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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! |
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Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME |
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We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics. There will be a Republican Primary September 14th. Charles Tarbell, a Selectman from Newcastle, is challenging Craig Benson. Tarbell - - who made his official announcement this week says he was spurred into the race by the recent passage of the education funding law. Q COLIN: Mr Tarbell certainly has an uphill battle. Virtual unknown at the statehouse as you like to put it? JAMES: Tarbell concedes Benson has a WIDE lead in Name Recognition & FUNDS - but, she says there a lot of REPUBLICANS "dissatisfied" with the governor's policies. Q JEFF: Tarbell says he's more in line with the REPUBLICAN ideals of limited taxation, keeping tax burden low. He likens Craig Benson's philosophy to that of a LIBERTARIAN? Q KEVIN: Education Funding brought -- Tarbell, and Paul MaKechern into the race and was a factor for John Lynch. It looks like EDUCATION FUNDING is shaping up to the DECIDING issue in the Gubernatorial race? |
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Governor Benson unveiled his Education funding plan this week. It calls for eliminating donor towns by 2010 --and guarantee towns the same aid they get this year for each of the next 5 years. The announcement came in Manchester, a city currently suing the state over the plan which "freezes" state aid to schools at current levels and gives increases only to the neediest towns. Q COLIN: This sounds very similiar to what he's proposed before? Q JAMES: This was really the Governor's FIRST major POLICY announcement since launching his re-election campaign. First ads hitting the airwaves this week. He's just getting started? Q KEVIN: Democratic Rival Paul McEachern supports an income tax to replace the statewide property tax to pay for schools. What about John Lynch -- he's criticized the Gov's education plan -- but, has he come out with his OWN education plan yet?? Q JEFF: As part of Benson’s platform, the governor will support a constitutional amendment similar to one which failed in the Legislature this year -which takes court of the funding debate. Does anyone think that will FLY? Q ANYONE: Charlie TARBELL supports the lawsuit that seeks to OVERTURN SB 302 on grounds lawmakers violated "Right-to Know" Law in negotiating the bill's final language. Do you know where that effort stands? |
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A new poll shows a TIGHT race for the corner office. And -- for the first time since becoming governor, Craig Benson's approval rating has dropped below 50-percent. According to the Granite State Poll -- 45-percent of New Hampshire adults approve of the job Benson'sdoing as governor -- that's more than a 10-percent drop since April. 40-percent "disapprove" of his performance and 14-percent remain neutral. There are two Democrats hoping to win their party's nod to challenge the governor. And they are virtually unknown to voters. Still, the poll showed potential challenger John Lynch within ten points and Paul McEachern within 13. Q JAMES: What are we to make of those numbers? Q JEFF/COLIN: In challenging Benson -- Tarbell indicated a lot of REPUBLICANS were "dissatisfied" with the Governor. Political Rhetoric or does that ring TRUE. Q KEVIN: Looming Budget Deficit, Reduction in Medicaid Funds for NH. Has there been much talk about THOSE issues of late. Q JAMES: A Benson spokesman says they're waiting to do a media blitz until AFTER a democratic nominee is in place. The Gov spent more than 10-million of his own money last time around. Expect similiar spending this year? |
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Turning to Presidential Politics -- we're seeing another TIGHT race. Another WMUR/ Granite State poll released Thursday shows if the election were held today, John Kerry would win with a 4-point lead over the president in New Hampshire. 4% would vote for Independent candidate Ralph Nader. 6% are undecided. And when asked which candidate they think will win regardless of who they'll vote for-- 44 percent named Kerry. 43 percent believe Bush will win. 15 percent aren't sure. It's a shift from the same poll in the Spring --in which Bush held a 49-percent advantage to Kerry's 35-percent. ***on cam** UNH poll director Andy Smith says "There's a growing sense among voters in the Granite State that Kerry will win the presidency. Q JAMES: What's the sense YOU're getting out there? Q The president's approval ratings are also low. 46 percent of New Hampshire adults say they approve of the way Bush is handling his job as president, 50 percent "disapprove", and 4 percent are neutral. This marks the first time that half of Granite State adults say they "disapprove" of Bush's performance as President. JEFF: It sounds like Mr Bush is becoming increasingly VULNERABLE? Q KEVIN/COLIN: George Bush Narrowly won NH in 2000 -- if you look at Ralph Nadar's numbers.again it looks like he could be FACTOER here in NH? Q It's been said that most elections are really a referendum on whether or not to keep the incumbent. What does this snapshot say about the President? ANYONE??? |
