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ArchivesCD1 Candidates Square Off Over Taxes and the DeficitBy David Darman on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.In the final week of the 2006 elections, Republicans are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads that warn of tax hikes if Democrats win. Fiscal issues came up today during a debate in front of an audience that typically cares a great deal about taxes -- the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. We thought you would want to hear how the candidates for the first congressional seat tackle the key question of tax policy. Republican incumbent Jeb Bradley and his Democratic challenger, Carol Shea-Porter, traded jabs in front of a crowd of about 80 chamber members. listen:
  GOP Kicks Off Get Out the Vote CampaignBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, October 31, 2006.The Republican Party has a strong reputation for being able to get its voters to the polls. In this election, the party will need to do as well as it's ever done. The President's popularity is down and the Republican candidate for governor has yet to make an impression in the polls. Yesterday in Manchester, the GOP kicked off its get out the vote campaign with a rally featuring First Lady Laura Bush. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein traveled to Manchester and filed this report. listen:
Rematch in Exec Council District 5By Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, October 30, 2006.Former executive councilor David Wheeler, a Republican, is in full swing for a rematch. Democrat Debra Pignatelli took his executive council seat two years ago., And while they disagree on many political issues, the two candidates are joined in an important battle. Both are struggling to get people to know who they are and what job they are running for. Only seven days remain to get the message across. NHPR correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
Washington Pours Money into Bass-Hodes ContestBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, October 27, 2006.New Hampshire's Second Congressional race between Republican Representative Charlie Bass and Democrat Paul Hodes is drawing intense interest from Washington. In just the past 24 hours, the two national parties have poured about $700,000 dollars into the race. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Bass and Hodes on Health CareBy Amy Quinton on Friday, October 27, 2006.The two candidates for the second Congressional District have spent much of this campaign debating the war in Iraq. But recently, health care has come to the forefront in the race between incumbent Republican Representative Charlie Bass and Democratic challenger Paul Hodes. And as New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports, when it comes to health care like so many other issues, the two candidates are on opposite sides of the fence. listen:
A Letter from Iraq: Captain Tony GagnonBy Mark Bevis on Friday, October 27, 2006.Currently New Hampshire has about 175 of its National Guard Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. About 150 of them are with the 36-43rd Maintenance Company. They've been in Iraq for about two weeks with a new mission. New Hampshire Public Radio is going to be checking in regularly with the men and women of the Guard serving in the Middle East. We start off today with the 36-43rd's Company Commander, Captain Tony Gagnon. He's from Manchester and he spoke with NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
Failed GOP Candidate Hits Democrats With LawsuitBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, October 26, 2006.A former Manchester alderman files a lawsuit claiming that the state's top Democratic Party officials conspired with the candidate who defeated him, to deprive him of his right to seek office last year. listen:
Manchester Crime ConcernsBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.Last week's shooting death of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs has brought understandable scrutiny of crime levels in New Hampshire's largest city. But there's little hard evidence to suggest that much has changed over the last few years. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports. listen:
The Fight to Replace Ruth: Race for Executive Council at Full TiltBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.Long-standing Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin is stepping down after 19 years in the office. Two well-known, experienced lawmakers are hoping to take her place. It's a race that pits former Democratic State Senator Bev Hollingworth against current Republican State Senator Chuck Morse. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Senator Gatsas Faces a Tougher Challenger This YearBy Debra Daigle on Tuesday, October 24, 2006.Republican Senate President Ted Gatsas is facing a stronger challenger this year in the race for the 16th District. The district includes the northern three wards of Manchester as well as Bow, Candia, Dunbarton and Hooksett. Two years ago, a confident Senator Gatsas won with 61% of the vote. Four years ago, he took 63%. But in this year's race, the three term incumbent may be keeping an eye on who's trailing. NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle reports. listen:
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