Pre-Obama Speeches: Still Optimistic

Representatives Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes have taken to the stage at Obama primary night HQ. “When this man becomes president, he is going to lead us with his compassion…” she said.

“He will be the next president of the United States,” said Hodes. “Tonight we stand together with Barack Obama.”

Shea-Porter Says Obama Has Grassroots and the Other Thing, Too

Four years ago, the New Hampshire State Democratic dinner had been packed for Howard Dean. Is that what happened last night for Barack Obama? One young woman at this year’s dinner said it was “all Facebook”–the massive turnout of young Obama people was accomplished by poking and friending.

But New Hampshire Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter says Read More

Obama’s Biggest N.H. Pick-Up Yet

Carol Shea-Porter, who was elected last year to represent the eastern half of New Hampshire in Congress, has decided to endorse Barack Obama. This is easily the most significant Granite State endorsement for Obama and one that could have a ripple effect.

Shea-Porter’s political history explains why. A former social worker and a true grass-roots Read More

Really Bad News for the GOP in NH

Returns in New Hampshire suggest an epic disaster for the Republicans. Both of the state’s two GOP congressmen– Jeb Bradley in the 1st District and Charlie Bass in the 2nd District — are trailing. Bass is actually being trounced, though those returns are less complete. New Hampshire last sent a Democrat to the House Read More