Saturday, January 05, 2008

Spin Me!

The spin-room after the ABC/WMUR debates resembled something between a three-ring circus and a freak show. There were cameramen angling for the perfect shot of surrogates, reporters throwing their microphones at anyone willing to talk and people scratching their heads asking one another: whose this guy and why am I listening to him?

Here is some campaign spin!

Kevin Madden, Mitt Romney’s national press spokesman said Romney was “the best Republican candidate to bring change.”

While Mitt’s New Hampshire campaign director, Jim Merrill, called John McCain’s immigration bill amnesty. “It walks like amnesty, if it talks like amnesty it is amnesty,” he said.

Mark McKinnon, a McCain advisor said Romney is the candidate of change because “he’s changed his positions more than anyone else.”

The Democratic spin was buzzing with change.

New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes said “what Senator Obama means by change is a fundamental shift in the way politics is done in this country.”

On the flip side, Clinton spokesman Jay Carson said “these are big issues which is exactly why you can’t have people simply talk about them you need someone who can bring results.”

Surrogating for Bill Richardson, former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand said Richardson was “outstanding” and the New Mexico Governor demonstrated that “he understands diplomacy and how to use it.”

Perhaps University of New Hampshire professor Andrew Smith summed it up best when he said “no one was watching these debates, everyone is watching football.”

Press Hearts Edwards

The press center is eating-up John Edwards attack on the status quo.

Press room erupted in laughter with Richardson's line "I've been in hostages situations more frindlier than this."

Updated Richardson Schedule for Sunday, January 6th

New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson will campaign across New Hampshire on Sunday, January 6th.S

Sunday, January 6th

9:15 AM
Drop-In at Julien’s Corner Kitchen
150 Bridge Street, Manchester

9:45 AM
Candidate Open House
Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester

11:40 AM
Drop-In at the Peterborough Diner
10 Depot Street, Peterborough

12:00 NOON
Keene "Get Out the Vote Roundup"
Central Square Bandstand, 10 Central Square, Keene

2:30 PM (Doors Open at 2:00 PM)
Newport "Final Presidential Job Interview"
Newport Opera House, 20 Main St, Newport

3:30 PM
Hanover "Get Out the Vote Roundup"
Auditorium, Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon Street, Hanover

6:00 PM
Drop-In at the Common Man Restaurant
25 Water Street, Concord

Breaking News: GOP Candidates Dislike Obama

The headline out of tonight's Republican debate...the candidates don't like Obama.

Huckabee says Obama has inspired people and the GOP needs to give people something to vote for, not against.

Ron Paul says that he and Barack Obama share similarities, mainly the devote following of young people both candidates attracted.

It's Getting A Bit Fiesty

It appears that the Republicans brought their daggers with them and are using them frequently.

The recent exchange was between Mitt Romney and John McCain who were debating illegal immigration.

The press is eating it up.

Rudy just said that Ronald Reagan would "be in one of Mitt's negative commercials."

Welcome to the big leagues!

Oh, Snap!

Tonight we have had our first collective media outburst at the press filing center.

Discussing the war in Iraq Mitt Romney told Mike Huckabee "don't characterize my position," to which Huckabee responded "which one."

Throughout the press center there was a collective "Ohh!"

RCP New Hampshire Average

The Real Clear Politics Average heading into tonight's ABC/WMUR debate.

The GOP: The Dems:
McCain: 32.7% Obama: 33.2%
Romney: 27.8% Clinton: 31.2%
Huckabee: 12.0% Edwards: 19.2%
Giuliani: 9.5% Richardson: 5.0%
Paul: 8.5%

Huckabee To Host Chilifest

Come have authentic Texas style chili with Mike Huckabee and Special Guest Chuck Norris!

Monday, January 7th

American Legion Post #7
94 Eastern Ave
Rochester NH.
5:15pm Doors open
5:45pm 6:15pm
Live Music from local rock band Mama Kicks
6:15pm - 7:00pm Chili and Chat with Chuck Norris and Janet Huckabee
7:15pm Rally with Governor Huckabee!

Clinton's Primary GOTV

From The Clinton Campaign:

The New Hampshire campaign’s 17 statewide offices – more than any other campaign in the state – are buzzing with activity. This weekend over 200 staff and thousands of volunteers will hit the streets across the Granite State, knocking on over 100,000 doors. Over the past months, the campaign has also made more than 1.4 million calls to voters and volunteers have sent out over 100,000 neighbor-to-neighbor letters, asking fellow Granite Staters to vote for Hillary.

The campaign will also reach voters as they drive down major New Hampshire roadways and read their local papers. The campaign unveiled nine billboards across the state and will run seven full page ads in daily newspapers on Sunday, January 6.

Up and Running

We're now up and running at the St. Anselm's debate.

Back row right next to the food and in a whole row of other bloggers and foreign press.

Romney Airs Ad Focused on Economics

Today, Mitt Romney began airing a new television ad. The ad entitled "Growth and Prosperity," begins with Romney saying "This isn't the time for us to shrink from conservative principles."

Script For "Growth And Prosperity"

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "This isn't the time for us to shrink from conservative principles.

"It's a time for us to stand in strength. America must remain the world's superpower.

"If we will simply march forward, we can propel America 's growth and prosperity to lead the world.

"Now is the time for us to lead a great coalition of strength for our families, for our future, for America .

"I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

To watch "Growth and Prosperity," please see: http://tv.mittromney.com/?showid=728658

NH GOP Pulls Out of Fox GOP Forum

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding Sunday’s Republican forum on FOX:

“The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary serves a national purpose by giving all candidates an equal opportunity on a level playing field. Only in New Hampshire do lesser known, lesser funded underdogs have a fighting chance to establish themselves as national figures. Consistent with that tradition, we believe all recognized major candidates should have an equal opportunity to participate in pre-primary debates and forums.

“This principle applies to tonight’s debates on ABC as well as Sunday’s planned forum on FOX. The New Hampshire Republican Party believes Congressmen Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter should be included in the FOX forum on Sunday evening. Our mutual efforts to resolve this difference have failed.”

“While we understand that FOX News continues to move forward it is with regret, the New Hampshire Republican Party hereby withdraws as a partner in this forum.”

Draft Gore Ends Their Efforts

Draft Gore, the only statewide organization dedicated to getting voters to Al Gore's name on the New Hampshire primary ballot, has ended their efforts.

In an e-mail the organization states "Active efforts to "write in" Al Gore's name on the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday have been terminated."

The volunteer group now wants supporters to vote for a candidate who "most closely shares the values and global vision of Nobelist Al Gore."

An official candidate endorsement is under consideration.

Breakfast with Mike Gravel & Introduction to Voters

From the Gravel campaign:

"Senator Gravel will be at The Merrimack Restaurant in Manchester (786 Elm St.) each morning until the Jan 8th Primary, from 8:30 - 9:30 AM. He'll be having breakfast with supporters, media, and potential voters. Stop by, grab some oatmeal & coffee, and ask Senator Gravel your questions.

In addition, to combat exclusion and marginalization from the media, as well as a very modest campaign budget, the Gravel NH campaign has composed a brief video to introduce Senator Gravel to New Hampshire voters. Free Admission! Check it out and spread the word."
http://www.allthingsgravel.us/

Obama To Hold Manchester Rally

Tomorrow morning Barack Obama will hold a rally in Manchester at the Palace Theater. The rally previously scheduled for Monday night is no longer taking place.

Sunday, January 6th

Doors open: 9:00am
MANCHESTER RALLY
Palace Theater
80 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH
The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call the Obama for America Manchester Office 603-668-2008.

Kucinich Saturday Schedule

Below is itinerary for Congressman for Saturday, January 5th.

Breakfast with Catholic group in Bennington
9:00AM to 10:15AM
Common Place Eatery
11 Main St, Bennington, NH 03442

Book Signing with Dennis Kucinich
11:00AM to 11:45AM
Toadstool Bookstore
12 Depot Square, Peterborough, 03458

Lunch with local artists at Harlow's Pub
12:00PM to 1:00PM
3 School Street, Peterborough, NH 03458

Barry Goldwater, Jr. Joins Ron Paul in New Hampshire

Barry Goldwater, Jr. will be campaigning with Ron Paul in New Hampshire.

"We are truly honored to have this legendary conservative family here to support Dr. Paul and bring his message to New Hampshire voters," said Paul's state coordinator.

