiborne from ABC News. We continued touching on the hot topics; iraq, energy, Barry Bonds' indictment, medical marjiuana, the latest 'push polling,' Senator McCain's christmas list, and even the Arizona Cardinals.
With the 45 minute trip we had plent of time to talk, and watch football.
I was able to ask numerous questions, and have a normal down to earth conversation with Senator McCain. Senator McCain told other 7 reporters/camera men and myself that he enjoys having debates in his town hall meetings; conversations that allow him to go back and forth with the audience.
As of right now, I am editing some video for publication on www.Boston.com, and on www.piercemediagrouponline.com.
First Partner Barbara Richardson to Speak in Rindge
Rindge-
Barbara Richardson, wife of Gov. Bill Richardson, democratic candidate for president, will be speaking at Franklin Pierce University, Tuesday from 2:00 to 2:45 PM, brought to you by the Fitzwater Center for Communication. This is apart of the First Partners Series at Franklin Pierce introducing the partners of presidential candidates to captive audiences.
For more information contact Kristen Nevious, the director of the Fitzwater Center, at 603 899 1039.
Barbara Richardson, wife of Gov. Bill Richardson, democratic candidate for president, will be speaking at Franklin Pierce University, Tuesday from 2:00 to 2:45 PM, brought to you by the Fitzwater Center for Communication. This is apart of the First Partners Series at Franklin Pierce introducing the partners of presidential candidates to captive audiences.
For more information contact Kristen Nevious, the director of the Fitzwater Center, at 603 899 1039.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Fitzwater Center Rep. on the Straight-Talk Express with Senator McCain
On Sunday, I will join Senator John McCain on the Straight-Talk Express, riding from Keene to Rindge, NH where he will arrive at about 6pm for his event at Franklin Pierce University, where he is expected to take the stage at 6:15.
Reports say the Senator will speak about Corporate responsibility at the Engaging Students, first in the nation event, an event hosted by Franklin Pierce University and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Mass Communication, and the Fitzwater Connections Program, shared with partner Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
I hope to have exclusive photos, and an exclusive interview with Senator McCain from aboard the Straight-Talk Express. The video will be available here, and on Boston.com following the event. With an exclusive podcast available at www.piercemediagrouponline.com.
The event will be webcast live, and available at www.FranklinPierce.edu
Reports say the Senator will speak about Corporate responsibility at the Engaging Students, first in the nation event, an event hosted by Franklin Pierce University and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Mass Communication, and the Fitzwater Connections Program, shared with partner Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
I hope to have exclusive photos, and an exclusive interview with Senator McCain from aboard the Straight-Talk Express. The video will be available here, and on Boston.com following the event. With an exclusive podcast available at www.piercemediagrouponline.com.
The event will be webcast live, and available at www.FranklinPierce.edu
Monday, November 12, 2007
Mike Huckabee in Rindge, NH at Franklin Pierce University
Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee spoke to students in a student media press conference at Franklin Pierce University prior to speaking amongst other South West New Hampshire natives.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Iraq war still the most important, Romney and Clinton in general election???
As the beginning of the highly condensed Presidential Primary season approaches the latest Franklin Pierce University/WBZ TV poll shows that likely voters in New Hampshire have settled on a few key candidates. Both Democratic Primary
voters and Republican Primary voters expect Hillary Clinton to win the Democratic
nomination (71% and 59%, respectively), while Mitt Romney (34%) now leads Rudy
Giuliani (25%) and John McCain (8%) within the Republican field. Many Primary voters would still prefer that the New Hampshire Primary follow the Iowa Caucus in January (50%), even as the pressures of a contracted Primary season grow. Only about one-fourth of Primary voters think that the New Hampshire Presidential Primary should be held in advance of the Iowa Caucus.
The Poll also shows that The Iraq war remains the most important issue for all likely voters, although it is more important among Democratic Primary voters. Healthcare is the second most important for Democractic Voters.
voters and Republican Primary voters expect Hillary Clinton to win the Democratic
nomination (71% and 59%, respectively), while Mitt Romney (34%) now leads Rudy
Giuliani (25%) and John McCain (8%) within the Republican field. Many Primary voters would still prefer that the New Hampshire Primary follow the Iowa Caucus in January (50%), even as the pressures of a contracted Primary season grow. Only about one-fourth of Primary voters think that the New Hampshire Presidential Primary should be held in advance of the Iowa Caucus.
The Poll also shows that The Iraq war remains the most important issue for all likely voters, although it is more important among Democratic Primary voters. Healthcare is the second most important for Democractic Voters.
Brownback endorses McCain
Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas in an email to McCain supporters said "This morning, I flew to Iowa to join and endorse my friend, John McCain, for President of the United States. John McCain is a true American hero and I'm proud to stand with him today."
Brownback who met with Governor Mitt Romney, and Mayor Rudy Giuliani believes that Mcain, "is the only candidate who can rally the Reagan coalition of conservatives, Independents, and conservative Democrats needed to defeat Hillary Clinton or any other Democrat in the general election next year."
In the email publicly endorsing his former rival senator, Browback said, "While I respect all of the Republicans running for president this year, John McCain is the only choice to lead our country in the global fight against Islamic fundamentalism. He has the experience, the knowledge, and the courage for this fight. He alone among the candidates for President recognized years ago that our strategy in Iraq was failing and had the guts to call for change. We need that leadership in the White House."
Citing a lifetime standing up for human rights around the world, including a consistent 24 year pro-life record of protecting the rights of the unborn, Brownback said, "We do not have to abandon our principles of life, faith and family to defeat the Democrats next fall; we can stand with John McCain."
Brownback who met with Governor Mitt Romney, and Mayor Rudy Giuliani believes that Mcain, "is the only candidate who can rally the Reagan coalition of conservatives, Independents, and conservative Democrats needed to defeat Hillary Clinton or any other Democrat in the general election next year."
In the email publicly endorsing his former rival senator, Browback said, "While I respect all of the Republicans running for president this year, John McCain is the only choice to lead our country in the global fight against Islamic fundamentalism. He has the experience, the knowledge, and the courage for this fight. He alone among the candidates for President recognized years ago that our strategy in Iraq was failing and had the guts to call for change. We need that leadership in the White House."
Citing a lifetime standing up for human rights around the world, including a consistent 24 year pro-life record of protecting the rights of the unborn, Brownback said, "We do not have to abandon our principles of life, faith and family to defeat the Democrats next fall; we can stand with John McCain."
