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New Hampshire: Primary

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 14:34

Bradley attributes defeat to national tide

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) is blaming a national Democratic tide for his defeat to U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester).

It was Bradley's second lost to Shea-Porter. In 2006, Shea-Porter pulled off a close upset against Bradley and this time around she beat him by over 20,000 votes.

"It was a nationwide tide against Republicans," Bradley said. "We were blamed for what happened with the economy and obviously other things and people felt the Democrats could bring the kind of change they wanted."

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Fri, 09/19/2008 - 16:27

Scott would fill Ryan role if asked

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Susan Scott, the candidate who New Hampshire Democrats hoped would defeat state Rep. Jim Ryan (D-Franklin) says she would fill his place on the ballot if asked.

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Thu, 09/18/2008 - 15:30

Head of IAFF discusses Dodd endorsement, spending caps and Shaheen support

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3677|title=IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger at a rally for Jeanne Shaheen|desc=Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com|link=none|align=left|width=267|height=200]MANCHESTER-- The head of the International Association of Fire Fighters say the group's endorsement of U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) during the primary did not affect the group's reputation.

"Our reputation is based on loyalty, we don't treat our endorsement like a race track," IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger said in an interview with PolitickerNH.com.

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Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:01

Stephen, Bradley managers examine primary results

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley's name recognition and last minute advertisements were too much for John Stephen to overcome in the 1st Congressional District Republican primary Tuesday, Stephen's campaign manager told PolitickerNH.com.

Bradley defeated Stephen by 1,793 votes. Bradley will now face Democratic U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter in a rematch of their 2006 race.

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Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:46

Holden defeats Manney in county commissioner primary

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Hillsborough County Commissioner Carol Holden (R-Amherst) was able to hold off a primary challenge from state Rep. Pam Manney (R-Goffstown).

Holden defeated Manney 4,160 votes to 2,324 votes.

"I'm just pleased to be able to continue to represent the people of District 3 and they have the confidence of sending me back," Holden told PolitickerNH.com.

Manney said she was proud of her campaign and "pleased" with the results.

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Wed, 09/10/2008 - 15:26

Bosse looks back at race

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Grant Bosse said that he thought he had been able to spread his conservative message beyond the traditional Republican base in this year's Republican primary.

The Hillsboro Republican finished fourth in a five-way race in the 2nd Congressional District that saw Jennifer Horn (R-Nashua) capture the nomination.

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Wed, 09/10/2008 - 11:35

Hager loses primary

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Long time state Rep. Liz Hager (R-Concord) finished last in a five-way primary, which resulted in her failing to make it onto the ballot for the general election.

Her four opponents said they "banded together" to coordinate their election efforts and help oust Hager, who described herself as "proudly pro-choice, proudly pro-government."

Hager was first elected in 1972 and had served thirteen terms as a state representative.

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Tue, 09/09/2008 - 23:00

Bradley says primary will help in November

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER--Former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) told PolitickerNH.com that running in a competitive primary will make him a better candidate in the general election.

Bradley defeated former Health and Human Services Commissioner John Stephen (R-Manchester) Tuesday.

"This has made me a better campaigner and will make me a better congressman," Bradley said outside Murphy's Taproom.

Bradley also called Stephen a "tough campaigner."

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Tue, 09/09/2008 - 19:49

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PRIMARY AT-A-GLANCE

By Politicker Staff

RESULTS:

1st District Republican Primary
Numbers: Bradley 51%, Stephen 47%, Michael 2%, Jarvis 1%

The bottom line: Bradley wins despite low turnout primary and momentum that favored Stephen

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Tue, 09/09/2008 - 09:47

Manchester politicians deployed to voting locations

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER-- As voters enter polling stations across the state today they will be greeted by volunteers holding campaign signs and politicians hoping to convince last-minute voters.

Traveling around Manchester this morning PolitickerNH.com ran into several well-known Manchester politicians

Democratic state Senate candidate Bob Backus was standing outside the Derryfield School with campaign signs, despite not having a primary challenge.

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