Goldwater is the son of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater and has served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Former Biden Campaign Chairman Endorses Clinton

Senator Joe Biden's former New Hampshire campaign chairman has endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Franklin State Representative Jim Ryan had been serving has Biden's campaign chair until Biden dropped out of the race on Thursday.

In a campaign press release Ryan said he was endorsing Hillary because “At this critical time, when our country is so desperate for change, it is essential that we elect a strong and experienced leader, like Hillary Clinton, who can hit the ground running on day one."

Romney As The Change Agent

Mitt Romney has shifted his stump speech from discussing the “four walls” that keep America strong to now arguing that he is a candidate who can bring about change and deliver results.

Romney told a crowd of 250 Manchester citizens that he announced his presidential run in Detroit Michigan because he “wanted the symbolism of change to be a part of my campaign.”

“I think people recognize that sending the same people back to Washington is not going to change Washington. If you want to see change in Washington it’s going to take someone who knows how to change things,” he added.

Ranging from his time in Salt Lake City to helping establish universal healthcare in Massachusetts, Romney offered a laundry list of accomplishments to argue that he is the best candidate to change Washington D.C.

The former Bay State Governor ended his speech by telling voters “You can bring change.”

Friday, January 04, 2008

Clinton To Visit Durham

Tomorrow Senator Clinton will visit Durham.

Saturday, January 5th

12:00PM
The Bagelry
1 Mill Rd
Durham, NH
This Event is CLOSED To The Public

C-SPAN In The Am

Tomorrow morning I will be on C-SPAN.

The Telephone interview will begin at around 7:05 and last up to 10 minutes.

Check your local listings!

I will also be on NHPR Monday morning and with Dan Rather on primary night.

Rudy's Primary Schedule

Here is Rudy Giuliani's primary schedule.

Saturday, January 6th

10:30am
House Party
47 Garden Drive
Litchfield, NH

7:00pm
Debate Watch Party
The Executive Court Banquet Facility
1199 South Mammoth Road
Manchester, NH

Sunday, January 6th

10:45am
House Party
24 Powers Road
Hollis, NH

Monday, January 7th

12:30pm
Wattannick Grange Hall
4 Windham Road
Hudson, NH

5:30pm
Town Hall Meeting
Adams Memorial Opera House
29 W. Broadway
Derry, NH

Tuesday, January 8th

10:30am
Meet & Greet
William B. Cashin Senior Activity Center
151 Douglas St.
Manchester, NH

11:30am
Meet & Greet
Puritan Backroom Restaurant
245 Hooksett Road
Manchester, NH

4:30pm
Meet & Greet
John's Barber Shop
95 Daniel St.
Portsmouth, NH

Obama Begins Airing 2 New Ads

Senator Barack Obama’s campaign announced today that it will begin airing two new television ads in New Hampshire. A thirty-second spot, entitled “ Independence,” highlights Obama’s New Hampshire newspapers endorsements, which praise his independent thinking and ability to unify the country. Obama was endorsed by the Boston Globe, the Nashua Telegraph, the Portsmouth Herald, Valley News, and Littleton Courier.

SCRIPT – “ Independence”

Barack Obama: We are one nation, we are one people, and our time for change has come.


Announcer: Barack Obama. Endorsed by New Hampshire’s most respected papers. Endorsed because he’s our “best chance to break partisan gridlock.”

Endorsed because of his “common sense solutions”

Endorsed for his “honesty”… “independence” and ability to “reset the country’s reputation in the world”


Only Obama can “unify the country”.

I’m Barack Obama and I approve this message.


SCRIPT – “Would”

Five years ago, he said what the others would not, opposing the rash and reckless war in Iraq; warning that it would not make us safer.

In Washington, he did what the others could not, taking dead aim at the power of lobbyists; passing the farthest-reaching ethics reforms in a generation.

And as President, he'll do what the others cannot, unite a divided nation, repair our standing in the world and bring change we can believe in.

Richardson's Primary Schedule

Bill Richardson's schedule for the upcoming weekend and Monday, January 7th.

Saturday, January 5th

9:30am
Auditorium, New Hampshire Technical Institute
31 College Dr
Concord

Sunday, January 6th

9:15 AM
Drop-In at Julien’s Corner Kitchen
150 Bridge Street, Manchester

9:45 AM
Candidate Open House
Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect Street, Manchester

11:40 AM
Drop-In at the Peterborough Diner
10 Depot Street, Peterborough

12:00 NOON
Keene "Get Out the Vote Roundup"
Central Square Bandstand, 10 Central Square, Keene

2:30 PM (Doors Open at 2:00 PM)
Newport "Final Presidential Job Interview"
Newport Opera House, 20 Main St, Newport

3:30 PM
Hanover "Get Out the Vote Roundup"
Auditorium, Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon Street, Hanover

6:00 PM
Drop-In at the Common Man Restaurant
25 Water Street, Concord

Monday, January 7th

3:40pm
Library, Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main Street
Exeter

6:00pm
Franco-American Centre
52 Concord Street
Manchester

7:30pm
Gas Light Company, 3rd floor
64 Market Street
Portsmouth

Rudy's Saturday Schedule

Here is Rudy Giuliani's schedule for tomorrow. We're awaiting details of the events.

Speech in Manchester...time unknown

10:45 a.m.
House Party
Litchfield, NH

7:00pm
ABC/WMUR Debate

9:00pm
Party Event
Manchester, NH

Former Nashua Mayor Endorses Rudy

From The Giuliani Campaign:

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Don Davidson, the former Mayor of Nashua, has endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President. Davidson is recognized as a longtime local government leader in the state’s second largest city.

“Although we have a number of candidates to choose from in this year’s primary, only one has the record of a proven leader on issues that matter most to New Hampshire Republicans, and that is Rudy Giuliani,” said Davidson. “As Mayor of New York City, with the third largest government in the country, he cut taxes, reduced spending and helped create new jobs – despite having to work with an overwhelmingly Democrat city council.”

Michelle Obama, Senator Dick Durbin, Congressman Patrick Murphy to Campaign in New Hampshire

From The Obama Campaign:

Senator Barack Obama’s New Hampshire campaign announced today that Senator Obama’s wife Michelle will campaign in New Hampshire Sunday through Tuesday, January 6-8. Mrs. Obama will speak at house parties and meet with voters in the Concord area, Lakes Region, Upper Valley, and North Country to discuss Senator Obama’s vision for change and the values he will bring to the White House.

Also on Sunday through Tuesday, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy will be campaigning for Senator Obama, holding a series of event across the Granite State. Durbin, an Obama mentor and Senate Majority Whip, and Murphy, the only Iraq War Veteran currently serving in Congress, will hold joint events on the Seacoast and in Manchester to share their belief in Senator Obama’s sound judgment and ability to deliver real change we can believe in.

Humble Observations About The Next Couple of Days...

Here are a couple of humble observations about the next couple of days:

-Candidates will have limited time for events. Tonight the Dems have the 100 Club Dinner, tomorrow is the ABC Debate and Sunday is the Fox/GOP debate, all of these will take time away from the candidates. If you look at tomorrow most candidates do not have any events planned Saturday afternoon and Republicans will be stuck in a studio on Sunday night.

-John McCain and Barack Obama will be hosting their primary night events in Nashua.

-Prepare for the legions of national and international media outlets that will swamp the Manchester area. If you're looking for real contact with candidates while avoiding a large media following, I suggest going to events that are away from Manchester.

McCain Schedule for Monday, January 7th

John McCain's schedule for Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th.

Monday, January 7th

7:45am
Nashua City Hall Plaza
229 Main St.
Nashua, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4949

10:00am
Stage Restaurant & Caf
30 Central Square
Keene, NH
RSVP: 603-369-494912:00

Noon
"Top of the Hop" at the Hopkins Center
Dartmouth College
2 East Wheelock St.
Hanover, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4949

2:00pm
State House
Concord, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4949

3:15pm
City Hall Plaza
1 City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4949

4:45pm
Front Steps of Exeter Town Hall
10 Front St.
Exeter, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4949

6:00pm
Frank Jones Center
400 US Highway 1 Byp
Portsmouth, NH
RSVP: 603-369-4945

January 8TH

8:00pm
Primary Night Victory Celebration
Nashua Crowne Plaza
2 Somerset Parkway
Nashua, NH
Come one, come all!

Bass Endorses McCain

The Granite Status reported this morning that former Congressman Charlie Bass has endorsed John McCain.

In 2000 Bass endorsed George W. Bush.