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Kucinich popular face in New England media market
Outside of New England, Dennis and Elizabeth on the CBS Early Show
Dennis did an interview for WCVB TV, with Boston news anchor Natalie Jacobson. This will be broadcast on Hearst-Argyle affiliates around the country, including WMUR. We'll let you know when it's due to air.
Dennis appeared on Arnie Arneson's hot political show, "Political Chowder" this week. The show goes out to cable access stations around the state, and can also be seen on google video.
Dennis did an interview for WCVB TV, with Boston news anchor Natalie Jacobson. This will be broadcast on Hearst-Argyle affiliates around the country, including WMUR. We'll let you know when it's due to air.
Dennis appeared on Arnie Arneson's hot political show, "Political Chowder" this week. The show goes out to cable access stations around the state, and can also be seen on google video.
Colbert will not be a candidate, but a write in?
In this weeks National political digest, powered by the Detroit Free Press , published on November 4, 2007, many great stories.
South Carolina Democratic officials decided not to let Stephen Colbert get on the primary ballot in his native state. He's the guy who poses as a conservative talk-show host on Comedy Central.
"He's really trying to use South Carolina Democrats as suckers so he can further a comedy routine," said Waring Howe, a member of the Democrats' executive council.
Colbert had said he planned to run as both a Democrat and a Republican -- so he could lose twice. But in the end, he didn't even file for the Republican race, which would have required a $35,000 filing fee.
"I understand you have to keep a club exclusive," he said on his show, "but I paid less for my black market liver."
South Carolina Democratic officials decided not to let Stephen Colbert get on the primary ballot in his native state. He's the guy who poses as a conservative talk-show host on Comedy Central.
"He's really trying to use South Carolina Democrats as suckers so he can further a comedy routine," said Waring Howe, a member of the Democrats' executive council.
Colbert had said he planned to run as both a Democrat and a Republican -- so he could lose twice. But in the end, he didn't even file for the Republican race, which would have required a $35,000 filing fee.
"I understand you have to keep a club exclusive," he said on his show, "but I paid less for my black market liver."
Gardner says New Hampshire primary tradition is as strong as ever.
Excerpts from Kevin Landrigan's article, "Faith plays role in primary debate," published in the Nashua Telegraph on Sunday, November 4, 2007.
As America’s third-whitest state, New Hampshire has fought to keep its first-in-the-nation primary for the last 18 months amid claims it’s insensitive to racial diversity.
So, it’s ironic that Secretary of State Bill Gardner’s final decision is whether he should slight religious minorities – in this case, certain Eastern Orthodox Christians – in setting the long-awaited primary date.“I’ve done a lot of research once I found out about this conflict,’’ said Gardner, a Roman Catholic. “We’re talking about literally hundreds of years of religious tradition. It can’t be just dismissed, and I’m giving it careful thought.’’
Political observers from coast to coast conclude Gardner will soon pick Jan. 8 as the primary date. It would come only five days after the Iowa caucus, but it would comply with state law that requires New Hampshire to vote at least a week before the next similar election.
The date will firm up further if the Michigan Democratic State Committee affirms Jan. 15 as its primary date when it meets Wednesday.
University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith is a veteran watcher of this quadrennial primary squabble who regularly fields calls from national reporters and campaign operatives wondering when the New Hampshire Primary date will be set.
“It’s going to be January 8,” Smith said. “I’d be shocked if it’s anything else.”But for hundreds of Eastern Orthodox Christians living and worshipping in New Hampshire, Jan. 8 is the Feast of the Holy Mother of God, a day of obligation.Jan. 7 is Christmas for these Christians, who follow either the Julian calendar of Julius Caesar dating to 45 B.C. or the Gregorian calendar that Roman Catholic Pope Gregory XII decreed in 1582.
The Rev. Archpriest Alexandr Androsov heads the St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church in Manchester, the state’s largest Russian denomination parish, which was founded in 1915 with about 100 members.
“We’ve heard abut this, and it’s not good for us,” Androsov said. Androsov said parishioners must get time off their jobs on Jan. 7 and 8 to attend services.
“My church is filled to the brim on both of those days because it’s our Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Mother,’’ Androsov said. “The majority are working people, and it’s not easy for them to practice their faith.’’
Last week, Gardner consulted with Rochester Democratic State Rep. Shawn Mickelonis, whose wife, Anastasiya, is from Belarus, where 89 percent practice Eastern Orthodoxy.“I asked Shawn what she would think if we had the primary on Jan. 8, and he said she would find it to be insulting to her,’’ Gardner said.
The state’s top election official has similar concerns on the timing of a December primary, since Hanukkah falls on Dec. 4-12 this year.
When the primary fight forced talk holding the New Hampshire Primary on a Saturday, Gardner had expressed religious worries about that scenario.
Gardner said whatever he decides about the date, the frontloading of primaries needs to be changed before 2012.
“Two days after New Year’s, we have Iowa caucuses, and two days after the Super Bowl, 22 states are holding primaries,’’ Gardner said. “That’s not a system that allows voters time to react to candidates who win or lose a contest. I’d like the campaign to go beyond February 5, but that doesn’t look likely.’
’Despite the upheaval, Gardner said at the close of the filing period Friday that the New Hampshire primary tradition is as strong as ever.
“At the door or on their way out they’ve said, ‘we’re with you, do whatever it takes, don’t hold back,’ ’’ Gardner said.
Over three weeks, 44 candidates from the famous to the fringe signed papers and paid $1,000 to get on the ballot, the second-largest slate in the modern era.
As America’s third-whitest state, New Hampshire has fought to keep its first-in-the-nation primary for the last 18 months amid claims it’s insensitive to racial diversity.
So, it’s ironic that Secretary of State Bill Gardner’s final decision is whether he should slight religious minorities – in this case, certain Eastern Orthodox Christians – in setting the long-awaited primary date.“I’ve done a lot of research once I found out about this conflict,’’ said Gardner, a Roman Catholic. “We’re talking about literally hundreds of years of religious tradition. It can’t be just dismissed, and I’m giving it careful thought.’’
Political observers from coast to coast conclude Gardner will soon pick Jan. 8 as the primary date. It would come only five days after the Iowa caucus, but it would comply with state law that requires New Hampshire to vote at least a week before the next similar election.
