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Democrats and Republicans Agree on What's Wrong With Debates This Weekend

By David Darman on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

Democrats and Republicans have found an issue they agree on this Primary season.

No one seems to like the idea that TV networks are leaving low-polling candiates out of the debates taking place in New Hampshire this weekend.

The networks say they want more time to discuss the issues with viable contenders.

Critics say the move runs against the nature of the First in the Nation Primary.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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Primary 2008: Barack Obama Photos

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Primary 2008 Photos

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8/24: A Prairie Home Companion live - Gilford

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McCain Addresses Age Issue

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

Arizona Senator John McCain told voters in Pembroke this morning that at 71 he's got the stamina to be president.

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Giuliani Calls for Military Expansion

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

Campaigning in New Hampshire Wednesday, Republican Rudy Giuliani called for a broad expansion of the military. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

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A Presidential Campaign Update

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, January 2, 2008.

A day before the Iowa Caucus and less than a week before the New Hampshire Primary, we talk with experts in these first-in-the-nation states about what the presidential candidates are doing- how and where they are campaigning, what they’re saying on the trail and how they'll spend the limited time between Iowa and New Hampshire. Also, we’ll look at how the results in Iowa and New Hampshire may determine who moves forward and who drops out.

Guests

  • James Pindell, political correspondent for the Boston Globe and author of the Primary Source blog on Boston.com
  • Dennis J. Goldford, chair of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Drake University in Iowa
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