Paul's Primary Schedule

Dr. Paul will make the following campaign stops from January 4th through the 8th:

Friday 1/4

5:20 PM
Merrimack Business walk
News Café at Merrimack Commons; Olympic Video; Billy's Pizza

7:00 PM
Merrimack House part
**Closed To Public**

Saturday 1/5

9:30 AM
House party
**Closed To Public**

10:45 AM
Milford Business Walk
Souhegan Cycle and Ski; Army Navy Surplus 227 Union Square, Unit 3
Milford, NH

7:00 PM
WMUR, ABC, Facebook Debate

Sunday 1/6

11:00 AM
NH GOP Brunch
Function Center at Hampshire Hills
50 Emerson Road
Milford, NH
**Closed To Public**

Sunday 1/6

1:00 PM
Speech at Liberty Forum
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2 Somerset Pkwy
Nashua, NH

4:30 PM
Town Hall Meeting
Manchester TV MCAM
540 N. Commercial Street

Monday 1/7

7:00 PM
Windham House party
**Closed To Public**

Tuesday 1/8

8:30 PM
Primary Party
Courtyard Marriott
70 Constitution Avenue
Concord, NH

Biden, Dodd Drop Out

Senators Joe Biden and Chris Dodd have dropped out of the presidential race.

State Representative Jim Ryan, Biden's NH Chair, issued a statement that said "Tonight, we witnessed a great man, a great American, and a great friend of mine fight a proud fight out in Iowa. He didn’t spend millions of dollars, he didn’t throw the mud, and when the dust settles tomorrow, nobody will question Senator Biden’s conviction, nobody will question his passion, nobody will question his experience, and nobody will question his integrity."

According to our tally Biden had visited the Granite State 14 times over 22 days and hosted 29 public events.

Dodd had been here 18 times for a total of 35 days and 72 public events.

Gravel NOT Dropping Out

From The Gravel Campaign:

"Once again, the Mainstream Media has not gotten the facts straight.

MSNBC pundit Keith Olbermann has incorrectly declared that Sen. Gravel has dropped out of the race following the January 3rd caucus in Iowa. This is not true, and Sen. Gravel is still an active member in this race. We are requesting that MSNBC and Keith Olbermann retract their statement, and issue an apology to the campaign for promoting blatantly false misinformation.

Again, Sen. Gravel has not dissolved his campaign, and has no intentions of doing so."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QnMzgVP8Gg

Siglo 21 Endorses Clinton

Siglo 21, a Latino newspaper that circulates in Manchester, Nashua and Salem, endorsed Hillary Clinton for President this week.

“We need a President with the strength, good faith and capacity to solve problems effectively. Problems such as the migration reform, the exit from Iraq and climate change require a real compromise with the human beings affected. We are convinced that Senator Hillary Clinton is more than qualified to face those challenges with effectiveness.”

New Hampshire News Links for January 4th, 2008

New Hampshire News Links January 4th, 2008

www.nhnewslinks.com
Part of The Hotline Political Network!
We should be updated later this afternoon and will return tomorrow, Saturday
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NEWS: N.H. pension system still needs fixes

PEOPLE/CANDIDATES: Legal battle slows probe of push poll / Sununu

POLITICAL COLUMNS: DiStaso

OP-ED: Editorial: Lawmakers: Dispose of these and move on

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES: Obama's victory upends his party's politics; His promise of change resonates more than Clinton's claim of experience / The Caucus, The Field, Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kucinich, Obama, Richardson

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES: From Nowhere, Huckabee Prevails / The Caucus, The Field, Guiliani, Huckabee, McCain, Paul, Romney

FIRST PRIMARY: Primary front-runners need to regain momentum / Editorial: Networks have gone way too far

GENERAL (NATIONAL) CAMPAIGN NEWS: Obama, Huckabee sweep to Iowa victories

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Updated Edwards Schedule

From January 4th through Primary Day on January 8th, John and Elizabeth Edwards will hold Graniteroots rallies and town halls with voters across New Hampshire. Their children Cate, Emma Claire and Jack as well as John's parents Bobbie and Wallace will also join the Edwardses for the trip.

Friday, January 4th

6:15am
Graniteroots Rally with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Tower Mills
300 Bedford St., 3rd Floor, Manchester

2:00pm
Nashua organizing event with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Radisson Hotel – Ballroom A
11 Tara Blvd., Nashua

6:30pm
Portsmouth Town Hall with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Frank Jones Center
400 Route 1 Bypass, Portsmouth

Saturday, January 5th

9:00am
Portsmouth Canvass Kick Off with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Market Square Corner of Pleasant St. and Market Sq., Portsmouth

10:15am
Concord Rally with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Bektash Temple Hall
189 Pembroke Road, Concord

1:15pm
Lebanon “Fighting for our Families” Town Hall with John Edwards and his parents Bobbie and Wallace Edwards
Lebanon High School
195 Hanover St., Lebanon

9:00pm (approximately)
John Edwards will participate in the WMUR/ABC/Facebook Democratic debate

Sunday, January 6th

12:00pm
Manchester health care forum with John and Elizabeth Edwards Franco American Centre
62 Concord Street, Manchester

3:15pm
Keene “Fighting for the Middle Class” town hall with John Edwards and his parents Bobbie and Wallace Edwards
Keene State University
229 Main Street, Keene

7:15pm
Derry “Working Families” forum with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Cafeteria
5 Hood Road, Derry

Monday, January 7th

10:45am
Lakeport “Giving America Hope” town hall with John Edwards and Mrs. Lakey, mother of Valerie Lakey
Lake Opechee Inn
62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport

7:15pm
Dover Rally with John and Elizabeth Edwards
Elks Lodge 184
282 Durham Rd., Dover

Tuesday, January 8th
Additional events to be announced shortly.

John Edwards for President Election Night Site
Tower Mills
300 Bedford St., Manchester

Gatsas Endorses McCain

From The McCain Campaign:

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that New Hampshire Senate Republican Leader Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) has endorsed John McCain in the New Hampshire Primary.

"John McCain is the only candidate with the strength, experience, and character to lead as commander in chief from day one, and that's why I'm so proud to support him," said Sen. Gatsas. "As president, John McCain will cut taxes, eliminate wasteful spending, drive economic growth and win the war on radical Islamic extremism. America needs a leader who knows his core values and will never waver in the face of the prevailing political winds. America needs John McCain."

Clinton Events for Monday, January 7th

On Monday, January 7th Hillary Clinton will be in Dover and Salem.

For more events go here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/hq/newhampshire/

Monday, January 7, 2008

Attends a Conversation with Undecided Voters
10:15 AM
Café Espresso
800 Islington Plaza
Portsmouth, NH
**CLOSED To Public**

“Time to Pick a President” Event
12:15 PM
The McConnell Center
30 Saint Thomas St.
Dover, NH 03820

“Time to Pick a President” Event
5:45 PM
Salem High School
44 Geremonty Drive
Salem, NH 03079

“Time to Pick a President” Event
8:30pm
Executive Health and Sports Center
1 Highlander Way
Manchester, NH

RFK Children To Campaign for Hillary

From The Clinton Campaign:

The New Hampshire for Hillary campaign today announced that three prominent members of the Kennedy family will visit the Granite State tomorrow, January 4th, to emphasize Senator Clinton's experience and proven record of making real change happen. Former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kerry Kennedy will make stops in Nashua, Salem, Manchester and Milford. They are the children of the late United States Attorney General and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.

Friday, January 4th

Kennedys Attend Canvass Kick Off Event in Manchester
10:00AM
Puritan Backroom Conference Center
245 Hocksett Road Manchester, NH

Kennedys Attend Nashua Pick a President Event
12:00PM
Nashua Public Library - East Wing
2 Court Street, Nashua, NH

Kennedys Attend Salem House Party
1:30PM
103 Corinthian Drive Salem, NH

Kennedys Attend Manchester Pick a President Event
3:30PM
Tarrytown Road Senior Apartments
233 Tarrytown Road, Manchester, NH

Kennedys Attend New Hampshire Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner
6:00PM
The Hampshire Dome
50 Emerson RoadMilford, NH

Deval Patrick To Campaign for Obama

From The Obama Campaign:

Senator Barack Obama’s New Hampshire campaign announced today that National Co-Chair and Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will campaign in New Hampshire Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6. Governor Patrick will knock doors in Manchester and speak at house parties across southern New Hampshire to share his belief in Senator Obama’s ability to unite the country around an agenda for change.

