EDWARDS ANNOUNCES TOUR TO UNVEIL NEW RURAL RECOVERY AGENDA
Keene, New Hampshire - From April 15th to April 22nd, 2007, Senator John Edwards will travel across the country to talk about the challenges facing Americans living in rural communities and to unveil his rural recovery agenda. As part of his tour, Edwards will visit New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Iowa to discuss his plan to revitalize rural America by creating jobs and new businesses in rural areas, helping rural counties and towns improve their schools, health care and other essential services, and providing assistance to family farms. The details of the tour are:
SUNDAY, APRIL 15th, 2007
4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a house party
Home of Sandy MacKenzie
836 Nelson Road
Nelson, New Hampshire
Friday, April 13, 2007
Clinton Stresses Government Competency
Photo is: ©Chris Fitzgerald/CandidatePhotos.comStanding in front of a large blue banner that read "Making Government Work For You," Hillary Clinton proposed a comprehensive 10-point plan to reform government. The plan included banning government officials from lobbying the administration, strengthening whistleblower protections, creating a public service academy and cutting 500,000 government contractors. Speaking before a crowd of 200 students, professors and supporters, at St. Anselm College, the New York Senator stressed that "government must lead by example" and a Hillary Clinton administration would "restore competency" in the federal government.
Senator Clinton cited the Bush Administrations "incompetency" as the reason for the failures of Hurricane Katrina and the chaos in Iraq. Mrs. Clinton argued that the Bush Administration favors "friends and supporters" over qualified public servants.
Whether or not this issue will gain traction remains to be seen. However, Jennifer Donahue, Senior Advisor for Political Affairs to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, believes the issue will "resonate among Granite State voters." Donahue also said the issue will allow Senator Clinton to attack President Bush through "a clever tactic, under the umbrella of transparency."
After, the speech Clinton continues her New Hampshire tour with town hall forums entitled "Conversations with Hillary." This will make Senator Clinton's fifth trip to the state.
Senator Clinton cited the Bush Administrations "incompetency" as the reason for the failures of Hurricane Katrina and the chaos in Iraq. Mrs. Clinton argued that the Bush Administration favors "friends and supporters" over qualified public servants.
Whether or not this issue will gain traction remains to be seen. However, Jennifer Donahue, Senior Advisor for Political Affairs to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, believes the issue will "resonate among Granite State voters." Donahue also said the issue will allow Senator Clinton to attack President Bush through "a clever tactic, under the umbrella of transparency."
After, the speech Clinton continues her New Hampshire tour with town hall forums entitled "Conversations with Hillary." This will make Senator Clinton's fifth trip to the state.
Party People
From The Hippo:
Party People
An occasional series on the 2008 presidential wannabes and their antics
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio (D) & Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (D)
• Seen: Kucinich and Richardson were both at New England College on Wednesday, April 4
• Approximate Crowd Kucinich: Approximately 150 to 175 people attended, mostly college students and middle-aged adults who tend not to wear coats and ties.
Richardson: Approximately 200 people, an equal mix of students, faculty and adults sporting casual business attire.
• Other Media
Kucinich: Associated Press photographer Jim Cole and what appeared to be a videographer from a local cable station.
Richardson: Several still photographers, Fox television and their political correspondent, Carl Cameron, a writer from the Washington Times and a nattily dressed television reporter wearing polished shoes with tassels.
Main Attraction: New England College offered a table full of cookies, brownies, coffee, soda and bottled water.
• Best Line
Kucinich: “The president and the vice president have made statements that violate international law and national law. Is this not the appropriate time to think about impeachment?...Some of my colleagues in Congress say no. I say it is appropriate to have that discussion. Can I have a show of hands?” (About two thirds of the audience raised their hands.)
Richardson: “I believe Congress should go back and de-authorize this war. They authorized it years ago, now they should de-authorize it...I’m not a rock star. I don’t have all the money that all these other candidates have, but I’m going to go door to door, house to house ... all I want from you is to keep your powder dry, wait until you see all the candidates.”
Gist: Kucinich does not travel with a large entourage, nor does he appear to have a contingency of advance people. Richardson, on the other hand, is surrounded by staffers and advance people.
