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ArchivesA Check-in with a New Hampshire GOP DelegateBy Lisa Peakes on Tuesday, August 31, 2004.About 60 delegates and alternates from New Hampshire are in New York City for the Republican National Convention this week. Some of these New Hampshire delegates are old hands at these conventions, but others are experiencing all the excitement for the very first time. Linda Henderson is one of the rookies. She's a delegate from Exeter. She talks to Morning Edition host Lisa Peakes from New York City. listen:
 Bush Promises "Safer and More Hopeful America"By Josh Rogers on Monday, August 30, 2004.President Bush campaigned in New Hampshire yesterday. Bush used an invitation-only event at Nashua North high school to recap his administration's accomplishments and criticize Democratic nominee John Kerry. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
Disgruntled Republicans Eye AlternativeBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, August 30, 2004.Some Republicans disappointed with Governor Craig Benson have launched a write-in campaign for Republican state Senator Dick Green. With no money and no staff, organizers however, have less than three weeks to attract fellow disgruntled Republicans. Certain GOP circles welcome the opportunity to register a protest vote for governor. But many in the party just dismiss the fledgling campaign as something that is going nowhere fast. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
The GOP ConventionBy John Walters on Monday, August 30, 2004.As the Republican National Convention gets underway in New York, we get some perspective on being a convention delegate from a veteran of the political process. Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin from Portsmouth has been participating as a delegate at Republican Conventions since 1972. She's currently in New York applying her 30+ years of convention experience to the GOP's platform committee. We'll also hear words of wisdom from a straight-talking former New Yorker on what kinds of things delegates should and should not do while in the Big Apple. Victoria Shouldis was weaned in New York City but now lives in Hillsboro. listen:
NH Hispanics Get Ready for ElectionsBy Rebecca Kaufman on Friday, August 27, 2004.The fifth annual Latino Festival took place last weekend in Manchester. The celebration, honoring the traditions of the state’s fastest growing community, showcased live music, salsa dancing, and of course, food. And, with local, state and national elections coming up, there was plenty of opportunity to put down the empanadas and start talking politics. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman attended the festival and took a look at the emerging influence of the Hispanic vote. listen:
RNC RoundtableBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, August 26, 2004.Next week, several dozen New Hampshire Republicans will make the trek to New York City to represent the Granite State at the Republican National Convention. It will be a time to talk about the issues, develop the party's platform and listen to speeches that they hope will motivate and excite Republicans nationwide. We'll talk with a roundtable of Republican delegates about their hopes for the convention, the issues that will be important to them and how they hope to re-elect President Bush this November. Laura's guests are Elaine Tinetti, Strafford County Chair for Bush/Cheney '04 and Durham Chair for Jeb Bradley for Congress; Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek, Republican Executive Councilor from Manchester and Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Convention; and Ambassador Joe Patrone, Finance and Veteran's Affairs Co-Chair for Bush/Cheney '04 New Hampshire and former Ambassador of the United Nations and Independent Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. This is Elaine Tinetti's first time representing New Hampshire as a Republican Delegate, Councilor' Wieczorek's third time and Ambassador Patrone's 5th time as Delegate. listen:
State Senator Rakes In ContributionsBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.The next round of campaign finance reports are due out Wednesday/today. Candidates for state office must report to the Secretary of State how much money they have raised and spent in the past two months. One surprise from the last report was the size of one Democratic State Senator's war chest. It's second to only multi-millionaire Governor Craig Benson's. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
527s- the New Soft MoneyBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, August 25, 2004.They are named for their tax code, they are a loophole in the Bi-Partisan Campaign Finance Reform Act, and they are raising serious money in this year's presidential race. Names like Moveon.org and Swift Boat Veterans for Truth are big names in the 2004 campaign season, in large part because of their vicious attack ads. We'll learn what they are, what they do with their money, and how long they'll be around for. Laura's guests are Larry Noble, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics and Jennifer Donahue, senior advisor for political affairs at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. We'll also hear from David Carney, executive director of American Resolve and we will also talk with a spokesperson from America Coming Together. listen:
The Convention According to BushBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, August 24, 2004.The Republican National Convention starts soon in New York. We'll take a look at what President Bush needs to do to make the most out of the RNC and what issues he needs to stress to excite and envigorate his voting base, including those voters still undecided. Laura's guests are Rich Killion, Vice President of Elevare Communications and Dean Spiliotes, professor at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College. We will also hear from Kevin Madden, spokesperson for the national Bush/Cheney '04 campaign. listen:
Four Democrats Are Running for Congress in CD1By David Darman on Monday, August 23, 2004.The Democratic race for Congress in New Hampshire's First District has not grabbed the headlines very much this summer. But four Democrats are quietly mounting campaigns to try and win their party's nomination next month. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
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