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ArchivesHome State Record: John KerryBy Susan Kaplan on Wednesday, December 31, 2003.Today in our series on the home-state records of the Democratic presidential candidates we look at Senator John Kerry. As Susan Kaplan from public radio station WFCR in Amherst, Massachusetts, reports, the Kerry record doesn't convey one central theme for Bay Staters. listen:
 Home State Record: Dick GephardtBy Matt Sepic on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.We continue our series on the home-state records of the Democratic presidential candidates. Today, we look at Missouri Representative Richard Gephardt. Gephardt's record from Alderman to US House Majority Leader is a matter of home-town pride. But Gephardt's challenge has been to balance his leadership role with the needs of his district. Matt Sepic, from public radio station KWMU in St. Louis reports. listen:
Primary Healthcare (REBROADCAST)By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.Primary Health Care, part of the NHPR series Profiles in Health Care, brings together national and local experts to discuss the different federal health care plans of the Bush Administration, Congress and the Democratic Presidential candidates and what they would do or not do for Granite Staters. Find out what these plans have in common and how they differ walk away with a better understanding on how those running for the Oval Office are proposing to fix or change the Health care system. The show's featured guest is Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the department of health policy and management at the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Clinton Administration (1993 - 1995). Other guests include Ned Helms, Director of the New Hampshire Institute of Health Policy and Practice as well as several of the men and women who were profiled in the Profiles in Health Care series. listen:
Home State Record: John EdwardsBy Julie Donnelly on Monday, December 29, 2003.This week New Hampshire Public Radio continues its series on the Home State Records of the Major Democratic Presidential Candidates. Today we focus on North Carolina's John Edwards. He's been a Senator in Washington less than 5 years, but back home, Edwards built an ambitious career on his success as a personal injury lawyer. Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports. listen:
Manchester Remains A Primary BattlegroundBy Josh Rogers on Friday, December 26, 2003.Manchester is New Hampshire?s most populous city. In terms of the presidential primary, it may also be the most divided. As is the case statewide, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean is outpacing rivals. But Dean?s polling margin in Manchester is not as great as it is elsewhere. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Josh Rogers reports how this fits with the city?s political culture. listen:
Where to House the CampaignersBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, December 24, 2003.NEW HAMPSHIRE IS COMING UP ON THE FINAL LEG OF THE PRIMARY. AND CAMPAIGNS EXPECT TO BRING HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS INTO THE STATE. BUT WHERE DO THESE CAMPAIGNERS LIVE? HOUSING IN AND AROUND MANCHESTER IS SCARCE. AND RENTS ARE HIGH THROUGHOUT THE STATE. NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO CORRESPONDENT JULIE DONNELLY REPORTS ON WHAT TWO CAMPAIGNS ARE DOING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. listen:
NH Democratic Shift Favors DeanBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, December 23, 2003.The growth of New Hampshire?s population in the last decade had a particular effect on the state?s Democratic voters. They?ve become more liberal. That?s the conclusion from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. The Center?s director, Andrew Smith, looked at presidential primary exit polls between 1992 and 2002. He found that the fraction of Democratic voters who describe themselves as liberals increased by 25% in the past ten years. As New Hampshire Public Radio?s Jon Greenberg reports, that shift sets the Granite State apart from many other primary states. listen:
Presidential EducationBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, December 23, 2003.Education has long been a hot button issue in presidential politics. As we continue our Tuesday series on the issues and the Democratic Primary we take a look at education. From school choice to No Child Left Behind to funding higher education we'll look at who's saying what and how the Democratic candidates are distinguishing themselves from each other. Laura's guests are Erik Robelen, Washington Reporter for Education Week magazine and Jon Greenberg, Executive Editor of News at New Hampshire Public Radio. We'll also hear from Nick Donahue, New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner and Andy Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. listen:
Home State Record: Howard DeanBy John Dillon on Tuesday, December 23, 2003.Althought voters in New Hampshire can get a close look at the presidential candidates, they often see only what the candidates want them to see. This week and next, New Hampshire Public Radio is presenting a series called the Home State Record. Reporters talk to people who knew these candidates before they came to New Hampshire. Today in our series we look at former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. He was one of that state's longest serving governors and built his reputation on balanced budgets, health care for the uninsured, and the hot issue of gay rights. From Vermont Public Radio, John Dillon reports. listen:
Home State Record: Wesley ClarkBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, December 22, 2003.Here in New Hampshire, voters can get a close look at the presidential candidates. But what voters see is largely what the candidates want them to see. New Hampshire Public Radio has joined up with 8 other public radio stations to produce a series called the Home State Record. This week and next, reporters talk to people who knew these candidates before they came to New Hampshire. Today in our series we look at General Wesley Clark. He's never held elective office, never voted on a legislative measure and never signed a bill into law. But NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports on Clark's record in the military and even before. listen:
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