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New Hampshire: Warren Rudman

February 28, 2009 - 01:45 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

A Democratic State Should Have A Democratic Attorney General - And Some Possible Candidates

By measurestaken

Next month, Governor Lynch will have an opportunity to decide on who would best serve as the State of New Hampshire's lawyer for the next five years. I believe he should listen to clearly expressed will of the people of the state and appoint someone who shares their values - in other words, a Democrat.  
It would be very easy for Lynch to simply re-appoint Kelly Ayotte and the easy approach is very often the preferred option for elected officials. This would be a bad idea for a number of reasons, but, I'll limit my criticism to just one case.

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February 11, 2009 - 05:39 am
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

AWOL Gregg Creating True Bipartisanship

By Dean Barker

Interesting UL piece on Gregg's refusal to do his job while waiting to be confirmed.

While we've been running hard with the AWOL Gregg meme for over a week now, the piece is interesting in that it shows figures from the left and the right, as polar opposite as Kathy Sullivan and Grover Norquist, united in their disappointment over Gregg's inability to cast votes that represent New Hampshire during this critical time.

But the most telling of all: who are the only two people defending Gregg?  Warren Rudman, and the person who declared Gregg's relection all but a shoo-in:Andrew Smith, an associate political science professor at UNH, said Gregg was in a "damned-if-you-do-or-damned-if-you-don't situation."Isn't it fascinating how Judd Gregg has managed this entire adventure to his and Mitch's benefit?

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January 31, 2009 - 05:17 pm
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

A Taxonomy of Senate Appointments

By elwood

Let's move up 20,000 feet from the individual names. What are the different types of appointment that Governor Lynch could make? I come up with five categories:

  1. A frontrunning Democrat who will run in 2010. In the current environment his translates to Paul Hodes or Carol Shea Porter.
  2. A dark horse Democrat who will run in 2010. The lightest of the dark horses are the 2006 Senate candidates who stepped aside: Jay Buckey, Steve Marchand, and Katrina Swett. But there are darker horses in the stable: Senator Molly Kelly or John Hutson, for example.
  3. A Democrat who will not run in 2010. This is sometimes dismissively called a "seatwarmer" or "placeholder.

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January 30, 2009 - 06:50 am
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

Small, But Key Point on Gregg Speculation

By Dean Barker

* It is extremely unlikely that Obama floated this idea to the Senate leaders et alii without also talking to Gregg, who himself openly says to the press that he regularly is in contact with the Adminsitration on economic issues.

* Gregg has issued a stiff "no comment" to all outlets.

* The likely conclusion? Whether or not Gregg is offered or takes the job, he was/is open to it.  

That will have political ramifications for him regardless of the outcome.

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Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:04

Rudman calls Sununu 'lone voice' on financial oversight

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Warren Rudman defended U.S. Sen. John Sununu's (R-Waterville Valley) stance on the financial bailout and said Sununu has been at the forefront of reforms for various financial institutions.

Rudman told reporters on a conference call that Sununu offered legislation to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac years ago but was blocked by congressional Democrats.

"He was one of lone voices to point out that the situation with Fannie and Freddie was really dangerous, that the government ought to improve its regulation," Rudman said.

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Thu, 08/14/2008 - 21:15

Bosse, Horn fight continues in debate

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2995|title=Republican debate|desc=Photo credit: PolitickerNH.com|link=none|align=left|width=230|height=173]NASHUA-The rivalry between Grant Bosse (R-Hillsboro) and Jennifer Horn (R-Nashua) took center stage in a Republican debate at Nashua's City Hall.

Discussing gun rights, Bosse used a quote from Politico to criticize Horn.

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Tue, 05/13/2008 - 21:17

Rudman honored at campaign finance event

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=1512|title=Pictures of Warren Rudman with David Souter and Tom Rath|desc=|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=315]MANCHESTER-Former New Hampshire Republican U.S. Sen. Warren Rudman was honored Tuesday night at an event sponsored by the group Americans for Campaign Reform.

Rudman was honored for his support of campaign reform legislation and service to New Hampshire.

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Wed, 02/20/2008 - 19:23

Bradley announces endorsements

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former Republican Congressman Jeb Bradley announced a slate of people who will form his Leadership Council.

The individuals are tasked with helping Bradley win the Republican primary and eventually beat U.S. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter.

"I am honored to have such a wonderful group of New Hampshire citizens on my team. With their help we will be able to regain the 1st Congressional District seat and give it back to the people of New Hampshire," Bradley said in a campaign statement.

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Tue, 02/05/2008 - 17:55

Limbaugh goes after Rudman

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

Talk radio show host Rush Limbaugh spent most of his radio show today attacking the conservative credentials of John McCain. To bolster his attack he went directly after former New Hampshire U.S. Senator Warren Rudman who serves as a national co-chair of McCain's campaign. He also goes after New Hampshire native David Souter.

Here is the "rush" transcript from Limbaugh's website.

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