New Hampshire: Endorsements

CONCORD-- One of the most prominent unions in New Hampshire endorsed Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) and Executive Councilor John Shea's (D-Nelson) re-election campaigns.

The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire endorsed the two at a press conference at the Legislative Office Building. David Lang, PFFNH's president, said that Lynch and Shea act as a team like firefighters do.

"We have that same team in Governor John Lynch and Councilor John Shea, the same exact team concept in which they work side-by-side together," Lang said.

SALEM-- Using words such as "deep calm," and "first class political temperament," former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld endorsed Barack Obama outside an Obama campaign office Friday.

Weld, a Republican, said that he has never endorsed a Democratic presidential nominee but sees Obama as someone who can unite the country and restore America's standing in the world.

"Senator Obama has spent his entire life bringing people together to solve problems," Weld told reporters at a press conference.

Former Republican Gov. Walter Peterson has endorsed the Democratic candidate in the state senate district three race.

Peterson has endorsed Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) over Wakefield Republican Bill Denley.

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) has received endorsements from a slate of law enforcement agencies and officials from throughout New Hampshire.

The endorsements included members of the New Hampshire Troopers Association, New Hampshire Police Association and the New England Police Benevolent Association. Police chiefs from Londonderry, Lincoln and Rindge also endorsed Lynch.