The date will firm up further if the Michigan Democratic State Committee affirms Jan. 15 as its primary date when it meets Wednesday.
University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith is a veteran watcher of this quadrennial primary squabble who regularly fields calls from national reporters and campaign operatives wondering when the New Hampshire Primary date will be set.
“It’s going to be January 8,” Smith said. “I’d be shocked if it’s anything else.”But for hundreds of Eastern Orthodox Christians living and worshipping in New Hampshire, Jan. 8 is the Feast of the Holy Mother of God, a day of obligation.Jan. 7 is Christmas for these Christians, who follow either the Julian calendar of Julius Caesar dating to 45 B.C. or the Gregorian calendar that Roman Catholic Pope Gregory XII decreed in 1582.
The Rev. Archpriest Alexandr Androsov heads the St. Peter and St. Paul Orthodox Church in Manchester, the state’s largest Russian denomination parish, which was founded in 1915 with about 100 members.
“We’ve heard abut this, and it’s not good for us,” Androsov said. Androsov said parishioners must get time off their jobs on Jan. 7 and 8 to attend services.
“My church is filled to the brim on both of those days because it’s our Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Mother,’’ Androsov said. “The majority are working people, and it’s not easy for them to practice their faith.’’
Last week, Gardner consulted with Rochester Democratic State Rep. Shawn Mickelonis, whose wife, Anastasiya, is from Belarus, where 89 percent practice Eastern Orthodoxy.“I asked Shawn what she would think if we had the primary on Jan. 8, and he said she would find it to be insulting to her,’’ Gardner said.
The state’s top election official has similar concerns on the timing of a December primary, since Hanukkah falls on Dec. 4-12 this year.
When the primary fight forced talk holding the New Hampshire Primary on a Saturday, Gardner had expressed religious worries about that scenario.
Gardner said whatever he decides about the date, the frontloading of primaries needs to be changed before 2012.
“Two days after New Year’s, we have Iowa caucuses, and two days after the Super Bowl, 22 states are holding primaries,’’ Gardner said. “That’s not a system that allows voters time to react to candidates who win or lose a contest. I’d like the campaign to go beyond February 5, but that doesn’t look likely.’
’Despite the upheaval, Gardner said at the close of the filing period Friday that the New Hampshire primary tradition is as strong as ever.
“At the door or on their way out they’ve said, ‘we’re with you, do whatever it takes, don’t hold back,’ ’’ Gardner said.
Over three weeks, 44 candidates from the famous to the fringe signed papers and paid $1,000 to get on the ballot, the second-largest slate in the modern era.
McCain to speak at Franklin Pierce University
Arizona Senator John McCain, will visit Franklin Pierce University in Rindge on the 18th of November, following a weekend of campaining in the Granite State.
McCain who will go from the north country to the southernmost part of the state is slated to arrive in Rindge on the Straight-talk Express with his daughter in time for an event in Pierce Hall, around 5pm.
The McCain event is calling this a "marquee event," and should attract upwards near three-hundred people. (students, SW New Hampshire community members, rotary members)
The event will be a part of Franklin Pierce University's first in the nation partnership with Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
The event will start with a video by the McCain Campaign, an introduction from a Franklin Pierce Administrator, the Senator will make a speech on a topic to be named, and then open the floor for questions from the audience.
The event will be webcast live to the Wartburg community and the rest of the world.
The link will be available at http://www.franklinpierce.edu/, on the morning of the event.
Their will be Press Availablity inside the event hall, Student Media are encouraged to attend!
McCain who will go from the north country to the southernmost part of the state is slated to arrive in Rindge on the Straight-talk Express with his daughter in time for an event in Pierce Hall, around 5pm.
The McCain event is calling this a "marquee event," and should attract upwards near three-hundred people. (students, SW New Hampshire community members, rotary members)
The event will be a part of Franklin Pierce University's first in the nation partnership with Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
The event will start with a video by the McCain Campaign, an introduction from a Franklin Pierce Administrator, the Senator will make a speech on a topic to be named, and then open the floor for questions from the audience.
The event will be webcast live to the Wartburg community and the rest of the world.
The link will be available at http://www.franklinpierce.edu/, on the morning of the event.
Their will be Press Availablity inside the event hall, Student Media are encouraged to attend!
Edwards adds 11th and 12th field offices to New Hampshire
During a four-day campaign swing today, Edwards for President National Campaign Manager Congressman David Bonior opened new field offices in Rochester and Conway, bringing the New Hampshire field office total to 12 offices statewide.
“John Edwards is committed to running a grassroots campaign the New Hampshire way,” said Bonior. “We’re working hard every day to spread John’s message of bold change to the Granite State, and these new offices show John’s commitment to winning the New Hampshire primary.”
The new offices in Rochester and Conway are the eleventh and twelfth Edwards for President offices in New Hampshire. The other offices are located in Berlin, Laconia, Dover, Portsmouth, Derry, Nashua, Manchester, Keene, Lebanon and Concord.
“John Edwards is committed to running a grassroots campaign the New Hampshire way,” said Bonior. “We’re working hard every day to spread John’s message of bold change to the Granite State, and these new offices show John’s commitment to winning the New Hampshire primary.”
The new offices in Rochester and Conway are the eleventh and twelfth Edwards for President offices in New Hampshire. The other offices are located in Berlin, Laconia, Dover, Portsmouth, Derry, Nashua, Manchester, Keene, Lebanon and Concord.
Richardson talks veterans benefits plan in Iowa
Richardson touts benefit plan for vets
By MASON KERNS
REGISTER CORRESPONDENT
November 4, 2007
Waterloo, Ia. - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson promoted his proposed veterans' benefits package Saturday, pledging to a Veterans of Foreign Wars post audience of 100 to end the "terrible mistreatment" that he said stems from a callous approach to veterans issues by the Bush administration.
The governor proposed spending $15 billion at the federal level to revamp the U.S. veterans' benefits system. Of that sum, $2.5 billion would fund a Heroes' Health Card program that would allow veterans to seek treatment at facilities of their choice as opposed to strictly government-run veterans hospitals. Another $4 billion would ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs receives substantial mandatory funding each year, Richardson said.
The plan would also give all veterans a 5 percent break on their federal income taxes for life and eliminate all federal income taxes during their first year as civilians, initiatives that would cost $6.1 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, in lost revenue.
Those and other veterans programs would be paid for by closing capital-gains tax loopholes.