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The countdown is on to the Democratic National Convention in Boston - with delegates from around the country converging on the city this weekend for the party's nominating convention which gets underway Monday. With terror threats the new reality --there will be unprecedented security. An on-going contract dispute between Boston's Mayor and the city's fire and police unions also in play -- with some delegates insisting they will not cross picket lines. At least one NH delegate says he won't stay in the hall when Mayor Menino gives his welcoming speech. Boston Police were awarded a pay hike but still plan convention pickets at Sunday's welcoming parties. They say they won't picket events John Kerry is attending. Q COLIN: You've been talking with NH delegates -- are they at all concerned about Security or picket lines in their way? Q JAMES: You'll be at the convention. What are you going to be focusing on? Q KEVIN: What will you be looking for in the convention coverage? Former Governor Jeanne Shaheen will be doing some introductions at the convention. A lot of speculation as to what her role might be after the election? Q JEFF: Picket lines at the convention SITE would have been A real dilemma for Labor-Friendly delegates. There's no way John Kerry would have crossed a line. Still tricky --with some picket lines? Had the city over a barrel in these negotiations. Q Some pundits say its not til October that most people's attention starts to turn to Pres Politics. so -- a lot can happen then. In the war no IRaq, the economy. |
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A quick programming note: beginning Monday New Hampshire Outlook, will follow the NewsHour's gavel to gavel coverage of the Democratic National Convention with the Granite State's perspective on presidential politics. It looks to be a fascinating week. |
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"I will not under any circumstances cross the picket line, and further, I will not be attending or staying in the hall when Mayor Menino is making his welcome speech," said Lang, who is a lieutenant with the Hampton Fire Department and president of the New Hampshire Professional Fire Fighters Association. Tightened security and picket lines won’t dampen the spirits of New Hampshire delegates heading to Boston next week for the Democratic National Convention. "There has to be security," said Carole Appel of Dover. "Americans are used to adapting and moving forward. Having our bags searched at airports has become a part of our lives, and this is going to be like getting on an airplane." Appel, the Strafford County Democratic Committee chair, joined other Seacoast area delegates who stressed the convention will be about party unity and a celebration of the John Kerry-John Edwards ticket. It won’t be about traffic headaches, heightened security or the ongoing contract dispute between the Boston firefighters and police unions and Mayor Thomas Menino. "I’m a Democrat, I don’t cross picket lines," said Appel, adding she feels delegates won’t be put in a position to choose crossing the unions’ line or staying out of the convention hall. Another delegate, David Lang of Hampton, is taking the contract dispute one step further. "I will not under any circumstances cross the picket line, and further, I will not be attending or staying in the hall when Mayor Menino is making his welcome speech," said Lang, who is a lieutenant with the Hampton Fire Department and president of the New Hampshire Professional Fire Fighters Association. For Lang, this will be his first convention and he’s not going to let terrorist threats deter him either. "I was in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, and I witnessed the city being evacuated. The terrorists didn’t keep me from flying and they’re not going to keep me from exercising my Democratic right to take part in the electoral process," said Lang, a father of two. Another first-time delegate is state Rep. Joseph Miller of Durham. At 82, Miller, a retired physician, is the oldest of the state’s 33 delegates and this was his first attempt at being chosen to attend a national convention. "I think after being a lifelong Democrat and voting for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944 it’s my turn to be on the main stage," Miller said with a laugh. Originally a Howard Dean supporter, Miller said it was a little disappointing his candidate did not survive the nomination process, but is now wholeheartedly supporting the Kerry-Edwards ticket. "There’s some difficulty, but I feel the old ABB factors in, you know, ‘Anybody But Bush,’" Miller joked. "But that’s not the only reason I’m supporting Kerry. He’s a credible candidate who will make a far better president than the one we have now." Of the 33 delegates, about half are first-time convention-goers. But not Anita Freedman. The Portsmouth city Democratic chair will be making her fifth trip to the national convention, and she’s looking forward to it, even though she originally supported Dick Gephardt. "I go around preaching to everybody, no matter