Since former Gov. Palin stuck her nose into the NH Senate race seemingly uninvited, it appears that I'm not the only one wondering what her true intentions are, and what her chances would be in a NH Primary race. Salon.com has this great piece (h/t to BH as usual). And a new poll is showing that she's running fifth in NH. I do like those numbers.
While I want to see her join the race sheerly for the spectacle of it all, I am reassured that my need for an exciting and entertaining race won't come back to bite me!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Early Action, Iowa v. New Hampshire
My dear old friends and colleagues, Kevin & Julie, are visiting from Iowa this week. I was so happy to see them again; if it weren't for Julie I'd never understand the caucus system. Naturally, I couldn't wait to corner Julie ask her if any presidential potentials have been showing up at small GOP events around the state, like Rudy's surprise visit-gimmick at the PHS graduation in June. From what she has seen, nothing yet. Of course, no one in the room knew that anyone was showing up in NH either, so I am still wondering about Iowa.
But there's no doubt action is picking up in NH: Santorum is coming to NH to fundraise, supposedly, and tour TURBOCAM International in Barrington (a very successful, Christian-based tech business next door to Dover NH). If they have a Google Alert on their name, well, howdy neighbors! Welcome to my blog.
Half way through Game Change, still enjoying it. Stay tuned for a full review.
But there's no doubt action is picking up in NH: Santorum is coming to NH to fundraise, supposedly, and tour TURBOCAM International in Barrington (a very successful, Christian-based tech business next door to Dover NH). If they have a Google Alert on their name, well, howdy neighbors! Welcome to my blog.
Half way through Game Change, still enjoying it. Stay tuned for a full review.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Palin: The Gift That Keeps Giving
This is so TOTALLY New Hampshire...
I'm no fan of the Manchester Union Leader, but today I actually got a good laugh out of it. Seems that the editors don't take kindly to Governor Palin poking her head into our business, telling Granite Staters who to vote for, when she's only been here once. And on page one, above the fold no less! Butt out, basically.
So, 2012 contenders on both sides of the aisle should take note. That's just how it works here. Don't get all chummy and act like you know New Hampshirites. You don't, especially if you are a candidate who hasn't spent much time here. We are very full of ourselves, but I would like to think that most voters wouldn't like to be told by out-of-state pols what to do. Ayotte's entire campaign seems to have been managed by outsiders from the start, and I'm guessing that the message was intended to tell her that the opponents aren't the only ones who think this is not cool.
Confession: I am finally getting around to reading Game Change. I started it today while at the beach (not this beach). I'm loving it so far, and reliving some fond memories. It reminded me how much I love NH Primary Politics, and how much I am looking forward to 2012. But it's also serving to remind me how crucial NH & Iowa really are, whether you like it or not.
(Note on the link: I'd rather not link to the MUL if I don't have to, and HuffPo was my first source, so they get the link.)
I'm no fan of the Manchester Union Leader, but today I actually got a good laugh out of it. Seems that the editors don't take kindly to Governor Palin poking her head into our business, telling Granite Staters who to vote for, when she's only been here once. And on page one, above the fold no less! Butt out, basically.
So, 2012 contenders on both sides of the aisle should take note. That's just how it works here. Don't get all chummy and act like you know New Hampshirites. You don't, especially if you are a candidate who hasn't spent much time here. We are very full of ourselves, but I would like to think that most voters wouldn't like to be told by out-of-state pols what to do. Ayotte's entire campaign seems to have been managed by outsiders from the start, and I'm guessing that the message was intended to tell her that the opponents aren't the only ones who think this is not cool.
Confession: I am finally getting around to reading Game Change. I started it today while at the beach (not this beach). I'm loving it so far, and reliving some fond memories. It reminded me how much I love NH Primary Politics, and how much I am looking forward to 2012. But it's also serving to remind me how crucial NH & Iowa really are, whether you like it or not.
(Note on the link: I'd rather not link to the MUL if I don't have to, and HuffPo was my first source, so they get the link.)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Palin Endorses Ayotte in NH Senate Race!
Sarah says Kelly is a "Granite Grizzly". Please tell me this means she's going to come to NH. Pretty please!
The comments on Blue Hampshire regarding this are rather humorous. But one linked to a new site I hadn't heard of, so I had to click. Check it out: Miscellany Blue. Looks like my kinda blog! Enjoy.
The comments on Blue Hampshire regarding this are rather humorous. But one linked to a new site I hadn't heard of, so I had to click. Check it out: Miscellany Blue. Looks like my kinda blog! Enjoy.
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