Bill Derocher, a Waterloo construction worker, said to Richardson, "I'm curious: Am I the only one in this room that gives a damn about our national debt? When I take out a loan of $100,000 from a bank, I have to pay it back, with interest, or I'm going to prison."
"That's why I'm proposing a constitutional amendment to balance the budget," Richardson said, adding that the process would likely span many years.
By MASON KERNS
REGISTER CORRESPONDENT
November 4, 2007
Waterloo, Ia. - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson promoted his proposed veterans' benefits package Saturday, pledging to a Veterans of Foreign Wars post audience of 100 to end the "terrible mistreatment" that he said stems from a callous approach to veterans issues by the Bush administration.
The governor proposed spending $15 billion at the federal level to revamp the U.S. veterans' benefits system. Of that sum, $2.5 billion would fund a Heroes' Health Card program that would allow veterans to seek treatment at facilities of their choice as opposed to strictly government-run veterans hospitals. Another $4 billion would ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs receives substantial mandatory funding each year, Richardson said.
The plan would also give all veterans a 5 percent break on their federal income taxes for life and eliminate all federal income taxes during their first year as civilians, initiatives that would cost $6.1 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, in lost revenue.
Those and other veterans programs would be paid for by closing capital-gains tax loopholes.
Bill Derocher, a Waterloo construction worker, said to Richardson, "I'm curious: Am I the only one in this room that gives a damn about our national debt? When I take out a loan of $100,000 from a bank, I have to pay it back, with interest, or I'm going to prison."
"That's why I'm proposing a constitutional amendment to balance the budget," Richardson said, adding that the process would likely span many years.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Who has filed for the Primary?
Candidates for the upcoming New Hampshire Presidential Primary Election.
Filing period- October 15, 2007 to November 2, 2007.
No date for the Primary has been announced it should be announced no later than the 10th of November.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Robert E. Haines, republican
Jack Shepard, republican
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Thomas G. Tancredo, r
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Michael Skok, d
Mark Klein, r
Mike Huckabee, r
Friday, October 19, 2007
Sal Mohamed, d
Chris Dodd, d
Monday, October 22, 2007
H. Neal Fendig, Jr., r
Tom Koos, d
Barack Obama, d
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Randy Crow, d
John McCain, r
Albert Howard, r
Rudolph W. Giuliani, r
Henry Hewes, d
Ron Paul, r
Wednesday, October 24,2007
Kenneth A. Capalbo, d
William C. Hughes, d
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Vern Wuensche, r
Daniel Gilbert, r
Friday, October 26, 2007
Alan Keyes, r
Dennis J. Kucinich, d
Monday, October 29, 2007
John Edwards, d
Dal LaMagna, d
Mitt Romney, r
Fred Thompson, r
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Bill Richardson, d,
Hugh Cort, r
Filing period- October 15, 2007 to November 2, 2007.
No date for the Primary has been announced it should be announced no later than the 10th of November.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Robert E. Haines, republican
Jack Shepard, republican
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Thomas G. Tancredo, r
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Michael Skok, d
Mark Klein, r
Mike Huckabee, r
Friday, October 19, 2007
Sal Mohamed, d
Chris Dodd, d
Monday, October 22, 2007
H. Neal Fendig, Jr., r
Tom Koos, d
Barack Obama, d
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Randy Crow, d
John McCain, r
Albert Howard, r
Rudolph W. Giuliani, r
Henry Hewes, d
Ron Paul, r
Wednesday, October 24,2007
Kenneth A. Capalbo, d
William C. Hughes, d
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Vern Wuensche, r
Daniel Gilbert, r
Friday, October 26, 2007
Alan Keyes, r
Dennis J. Kucinich, d
Monday, October 29, 2007
John Edwards, d
Dal LaMagna, d
Mitt Romney, r
Fred Thompson, r
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Bill Richardson, d,
Hugh Cort, r
Monday, October 29, 2007
Romney endorsed by Senator Judd Gregg
After a weekend in Washington, DC for a Media Convention hosted by the Associated Collegiate Press, I recieved an email fr0m, the Romney for President camp. The email says, Senator Judd Gregg and Kathy Gregg have both endorsed Governor Romney this morning. According to the state director Jim Merrill, Senator and Mrs. Gregg will be joining Governor and Mrs. Romney in Concord today for the Primary filing, and afterwards for a town hall meeting in Manchester.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Franklin Pierce University Professor named Veterans Chairman of Thompson New Hampshire Campaign
MANCHESTER, NH - The Friends of Fred Thompson announced today the appointment of David J. Kenney as Veterans Chairman of the New Hampshire presidential campaign.
Kenney is currently a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He served in a variety of active duty roles from 1975 to 1979. His military experience includes work in communications, information technology and security, and recruiting.
He is the current President of the Reserve Officers Association for the State of New Hampshire and Senior Officer of the Navy Funeral Honors Detail for New Hampshire. He is employed as an independent information technology consultant for local businesses and as an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce University, teaching MIS and business courses.
Kenney has served as an advisor on veterans’ affairs to former New Hampshire Congressmen Jeb Bradley and Charlie Bass and worked for Veterans for Bush in 2000.
He will advise the New Hampshire campaign on veteran and military issues and will coordinate veterans’ campaign activities throughout the state.
Thanks to the New Hampshire Insider for this Story,
Kenney is currently a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve. He served in a variety of active duty roles from 1975 to 1979. His military experience includes work in communications, information technology and security, and recruiting.
He is the current President of the Reserve Officers Association for the State of New Hampshire and Senior Officer of the Navy Funeral Honors Detail for New Hampshire. He is employed as an independent information technology consultant for local businesses and as an adjunct professor at Franklin Pierce University, teaching MIS and business courses.
Kenney has served as an advisor on veterans’ affairs to former New Hampshire Congressmen Jeb Bradley and Charlie Bass and worked for Veterans for Bush in 2000.
He will advise the New Hampshire campaign on veteran and military issues and will coordinate veterans’ campaign activities throughout the state.
Thanks to the New Hampshire Insider for this Story,
Monday, October 22, 2007
Richardson speaks about Healthcare, Energy, and Veterans Benfits
Plans for health care, higher education, and Energy policy, were points Presidential Candidate and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson outlined at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge New Hampshire Yesterday afternoon. Richardson a democrat is a former secretary for U.S. energy, and former UN Ambassador. Richardson's agenda speaks of eliminating the dependence on Foreign Oil. Richardson wants to make the mile per gallon average requirement around 55 miles per gallon, versus the 35 percent it is set at now. As for his Medicare policy, if elected Richardson says he would lower the eligibility age from 65 to 55, and shift medicare funding, to direct care for screenings, and testing.
