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ArchivesThe Spouse FactorBy Ted Jastrzembski on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.The spouse factor--its real. Much of what is driving voters in this democratic primary is the desire to put up a candidate who has a solid chance at beating Bush. That's why the recent NY Times article on the other Dr. Dean, has me concerned. West Wing comparisons aside, Mrs. Dean's choice to pretty much stay out of Howard's campaign kitchen, probably adds an element of risk to a matchup with George and Laura. Exceeding ExpectationsBy Eric Woolson on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.I didn't believe it until today -- and I'm still not entirely convinced -- but Sen. John Edwards' presidential campaign in Iowa just might be surging. If so, he couldn't have picked a better time. You always want your campaign to peak on Election Day, and with the Jan. 19 caucuses just around the corner that could be exactly what's happening with Edwards. Who Approves Negative Ads?By Chris Martin on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.Way back on Oct. 30, my New Hampshire pen pal James Farrell first talked about the awkward-sounding "I approved this message" taglines that candidates are now required to work into their broadcast ads. I'm used to them by now, and I appreciate one by-product of this federal requirement: it seems to be cutting down on negative ads. As the New York Times mentioned yesterday (and NPR today), there is little negative TV advertising in Iowa. But, it's a whole different story on the direct mail side (which, as the Times reported, is hailing down on Iowans in record amounts. I can confirm this from my own mailbox experience). Presidential EnvironmentBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.We continue our series on the issues and the Democratic presidential candidates with a look at their environmental policies. The League of Conservation Voters gave President Bush an "F" on his environmental record and said any of the nine candidates would do a better job. We'll look at what the issues surrounding the environment are right now from drilling in Alaska to global warming to fuel efficient cars. And we'll talk about how the candidates tie them into bigger concerns like the economy and foreign policy. Laura's guests are Paul Baressi, political science professor at Southern New Hampshire University; Charlie Niebling, senior director of policy and land management at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and Andy Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. listen:
 The Invisible PrimaryBy John Walters on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.Walter Shapiro is a political columnist for USA Today and author of One Car Caravan: On the Road with the 2004 Democrats Before America Tunes In. The book is his account of what's been called the "invisible primary" - the really early stages of the presidential campaign when candidates are testing the waters speaking to handfuls of people in living rooms and racing to raise money. One Car Caravan follows Dean, Lieberman, Kerry, Gephardt, and Edwards from about the summer of 2002 to the fall of 2003. It was a time when Walter was often the only reporter around. listen:
Climate Change Becoming An IssueBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, January 13, 2004.Most voters say they care deeply about the quality of the environment. But ask them just after they?ve voted ? and few voters cite the environment as one of the top issues that factored into their decision. That may be changing, at least with regard to Climate Change. Four years ago, many candidates were still arguing over whether it was a legitimate issue. This year, all the major Democratic candidates say Climate Change is an issue that must be grappled with. That?s what the vast majority of New Hampshire voters expect to hear. As part of our primary campaign coverage, New Hampshire Public Radio?s Doug MacPherson spoke to voters on New Hampshire?s Sea Coast about Climate Change. He filed this report. listen:
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