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ArchivesIs New Hampshire True BlueBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.So now that the election night is over, and Democrats in New Hampshire have won on an historic scale, the question remains, "what does it all mean?" Republicans are blaming their losses on what they are calling a perfect storm: a popular Governor, an unpopular war, and a struggling party. Democrats are crowing. But has New Hampshire become a true blue state? Or was Tuesday's election an anomaly and in two more years the state will go back to its purplish red hue? St Anselm College Political Science Professor Dante Scala keeps track of the blue towns and the red towns across New Hampshire. And he tells NHPR's Jon Greenberg that Republicans shouldn't take the state's voters for granted. listen:
  House Dems Look to LeadBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Democrats are the majority party in the New Hampshire House for the first time since the 19th Century. But with the majority comes the responsibility of balancing their new power with the agenda of the overwhelmingly popular Governor John Lynch. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports Democrats are already trying to figure out how to handle the new role. listen:
Hodes Wins Second Congressional DistrictBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Voters in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District elected their first Democratic Congressman in 12 years. Democrat Paul Hodes beat Republican incumbent Congressman Charlie Bass 53 percent to 45 percent. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports. listen:
State Dems Take SenateBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Democrats won a majority in the state senate for the first time in six years. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Shea Porter Wins Surprising VictoryBy David Darman on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.It was a very big night for Democrats across the country, and also in New Hampshire. Carol Shea Porter, who several weeks ago was little known and far behind in the polls, won in the state's first Congressional District. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Lynch in Historic WinBy Debra Daigle on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Governor John Lynch defeated his Republican opponent, Jim Coburn by an historic 48 point margin. NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle reports. listen:
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