For his events go here: http://nh.barackobama.com/page/event/search_results?type=advanced&orderby=day&state=NH

Gatsas To Endorse McCain

The Concord Monitor is reporting that "Ted Gatsas, the Republican leader in the state Senate and former Senate president, will endorse John McCain today when the candidate returns from Iowa."

McCain Aids Tout "Major" NH Endorsement

According to The Page "McCain advisers touting “major” New Hampshire endorsement to be unveiled on Senator’s arrival in Granite State Thursday."

Let the speculation begin!

Richardson's Schedule for Friday

New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson will campaign in New Hampshire on Friday, January 4th.

9:00 AM (Doors Open 8:30 AM)
Welcome Back to New Hampshire Kickoff
Merrimack Restaurant
786 Elm St, Manchester

10:15 AM
Drop-In at Ingram Senior Center
1 Sally Sweet's Way, Salem

11:00 AM
Drop-In at Two Guys Smoke Shop
304 S Broadway, Salem

11:45 AM (Doors Open 11:15 AM)
Windham "Final Presidential Job Interview"
Windham Senior Center
2 North Lowell Rd, Windham

12:45 PM
Drop-In at T-Bones Restaurant
77 Lowell Rd, Hudson

1:30 PM (Doors Open 1:00 PM)
Merrimack "Final Presidential Job Interview"
GT Solar
243 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack
**RSVP REQUIRED 603-657-7384 or dmckenna@richardsonforpresident.com**

2:45 PM (Doors Open 2:15 PM)
Manchester "Final Presidential Job Interview"
Elliot Hospital
1 Elliot Way, Manchester
**RSVP 603-657-7384 or dmckenna@richardsonforpresident.com**

6:00 PM
Drop-In at the Alpine Club with Manchester Alderman Mike Lopez
175 Putnam St, Manchester

7:00 PM (Doors Open 6:30 PM)
Nashua "Final Presidential Job Interview"
Room 150, New Hampshire Technical College,
505 Amherst St, Nashua

8:00 PM
100 Club Dinner
Hampshire Dome,
50 Emerson Rd, Milford
**Tickets are required through the New Hampshire Democratic Party**

9:00 PM
Drop-In and Candlepin Bowling at Leda Lanes
340 Amherst St, Nashua

10:00 PM
Drop-In at Peddlers Daughter
48 Main St, Nashua

McCain's "Better Prepared"

John McCain has begun airing a new thirty-second television ad entitled "Better Prepared." The ad will run in New Hampshire and Boston.

View the ad here: http://www.johnmccain.com/tvads/

Script:

"Eight years ago, New Hampshire stunned the political world. You turned convention on its head because you didn't care what the experts or the media said.

"My friends, it's a different time, but it's the same place. You haven't changed and neither have I. But the issues are tougher and the times more dangerous.

"I've learned a lot in eight years. And I feel better prepared than ever to lead this country.

"Once again, I need your help. I'm John McCain and I approve this message."

Some Paul Events

Here is a couple of events Ron Paul will be doing in the days ahead. More will be announced later.

Saturday, January 5th

WMUR / ABC Debate
check local TV listings

Sunday, January 6th

First in the Nation Presidential Brunch
Hampshire Hills, Milford, NH
11:00 AM ET

Liberty Forum
Nashua, New Hampshire
12:00 PM ET

Romney Wants NH Voters To "Remember" McCain's Record

Mitt Romney has released a new television ad titled "Remember". The thirty-second ad features New Hampshire citizens criticizing John McCain's record.

Script:
ROMNEY: "I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."
BOB DUFFY: "I believe John McCain's war record is outstanding."
MARIE PALING: "He's a true patriot and has served his country long and well."
BOB DUFFY: "However, his record in the US Senate leaves a lot to be desired."
GENE BOIS: "John McCain has been one of those Republicans that have been wrong on tax cuts."
RAY BRUN: "Opposing tax cuts that would have helped our family, supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants, taking jobs away from Americans."
COLLETT HILL: "He wrote the amnesty bill that America rejected."
BOB DEGANGE: "He's not really listened to the American people."
MARIE PALING: "He's had his chance in Washington to make things better."

Romney's Two-Day Schedule

Mitt Romney's public schedule for Friday, January 4th and Saturday, January 5th.

Friday, January 4, 2008:

2:00 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Arrives in New Hampshire
Port City Air
Portsmouth International Airport
104 Grafton Drive
Portsmouth, NH

7:30 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Portsmouth Area Voters
The Golden Egg Diner
960 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH

5:45 p.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Concord Area Voters
Common Man Restaurant
25 Water Street
Concord, NH

7:00 p.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Holds a Manchester "Ask Mitt Anything" Town Hall
William B. Cashin Community Center
151 Douglas Street
Manchester, NH

Saturday, January 5, 2008:

8:45 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Holds a Derry "Ask Mitt Anything" Town Hall
Pinkerton Academy
5 Pinkerton Street
Derry, NH

10:30 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Hampstead Area Voters
Bean Towne Coffee House and Café
201 Route 111
Hampstead, NH

11:45 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Bedford Area Voters
Ashooh Residence
59 Pasture Lane
Bedford, NH

6:45 p.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Participates in the ABC-WMUR New Hampshire Debate
Saint Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Goffstown, NH

9:15 p.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Attends a Post Debate Rally
Varick's Sports Bar
24 Depot Street
Manchester, NH

Additional Obama Events

Events with Senator Barack Obama

Friday, January 4th

8:45am
PORTSMOUTH RALLY
Pan AM FBO
62 Durham St. Portsmouth NH
Please Contact: Matt Devine to RSVP at the Portsmouth office 433-7001

12:30pm
CONCORD RALLY
Concord High School
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH
Please RSVP to the Concord office at 224-8004

Saturday, January 5th

10:00am
NASHUA RALLY
Nashua North High School
10 Chuck Druding Dr.
Please RSVP to Emily at the Nashua Office 578-9007

Sunday, January 6th

Doors open: 9:00am
MANCHESTER RALLY
Palace Theater
80 Hanover Street
Manchester, NH
The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call the Obama for America Manchester Office 603-668-2008.

11:15am
EXETER TOWN HALL
Exeter High School Cafeteria
315 Epping RdExeter, NH
Please RSVP to Dan Grant at the Portsmouth Office 433-7001

2:15pm
DERRY RALLY
Pinkerton Academy
5 Pinkerton St
Derry, NH
Please RSVP to Dan at the Derry office 437-2008

3:45pm
SALEM MEET THE CANDIDATE
Salem High School
Auditorium
44 Geremonty Drive
Please RSVP to Julia at 437-2008

6:45pm
KEENE RALLY
Keene High School
Cafeteria
43 Arch St
Please RSVP to Brandon 355-2008 at the Keene Office

Monday, january 7th

7:30am
CLAREMONT RALLY
Stevens High School Gym
175 Broad St
Claremont, NH
Please RSVP to Will at 543-0820 at the Claremont Office

10:30am
LEBANON MEET THE CANDIDATE
Lebanon Opera House
51 N Park St
Lebanon, NH
Please RSVP to Dave at the Lebanon Office 448-1108

5:30pm
ROCHESTER RALLY
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH
Please RSVP to Steph Spiers at the Rochester HQ 330-0808

Updated Gravel Schedule

Updated Gravel Schedule

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12:00 PM
Luncheon Address to Portsmouth Rotary Club
35 Corporate Drive (in Pease International Tradeport)
Portsmouth, NH

1:30 PM
Talk & Discussion with History Students
Oyster River High School
Durham, NH**Not open to the public**

3:00 PM
On-air Radio InterviewWUNH (91.3 FM)

3:30 - 5:30 PM (TV Event)
Presidential Candidate Forum on Health Care
Manchester Community Access MediaMCAM-TV23

6:00 - 7:30 PM (TV Event)
"Initiatives for Empowerment" Democratic Debate
Manchester Community Access MediaMCAM-TV23

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12:00 PM
"Left, Right & Correct" Radio Interview w/ host Dan Belforti
Portsmouth Community Radio (106.1 LP-FM)

7:00 PM
Young American Debate
Keene High School Auditorium
43 Arch St. Keene, NH

1/5

11:00 AM
Discussion with the Indian-American Community
1 Meadowview Circle Nashua, NH

1:00 - 5:00 PM
**Mrs. Whitney Stewart Gravel will be attending the "Women Working Together to Make a Difference" Forum for Presidential Spouses at the Palace Theatre. 80 Hanover St. Manchester, NH

7:00 PM
**Senator Gravel is planning to hold an alternate debate if the exclusion of candidates at the ABC/WMUR debate remains. Details to follow once they are available.

