New Hampshire: John Hutson

MANCHESTER-- John Hutson thinks that a "tie" for Barack Obama in the presidential debate is a "win."

"To win the debate he needs to tie the debate," Hutson told PolitickerNH.com. "McCain has the upper hand advantage and I think in the end if Obama can demonstrate how thoughtful and well-informed he is on these issues he would have won."

Hutson, co-chair of former McCain supporters for Obama, was a guest for the Obama campaign's Manchester debate watch party.

Bette Bramante voted for U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in 2000, but this time around she is backing the presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.).

"Supporting the 2008 McCain was never even a consideration for me. The two McCains are vastly different, and the times are different, as well,” said Bramante. “For me, Senator Obama represents America's success, generosity and compassion, and above all, his leadership will bring the opportunity to achieve our dreams within the grasp of each American."

DENVER- John Hutson told the Democratic National Convention that he has switched his party registration so he can vote for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in November.

Hutson, a retired Navy admiral and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, said the Republican party has drifted from its core principles.

DENVER-- John Hutson's speech before the Democratic National Convention has been moved to Tuesday night during prime time.

Hutson, a former Republican and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, was originally scheduled to speak at 6:45 p.m. today.

"They asked me to do it tonight but things went pretty well this afternoon that they decided to change it so I'd do it tomorrow evening," Hutson told PolitickerNH.com in an interview.

Hutson said his speech will focus on why as a "lifelong Republican" he is now supporting Obama.