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John Gregg in the Valley News (sorry, off-line) reports that in New London " residents at Town Meeting Wednesday resoundingly defeated a measure seeking to overturn the state's new gay marriage law after hearing from a gay couple who cemented a 50-year partnership by marrying last month. " But that's not the best part. New London GOP state rep David Kidder spoke at Town Meeting like the Yan...
Blue Hampshire - 5:09 a.m.
Harry Reid to Mitch McConnell, in part (h/t Jack ): There is nothing unusual or extraordinary about the use of reconciliation. As one of the most senior Senators in your caucus, Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, said in explaining the use of this very same option, "Is there something wrong with majority rules? I don't think so." And because it never, ever, gets old: ...
Blue Hampshire - Fri 4:09 p.m. - 3 clicks 
One of the most annoying things in political life is the failure of candidates or committees to follow the most simple legal requirements, especially New Hampshire's legal requirments, because our requirements are so pathetically few. Violating our state's campaign laws should result in stiffer penalties than we have, because you either have to be stupid or just plain don't give a hoot about...
Blue Hampshire - Thu 4:26 p.m. - 4 clicks
Looks like nobody but CNBC, the Hill and Blue Hampshire noticed or cared about Gregg's latest, pathetic concern troll tactic to block HRC by sowing doubt into House Dems, so he tried it again today . Sad. ...
Blue Hampshire - Thu 4:26 p.m. - 5 clicks
CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch today announced that starting Monday workers and businesses will able to enroll in the first part of New Hampshire Working, the Governor’s jobs initiative. Gov. Lynch, joined by lawmakers and Employment Security Commissioner Tara Reardon, announced the launch of the enrollment process that will allow workers to participate in up to six weeks of on-the-job training from...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Thu 10:07 a.m. - 2 clicks
Manchester, one day before Senator John F. Kennedy became President-Elect John F. Kennedy: "I believe there is probably a more irresponsible newspaper than that one right over there somewhere in the United States, but I've been through forty states and I haven't found it yet. I believe there is a publisher who has less regard for the truth, but I can't think of his name." - p.187, The Fea...
Blue Hampshire - Thu 3:22 a.m. - 4 clicks
So the anti-marriage crowd is trying to make hay over the fact that some parts of New Hampshire adopted their stealth attempt to insert discrimination into our constitution, and alarm bells are going off among some in the wider LGBT community. Don't believe the hype. Let's put this non-binding nonsense into context and be honest about what it meant for non-SB2 towns. It meant the deli...
Blue Hampshire - Wed 6:26 p.m. - 3 clicks
After more than a year of debating health care reform, it's easy to lose sight of what motivated us to act in the first place. But the recent news about insurance rate hikes for New Hampshire families and small businesses perfectly illustrates the urgent need to reform the insurance system in this country. According to a recent report by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, WellPo...
Blue Hampshire - Wed 3:04 p.m. - 5 clicks
For Immediate Release Gov. Lynch Statement Regarding Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana “Marijuana is a controlled drug that remains illegal under federal law. I share the law enforcement community’s concerns about proliferation of this drug. “In addition, New Hampshire parents are struggling to keep their kids away from marijuana and other drugs. We should not make the jobs of parent...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 1:08 p.m. - 4 clicks
For Immediate Release CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council today approved the use federal Workforce Investment Act funds to expand a successful program in Grafton County that offers real world learning opportunities and high school credit for students. The $234,678 contract with the Grafton County Economic Development Council will help to expand the existing North Country Work...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 10:29 a.m. - 4 clicks
For Immediate Release Federal Funds Will Be Used to Implement Two Innovative Workforce Development Programs CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council today approved the use federal Workforce Investment Act funds to establish two new innovative programs to help North Country residents build their own businesses and connect North Country workers with jobs. White Mountain Community...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 10:03 a.m. - 4 clicks
CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Doris “Granny D” Haddock: “Granny D was a true New Hampshire treasure, embodying the spirit that makes this such a great state. Granny D proved to us all that one person really can make a difference. Granny D's passion and commitment inspired tens of thousands of Americans to get involved and push for chang...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 5:49 a.m. - 3 clicks
From Carol Wyndham: Doris “Granny D” Haddock died peacefully today in her Dublin, New Hampshire family home at 7:18 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010. She was 100 years old. Born in 1910 in Laconia, New Hampshire, she attended Emerson College and lived through two world wars and the Great Depression. She was an activist for her community and for her country, remaining active until the return of ...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 5:01 a.m. - 5 clicks
Doris 'Granny D' Haddock Dies At 100 Activist Walked Across Country For Campaign Finance Reform March 9, 2010 DUBLIN, N.H. -- Former U.S. Senate candidate and longtime political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock has died. She was 100. Gov. John Lynch spokesman Colin Manning confirmed Tuesday night that Haddock died. Haddock gained national recognition when she walked across the country ...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Wed 4:48 a.m. - 3 clicks
Event: Creating the Economy of our Future: JOBS "A Community Conversation" What: Informational Meeting Start Time: Today, March 8 at 7:00pm End Time: Today, March 8 at 8:30pm Where: Manchester YWCA...
Democracy for New Hampshire - Mon 3:02 p.m. - 4 clicks
If the vote in Senate District 16 follows 2008 patterns, Boutin's percentage heads north from 53 percent....
Granite Prof - Feb 16 - 4 clicks
First town of the night, Candia, now in. Boutin wins by almost 3-1, 355-125, according to Pindell. Candia is the most Republican area of the district. If he keeps close to that pace outside of Manchester, he may flirt with......
Granite Prof - Feb 16 - 2 clicks
According to Pindell, Republican David Boutin has carried both Manchester 1 and Manchester 12 in the special election to replace Ted Gatsas as state senator. Manchester 1 is Democrat Jeff Goley's home ward, which might explain why he did slightly......
Granite Prof - Feb 16 - 8 clicks
In the days before the special election in Senate District 16, New Hampshire Democrats have been staking out the Amoskeag traffic circle, waving signs for Manchester state Representative Jeff Goley at morning commuters. The Democrat's hope for an upset tonight......
Granite Prof - Feb 16 - 6 clicks
Most likely not, Nate Silver at 538 says, arguing that the Granite State will not be a good fit for the Alaska Republican. Too many college-educated voters in the electorate, and too few conservatives and white evangelicals....
Granite Prof - Feb 10 - 4 clicks
Governor John Lynch's job approval ratings, just released by the UNH Survey Center, stand comfortably ahead of Craig Benson's and Jeanne Shaheen's at the same time in their final terms in office. Lynch's net approval stands at + 34 (60......
Granite Prof - Feb 9 - 5 clicks