Kucinich wants to be seen as a champion for the middle class and believes the rising cost of health care and the lack of jobs are the two major contributors to the number of bankruptcies in America.
Richardson is quick to point to his experience as a former United Nations ambassador and deal maker and says he believes a diplomatic solution to the Iraq situation is possible. Richardson also noted that he is taking a few days off the campaign trail to travel with a bi-partisan group to North Korea in the hopes of bringing back some remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War more than 50 years ago. — Lisa Brown
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.)
Seen: Guest lecturing Wednesday, April 4, at Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick’s “Business, Society and Economy” class at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.
Approximate crowd: 18
Other media: Connecticut TV and print
Main attraction: Undergraduate business students got the undivided attention of the chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Quote: “Enjoy every second of it, it’s all downhill after this,” Dodd said, after urging the junior class members to enjoy their last year of college.
Gist: Dodd told students about three lending areas he’s focusing on: the credit card industry, mortgage rates and access to capital. He took questions about Pentagon spending, international trade agreements, immigration and Social Security. Dodd criticized the current administration for not speaking out against Circuit City, which just fired 80 percent of its workers in order to find cheaper employees, and recommended strong financial penalties for companies that hire illegal workers. About the administration’s accumulated public debt, much of it owned by Japan and China, Dodd said, “That’s a dreadful legacy to leave the coming generation.” — Heidi Masek.
http://www.hippopress.com/070412/news6.html
Party People
An occasional series on the 2008 presidential wannabes and their antics
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio (D) & Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico (D)
• Seen: Kucinich and Richardson were both at New England College on Wednesday, April 4
• Approximate Crowd Kucinich: Approximately 150 to 175 people attended, mostly college students and middle-aged adults who tend not to wear coats and ties.
Richardson: Approximately 200 people, an equal mix of students, faculty and adults sporting casual business attire.
• Other Media
Kucinich: Associated Press photographer Jim Cole and what appeared to be a videographer from a local cable station.
Richardson: Several still photographers, Fox television and their political correspondent, Carl Cameron, a writer from the Washington Times and a nattily dressed television reporter wearing polished shoes with tassels.
Main Attraction: New England College offered a table full of cookies, brownies, coffee, soda and bottled water.
• Best Line
Kucinich: “The president and the vice president have made statements that violate international law and national law. Is this not the appropriate time to think about impeachment?...Some of my colleagues in Congress say no. I say it is appropriate to have that discussion. Can I have a show of hands?” (About two thirds of the audience raised their hands.)
Richardson: “I believe Congress should go back and de-authorize this war. They authorized it years ago, now they should de-authorize it...I’m not a rock star. I don’t have all the money that all these other candidates have, but I’m going to go door to door, house to house ... all I want from you is to keep your powder dry, wait until you see all the candidates.”
Gist: Kucinich does not travel with a large entourage, nor does he appear to have a contingency of advance people. Richardson, on the other hand, is surrounded by staffers and advance people.
Kucinich wants to be seen as a champion for the middle class and believes the rising cost of health care and the lack of jobs are the two major contributors to the number of bankruptcies in America.
Richardson is quick to point to his experience as a former United Nations ambassador and deal maker and says he believes a diplomatic solution to the Iraq situation is possible. Richardson also noted that he is taking a few days off the campaign trail to travel with a bi-partisan group to North Korea in the hopes of bringing back some remains of American soldiers killed in the Korean War more than 50 years ago. — Lisa Brown
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.)
Seen: Guest lecturing Wednesday, April 4, at Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick’s “Business, Society and Economy” class at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.
Approximate crowd: 18
Other media: Connecticut TV and print
Main attraction: Undergraduate business students got the undivided attention of the chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
Quote: “Enjoy every second of it, it’s all downhill after this,” Dodd said, after urging the junior class members to enjoy their last year of college.