Richardson says for health care, we must as a nation promote prevention and living healthy lives, starting early with children.
If Richardson were elected president, veteran health care would not just be given at VA hospitals. Richardson told the audience in Rindge that every veteran with a Hero health card, could receive treatment anywhere.
Richardson says for health care, we must as a nation promote prevention and living healthy lives, starting early with children.
If Richardson were elected president, veteran health care would not just be given at VA hospitals. Richardson told the audience in Rindge that every veteran with a Hero health card, could receive treatment anywhere.
Friday, October 19, 2007
NY Times Op-Ed Columnist, David Brooks writes about Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee Opinion piece by David Brooks, filed from Rindge, NH.
David Brooks was at the Franklin Pierce event this week with the Huckabee campaign.
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David Brooks was at the Franklin Pierce event this week with the Huckabee campaign.
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Brownback expected to withdraw from Republican presidential race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kansas Senator Sam Brownback appears to beready to quit the Republican presidential race. He's expected to announce a decision tomorrow, and people closeto him say he's dropping out.
One person says the senator has enjoyed campaigning and meetingnew people, but it's the money that's torpedoing his candidacy. Brownback has been considered a longshot and had trouble raisingmoney.
He has brought in more than 4 million dollars over thecourse of the campaign, and it's been tailing off in recent months.In the third quarter of this year, he brought in his lowestquarterly amount with a little more than $800,000.
Brownback, who is in his second term, had said he would serve nomore than two terms in Senate. He is widely expected to seek theKansas governor's office in 2010.
One person says the senator has enjoyed campaigning and meetingnew people, but it's the money that's torpedoing his candidacy. Brownback has been considered a longshot and had trouble raisingmoney.
He has brought in more than 4 million dollars over thecourse of the campaign, and it's been tailing off in recent months.In the third quarter of this year, he brought in his lowestquarterly amount with a little more than $800,000.
Brownback, who is in his second term, had said he would serve nomore than two terms in Senate. He is widely expected to seek theKansas governor's office in 2010.
Huckabee Visits Franklin Pierce: Calls for Overhaul of Tax, and Healthcare Systems
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee prior to an event at Franklin Pierce University, in a Student Media Press conference talked about his latest surge in Iowa and in New Hampshire, and his support for the political process in the two states.
Huckabee talked about filing for the New Hampshire Primary, which he is doing at this hour in Concord.
Huckabee says money has taken a lot of control of government, and the press has focused on who has raised money but not enough on the ideas, and that adds credibility to the candidate with the most money.
In the press conference, Huckabee fired at Fred Thompson staying persistent with the challenge, to Thompson about holding a Lincoln Douglas Style debate.
Huckabee, in his event at Pierce, expressed his interest in overhauling the “broken tax system," and to transform the healthcare system. Huckabee proposes that under his overhauling, the IRS goes away. Huckabee believes, there is not a "healthcare crisis" but instead a "health problem," but says this can not be changed in a campaign cycle but instead in a generational cycle.
Interesting note, Huckabee a Boston Fan admires the Red Sox, but was a Yankees fan growing up. His true baseball love, is the Texas Rangers, but said they wont make the World Series in his life time. Mark Martin is Huckabee's favorite Nascar Nextel Cup driver.
To check out the entire Student Media Press Conference, CLICK HERE
The entire event at Franklin Pierce will be available soon.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Presidential Primary Filing Period
The filing period for the upcoming New Hampshire Presidential Primary begins on Monday, October 15, 2007 and ends on Friday, November 2, 2007
Candidates may file with the Secretary of State's Office during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be open until 5:00 on the last day of the filing period (November 2, 2007)Filings will be accepted in person, by representative, or by mail. Only filings made in person will be accepted on the LAST day of the filing period.
Visit... http://www.sos.nh.gov/prespimdate.htm
Candidates may file with the Secretary of State's Office during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will be open until 5:00 on the last day of the filing period (November 2, 2007)Filings will be accepted in person, by representative, or by mail. Only filings made in person will be accepted on the LAST day of the filing period.
Visit... http://www.sos.nh.gov/prespimdate.htm
Deval Patrick to Endorse Obama
Governor Deval Patrick To Endorse Barack Obama
by Todd Beeton, Wed Oct 17, 2007 at 08:02:44 PM EST
From The Boston Globe:
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will endorse Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, giving the Illinois senator a much needed boost in New Hampshire and help blunt Hillary Clinton's courting of African-American leaders.
Senior administration officials confirmed that Patrick called Obama today to confirm his plans to endorse his presidential candidacy. The two talked briefly and aides began working out details for a large public rally in Boston next week.
by Todd Beeton, Wed Oct 17, 2007 at 08:02:44 PM EST
From The Boston Globe:
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will endorse Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, giving the Illinois senator a much needed boost in New Hampshire and help blunt Hillary Clinton's courting of African-American leaders.
Senior administration officials confirmed that Patrick called Obama today to confirm his plans to endorse his presidential candidacy. The two talked briefly and aides began working out details for a large public rally in Boston next week.
Interesting Collections of the Day
Though they may spar across the political aisle, Vice President Dick Cheney is close enough to Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama to call him "cousin." Boston Herald Article
Democrat and presidential candidate Joe Biden says he only needs a fourth-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses to stay in the race. That's different from what he said more than a month ago. Back then, he would need to at least tie for third.
WHO TV.com Story
Tom Tancredo Tuesday became the first major presidential candidate to get his name on the primary ballot in New Hampshire. CNN Political Ticker Story
Senator John Edwards begins the second day of his two-day, nine-county "Barnstorm for Rural America" in Rock Rapids, Iowa; where he will discuss his plan to support rural firefighters. JohnEdwards.com
Someone in Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign mistakenly e-mailed a copy of working draft of a campaign document which isn't earth-shattering but still an interesting read. So onto The Swamp it goes. Featured on the SWAMP, a blog at baltimoresun.com
The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced Lee County Sheriff Michael Scott and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson have endorsed Mayor Giuliani for President. From Team Rudy
State workers in New Mexico continue to pump money into Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential bid, giving his campaign about $78,000 during the past three months. From the Las Cruces Sun
Former US vice president Al Gore said Wednesday that his Nobel Peace Prize triumph had not altered his intention to stay out of the 2008 presidential race. From the AFP
Democrat and presidential candidate Joe Biden says he only needs a fourth-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses to stay in the race. That's different from what he said more than a month ago. Back then, he would need to at least tie for third.
