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March 11, 2009 - 02:20 pm
NEWS FEED: New Hampshire Presidential Watch

'Granny D' celebrates 99th birthday

By lawsonbri@gmail.com (Cosmo)

Press Release from Coalition for Open Democracy:

Doris "Granny D" Haddock Celebrates 99th Birthday at State House Today

Concord, NH – Doris "Granny D" Haddock was honored at a belated 99th birthday celebration today in the Executive Council Chamber of the New Hampshire State House. She was born in Laconia, New Hampshire on January 24, 1910.

Former Governor Walter Peterson emceed the event, which included remarks from Governor John Lynch, Senate President Sylvia Larsen, Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli, Senators Martha Fuller Clark, Molly Kelly, Bette Lasky, House Election Law Committee Chair Jane Clemons, and other elected state officials and members of the public, who read commendations from Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn, U.

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February 20, 2009 - 09:49 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

Half a Dozen for NH-02

By Dean Barker

First I've heard of Atkins; the rest have been mentioned before at least once:Raymond Buckley, chairman of the N.H. Democratic Party, said he has already spoken with half-a-dozen people interested in running for Hodes' seat in 2010.

Among the people Buckley said he could see campaigning for the 2nd District spot are Michael Atkins, a lawyer from Lyndeborough; State Rep. John DeJoie of Concord; Ann McLane Kuster, a lawyer from Hopkinton; N.H. Senate President Sylvia B. Larsen of Concord; Executive Councilor Debora B. Pignatelli of Nashua; and Katrina Swett, who ran for the same House seat in 2002 but lost in the general election.Two names not mentioned by Ray? Jay Buckey and Molly Kelly.

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Wed, 11/05/2008 - 00:28

More state senate races called for incumbents

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

A slew of state senate races have just been called, in which the incumbents have all won re-election.

State Sens. Jackie Cilley (D-Barrington), Molly Kelly (D-Keene), Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) and Martha Fuller Clark (D-Portsmouth) all defeated their challengers.

Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) won the open seat in senate District 14 over Paul Dadek (D-Londonderry).

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Wed, 08/13/2008 - 08:13

Kelly looking to raise $7K by deadline

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Earlier this week, state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene) emailed supporters in an attempt to raise money before the next fundraising deadline.

Kelly is hoping to raise $7,000 by August 18, the deadline when candidates must submit their next round of fundraising numbers.

"It is essential that we move forward and build on our accomplishments, keeping the focus on building a strong economy, providing an equal opportunity for education, mandating safe schools, ensuring a clean and healthy environment and protecting a women's right to choose," Kelly wrote.

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Tue, 06/24/2008 - 11:00

Dems enjoy early edge in state Senate match-ups

By Dante Scala

Here's a review of the state Senate playing field as we begin the summer.

The races are divided into five categories: Strong Democratic, Lean Democratic, Toss-up, Lean Republican and Strong Republican.

Let's start with the Democrats:

STRONG DEMOCRATIC (7)

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Thu, 06/12/2008 - 13:51

Tom Eaton announces bid to reclaim seat in state Senate

By Megan Stewart, Politicker.com Reporter

Former state Senate President Tom Eaton (R-Keene) has decided to try to reclaim his former seat in New Hampshire's 10th state Senate district.  

Eaton was unseated by state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene) two years ago by slightly more than 4,000 votes. In a statement issued this afternoon, he promised to deliver a balanced budget and cited Kelly's fiscal policies as a key reason why he decided to make a bid for her seat. 

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Thu, 06/05/2008 - 10:23

Eaton forms PAC for state senate race

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD- Former state Sen. Tom Eaton (R-Keene) has formed a political action committee.

According to the filing, the "Friends of Tom Eaton" PAC was established for a run at the state senate.

Eaton told us earlier this week that he was considering running but would not make a decision until next week.

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Mon, 06/02/2008 - 12:34

Eaton considering rematch

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former state Sen. Tom Eaton (R-Keene) is considering running for his old seat.

Eaton told PolitickerNH.com that he is thinking about running against state Sen. Molly Kelly (D-Keene), but hasn't made a decision.

"I haven't yet made a decision," he said. "I will decide by June 13." That is the last day of the filing period.

In 2006 Eaton lost to Kelly by 4,480 votes for the District 10 senate seat.

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Thu, 01/24/2008 - 14:25

State House birthday party for Granny D

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD- Campaign finance icon Granny D celebrated her 98th birthday with a party at the New Hampshire State House.

The party, held at the office of State Senators Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) and Molly Kelly (D-Keene), featured an oil painting of Granny D, cake for guests and toasts from prominent politicians.

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