1/6

10:30 AM
Address to Breakfast Reception
Temple Adath Yeshurun
152 Prospect St. Manchester, NH
1:00 PMTown Hall MeetingUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Franklin206 Central St. Franklin, NH

7:00 PM
Town Hall Meeting
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St. Exeter, NH

1/7

10:15 AM
Morning Coffee & Talk with Residents
New Hampshire Veterans Home
139 Winter St. Tilton, NH

12:00PM
Every Child Matters Forum
2 Delta Drive (Maine Room, 2nd Floor)
Concord, NH

1/8

Primary Day
Events TBA

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Rudy's Schedule for Friday, Jan. 4th

Rudy's public schedule for this Friday.

Friday, January 4th:

4:00pm
Town Hall Meeting
The American Legion Post 63
38 Millville Street
Salem, NH

5:45pm
Town Hall Meeting
Nashua Elks Lodge
120 Daniel Webster Highway
Nashua, NH

Clinton Brings Arkansas Friends to Granite State

From The Clinton Campaign:

Longtime supporters and friends of the Clinton family will travel from Arkansas to campaign in New Hampshire January 3rd – 8th. They will travel to cities across the state to meet with voters at their homes and in businesses. They will also attend the 100 Club Dinner in Manchester on Friday, January 4th and attend a church service and coffee with members of the South Congregational Church in Concord.

The Arkansans will discuss their personal relationships with Hillary, her bold policy plans, and stress that it is time for New Hampshire voters to pick a president.

The Arkansas travelers come from all walks of life, from ranchers to small business owners to doctors to homemakers to elected officials like state senators and mayors. They share a passion and commitment to electing Hillary Clinton as president.

Edwards Supporters To Hand out Free Ice Cream

From The Edwards Campaign:

The following Vermont leaders support John Edwards, will work to ensure he wins the Vermont primary and will also travel to NH on January 5th to hand out free ice cream and help build campaign momentum:

-Former Vermont State Senator and 2006 Lt. Governor Candidate Matt Dunne
-Vermont State Senate Majority Leader John Campbell
-Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen
-Vermont attorney and activist Kevin Leahy

Clinton Primary Schedule

The New Hampshire for Hillary campaign today announced that Senator Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton will campaign in the Granite State from Friday, January 4th to Tuesday, January 8th.

Additional details of the schedule are forthcoming.

Friday, January 4th

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends “Time to Pick a President” Rally with President Bill Clinton
8:00AM
GFW Aeroservices Inc.
83 Perimeter Road
Nashua, NH
This event is open to the public, but please RSVP at hillaryclinton.com/nh.

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends NH Democratic Party 100 Club Dinner
7:00PM
New Hampshire Dome
50 Emerson Road
Milford, NH
**Closed To Public**

Saturday, January 5th

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends “Time to Pick a President” Event
9:30AM
Merrimack Valley High School, Gymnasium
106 Village Street
Penacook, NH
This event is open to the public, but please RSVP at hillaryclinton.com/nh.

12:00PM
The Bagelry
1 Mill Rd
Durham, NH
This event is CLOSED to the public

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends ABC/WMUR Democratic Presidential Debate
9:00 PM
St. Anselm College
100 Saint Anselm Drive
Manchester, NH
*Closed to the Public

Sunday, January 6th

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends “Time to Pick a President” Event
12:00PM
Nashua North High School, Gymnasium
10 Chuck Druding Drive
Nashua, NH
This event is open to the public, but please RSVP at hillaryclinton.com/nh.

Senator Hillary Clinton Attends “Time to Pick a President” Event
5:00 PM
Winnacunnet High School, Gymnasium
4 Alumni Drive
Hampton, NH
This event is open to the public, but please RSVP at hillaryclinton.com/nh

McCain Plans To Speak To Iowa Supporters From New Hampshire

On the night of the Iowa caucuses John McCain will speak to his Iowa supporters from Manchester, New Hampshire.

McCain will deliver the remarks from a Manchester's Wedu Design.

The Arizona Senator is currently in Iowa but will return to the Granite State for a rally Thursday night.

Earlier this week Rudy Giuliani told reporters that he would spend caucus night in Florida.

Lieberman To Campaign for McCain

Tomorrow Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman will campaign for John McCain. Here is public schedule.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

9:00am
Senator Joe Lieberman
Meet and Greet at the Brown Bag Deli
One Eagle Square
Concord, New Hampshire

12:30pm
Senator Joe Lieberman
Meet and Greet at Harvey's Bakery
376 Central Avenue
Dover, New Hampshire

1:15pm
Senator Joe Lieberman
Company Tour at Global Relief Technologies
30 New Hampshire Avenue # 2
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

2:15pm
Senator Joe Lieberman
Meet and Greet at The RiverRun Bookstore
20 Congress Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

McCain's Primary Schedule

Here John McCain's primary schedule.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

5:45pm
Town Hall
Derry Opera House
29 West Broadway, Derry, NH

Friday, January 4, 2008

1:00pm
WHAT: Hollis Pharmacy Meet and Greet
6 Ash St, Hollis, NH 03049

2:00pm
BAE Systems Town Hall Meeting
65 Spit Brook Rd.
Nashua, New Hampshire
**Closed To Public**

6:00pm
Town Hall Meeting
Hudson VFW Post 5791
15 Bockes Road, Hudson, NH

Saturday, January 5, 2008

12:15pm
Peterborough Town Hall
1 Grove St. Peterborough, NH

8:30pm
Post Debate Party Rally
Jillian’s Restaurant
50 Phillippe Cote St., Manchester, NH

Sunday, January 6, 2008

12:15pm
Town Hall Meeting
Gymnasium, The Woodbury School
206 Main St. Salem, NH

Rudy in NH Day Before Primary

On Monday January 7th Rudy Giuliani will campaign in New Hampshire.

Details have not been announced.

Huck Airs Ad on Tax Cuts

Mike Huckabee has begun airing the ad below.

Rudy Begins Airing New Ad

Tomorrow Rudy Giuliani will begin airing a new ad. The thirty-second ad is titled “Ready.”

Script for “Ready”:

VOICEOVER: “An enemy without borders. Hate without boundaries. A people perverted. A religion betrayed. A nuclear power in chaos. Madmen bent on creating it. Leaders assassinated. Democracy attacked. And Osama bin Laden still making threats. In a world where the next crisis is a moment away… America needs a leader who’s ready.”

MAYOR GIULIANI: “I’m Rudy Giuliani and I approved this message.”

RCP New Hampshire Average

Real Clear Politics New Hampshire average for January 2nd, 2008.

The GOP: The Dems:
Romney: 29.0% Clinton: 33.0%
McCain: 27.8% Obama: 27.3%
Giuliani: 12.3% Edwards: 18.5%
Huckabee: 10.8% Richardson: 4.8%
Paul: 6.5% Biden: 2.5%

Video of Obama Volunteers

From The Obama Campaign:

After ten months of building a statewide grassroots organization in the Granite State, the Obama campaign is launching an unprecedented final push leading up to Election Day. At each of our 16 offices around the state, volunteers are making phone calls, knocking on doors, delivering signs to new supporters, and preparing for Senator Obama’s final visit to the state.

Edwards Airs "Wave of Change" Ad

Today, the John Edwards for President campaign began airing a new 30-second television spot in New Hampshire. The “Wave of Change” spot, which features Senator John Edwards speaking at a campaign rally in New Hampshire, builds on the campaign’s growing momentum and organizational strength in the Granite State.

Ad Script:

Corporate greed has infiltrated everything that’s happening in this democracy.

It’s time for us to say “we’re not going to let our children’s future be stolen by these people.”

I have never taken a dime from a Washington lobbyist or a special interest PAC and I’m proud of that.

On January 8th, in New Hampshire, what will happen is you will rise. You will say “enough is enough.” And you’re going to create a wave of change that cannot be stopped.

I’m John Edwards and I approve this message.

DNC Planning 5 Days of Releases Attacking McCain

Everyday between today and the New Hampshire primary, the Democratic National Committee will release a press release that "will recap the sharpest and most egregious turns of McCain's Double-Talk Express."

The DNC started their new project with a collection of quotes that demonstrates "McCain's On-Again, Off-Again, Relationship With Immigration Reform."

Hillary Airs Ad Featuring Newspaper Endorsements

Today the Clinton campaign began airing a new television ad. The ad features excerpts from newspapers that have endorsed the New York Senator.