Gist: Dodd told students about three lending areas he’s focusing on: the credit card industry, mortgage rates and access to capital. He took questions about Pentagon spending, international trade agreements, immigration and Social Security. Dodd criticized the current administration for not speaking out against Circuit City, which just fired 80 percent of its workers in order to find cheaper employees, and recommended strong financial penalties for companies that hire illegal workers. About the administration’s accumulated public debt, much of it owned by Japan and China, Dodd said, “That’s a dreadful legacy to leave the coming generation.” — Heidi Masek.
http://www.hippopress.com/070412/news6.html
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Schedules for Friday, April 13th, 2007
Hillary Clinton:
1:30
"Major Policy Address"
St. Anselm College
NHIOP
Manchester, NH
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School
207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
1:30
"Major Policy Address"
St. Anselm College
NHIOP
Manchester, NH
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School
207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
A Presidential SAT Analogy?
In honor of all those taking their SAT's, I came up with this little analogy.
Clinton: Yankees:: Obama : Red Sox
Let the battle royale begin!!
Clinton: Yankees:: Obama : Red Sox
Let the battle royale begin!!
Schedules for Sunday, April 15th, 2007
John Edwards:
4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a house party
Home of Sandy MacKenzie
836 Nelson Road
Nelson, New Hampshire
Dennis Kucinich:
April 15th
9:00AM
Portsmouth
Union Event
Mitt Romney:
Merrimack/Sullivan County Lincoln Day Dinner with Mitt Romney
Date : 15 April 2007
Event Description: Join Republicans from the Merrimack and Sullivan County Committees for their joint Lincoln Day Dinner with speaker Mitt Romney.
Where: Mt. Sunapee Lodge, Newbury
When: Sunday, April 15th: Social hour @ 6pm, Dinner @ 7pm
Cost: $50 per person
There is an optional VIP reception @ 5:45pm for $100 which includes a dinner ticket to be held at the Mt. Edge Resort in Newbury.
Contact: Betsy Miller @ 491-2058 or bmillerbow@aol.com;
Harry Gale @ hgale66@aol.com;
or Bev Rodeschin @ rodys@verizon.net
4:15 PM
Senator Edwards to attend a house party
Home of Sandy MacKenzie
836 Nelson Road
Nelson, New Hampshire
Dennis Kucinich:
April 15th
9:00AM
Portsmouth
Union Event
Mitt Romney:
Merrimack/Sullivan County Lincoln Day Dinner with Mitt Romney
Date : 15 April 2007
Event Description: Join Republicans from the Merrimack and Sullivan County Committees for their joint Lincoln Day Dinner with speaker Mitt Romney.
Where: Mt. Sunapee Lodge, Newbury
When: Sunday, April 15th: Social hour @ 6pm, Dinner @ 7pm
Cost: $50 per person
There is an optional VIP reception @ 5:45pm for $100 which includes a dinner ticket to be held at the Mt. Edge Resort in Newbury.
Contact: Betsy Miller @ 491-2058 or bmillerbow@aol.com;
Harry Gale @ hgale66@aol.com;
or Bev Rodeschin @ rodys@verizon.net
Public Schedules for Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Joe Biden:
Town Hall Meeting With Senator Joe Biden
Saturday, April 14th
4:00pm
Laconia
Weirs Community Center
Hillary Clinton:
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School
1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Dennis Kucinich
11:30 - 2PMOyster River HS, 55 Coe Drive, Durham
World Café at the Teaching Peace Conference
This is an all day conference, running from 9AM to 4:30PM, and Congressman Kucinih will be participating in the World Café portion. Cost is $15 at the door and $10 if you pre-register. To pre-register visit http://www.teachingpeaceconference.org/
Funds go to the conference, not to the campaign.
1:30 - 2:00PM
Market Square
Portsmouth
Address the Step it Up Rally
4:30 - 6:00PM
Shaskeens
909 Elm St, Manchester
Happy Hour with the Young Dems
Contact: Kristin Mueller 603-496-6256
7:00 PM
Manchester First Assembly Church
45 Myles Drive, Auburn
Presidential Leadership Forum
Town Hall Meeting With Senator Joe Biden
Saturday, April 14th
4:00pm
Laconia
Weirs Community Center
Hillary Clinton:
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School
1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Dennis Kucinich
11:30 - 2PMOyster River HS, 55 Coe Drive, Durham
World Café at the Teaching Peace Conference
This is an all day conference, running from 9AM to 4:30PM, and Congressman Kucinih will be participating in the World Café portion. Cost is $15 at the door and $10 if you pre-register. To pre-register visit http://www.teachingpeaceconference.org/
Funds go to the conference, not to the campaign.
