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Granny D meets Judd Gregg in a TV debate

By David Darman on Friday, October 22, 2004.

Senator Judd Gregg and Doris "Granny D" Haddock squared off last night in their only televised debate.

Their encounter was civil, but still showcased their opposite positions on the war in Iraq, campaign finance reform, and tax cuts.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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Dare to Dream of a Red Sox Victory

By John Walters on Friday, October 22, 2004.

Waiting for Teddy Williams is Howard Frank Mosher's ninth book. It tells the coming-of-age story of a boy in Kingdom Common, Vermont, a town considered the spiritual home of the Red Sox. Everybody in the town follows the Sox, to the point that Kingdom Common is both a town both obsessed with the team and full of mystery regarding its history. Host John Walters talks with author Howard Mosher about his work, the Red Sox, and dreams of a World Series victory.

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Granny D

By Laura Knoy on Friday, October 22, 2004.

Democrat Doris Haddock, better known as "Granny D", is running for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Senator Judd Gregg. The 94 year old is perhaps best known for walking over 22,000 miles to get working women registered to vote. And while she's never held elected office, she's running her campaign on the idea that ordinary people can run for office and get elected. We'll talk with her about the issues, her campaign, and the last few weeks before the election.

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