The new 30-second spot is entitled, “Best Choice”Watch the ad here: http://www.hillaryclinton.com/video/97.aspx

Following is the script for the ad.

ANNCR: Newspapers across New Hampshire have endorsed Hillary Clinton.

Her “unique combination of smarts, experience and toughness makes her the best choice to win the November election and truly get things done.” [Concord Monitor]

“...the best health-insurance proposal” [Keene Sentinel]

she's “...passionate about restoring fiscal responsibility” [Plymouth Record Enterprise]

and

“...keeping the tax burden off the middle class.” [Carroll County Independent]

these times “require the kind of backbone she possesses” [Milford Cabinet]

“Hillary Clinton...is ready to lead.” [Foster’s Daily Democrat]

HRC: I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

Edwards Primary Schedule

From January 4th through Primary Day on January 8th, John Edwards will hold Graniteroots rallies and town halls with voters across New Hampshire.

Additional events and details to be announced soon.

Friday, January 4th

6:15am
Graniteroots Rally with John Edwards
Tower Mills
300 Bedford St., 3rd Floor, Manchester

2:00pm
Nashua organizing event
Location TBA

6:30pm
Portsmouth Town Hall with John Edwards
Frank Jones Center
400 Route 1 Bypass, Portsmouth

Saturday, January 5th

9:00am
Portsmouth Canvass Kick Off

10:15am
Concord Rally with John Edwards
Bektash Temple Hall
189 Pembroke Road, Concord

1:15pm
Lebanon “Fighting for our Families” Town Hall with John Edwards and his parents Bobbie and Wallace Edwards
Lebanon High School
195 Hanover St., Lebanon

9:00pm (approximately)
John Edwards will participate in the WMUR/ABC/Facebook Democratic debate

Sunday, January 6th

12:00pm
Manchester health care forum with John Edwards
Location TBA

3:15pm
Keene “Fighting for the Middle Class” town hall with John Edwards and his parents Bobbie and Wallace Edwards
Location TBA

7:15pm
Derry “Working Families” forum
Location TBA

Monday, January 7th

10:45am
Laconia “Giving America Hope” town hall with John Edwards
Location TBA

7:15pm
Dover Rally with John Edwards
Elks Lodge 184
282 Durham Rd., Dover

Tuesday, January 8th

Additional events to be announced shortly.

John Edwards for President Election Night Site
Tower Mills
300 Bedford St., Manchester

Gravel Events for January 3rd-7th

Gravel events January 3rd to 7th:

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12:00 PM
Luncheon Address to Portsmouth Rotary Club
35 Corporate Drive (in Pease International Tradeport)
Portsmouth, NH

3:30 - 5:30PM (TV Event)
Presidential Candidate Forum on Health Care
Manchester Community Access MediaMCAM-TV23

6:00 - 7:30 PM (TV Event)
"Initiatives for Empowerment"
Democratic Debate Manchester Community Access MediaMCAM-TV23

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1:00 PM
"Left, Right & Correct"
Radio Interview w/ host Dan Belforti
Portsmouth Community Radio (106.1 LP-FM)

7:00 PM
Young American Debate
Keene High School Auditorium
43 Arch St. Keene, NH

1/5

1:00 - 5:00PM
**Mrs. Whitney Stewart Gravel will be attending the "Women Working Together to Make a Difference" Forum for Presidential Spouses at the Palace Theatre. 80 Hanover St. Manchester, NH

7:00PM
**Senator Gravel is planning to hold an alternate debate if the exclusion of candidates at the ABC/WMUR debate remains. Details to follow once they are available.

1/6

10:30 AM
Address to Breakfast ReceptionTemple Adath Yeshurun
152 Prospect St. Manchester, NH

1:00 PM
Town Hall MeetingUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Franklin
206 Central St. Franklin, NH

7:00 PM
Town Hall Meeting
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St. Exeter, NH

1/7

10:15 AM
Morning Coffee & Talk with Residents
New Hampshire Veterans Home
139 Winter St. Tilton, NH

New Hampshire News Links for January 2nd, 2008

New Hampshire News Links January 2nd, 2008

http://www.nhnewslinks.com/
Now part of The Hotline Political Network!
Visit our blog!

NEWS: Civil unions ring in the New Year

PEOPLE/CANDIDATES: Republicans want to regain control of N.H. Legislature

NH POLLS: Poll Shows McCain Rocketing Past Romney in NH

OP-ED: Buckley: The Democratic Party did not turn a quick buck on the state's voter file

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES: Democrats angle for second place / The Field, Biden, Clinton, Dodd, Edwards, Gravel, Kerry, Kucinich, Obama

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES: Republicans' Identity Crisis; Key Platforms Are Controlled By Disparate Candidates / The Field, Guiliani, Huckabee, McCain, Paul, Romney

OTHER CANDIDATES: Bloomberg

FIRST PRIMARY: Some candidates won't make the cut; Next debates will have stricter criteria

GENERAL (NATIONAL) CAMPAIGN NEWS: An Epochal Battle: Iowa kicks off the most wide-open race since '80. Looking beyond the Reagan-Bush era

NATIONAL POLLS: Des Moines Register Polls: Obama widens lead over Clinton; Huckabee maintains lead over Romney

WAR: Pakistan Vote Delayed to February

ARTICLES: Conway Daily Sun: Local Republicans angered by Rudy's 'snub'; Presidential candidate is a no-show at Kennett High; Giuliani says he didn't know about canceled event

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Happy New Year from Mike Gravel

Mike Gravel's New Years Message

Libertarian Presidential Contenders To Debate in Nashua

The top Libertarian Party presidential contenders will debate in Nashua on January 6 as part of the events of the NH Liberty Forum. The three-hour debate will run from 9am to Noon at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua.

At least five candidates from across the country will gather for the largest LP debate so far. The debate will be moderated by local talk radio host Gardner Goldsmith and former Libertarian presidential candidate Don Gorman. The confirmed candidates at press time are: Daniel Imperato (FL), Michael Jingozian (OR), Alden Link (NY), George Phillies (MA) and Wayne Allyn Root (NV).

Delegates will decide who the eventual nominee will be at the Libertarian national convention will be over Memorial Day weekend in Denver.

Information about the Liberty Forum is at http://www.freestateproject.org/libertyforum

Obama's Primary Schedule

Barack Obama will kick off his trip to New Hampshire on Friday, January 4th.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

8:45am
PORTSMOUTH RALLY
Pan Am Flight Services
14 Aviation Avenue
Portsmouth, NH
The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call Matt Devine in the Portsmouth office 603-433-7001.

12:30pm
CONCORD RALLY
Concord High School
170 Warren Street
Concord, NH
The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call the Concord office at 603-224-8004

Doors Open: 4:00pm
100 CLUB DINNER
50 Emerson Road
Milford, NH 03055
***The event is a fundraiser for the NHDP. For ticketing information, members of the public should call the NHDP at 603-225-6899.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5

10:00am
NASHUA RALLY
Nashua North High School
10 Chuck Druding Drive
Nashua, NH
The event is free and open to the public. However, an RSVP is strongly encouraged. To RSVP, please call Emily at the Nashua Office 603-578-9007.

ABC NEWS/WMUR/FACEBOOK DEBATE
Dana Center for the Humanities
Saint Anselm College
**Closed To Public**

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 – MONDAY, JANUARY 7

TBA

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

7:30pm
ELECTION NIGHT RALLY
Nashua South High School
36 Riverside St.
Nashua, NH
***For security reasons, do not bring bags. No signs or banners permitted.

Further details to be announced as they become available.

Updated McCain Schedule

Updated McCain schedule for Tuesday, January 1st and Wednesday, January 2nd.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

2:00pm
House Party Hosted
23 Overlook Drive (off Ridge Road)
Tilton, New Hampshire

3:00pm
Meet and Greet at the Tilt'n Diner
61 Laconia Road
Tilton, New Hampshire

4:20pm
Meet and Greet at Newfound Grocery
Newfound Grocery
408 Mayhew Turnpike - Route 3 A
Bridgewater, New Hampshire

6:00pm
Town Hall Meeting
Laconia VFW
143 Court Street
Laconia, New Hampshire

Wednesday, January 2nd

8:30am
Town Hall Meeting
Pembroke Academy
209 Academy Avenue
Pembroke, New Hampshire

10:45am
Insight Technology Tour and Employee Town Hall Meeting
Insight Technology
9 Akira Way
Londonderry, New Hampshire
**Closed To Public**

12:00pm
John McCain and Senator Joe Lieberman
Meet and Greet at Mary Ann's Diner
29 East Broadway
Derry, New Hampshire

Romney's Primary Schedule

Here is Mitt Romney's tenative schedule for Friday January 4th-Monday January 7th.