1:30 - 2:00PM
Market Square
Portsmouth
Address the Step it Up Rally
4:30 - 6:00PM
Shaskeens
909 Elm St, Manchester
Happy Hour with the Young Dems
Contact: Kristin Mueller 603-496-6256
7:00 PM
Manchester First Assembly Church
45 Myles Drive, Auburn
Presidential Leadership Forum
Kucinich's Upcoming Visit
Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich will be back in New Hampshire, this weekend. Here is his trip itinerary:
April 14th
11:30 - 2PM
Oyster River HS, 55 Coe Drive, Durham
World Café at the Teaching Peace Conference
This is an all day conference, running from 9AM to 4:30PM, and Congressman Kucinih will be participating in the World Café portion. Cost is $15 at the door and $10 if you pre-register. To pre-register visit http://www.teachingpeaceconference.org/
Funds go to the conference, not to the campaign.
1:30 - 2:00PM
Market Square
Portsmouth
Address the Step it Up Rally
4:30 - 6:00PM
Shaskeens
909 Elm St, Manchester
Happy Hour with the Young Dems
Contact: Kristin Mueller 603-496-6256
7:00 PM
Manchester First Assembly Church
45 Myles Drive, Auburn
Presidential Leadership Forum
April 15th
9:00AM
Portsmouth
Union Event
For more information on any of these events contact NH Campaign Coordinator Christina Kraich-Rogers at christina@kucinich.us. To schedule an interview contact Pat Frisella NH Media Coordinator at pat@kucinich.us.
April 14th
11:30 - 2PM
Oyster River HS, 55 Coe Drive, Durham
World Café at the Teaching Peace Conference
This is an all day conference, running from 9AM to 4:30PM, and Congressman Kucinih will be participating in the World Café portion. Cost is $15 at the door and $10 if you pre-register. To pre-register visit http://www.teachingpeaceconference.org/
Funds go to the conference, not to the campaign.
1:30 - 2:00PM
Market Square
Portsmouth
Address the Step it Up Rally
4:30 - 6:00PM
Shaskeens
909 Elm St, Manchester
Happy Hour with the Young Dems
Contact: Kristin Mueller 603-496-6256
7:00 PM
Manchester First Assembly Church
45 Myles Drive, Auburn
Presidential Leadership Forum
April 15th
9:00AM
Portsmouth
Union Event
For more information on any of these events contact NH Campaign Coordinator Christina Kraich-Rogers at christina@kucinich.us. To schedule an interview contact Pat Frisella NH Media Coordinator at pat@kucinich.us.
Conversations With Hillary
Here are the details for the "Conversations With Hillary." On Friday, April 13 Clinton is also planning a "major policy address" at 1:30pm at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. Here are the details for "Conversations With Hillary"
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School
207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School
1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
To RSVP for the events go here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/actioncenter/event/?mt=0&d=100&z=03102&s=z&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.x=34&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.y=15
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School
207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School
1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
To RSVP for the events go here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/actioncenter/event/?mt=0&d=100&z=03102&s=z&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.x=34&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.y=15
Romney To Speak At Merrimack/Sullivan Lincoln Dinner
Merrimack/Sullivan County Lincoln Day Dinner with Mitt Romney
Date : 15 April 2007
Event Description: Join Republicans from the Merrimack and Sullivan County Committees for their joint Lincoln Day Dinner with speaker Mitt Romney.
Where: Mt. Sunapee Lodge, Newbury
When: Sunday, April 15th: Social hour @ 6pm, Dinner @ 7pm
Cost: $50 per person
There is an optional VIP reception @ 5:45pm for $100 which includes a dinner ticket to be held at the Mt. Edge Resort in Newbury.
