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ArchivesHow to Win the New Hampshire PrimaryBy John Walters on Tuesday, January 20, 2004.Dante Scala is a political scientist at Saint Anselm College. His new book, Stormy Weather, explores the history of the first-in-the-nation primary and the dynamics of past races. He talks about what it takes to win in New Hampshire, the indicators of future success, and New Hampshire?s effect on the rest of the primary season. Presidential TaxesBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 20, 2004.We continue our series on the issues and the Democratic Presidential Candidates with a look at their tax policies. In the last few days before the primary, it's become one of the hot botton issues. We'll look closer at what the candidates are saying about taxes and ask why the debate has become so heated. Plus, we'll look at Monday's Iowa Caucus and how it's results might affect elections in the Granite State. Laura's guests are Dean Spiliotes from the St. Anselm Institute of Politics, Russ Thibeault, president of Applied Economic Research, and Andy Smith, director at the UNH Survey Center. We'll also hear from Linda Fowler, political science professor at Dartmouth College. Democrats Battle Over TaxesBy David Darman on Tuesday, January 20, 2004.The old saying that "nothing is certain but death and taxes" has a political spin this primary season. There's nothing certain but Democratic candidates talking about taxes. All the major candidates condemn President Bush's 2.5 trillion dollar ten year tax cut. But that common ground doesn't stop the candidates from sniping at each other over their tax plans. Still, many of those differences don't seem to have sunk in with voters. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. Comparing the Candidates' Healthcare PlansBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Tuesday, January 20, 2004.The Democratic presidential candidates rolled out their healthcare reform plans months ago. But the healthcare system is so complex that voters are having a hard time sorting through the advantages and disadvantages of the different proposals. New Hampshire Public Radio?s Raquel Maria Dillon reports. |
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