Friday January 4th

2:00am
Arrives At Portsmouth International Airport
104 Grafton Drive
Portsmouth, NH
***RSVPS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT

7:30am
The Golden Egg Diner
960 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth

5:45pm
Common Man Restaurant
25 Water Street
Concord

7:00pm
ASK MITT ANYTHING TOWN HALL MEETING
William B. Cashin Community Center
151 Douglas Street
Manchester

Saturday January 5th

8:45am
ASK MITT ANYTHING TOWN HALL MEETING
Pinkerton Academy
Shepard Auditorium
5 Pinkerton Street
Derry

10:30am
Bean Towne Coffee House and Café
201 Route 111
Hampstead

11:45 a.m.
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Bedford Area Voters
Ashooh Residence
59 Pasture Lane
Bedford, NH

7:00pm
Help Mitt and Ann Romney celebrate their debate victory!
Varick’s Sports Bar
24 Depot Street
Manchester

Sunday January 6th

12:30pm
Ask Mitt Anything Town Hall Meeting
Elm Street School
117 Elm Street
Nashua

Monday January 7th

7:50am
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Derry Area Voters
Mary Ann's Diner
29 East Broadway Street
Derry, NH

9:00am
Governor Mitt Romney Meets with Timberland Employees
Timberland Corporate Headquarters
200 Domain Drive
Stratham, NH

12:00pm
Nashua Rotary Club Address
25 Fairway Street
Nashua
NOTE: Attendance at the Rotary Club meeting is permitted only as a guest of a member of the Nashua Rotary

3:00pm
Ask Mitt Anything Town Hall Meeting
Derry-Salem Elks Club
Shadow Lake Road, Rte. 111
Salem

6:20pm
Ask Mitt Anything Town Hall Meeting
McKelvie Middle School
108 Liberty Hill Road
Bedford

Anytime before 8:00pm
Join Mitt and Ann Romney for a Phone Bank and Volunteer Rally at Romney HQ
359 Elm Street
Manchester

Romney's "Vote For Tomorrow"

Today Mitt Romney began airing a new ad titled "Vote For Tomorrow." The thirty-second ad features Romney speaking directly into the camera and concludes with Romney saying "I'm Mitt Romney and I not only approve this message, I'm asking for your vote."

Script For "Vote For Tomorrow"

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY: "No one votes for yesterday. We vote for tomorrow. Every election is about the future.

"Many are pessimistic. I'm not.

"In the next ten years, we'll see more progress, more change than the world has seen in the last ten centuries.

"Our next president must unleash the promise and innovation of the American people.

"I'm ready for that challenge. The future begins now.

"I'm Mitt Romney and I not only approve this message, I'm asking for your vote."

Clinton, Edwards, Obama, Dodd, Richardson Statements on NH Civil Unions Law

Below is the statement that Senator Hillary Clinton made on the new Civil Unions law.

“As we begin a new year, New Hampshire begins a new chapter in the fair and equal treatment of gay and lesbian families as the Civil Unions law goes into effect today,” said Senator Clinton. “New Hampshire continues to lead the country in preserving the rights and freedom of all of its citizens.”

Senator John Edwards released the following statement today as New Hampshire's civil union law takes effect.

“In April of last year, Gov. Lynch and the state of New Hampshire passed a bill officially recognizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. This courageous act showed us that the idea of America – fairness, justice and equal opportunity – can become a reality when we have the courage to stand up for what is right.

“Today, the work of equality advocates comes to fruition as that law takes effect. New Hampshire’s decision to recognize civil unions and grant gay and lesbian couples the same rights granted by the state to heterosexual married couples is an important step forward on the march toward equality, fairness and justice.”

Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement on New Hampshire’s civil union law:

"Today, New Hampshire has started a New Year by taking an important step forward that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many gay and lesbian couples. As President, I'll work for the day when all gay and lesbian couples in America can enjoy the same legal rights and privileges as straight couples. It's time to stop using these issues to divide us; it's time to embrace a future of tolerance, equality, and hope."

Senator and Presidential candidate Chris Dodd issued the following statement on New Hampshire's Civil Unions law taking effect today.

"Today, New Hampshire took a big step forward in ensuring that gay and lesbian couples enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as their fellow citizens," said Dodd. "I was proud to support civil unions in my home state of Connecticut and I was proud to support Governor Lynch and the State Legislature when they passed this law last spring. I hope that New Hampshire's commitment to providing equal rights and responsibilities to all its citizens will serve as a positive example for the rest of the country."

New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson today released the following statement on New Hampshire's civil unions law:

I congratulate the state of New Hampshire for its strong step forward in protecting families and preventing discrimination through the legalization of civil unions.

As Governor of New Mexico, I expanded anti-discrimination laws, signed into law the state's first hate crimes legislation which included crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and called a special session of the legislature to push for domestic partnerships after we almost passed them in the regular session.

I did all of this in a so-called "Red State." States like New Hampshire and New Mexico are moving forward on civil rights. What we need now is a president who is committed to this fight.

Kucinich Airs Two Radio Ads

From The Kucinich Campaign:

The two radio advertisements, titled "A Real Democrat," and "Vote for YourHealth," are being broadcast to over a dozen radio stations in the state andacross the region. In the ads, the Congressman challenges the otherDemocratic candidates and distinguishes himself on issues of majorimportance to all Americans.

The first ad begins: "They have taken impeachment off the table. And they won't end the war in Iraq. They have been ready to go to war against Iran. Now they are talking about sending our troops to Pakistan. Republicans? NO. These are the Democratic leaders in Washington I'm talking about."Kucinich goes on to explain how he's the kind of Democrat who will fight for our democracy. He finishes, "If I'm your kind of Democrat, then I'll be your kind of President. A courageous vote is the only vote worth casting."

In the healthcare spot, the Congressman discusses the failings of the other candidates' health plans, before reminding voters: "You want health care for your family. Now can vote for it. I'm the only one running with a bill to create a not for profit system, HR676, Medicare for all."

Monday, December 31, 2007

Huck's Tenative Schedule

Here is a tentative schedule of Mike Huckabee's New Hampshire schedule. Huckabee will be joined by Chuck Norris and the rock band Mamma Kicks.

Friday, January 4th

4:00pm
Come Meet Mike Huckabee at a Huckabee for President Rally with Special Guests Chuck Norris
New England College
Bridges Gymnasium
98 Bridge Street
Henniker, NH

Saturday, January 5th

10:00am
Come Meet Governor Mike Huckabee and Special Guest Chuck Norris at the "Reason for Giving"
Londonderry Middle School Cafeteria
313 Mammoth Rd
Londonderry, NH

Sunday, January 6th

11:30am
Chowderfest Meet and Greet! Come Meet Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris
Windham Center School
2 Lowell Rd
Windham, NH

Monday, January 7th

8:30am
Mike Huckabee with Special Guest Chuck Norris at a Breakfast Meet and Greet
Parker's Maple Barn
1316 Brookline Rd
Mason, NH.

Noon
Meet Mike Huckabee and sample a "Huckaburger" at the Barley House
132 North Main Street
Concord, NH

6:00pm
Come have authentic Texas style chili with Mike Huckabee and Special Guest Chuck Norris!
American Legion Post #7
94 Eastern Ave
Rochester, NH.

A Week Before The Primary Dennis Kucinich Loses Statewide Campaign Coordinator

A week before the New Hampshire primary Dennis Kucinich has lost his statewide campaign coordinator.

Susan Bruce, who originally joined the campaign in March as an organizer, has resigned her position.

Bruce tells us she left for "personal reasons."

The Ohio Congressman is hosting a New Years Eve party tonight in Manchester and is staying in the Granite State until the primary.

Buckley Wants All Candidates Included in Debates

Following a earlier statement from the New Hampshire Republicans, Democratic Chairman Ray Buckley issued the following:

"New Hampshire has a long and proud tradition of serving as a level playing field and is the one state where each candidate can be given an equal opportunity to be heard by the voters. I would strongly encourage any NH media outlet holding candidate debates or forums not to eliminate a sitting US Senator or member of Congress"

Rudy in NH Day Before Iowa Caucuses

Rudy Giuliani will be in New Hampshire on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Wednesday, January 2nd

10:30am
Policy Speech
Wright Museum
77 Center St.
Wolfeboro, NH

1:15pm
Meet & Greet with Remarks
Gateway Family Restaurant
417 Route 108
Somersworth, NH

5:15pm
Town Hall Meeting
American Legion Post 37
5 Riverside St.
Hooksett, NH 03106

Obama Campaign Plans Massive GOTV Operation

From The Obama Campaign:

After ten months of building an unmatched organization across New Hampshire, the Obama campaign is gearing up for an unprecedented Get Out the Vote effort in the final stretch leading up to the Primary.