Contact: Betsy Miller @ 491-2058 or bmillerbow@aol.com;
Harry Gale @ hgale66@aol.com; or
Bev Rodeschin @ rodys@verizon.net
Date : 15 April 2007
Event Description: Join Republicans from the Merrimack and Sullivan County Committees for their joint Lincoln Day Dinner with speaker Mitt Romney.
Where: Mt. Sunapee Lodge, Newbury
When: Sunday, April 15th: Social hour @ 6pm, Dinner @ 7pm
Cost: $50 per person
There is an optional VIP reception @ 5:45pm for $100 which includes a dinner ticket to be held at the Mt. Edge Resort in Newbury.
Contact: Betsy Miller @ 491-2058 or bmillerbow@aol.com;
Harry Gale @ hgale66@aol.com; or
Bev Rodeschin @ rodys@verizon.net
Andy Smith: Primary Will Continue To Be Important
UNH pollster-guru Andy Smith believes that the Granite State's primary role will not be dimished. In an AP interview Smith argued that the New Hampshire primary will continue to play an important role because ''There really is no firewall any more. Whoever wins New Hampshire is likely going to win elsewhere. And if you don't win here, there's no time to fix it.'' For the full article, from the AP's Philip Elliot go here:
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/NEWS81/70412018
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/NEWS81/70412018
McCain Releases Veterans List
This morning, the John McCain presidential campaign the chairman of his "New Hampshire Veterans Advisory Committee." Sergeant Major Paul Chevalier (Ret.) and Airman First Class Dr. Griffin Dalianis (Ret.) will serve as chairman of this group. McCain said “These individuals have earned the respect of their country and communities, and I look forward to their leadership as we move forward in this campaign.”
Biden To Speak on Iraq, Visit Laconia
On Saturday April 14, Senator Joe Biden is planning to attend a house party at the home of Bill and Hansi Glahn in Concord. Biden will also be holding a town hall meeting on Iraq with Belknap County Democrats at Weirs Community Center in Laconia. Joe Biden's house party will be hosted by Bill and Hansi Glahn at 44 Coventry Road, Concord, 1 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting With Senator Joe Biden
Saturday, April 14th
4:00pm
Laconia
Weirs Community Center
Town Hall Meeting With Senator Joe Biden
Saturday, April 14th
4:00pm
Laconia
Weirs Community Center
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Edwards Back In State
John Edwards will be returning to New Hampshire on Sunday, April 15th. Details of his events will be forthcoming.
McCain's Official Presidential Announcement
On Wednesday, April 25th, John McCain will holding his officially presidential announcement in downtown Manchester. Here's the details:
McCain Announcement
Date : 25 April 2007
Event Description: Join US Sen. John McCain as he officially announces his candidacy for the presidency of the United States
Where: Veterans Park, 737 Elm Street, Manchester (across from the Radisson Hotel)
When: Wednesday, April 25th @ 5pm
Contact: For more information or to RSVP, call 603-703-3499
Email : NHRSVP@mccain08hq.com
More Info : http://www.johnmccain.com/
McCain Announcement
Date : 25 April 2007
Event Description: Join US Sen. John McCain as he officially announces his candidacy for the presidency of the United States
Where: Veterans Park, 737 Elm Street, Manchester (across from the Radisson Hotel)
When: Wednesday, April 25th @ 5pm
Contact: For more information or to RSVP, call 603-703-3499
Email : NHRSVP@mccain08hq.com
More Info : http://www.johnmccain.com/
Retired Generals To Meet With Presidential Candidates
This morning The Concord Monitor had an interesting article. The article focus on the upcoming meeting of retired generals with presidential candidates. Here is a piece of the article and a link:
"Nearly 20 retired generals and admirals will converge on Concord this weekend to hold private meetings with presidential candidates about U.S. detention and interrogation policies.
The meetings will be held at Franklin Pierce Law Center and co-hosted by Dean John Hutson, a retired Navy rear admiral and longstanding critic of Bush administration policies on torture."
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070411/REPOSITORY/704110319/1217/NEWS98
"Nearly 20 retired generals and admirals will converge on Concord this weekend to hold private meetings with presidential candidates about U.S. detention and interrogation policies.
