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Senator John McCain returns to New Hampshire to host a town hall meeting and take some tough questions. Is this the beginning of another presidential run for McCain? And how much competition does he have? That's NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. It was a scene reminiscent of the 2000 Presidential Primary. Arizona Senator John McCain drew an overflow crowd to a town hall forum in Keene. The April 8th forum was his first such event in New Hampshire since he won the 2000 primary. Although Senator McCain has not said if he's running in 2008, his appearance drew many former supporters as well as those who wanted to question him on political issues. Outlook's Richard Ager was in Keene and has more on the Republican Senator's visit. |
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While in New Hampshire McCain also attended a fundraiser in Concord where he helped raise 100-thousand dollars for the re-election campaigns of Republican state senators in New Hampshire. |
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NH's presidential primary may be 2 years out -- but the campaigning is already underway. Why such an "early" start -- and who are the "Players" likely to be? Here to talk about that and more: Mark Wrighton, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at UNH who teaches courses on the American Presidency and James Pindell from PoliticsNH.com who covers presidential politics. Welcome: Q MARK: Why are we seeing such EARLY activity on the presidential front? ** Is the lack of a clear successor to Pres Bush fueling the early RUSH. This is the first time since 19-52 that a sitting president or V-P will not be on the ballot for the general election. How does that CHANGE things? Q JAMES: Sen McCain says he'll decide in about a year --whether he'll run a 2nd time for his party's nod? Any reason he wouldn't run ???? Is the John McCain of 2008 the same John McCain of 2000? Q MARK: McCain -- considered the early front runner -- very popular here in NH. Is there a danger in being in the front that early? McCain still able to fill a room as we saw in the Keene townmeeting. Q JAMES: Is the John McCain of 2008 -- the same John McCain of 2000? Can't assume he would win the NH primary w/out a fight. To run the same race would be a mistake. Q JAMES: On the democratic side: Sen Hillary Clinton is being called the party's BEST & Worst prospect for 08. Democrats prefer her -- but, she can't win in 08 -- just too divisive. ** Clinton's high unfavorable ratings in national polls -- above 40% ======= BETH: Potential presidential candidates are visiting NH every week. With none actually declaring they're running - we wondered - are there unspoken rules to these appearances? Outlook's Richard Ager noted a few: Q MARK: What do these early trips to NH do for potential candidates? Q JAMES: Is there an Anti-Republican wave building -- and, how does that bode for the Presidential race? Q MARK: I hear that 2008 promises to be the most EXPENSIVE presidential campaign in history. Is that because its so wide open?? the dozen candidates from each party need to set themselves apart? BETH: We're seeing a Steady parade of familiar faces and potential candidates in NH this month. Newt Gingrich is here April 12th April 20th we see Fmr Sen John Edwards the Following week: NY Gov. George Pataki Q JAMES: A lot of folks are asking Where's Rudy. Former NYC Mayor Rudy Guiliani -- expected to run but has been Missing in Action so to speak. Why is that??? **popular nationwide -- high name recognition ** liberal views on social issues not popular with GOP base would party faithful rally around a pro-choice candidate??? Q MARK: Tom Rath calls MA Gov Mitt Romney the "buzz" candidate in the state. Familiar to most NH voters. A Serious Contender? ** winning national applause Q JAMES: What should we be looking for in these early visits? Q MARK: Keep hearing that 2008 promises to be the most expensive presidential campaign in history. Is that because the race is so wide open? Nomination fights -- an anomaly in recent political history. About a dozen potential candidates from each party and everyone is looking to set themselves apart. When will we see the candidate numbers thin out? ======= Q Some political observers consider VA's former Governor George Allen the main threat to Sen John McCain's frontrunner status. Sen. Allen is running for a 2nd term in this November, Q NY Gov Pataki, considered a longshot, has been extremely active in New Hampshire and is the only 2008 candidate to have hired staff in the state. Q Ten Sen Bill Frist --leaves Sen at the end of the year to start his presidential campaign. One consultant says" He'll disappear. He's not built for heavy wx. Q JAMES: What about Sec of State Condoleeza Rice. Blogs urging her to run. Backers of Hillary Clinton for the 2008 race are concerned that Condi Rice could be the woman to beat. Is the country ready for a black president -- a woman president for that matter? NH primary --is the proving ground for presidential prospects; It's 2 years out -- Is it just the political world --and political junkies paying attention to all this -- or, are more people paying attention -- given the stakes and the wide open race in both parties ? Those with their Eyes On The Prize: Sen. George Allen, R-Va.: A popular former governor. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.: a virtual unknown on the national stage Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn.: Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark.: popular Arkansas governor Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.: Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass.: son of former Michigan governor/68 GOP pres candidate George Romney Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska NY Gov. George Pataki Sen. Rick Santorum, of Pa. --------------------- Sen. Evan Bayh Indiana Sen. Russ Feingold Wisconsin VA Gov Mark Warner Gov. Bill Richardson\ New Mexico |