More than 700 town and ward captains spanning the state from Manchester to Berlin, Keene to Portsmouth, and everywhere in between have committed to working all day on Primary Day to ensure supporters in their neighborhoods get to the polls.

They will be trained, dispatched, debriefed (and fed) at more than 100 canvass staging locations, plus dozens of phone banks for areas that can’t be canvassed.

Together they will knock on hundreds of thousands of doors in the days between the January 3 Iowa Caucus and the January 8 New Hampshire Primary.

10,000 yard signs have been distributed around the state.

Clinton Announces New Year's Day Blitz

From The Clinton Campaign:

With just eight days left until the primary, and only one until 2008, the New Hampshire for Hillary campaign is gearing up for a statewide New Year’s Day Grassroots Blitz. At noon on Tuesday, January 1st, the campaign will kick off canvasses at 16 regional offices.

The campaign also unveiled a new web video outlining Senator Clinton’s priorities for the New Year. The new 31-second video, entitled “Countdown,” lays out her plan to create a new beginning for the New Year for all Americans by providing universal healthcare, bringing our troops home and fixing our broken economy. America faces big challenges today and in the coming years and it’s time for a President who will truly lead our country back to greatness.

NH GOP Wants All Major Candidates Included in Debates

New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding primary weekend debates:

“Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all serious candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.”

“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”

“The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”

Paul Launches Immigration Ad

Ron Paul has begun airing a new thirty-second television ad in New Hampshire. The ad highlights Paul's immigration policy.

Narrator: For generations, Lady Liberty welcomed immigrants that came here legally, followed the rules and led productive lives. Today, illegal immigrants violate our borders and overwhelm our hospitals, schools and social services.

Ron Paul wants border security NOW:
– Physically secure the border.
– No amnesty.
– No welfare to illegal aliens.
– End birthright citizenship.
– No more student visas from terrorist nations.

Standing up for the rule of law… Ron Paul for President.

Congressman Paul: I’m Ron Paul and I approve this message.

Obama To Rally At Concord High School

The day after the Iowa caucuses Barack Obama will hold a rally at Concord High School.

Friday, January 4th

12:30pm
Concord High School
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH

Conway Daily Sun Endorses Richardson

This morning The Conway Daily Sun endorsed Bill Richardson.

This is the first newspaper endorsement that the New Mexico Governor has received.

The editors concluded "While Obama and Edwards have the big media budgets, neither has the experience of Richardson."

"Richardson has heavyweight credentials for a heavyweight job; Obama, Edwards and Clinton, by comparison, have barely found their way into the ring," they added.

Kucinich Schedule for Dec. 31-Jan.8th

Kucinich schedule for Dec. 31-Jan. 8th

Monday, December 31, 2007

8:30a -
Breakfast with Kucinich
Merrimack Restaurant
786 Elm Street
Manchester, NH
This event occurs every morning at a different location

12:15p-1:30p
A Visit to the New Hampshire State House
Main Street
Concord, NH
Dennis will say hello to State HouseVisitors and Peace Activists on the corner of Park and Main beforeintroducing himself to the lunch crowd at the many downtown eateries.

2:00p - 3:00p
Walk the Mall Meet the People
Steeplegate Mall
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH

4:00p - 5:00p
Walk the Mall Meet the People
Pheasant Lane Mall
310 Daniel Webster Highway
Nashua, NH

10:00p - 12:30a
Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich
Resolution for Peace: A New Year's Concertfor the Community MCAM Studios
540 N Commercial Street
Manchester, NH

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

1:30p to 2:00p
"A Celebration of Freedom"
South Church
The Unitarian Universalist Church ofPortsmouth
292 State Street State
Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire's Civil Union Law will go into effect andCongressman Kucinich and his wife Elizabeth will recognize those legalizingtheir unions and celebrate this basic human right

Thursday, January 3, 2008

11:00a-12:30p
"Every Child Matters Forum"
The University of New Hampshire
Huddleston Hall
73 Main Street
Durham, NH

7:00P - 9:00p
"Reclaim America; Vote for What you Want"
A Rally for NH Supporters of DennisKucinich
Sponsored by the Cheshire County Democrats
Colonial Theater
95 Main Street
Keene, NH

Friday January 4, 2008

7:00p - 8:30p
"100 Club Dinner"
The New Hampshire Democratic Party's Annual 100 Club Dinner
The Hampshire Dome
50 Emerson Road
Milford, NH
Dennis Kucinich will speak at the Annual Dinner which promises to be a truly historic event!

January 6, 2008

8:45p - 9:15p
Constitutional Convention Initiative
Live Town Hall Meeting
MCAM Studios
540 N Commercial St, Manchester
This second of three Town Hall Meetings willfocus on 'Separation and Balance of Power' and will be televised live onTV23 in Manchester and can be seen worldwide on www.kucinichtv.com

January 8, 2008

8:00p - 12:00 midnight.
Members of the press are invited to drop by the 'ThePrimary Night Watch Party' with Dennis Kucinich at Jillians in Manchesterat 50 Phillipe Cote Street.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

In Case You Were Weathering...

Weather.com is currently projecting that January 8th will be 34 degrees with a 30% chance of rain showers.

McCain Calls Romney's Attack "Ironic"

John McCain has responded to Mitt Romney's criticism of McCain's immigration stance.

In a thirty-second television ad, McCain says "You know, I find it ironic Mitt Romney would attack me on the issue of immigration. This is the same Mitt Romney who called my plan, quote, “Reasonable”."

Script:

JSM: You know, I find it ironic Mitt Romney would attack me on the issue of immigration.

This is the same Mitt Romney who called my plan, quote, “Reasonable”.

Before I can win your vote, I know I have to win your respect.

And to do that, you know I’ll always be straight with you

And on this issue I’ve learned that we’ve got to restore government and secure our borders.

Dodd Planning To Participate In ABC/WMUR Debate

Chris Dodd's campaign has responded to an article in this morning's Nashua Telegraph that the Connecticut Senator has been left out of the ABC/WMUR debate.

Bryan DeAngelis, Dodd's New Hampshire spokesman, tells us "Senator Dodd is planning to participate in the debate."

McCain Scheduled To Be In New Hampshire on Night of Iowa Caucuses

On the night of the Iowa caucuses, John McCain is scheduled to host a town hall meeting in Derry, New Hampshire.

According to the Real Clear Politics average McCain is currently in second place in New Hampshire and in third place in Iowa.

Thursday, January 3rd

5:30pm
Town Hall Meeting
Adams Memorial Opera House
29 West Broadway
Derry, NH

Whose In, Whose Out of ABC/WMUR Debate

The Nashua Telegraph's Kevin Landrigan has the lineup of candidates who will participating in the January 5th ABC/WMUR debate.

Democrats: Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson.

Republicans: Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson.

Who is left out? Joe Biden, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., former Sen. Mike Gravel, D-Alaska, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., and Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio.

Landrigan also wrote that candidates must meet three criteria: 1) Iowa: A showing in the top four. 2) New Hampshire polls: At least 5 percent support in the most recent independent polls. 3) National polls: At least 5 percent backing in a national survey.

**UPDATE: Chris Dodd's campaign has responded to Landrigan's article.

Bryan DeAngelis, Dodd's New Hampshire spokesman, tells us "Senator Dodd is planning to participate in the debate."

Nashua Telegraph Endorses McCain

This morning The Nashua Telegraph endorsed John McCain for the Republican nomination.

The Telegraph concluded "You might not always agree with his answers, but you won't leave a conversation wondering where he stands."

According to the McCain campaign this is the 26th newspaper endorsement for the Arizona Senator.

Last week, The Telegraph endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.

Updated Giuliani Schedule

Updated Rudy schedule

Sunday, December 3oth

11:00am
Plymouth Regional Senior Center
8 Depot St.
Plymouth, NH

1:45pm
Governor Adams Lodge
60 Loon Mountain Road
Lincoln, NH

3:15
Mt. Washington Resort
Route 302
Bretton Woods, NH