The meetings will be held at Franklin Pierce Law Center and co-hosted by Dean John Hutson, a retired Navy rear admiral and longstanding critic of Bush administration policies on torture."
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070411/REPOSITORY/704110319/1217/NEWS98
U.S. News & World Report: A Quadrennial Wooing Game
"Want to feel loved? Join the New Hampshire legislature.
Every four years, the cast of presidential candidates flood to New Hampshire to woo citizens in the state with the first primary in the country. At the top of their list: getting endorsements from state lawmakers.
"Whether they're the frontrunner or the ones in the back of the pack, they all come a-courtin'," nine-term Republican state Rep. Sherman Packard tells News Desk.
There are enough of them to go around. New Hampshire had the 10th-smallest population in 2005 but has a gargantuan House of Representatives of 400 members, giving it the lowest ration of citizens to lawmakers in the country at one representative for every 3,000 people."
For the full article, go here:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/blogs/news_blog/
Every four years, the cast of presidential candidates flood to New Hampshire to woo citizens in the state with the first primary in the country. At the top of their list: getting endorsements from state lawmakers.
"Whether they're the frontrunner or the ones in the back of the pack, they all come a-courtin'," nine-term Republican state Rep. Sherman Packard tells News Desk.
There are enough of them to go around. New Hampshire had the 10th-smallest population in 2005 but has a gargantuan House of Representatives of 400 members, giving it the lowest ration of citizens to lawmakers in the country at one representative for every 3,000 people."
For the full article, go here:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/blogs/news_blog/
McCain Chats With Bloggers
This afternoon I participated in a blogger conference call with Senator McCain. McCain spend the half-hour discussing his Iraq speech at the Virginia Military Institute. In his opening remarks McCain said that "too often the American people have been misled." However, his trip to Iraq demonstrated that "there are signs of success and the strategy must be given a chance to succeed." Also, during the question-and-answer period McCain said "for four years we have been screwing this [Iraq] up" McCain also promised that as President he would give a war update every two weeks and continue to participate in blogger conference calls. Here are some more quotes from the McCain:
-"I don’t care what effect this position has on my political aspirations"
-"Some in mainstream media will not report positive news out of Iraq. So we must use alternate media like blogs, websites and call-ins to radio stations"
-In regards to troop strength and personnel issues: "There is not a sense of urgency in some quarters, the Pentagon, and the State Department is not yet fully engaged in the conflict."
-"I don’t care what effect this position has on my political aspirations"
-"Some in mainstream media will not report positive news out of Iraq. So we must use alternate media like blogs, websites and call-ins to radio stations"
-In regards to troop strength and personnel issues: "There is not a sense of urgency in some quarters, the Pentagon, and the State Department is not yet fully engaged in the conflict."
Edwards Set To Deliver NEC Graduation Address
On May 12th, John Edwards will be the keynote speaker for New England College's graduation ceremony. Edwards will be receiving a honorary doctor of laws degree at the Lee Clement Arena.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
New Items
If you've been perusing the site, you might have noticed a couple of new items.
1) You can now click on a link to details of the future visits of candidates.
2) Detailed contact information for me
2) Stories relevant to New Hampshire, politics and the primary will appear
3) A list of endorsements for the candidates.
All of this is on the right-hand side of the site. Hope you enjoy!
As always, if you have any thoughts, questions or tips please contact me at: nhprezwatch@yahoo.com
1) You can now click on a link to details of the future visits of candidates.
2) Detailed contact information for me
2) Stories relevant to New Hampshire, politics and the primary will appear
3) A list of endorsements for the candidates.
All of this is on the right-hand side of the site. Hope you enjoy!
As always, if you have any thoughts, questions or tips please contact me at: nhprezwatch@yahoo.com
Monday, April 09, 2007
Clinton Returns on Friday the 13th
Hillary Clinton will be back in New Hampshire on Friday, April 13th. Her trip will include two forums entitled "Conversation with Granite Staters" and a major policy address. The Union Leader is reporting that:
"Her campaign announced this afternoon that on Friday, Clinton will begin her fifth trip to the Granite State since February with a major policy address in Concord.
