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New Hampshire: Peter Burling

Tue, 12/09/2008 - 12:30

Updated: Welcome to ‘Blue Hampshire,’ Dems claim

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The New Hampshire Democratic Party said that unofficial voter registration numbers show that they now have more registered voters than the Republicans.

According to the New Hampshire Democrats, there are now 2,908 more registered Democrats than Republicans. Registration numbers from the election show that there are 280,968 Democratic voters in New Hampshire compared to 278,060 registered Republicans. However, undeclared voters still outnumber both parties with 393,899 voters. The Secretary of State office is set to make the numbers official later today.

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Tue, 11/18/2008 - 15:52

Burling: Dems must engage public to expand majority

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

In order to build upon the success of their electoral victories, New Hampshire Democratic National Committeeman Peter Burling told PolitickerNH.com that the Democrats should try and find a way to get every American involved in rebuilding the country.

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Sat, 10/18/2008 - 21:57

Lynch, Hodes poke fun at Palin during fundraiser

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER--Speaking at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner both Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) and U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord) both began their speeches with jokes about Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

"I need to tell you something about Susan. Something that you should all know about Susan. Susan is a hockey mom," Lynch said. "Yup you bet ya."

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 16:03

Burling, Webb call on Ryan to step down

By Politicker Staff

Senator Peter Hoe Burling (D-Cornish) and Representative Leigh Webb (D-Franklin) issued a joint statement Thursday evening calling on Representative Jim Ryan (D-Franklin) to step down from his House seat.

"It is very shocking to see the entirety of the legal mess confronting Jim and his family. It is also very sad to see how long the history of trouble has become. We believe it is time for Representative Ryan to step down, so that he can direct all his energies to resolving his legal situation and caring for his family," said Burling and Webb.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 15:46

Burling split over Edwards absence

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

DENVER -- A New Hampshire delegate for former U.S. Sen. John Edwards is torn over the absence from the Democratic National Convention of the man he supported during the New Hampshire primary.

State Sen. Peter Burling (D-Cornish) said "there's a yes and no answer" when asked whether he was disappointed that Edwards would not be speaking at the convention.

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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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Tue, 05/27/2008 - 15:36

Committee allows nicknames on ballot

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD- During a committee of conference, the House and Senate election law committees failed to reach a consensus on the rotation of names on election ballots.

However, the committees agreed that candidates will be allowed to place their nicknames on ballots.

The two committees were meeting to attempt to reach a compromise over House Bill 358, which would require candidate names and party lists to rotate every election.

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Fri, 05/23/2008 - 08:33

Two NH Edwards delegates back Obama

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

LEBANON -- Two New Hampshire delegates for John Edwards said this morning that when they go to the Democratic National Convention they will be voting for Barack Obama, PolitickerNH.com has learned.

State Sen. Peter Burling (D-Cornish) and Hanover activist Deborah Bacon-Nelson made the announcement this morning at Lebanon High School, where Bacon-Nelson is a teacher.

With his third-place finish in New Hampshire in January, Edwards secured four delegates in the Granite State. Nationwide he has 19 delegates.

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Fri, 05/16/2008 - 07:56

Update: Estabrook not running for re-election

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1568|title=State Sen. Iris Estabrook (D-Durham)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=217]State Sen. Iris Estabrook (D-Durham) has decided not to run for a fourth term.

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Thu, 05/15/2008 - 08:15

Update: Gottesman not running for reelection

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1537|title=State Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua)|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=150|height=215]State Sen. David Gottesman (D-Nashua) announced today that he will not seek reelection in November.

"I am announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection to the New Hampshire Senate," Gottesman said in a press release.

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