WHO TV.com Story
Tom Tancredo Tuesday became the first major presidential candidate to get his name on the primary ballot in New Hampshire. CNN Political Ticker Story
Senator John Edwards begins the second day of his two-day, nine-county "Barnstorm for Rural America" in Rock Rapids, Iowa; where he will discuss his plan to support rural firefighters. JohnEdwards.com
Someone in Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign mistakenly e-mailed a copy of working draft of a campaign document which isn't earth-shattering but still an interesting read. So onto The Swamp it goes. Featured on the SWAMP, a blog at baltimoresun.com
The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced Lee County Sheriff Michael Scott and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson have endorsed Mayor Giuliani for President. From Team Rudy
State workers in New Mexico continue to pump money into Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential bid, giving his campaign about $78,000 during the past three months. From the Las Cruces Sun
Former US vice president Al Gore said Wednesday that his Nobel Peace Prize triumph had not altered his intention to stay out of the 2008 presidential race. From the AFP
New Hampshire Fundraising Numbers
Thanks to our buddy Cosmo over at the New Hampshire Presidential Watch... www.nh2008.blogspot.com
During the third quarter, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama raised the most money in New Hampshire. In an interesting tidbit, Obama, Romney, Paul, McCain and Giuliani were all able to raise more money than Hillary Clinton.
Below are the totals:
Republicans:
Romney $85,400
Paul $46,146
McCain $33,167
Giuliani $31,706
Huckabee $10,825
Thompson $9,450
Brownback $2,762
Tancredo $555
Hunter $60
Democrats:
Obama $125,538
Clinton $28,170
Richardson $24,745
Biden $19,500
Edwards $13,555
Dodd $3,200
Kucinich $3,035
During the third quarter, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama raised the most money in New Hampshire. In an interesting tidbit, Obama, Romney, Paul, McCain and Giuliani were all able to raise more money than Hillary Clinton.
Below are the totals:
Republicans:
Romney $85,400
Paul $46,146
McCain $33,167
Giuliani $31,706
Huckabee $10,825
Thompson $9,450
Brownback $2,762
Tancredo $555
Hunter $60
Democrats:
Obama $125,538
Clinton $28,170
Richardson $24,745
Biden $19,500
Edwards $13,555
Dodd $3,200
Kucinich $3,035
Globe Article on Iraq, Democratic Candidate Stance on Iraq
In the article, "Veterans take their war views to the trail" featured today in the Boston Globe, written by Irene Sege a great set of stories are written. I think it does a wonderful job of laying out the campaigns feelings. This article gives people an opportunity to quickly see who believes what they believe. This little clip below, I found very interesting.
"The campaigns of Democrats Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Edwards, Bill Richardson, and Dennis Kucinich all have at least one Iraq veteran lending a hand in New Hampshire. Former senator Mike Gravel, an afterthought in the polls who would immediately withdraw from Iraq, travels with the outspoken antiwar veteran he hired as head of security. On the Republican side, McCain - Vietnam veteran, former prisoner of war, father of two sons in the military - counts more Iraq vets among his New Hampshire volunteers than do his rivals. "His family's not too good to fight this war," says Newbery."
The story can be found by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Dodd moves New Hampshire staff to Iowa?
It appears that Chris Dodd is shifting his focus. It appears that in a move to shift his campaining focus some New Hampshire staffers are being moved to Iowa. This is according to a campaign worker that is familiar with the situation. More to come...
Monday, October 15, 2007
Huckabee to File New Hampshire Primary Candidacy Papers
Wednesday October 17th
12:15 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Speaks at the Primary Insight Presidential Candidate Forum. Devine Millimet, 111 Amherst Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
2:15 p.m. ET – Nashua, NH – Tours BAE Systems and meets with employees. 95 Canal Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
5:45 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Speaks at AARP-NH Divided We Fail Issues Forum. Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 South Mammoth Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
7:30 p.m. ET – Nashua, NH – Participates in live interview by Myron Kandel of The Initiative for Corporate Responsibility with live audience for broadcast by New Hampshire Public Television. Daniel Webster College, Collings Auditorium, 20 University Drive. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
7:30 a.m. ET – Rindge, NH – Speaks at Jaffrey Rindge Rotary. Franklin Pierce College, Hampshire Room in the Emily Flint Campus Center Building, 20 College Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
9:00 a.m. ET – Rindge, NH – Speaks at Franklin Pierce College. Pierce Hall, 20 College Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
11:00 a.m. ET – Peterborough, NH – Makes campaign stop at the Peterborough Diner. 10 Depot Square, Peterborough. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
4:00 p.m. ET – Concord, NH – Files candidacy papers at Secretary of State’s Office. State House, Room 204, North Main Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
4:45 p.m. ET – Concord, NH – Attends reception at Huckabee Campaign Office. 143 North Main Street, Suite 103. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
6:45 p.m. ET – Amherst, NH – Makes campaign stop at Republican Party Fundraising event at the home of Rep. Steve Stepanek. 1 Colonel Wilkins Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
Friday, October 19, 2007
8:00 a.m. ET – Bedford, NH – Speaks at Politics and Eggs event at the Bedford Village Inn, 2 Olde Bedford Way. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
10:00 a.m. ET – Concord, NH – Plays with Concord High School jazz band and speaks to students. 170 Warren Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
2:00 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Participates in WMUR Commitment 2008 Candidate Café. Merrimack Restaurant, 786 Elm Street. (Closed Press)
6:30 p.m. ET – Whitefield, NH – Speaks at The Androscoggin Valley Republican Committee Ronald Reagan Dinner. Mountain View Grand Resort, Mountain View Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
12:15 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Speaks at the Primary Insight Presidential Candidate Forum. Devine Millimet, 111 Amherst Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
2:15 p.m. ET – Nashua, NH – Tours BAE Systems and meets with employees. 95 Canal Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
5:45 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Speaks at AARP-NH Divided We Fail Issues Forum. Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 South Mammoth Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
7:30 p.m. ET – Nashua, NH – Participates in live interview by Myron Kandel of The Initiative for Corporate Responsibility with live audience for broadcast by New Hampshire Public Television. Daniel Webster College, Collings Auditorium, 20 University Drive. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
7:30 a.m. ET – Rindge, NH – Speaks at Jaffrey Rindge Rotary. Franklin Pierce College, Hampshire Room in the Emily Flint Campus Center Building, 20 College Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
9:00 a.m. ET – Rindge, NH – Speaks at Franklin Pierce College. Pierce Hall, 20 College Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
11:00 a.m. ET – Peterborough, NH – Makes campaign stop at the Peterborough Diner. 10 Depot Square, Peterborough. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
4:00 p.m. ET – Concord, NH – Files candidacy papers at Secretary of State’s Office. State House, Room 204, North Main Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
4:45 p.m. ET – Concord, NH – Attends reception at Huckabee Campaign Office. 143 North Main Street, Suite 103. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
6:45 p.m. ET – Amherst, NH – Makes campaign stop at Republican Party Fundraising event at the home of Rep. Steve Stepanek. 1 Colonel Wilkins Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
Friday, October 19, 2007
8:00 a.m. ET – Bedford, NH – Speaks at Politics and Eggs event at the Bedford Village Inn, 2 Olde Bedford Way. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
10:00 a.m. ET – Concord, NH – Plays with Concord High School jazz band and speaks to students. 170 Warren Street. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
2:00 p.m. ET – Manchester, NH – Participates in WMUR Commitment 2008 Candidate Café. Merrimack Restaurant, 786 Elm Street. (Closed Press)
6:30 p.m. ET – Whitefield, NH – Speaks at The Androscoggin Valley Republican Committee Ronald Reagan Dinner. Mountain View Grand Resort, Mountain View Road. Contact: Debra Vanderbeek, Tel: 603-986-9145.