Later, she will travel to Manchester for a “Conversation with Granite Staters.”
On Saturday, Clinton will travel to the Seacoast for a “Conversation with Granite Staters” in Hampton"
Here are the details for the "Conversations With Hillary"
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: GymnasiumDescription: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
To RSVP for the events go here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/actioncenter/event/?mt=0&d=100&z=03102&s=z&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.x=34&EventSearchAndResults%3A_ctl0.y=15
"Her campaign announced this afternoon that on Friday, Clinton will begin her fifth trip to the Granite State since February with a major policy address in Concord.
Later, she will travel to Manchester for a “Conversation with Granite Staters.”
On Saturday, Clinton will travel to the Seacoast for a “Conversation with Granite Staters” in Hampton"
Here are the details for the "Conversations With Hillary"
Conversation in Manchester
When: Friday, April 13, 2007 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Central High School207 Lowell Street
Manchester, NH 03104
General Area: Gymnasium
Description: Join Hillary at Central High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
Conversation in Hampton
When: Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Winnacunnet High School1 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
General Area: GymnasiumDescription: Join Hillary at Winnacunnet High School as she continues the conversation with Granite Staters!
Host: Hillary for President
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Rudy Headquarters To Open May 4th
On Friday, May 4th, Rudy Giuliani's campaign will be hosting an official office opening. Their office is located at 1850 Elm Street. The opening will be held to watch the first debate of the 2008 Presidential Primary season.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Pawlenty To Attend McCain HQ Opening
It's been confirmed to us, that Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will be in New Hampshire on Saturday, April 28th. Pawlenty will be attending the opening of John McCain's New Hampshire headquarters. McCain's Manchester headquarters are at the Waumbec Mill on 250 Commercial Street, Suite 3007. The McCain campaign is just down the hall from Tom Tancredo's office.
Graham To Visit State
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham will be in the state on May 4th. Graham is a close friend of McCain and Sununu and is often mentioned as a possible Vice-Presidential nominee or Attorney General appointment. Senator Graham will be speaking at the Belkap County Lincoln Day Dinner on May 4th. He will be urging Republicans to support John McCain's presidential bid. Here are the details:
Date : 4 May 2007
Event Description: Annual Belknap County Lincoln Day Dinner Cruise with featured guest Senator Lindsey GrahamWhere: Lake Winnipeasaukee (departs from The Weirs)
When: Friday, May 4th @ 5:30pm
Cost: $35
Contact: Frank Tilton
Email: franktilton@gmail.com
Belknap County LDD Cruise
Date : 4 May 2007
Event Description: Annual Belknap County Lincoln Day Dinner Cruise with featured guest Senator Lindsey Graham
When: Friday, May 4th @ 5:30pm
Cost: $35
Contact: Frank Tilton
Email: franktilton@gmail.com
Richardson: Where's Manchester?
It appears that New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson might want to beef up on his New Hampshire geography. Here's a little tidbit from The Concord Monitor:
"Familiarity with New Hampshire's geography is usually a good sign of a committed presidential candidate.
On Wednesday, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson pointed out his correct pronunciation of one city's name: "BER-lin! I said 'Ber-LIN' once, and someone almost took my head off," he told students at New England College in Henniker.
But even the most studious candidate can get tripped up, as Richardson later showed. During a discussion of health care, he asked where veterans had to travel to the nearest VA hospital. It's in Manchester, the crowd said.
"Manchester, Manchester," Richardson said. "Where are we now? Are we near Manchester?"
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070408/REPOSITORY/704080359/1217/NEWS98
"Familiarity with New Hampshire's geography is usually a good sign of a committed presidential candidate.
On Wednesday, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson pointed out his correct pronunciation of one city's name: "BER-lin! I said 'Ber-LIN' once, and someone almost took my head off," he told students at New England College in Henniker.
But even the most studious candidate can get tripped up, as Richardson later showed. During a discussion of health care, he asked where veterans had to travel to the nearest VA hospital. It's in Manchester, the crowd said.
"Manchester, Manchester," Richardson said. "Where are we now? Are we near Manchester?"
http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070408/REPOSITORY/704080359/1217/NEWS98
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