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As campaign season kicks in.Rep incumbents having a hard time figuring out how close they want to be to the white house. , Bedford, Portsmouth 5/21 Gov. George Pataki , Henniker RATH" THE FIX The candidate best able to fill a room in New Hampshire at the moment, he said, is Sen. John McCain who still retains considerable good will in the state from his 2000 upset over Bush. Much of McCain's New Hampshire campaign team is still intact, including Mike Dennehy who managed the Arizonan's campaign in the state in 2000. Who other than McCain will be a contender in New Hampshire? Rath is high on outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's potential, calling him the "buzz" candidate in the state. As governor of a neighboring state for the past four years, Romney is a familiar name to many New Hampshire voters. Even before being elected governor, Romney was viewed positively by Granite State voters, according to Rath, for his work during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City; "the Olympics we watch the most," Rath added. Pataki, considered a longshot, has been extremely active in New Hampshire and is the only 2008 candidate to have hired staff in the state. To establish himself in the state, Pataki is using Meridian Communications, the firm that helped guide Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta's win last November. primary proving ground for presidential prospects; Ten Sen Bill Frist leaves Sen at end of the year and will start his presidential campaign. one rep consultatn says he'll disappear. He's not built for heavy wx. ** early stages of 2008 pres campaign marked by a low road stampeded -- even among heavyweight candidates who should know better like Hillary Clinton and John Mccain. which candidate will tell me something that resembles the truth The John Mccain of 2000 was -- th question is.who's going to be the John Mcain of 2008. Immigration: should they stay or should they go? divisive national debate security, identity and wealth all at issie. the system is broken -- every side agrees on that. Clinton's high unfavorable ratings in national polls -- above 40% Front runner among Rep 08 contenders JOhn Mccain enjoys considerable popularity with public. She likened GOP controlled house to a plantation if she runs -- she brings more assets and experience tahn anyone who has never run before. |
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With potential presidential candidates visiting NH every week, but none actually declaring they're running - we wondered - are there unspoken rules to these appearances? Outlook's Richard Ager noted a few: |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/11/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 8:50 minutes Senator John McCain returns to New Hampshire to host a town hall meeting and take some tough questions. Is this the beginning of another presidential run for McCain? And how much competition does he have? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. It was a scene reminiscent of the 2000 Presidential Primary. Arizona Senator John McCain drew an overflow crowd to a town hall forum in Keene. The April 8th forum was his first such event in New Hampshire since he won the 2000 primary. Although Senator McCain has not said if he's running in 2008, his appearance drew many former supporters as well as those who wanted to question him on political issues. Outlook's Richard Ager was in Keene and has more on the Republican Senator's visit. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. John McCain\ Arizona, Jason Czeralski\Rindge, Silas Bennett \Keene State College Student, Ellen Clement\Westmoreland, Jeanne Diamond\Keene, Ellen Avery\McCain 2000 Supporter |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/11/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 13:00 minutes Senator John McCain returns to New Hampshire to host a town hall meeting and take some tough questions. Is this the beginning of another presidential run for McCain? And how much competition does he have? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. NH's presidential primary may be 2 years out but the campaigning is already underway. Why such an early start and who are the players likely to be? Here to talk about that and more: Mark Wrighton, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at UNH who teaches courses on the American Presidency and James Pindell from PoliticsNH.com who covers presidential politics. Welcome: PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS:Mark Wrighton\UNH Political Science Professor, James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/11/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:40 minutes Senator John McCain returns to New Hampshire to host a town hall meeting and take some tough questions. Is this the beginning of another presidential run for McCain? And how much competition does he have? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. With potential presidential candidates visiting NH every week, but none actually declaring they're running we wondered, are there unspoken rules to these appearances? Outlook's Richard Ager noted a few. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Sen. John McCain\ Arizona\Nov. 18, 2004, Mark Warner\Virginia Governor, 2002-2006\Nov. 18, 2005, Sen. Chuck Hagel\ Nebraska\June 5, 2005, Sen. Evan Bayh\ Indiana\July 11, 2005, Sen. Russ Feingold\ Wisconsin\Sept. 30, 2005, Mark Warner\Virginia Governor, 2002-2006\Nov. 18, 2005, Gov. Bill Richardson\ New Mexico\June 7, 2005 |
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CONCORD, N.H. - The Senate is backing a plan meant to secure New Hampshire's hold over the presidential primary. The bill, which passed the Senate yesterday, allows the secretary of state to adjust primary filing dates, when candidates must announce their intention to run. The move is an effort to counter national Democrats seeking to dilute New Hampshire's role as the first-in-the-nation presidential primary state. By the time national party officials see when New Hampshire has scheduled its primary - perhaps in opposition to their rules - candidates already will have committed themselves to running in here. The measure has already passed the House. It awaits the signature of Governor John Lynch, who says he supports it. |
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