Huckabee, Richardson to visit Franklin Pierce and the Fitzwater Center
Mike Huckabee will speak at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire at 9am on Thursday. On Sunday the action on the trail continues at Franklin Pierce, as they will host Governor Bill Richardson, as part of the Fitzwater Connections Series, connecting voters and students of the Monadnock region with the candidates.
For more information please contact Steven Dodrill, Student Director of the Fitzwater Connections Program at 603-899-4169, or at fitzconnectdodrill@gmail.com
For more information please contact Steven Dodrill, Student Director of the Fitzwater Connections Program at 603-899-4169, or at fitzconnectdodrill@gmail.com
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Edwards Endorser Named
The Edwards Campaign tell us Senator John Edwards won the endorsement of Friends of the Earth Action, one of the leading environmental groups in the country, today at an announcement event in Dover, New Hampshire.
“John Edwards understands that we must accept responsibility for conserving natural resources and act with urgency to stop the crisis of global warming,” said Brent Blackwelder, president of Friends of the Earth Action. “He has led on this issue, with the best plan to halt global warming and protect the environment. He has the strength and courage to stand up to the big corporations that are abusing our planet. And he is the only top-tier candidate in this race who opposes new nuclear plants in the U.S. For these reasons, we trust John Edwards to work for a healthy environment and fight for the rights of regular people in our country and around the world.”
“John Edwards understands that we must accept responsibility for conserving natural resources and act with urgency to stop the crisis of global warming,” said Brent Blackwelder, president of Friends of the Earth Action. “He has led on this issue, with the best plan to halt global warming and protect the environment. He has the strength and courage to stand up to the big corporations that are abusing our planet. And he is the only top-tier candidate in this race who opposes new nuclear plants in the U.S. For these reasons, we trust John Edwards to work for a healthy environment and fight for the rights of regular people in our country and around the world.”
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thompson Endorses Rudy
This afternoon former four-term Wisconsin Governor, Health & Human Services Secretary and presidential candidate Tommy Thompson endorsed Rudy Giuliani.
An Interview with Steve Grubbs, an advisor to Thompson during his candidacy, is expected monday.
An Interview with Steve Grubbs, an advisor to Thompson during his candidacy, is expected monday.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Dennis will be appearing on Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report'
Dennis will be appearing on Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' this Tuesday, October 16th at 8:30pm ET.
This Tuesday, Kucinich will show his commical side, , as he accepts Stephen Colbert's challenge to Empty his Pockets!
This Tuesday, Kucinich will show his commical side, , as he accepts Stephen Colbert's challenge to Empty his Pockets!
Edwards Granite State Enivonmental Endorsement
On Saturday, October 13th, and Sunday, October 14th, Senator John Edwards will return to New Hampshire for two days of Graniteroots campaigning. On Saturday, at the Keene town hall event, Edwards will deliver a major speech on reforming our government and returning democracy to the people. On Sunday, Edwards will receive the endorsement of a prominent national environmental organization whose president will join him on the campaign trail throughout the day.
Saturday, October 13th
12:00pm
Keene Town Hall
Speech on Open Government
Railroad Square, off Main St., Keene.
1:00pm – Press Availability
2:00pm
Goffstown House Party
Brzozowski Residence
33 Ashlar Dr., Goffstown
3:10pm – Press Availability
3:45pm
Hopkinton Town Hall
330 Main St., Hopkinton.
4:50pm – Press Availability
7:15pm
Northfield Town Hall
Winnisquam High School
435 W. Main St., Tilton.
8:20pm – Press Availability
Sunday, October 14th
11:00am
Endorsement of National Environmental Organization
Home of Jennifer Peterson
246 Dover Point Rd., Dover
11:10am
Dover House Party
Home of Jennifer Peterson
246 Dover Point Rd., Dover.
12:00pm – Press Availability
12:30pm
Hampton House Party
Muns Residence
5 Nersesian Way, Hampton
1:45pm – Press Availability
3:00pm
Hudson Town Hall
Hudson Memorial School
1 Memorial Dr., Hudson
3:50pm – Press Availability
Saturday, October 13th
12:00pm
Keene Town Hall
Speech on Open Government
Railroad Square, off Main St., Keene.
