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Story Archives of '2002 elections'Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US HouseBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, May 15, 2008.The phone jamming scandal from New Hampshire's 2002 election is now a contentious issue on Capitol Hill. Democrats are investigating what they say was White House involvement in the incident while Republicans say Democrats are just fishing for headlines. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
  Political RoundtableBy Laura Knoy on Friday, November 22, 2002.We'll talk politics in the Granite State after a Republican sweep in November's election. Governor-elect Craig Benson has his transition team in full-swing, leaders in the house and senate are being selected, and everyone's posturing for a new legislative session in January. Laura's guests are Republican State Committee Chair John Dowd and other guests TBA. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Who's Calling Now?By Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, November 21, 2002.It?s not unusual for political candidates in New Hampshire to complain about dirty campaign tricks. It?s not unusual for people in New Hampshire to complain that its hard to trust political ads. Now, after a season of anonymous automated telephone calls, some candidates and voters are complaining about those too. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
High Hopes Dashed for Martha Fuller Clark ElectionBy David Darman on Monday, November 11, 2002.In many ways, First District Congressional candidate Martha Fuller Clark is just another New Hampshire Democrat who lost. But Democrats had high hopes for Clark. She did better than expected in 2000 against Republican incumbent John Sununu. But the early promise didn't hold in the race against Republican Jeb Bradley. Now, just a few days after the election, Democrats and political experts analyze Clark's defeat. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
"Wha' Happened?" Democrats Scratch their HeadsBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, November 7, 2002.Republicans are celebrating, and Democrats are licking their wounds and looking toward 2004. It may not be too great an exaggeration to say Tuesday night's Republican Party win at the polls surprised the nation. Not one poll seemed to predict such an overwhelmingly GOP victory. But Andy Smith, the director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, tells NHPR's Mark Bevis the polls were accurate all along. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Where To? Democrats WonderBy Trish Anderton on Wednesday, November 6, 2002.After losing badly in just about every political arena last night, New Hampshire Democrats are trying to figure out what went wrong. But there's little agreement on how to fix the party's message. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Republicans Increase State Senate MajorityBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, November 6, 2002.Apparently, New Hampshire's statehouse is not immune from voting trends in the nation. Just as they have with races all across the country, Republicans have also secured control of the State Senate. NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Gardner: We're Ready for RecountBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, November 5, 2002.The race for the U.S. Senate between Republican John Sununu and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen is expected to go down to the wire. That?s fueling speculation about a possible statewide recount. That, of course, raises the spectre of the problems Florida suffered during the 2000 presidential election. New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner estimates a recount would take a week to ten days. He?s hoping it won?t be necessary, but if it is, he says the state is ready. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Sounds of the Stretch RunBy Josh Rogers on Monday, November 4, 2002.If you haven't seen an earnest and energetic campaign worker waving a sign today, you probably haven't left your house. In a last ditch effort to rally the committed and sway the undecided, the candidates and their supporters have been covering as much ground as they possibly can and as visibly as they can. In the tight race for U.S. Senate, Governor Jeanne Shaheen spent the waning hours in Merrimack, Concord and Bedford. Congressman John Sununu was in Nashua, leading a rally attended by former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. Dover, Franklin and New London received gubernatorial Republican candidate Craig Benson while his Democratic opponent, Mark Fernald made his last minute pitch in Manchester and Nashua. NHPR's Josh Rogers captured the closing sounds of the campaign and prepared this audio sampler. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Consultants Finish Job Before Election DayBy David Darman on Monday, November 4, 2002.Its Election Day in New Hampshire. Candidates and their volunteers are working straight out today, at least until the polls close. But for one small group connected with campaigns, work is over. They are the consultants that help the candidates craft their campaign message. Two consultants, one Republican and one Democrat, shared their campaign experiences with NHPR reporters. David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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