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Mon, 11/17/2008 - 13:48

Final numbers show Kenney's uphill battle

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

As soon as he entered the gubernatorial race, state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) faced an uphill battle against Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) and recent financial filings highlight that challenge.

According to reports filed with the secretary of state, Kenney raised $39,825 for his campaign. Kenney spent $28,956, leaving his political action committee with a surplus of $10,867.

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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 16:32

Lynch announces Republican endorsements

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Gov. John Lynch's campaign has released a list of Republicans that have endorsed his re-election campaign.

The group, "Republicans for Lynch," is co-chaired by former Republican Gov. Walter Peterson and business owner Bill Steele.

Prominent members of the group include Berlin businessman Steve Griffin, and state Rep. Liz Hager (R-Concord), who was defeated in the Republican primary in September and endorsed Barack Obama earlier this month.

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Sun, 10/19/2008 - 12:38

Kenney calls Lynch’s Palin joke ‘inappropriate’

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) says that a joke made by Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) about Sarah Palin was "inappropriate."

Speaking at the Jefferson Jackson Dinner, Lynch poked fun at one of the Alaska governor's catch phrases, saying, "I need to tell you something about Susan, something that you should all know about Susan. Susan is a hockey mom. Yup you bet ya."

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 16:10

Lynch goes north for state senate candidates

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Tomorrow, Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) will campaign for two state senate candidates the Democratic Party thinks can help increase their majority in the state senate.

Lynch will campaign for senate district three candidate Bud Martin (D-Center Sandwich) in Wolfeboro and then stump for state Rep. Martha McLeod (D-Franconia) in Littleton.

Martin is running against state Rep. Bill Denley (R-Wakefield) and McLeod is running against current state Sen. John Gallus (R-Berlin) in senate district one.

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 15:43

Kenney announces plan to cut spending

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Arguing that the state is facing a $500 million shortfall, state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) proposed seven steps that should be taken to cut government spending.

Kenney is running for governor against current Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), whose campaign argues that Lynch has taken steps to cut spending.

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Thu, 10/16/2008 - 10:16

Lynch’s war chest dwarfs Kenney’s

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Fundraising reports reveal that Gov. Lynch (D-Hopkinton) has raised significantly more money for his re-election campaign than his rival state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) did for his challenge.

In the latest fundraising period, Lynch raised $75,603 and Kenney raised $13,843, according to reports filed with the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Lynch also has $368,466 cash-on-hand compared to Kenney's $29,635.

Despite polls showing Lynch carrying a significant lead over Kenney, Lynch spent $232,495, while Kenney spent $1,436.

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Sun, 10/12/2008 - 16:30

Hunter to stump for Kenney

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) is scheduled to campaign for gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Joe Kenney(R-Wakefield) the same day Gov. Sarah Palin will be in New Hampshire, PolitickerNH.com has learned.

Hunter will speak at Rochester's VFW Post 1772 on October 15.

This will be Hunter's first visit to the Granite State since the presidential primary.

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Thu, 09/25/2008 - 17:47

UNH poll: Lynch cruising to re-election

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) appears to be on his way to an easy third term.

According to a new poll, Lynch is beating his opponent, state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) 66 percent to 17 percent with 15 percent undecided.

The WMUR Granite State Poll also found that 65 percent of Republicans approve of the job Lynch has done as governor.

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Mon, 09/15/2008 - 14:54

Kenney says oil legislation should have been formed earlier

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3614|title=Gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney|desc=Campaign Photo|link=none|align=left|width=175|height=250]CONCORD-- State Sen., and gubernatorial candidate, Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) is applauding the legislation to help low-income residents deal with the rising cost of home heating oil, but says the plan should have been developed earlier.

"I'm pleased that we're taking action but I think we should have taken action six months ago," Kenney told PolitickerNH.com after a bipartisan news conference at the State House.

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