1:00pm – Press Availability
2:00pm
Goffstown House Party
Brzozowski Residence
33 Ashlar Dr., Goffstown
3:10pm – Press Availability
3:45pm
Hopkinton Town Hall
330 Main St., Hopkinton.
4:50pm – Press Availability
7:15pm
Northfield Town Hall
Winnisquam High School
435 W. Main St., Tilton.
8:20pm – Press Availability
Sunday, October 14th
11:00am
Endorsement of National Environmental Organization
Home of Jennifer Peterson
246 Dover Point Rd., Dover
11:10am
Dover House Party
Home of Jennifer Peterson
246 Dover Point Rd., Dover.
12:00pm – Press Availability
12:30pm
Hampton House Party
Muns Residence
5 Nersesian Way, Hampton
1:45pm – Press Availability
3:00pm
Hudson Town Hall
Hudson Memorial School
1 Memorial Dr., Hudson
3:50pm – Press Availability
That is a mighty expensive Fleece!
the John McCain for President campaign as a thank you to its supporters are bringing back the McCain fleece!
According to an email from the campaign you can show your support for John McCain by wearing the official McCain fleece.
The email says that with your immediate donation of $200 or more, you can join others with your very own embroidered black and white fleece.
Quite an expensive fleece! I hope it keeps all of those that wear them warm here in New Hampshire.
According to an email from the campaign you can show your support for John McCain by wearing the official McCain fleece.
The email says that with your immediate donation of $200 or more, you can join others with your very own embroidered black and white fleece.
Quite an expensive fleece! I hope it keeps all of those that wear them warm here in New Hampshire.
Mike Gravel to Visit with Franklin Pierce Democrats
An Evening with Senator Mike Gravel, being hosted by the Franklin Pierce Democrats. Thursday, October 18 at 8:00pm, location is to be determined.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Republicans Choose Hillary as Democratic Candidate
I found it very interesting that the way the republican candidates in the debate held at the University of Michigan, constantly mentioned Hillary Clinton.
They feel that Hillary has already recieved the democratic nomination when the Primary in New Hampshire is still a couple months away. I will be interested to hear the response from other democratic candidates.
Any one else find that interesting?
They feel that Hillary has already recieved the democratic nomination when the Primary in New Hampshire is still a couple months away. I will be interested to hear the response from other democratic candidates.
Any one else find that interesting?
Obama Speaks in Londonderry
Obama talks about environment, energy
By TRENT SPINER
Union Leader Correspondent
The issue - the environment - was new yesterday, but the message was the same for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois.
Obama blamed Washington politics for the failure of presidents as far back as Richard Nixon to deliver on promises of energy independence.
"The truth is, our energy problem has become an energy crisis because no matter how well intentioned the promise, no matter how bold the proposal, they all fall victim to the same Washington politics," Obama said yesterday.
He appeared at a town hall meeting with about 350 people sitting in a field at Mack's Apple Orchard.
Obama said yesterday that his environmental plan isn't the greatest ever written, and his health care plan is nearly identical to that of his top rivals. But he painted himself as the different candidate, one who can unite Americans around a common purpose.
His self-depiction of a Washington outsider and independent thinker has been the chief argument for an Obama administration. Throughout his town hall-style meeting, he returned to his theme of change and said his rivals are ill-suited to enact a new version of the environmental standards.
"I know change makes for good campaign rhetoric, but when these same people had the chance to make change happen, they didn't lead," Obama said.
Obama remains in a tight race against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards in polls and fundraising. He did not directly name them yesterday. Instead, he said the existing leaders in Washington have failed - a charge that earned him applause among the mostly Democratic-leaning crowd.
In specifics, Obama would not pledge to stop all new nuclear power plants, but stressed that questions of spent fuel storage and costs have to be addressed.
"We shouldn't simply remove nuclear power from the equation," Obama said.
Obama took tough questions from one voter who opposes the upcoming free trade bill that would add Peru as a trading partner. Obama, who voted against the recent Central American Free Trade Agreement, said he would support Peru's inclusion.
"What I'm not willing to do is to say, on a blanket basis, we're not going to do trade agreements. I think that would be a mistake. We're not going to draw a moat around the United States' economy," he said.
Some in the crowd of mainly Democrats said it is too early to decide for whom they will vote.
"I think he is very smart, very smart indeed, said Marjean Bailey, a former Episcopalian minister who drove from Maine to hear Obama speak. She would like to see Clinton get the presidential nomination and take Obama as her running mate.
"He was honest," said Lorraine Farmer, a Massachusetts resident. Farmer said she was a lifelong Republican until 2004.
By TRENT SPINER
Union Leader Correspondent
The issue - the environment - was new yesterday, but the message was the same for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois.
Obama blamed Washington politics for the failure of presidents as far back as Richard Nixon to deliver on promises of energy independence.
"The truth is, our energy problem has become an energy crisis because no matter how well intentioned the promise, no matter how bold the proposal, they all fall victim to the same Washington politics," Obama said yesterday.
He appeared at a town hall meeting with about 350 people sitting in a field at Mack's Apple Orchard.
Obama said yesterday that his environmental plan isn't the greatest ever written, and his health care plan is nearly identical to that of his top rivals. But he painted himself as the different candidate, one who can unite Americans around a common purpose.
His self-depiction of a Washington outsider and independent thinker has been the chief argument for an Obama administration. Throughout his town hall-style meeting, he returned to his theme of change and said his rivals are ill-suited to enact a new version of the environmental standards.
"I know change makes for good campaign rhetoric, but when these same people had the chance to make change happen, they didn't lead," Obama said.
Obama remains in a tight race against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards in polls and fundraising. He did not directly name them yesterday. Instead, he said the existing leaders in Washington have failed - a charge that earned him applause among the mostly Democratic-leaning crowd.
In specifics, Obama would not pledge to stop all new nuclear power plants, but stressed that questions of spent fuel storage and costs have to be addressed.
"We shouldn't simply remove nuclear power from the equation," Obama said.
Obama took tough questions from one voter who opposes the upcoming free trade bill that would add Peru as a trading partner. Obama, who voted against the recent Central American Free Trade Agreement, said he would support Peru's inclusion.
"What I'm not willing to do is to say, on a blanket basis, we're not going to do trade agreements. I think that would be a mistake. We're not going to draw a moat around the United States' economy," he said.
Some in the crowd of mainly Democrats said it is too early to decide for whom they will vote.
"I think he is very smart, very smart indeed, said Marjean Bailey, a former Episcopalian minister who drove from Maine to hear Obama speak. She would like to see Clinton get the presidential nomination and take Obama as her running mate.
"He was honest," said Lorraine Farmer, a Massachusetts resident. Farmer said she was a lifelong Republican until 2004.
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