who you supported you have to get behind the Democratic party ticket," said Freedman, who is a Democratic national committeewoman. "In fact, my phone message says, ‘If you promise to vote Democrat, I’ll return your call.’" Michael King of Portsmouth is a former chair of the state Democratic Party. This will be his third convention. "We can expect to hear some great speeches, and for the first-time delegates, they’ll get to meet some political figures and commentators in person that they have only seen on television," King said. "There will be the opportunity to see some speeches which may be memorable and historic." Then there are the lighthearted moments. "I got to see Al Gore do the macarena," King added with a laugh. Democratic party 2nd vice chairman Ray Buckley has been to five conventions. Boston will be his sixth. The longtime state representative from Manchester said this year’s group of delegates is diverse in both age and ethnicity. Being an "old hat" at convention-going, Buckley has some recommendations for fellow Democrats. "First, put on a smile because it’s a great honor and a privilege to be chosen as a delegate. Second, wear comfortable shoes," Buckley said. "And finally, bring plenty of hand lotion and throat lozenges because you’ll be clapping and cheering more than you ever thought you could." |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook: A new look at Franklin Pierce, the only native of New Hampshire to become President. Join us Monday on New Hampshire Public Television. ============================== Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: A new look at Franklin Pierce, the only native of New Hampshire to become President. Join us Tonight following the convention on New Hampshire Public Television. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Presidential politics, and tiny NH's big role! Tonight, Following the convention on NH public television. |
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Today's calendar 7/21 - Noon, Paul Hodes, meeting with Dartmouth Faculty, Hanover - Noon, AARP kicks of national election campaign, Concord - 1pm, Justin Nadeau, downtown walk, Derry - 2pm, Gov. Craig Benson, releases education funding blueprint, Manchester - 2pm BC'04 Senior Leadership Team and House Majority Whip Rogers Johnson , discuss Medicare prescription drug program, Hampton - 4pm, Hodes, Meeting the Residents of Kendal at Hanover, Hanover -6pm, Gary Hart, party sending off NH DNC delegates, Manchester - 7pm, Hodes, fund-raiser, Hanover |
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Gov. Craig Benson said today former Gov. Steve Merrill and former State Senator Bruce Keough will serve as honorary co-chairs for the his re-election campaign while taking swipes at Democrats for challenging the role of volunteers in state government. The announcement comes as Benson slowly shifts into campaign mode by hiring more staff and attending more explicit political events. Benson will face New Castle selectman Charles Tarbell in the Republican primary. The winner will then face Democrats Paul McEachern or John Lynch who will face off in the Democratic primary. At a press conference Benson said he celebrates the role that volunteers play in the state government. In the past year state government volunteers have brought scandal to the governor’s office because they were found to use the position to earn large sums of money. Democrats have also sued Benson to release the names and qualifications of volunteers. “New Hampshire was built by volunteers,” Benson said. “For those that want to make volunteers a dirty word: shame on them. That is what makes New Hampshire a great place and they no don’t understand the New Hampshire advantage.” Lynch spokeswoman Pam Walsh said Benson avoids the real issue. “The issue is not volunteers. The issue is that the people have a right to know who is running their government and Craig Benson won’t tell them that,” Walsh said. Benson also named former state Republican Party chair Steve Duprey and Manchester developer Dick Aganost his campaign’s co-chairmen. A poll released last week by the Becker Institute showed the race between Benson and Lynch in a dead heat. When asked why the race was so close even though Lynch is a virtual unknown to voters, Benson said he couldn’t explain polls but that he will just continue to share his goals with voters. Speaking to the group of Benson supporters, Duprey gave the following advice to voters: “If you believe in an income tax then vote for Paul McEachern. If you believe in no new taxes then vote for Gov. Benson. If you don’t know what you want, then vote for John Lynch.” Walsh said that Lynch would spell out his specifics later but he is guided principals. "Unlike Craig Benson doesn’t want to eliminate the role of the government in funding education. John Lynch wants to strengthen it. And he’ll do this without a state income or sales tax," Walsh said. James Pindell can be reached at pindell@politicsnh.com |
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No individuals are singled out for blame in the final report from the 9-11commission. But panel chairman Thomas Kean says every person in a senior government position in recent years shares some "element" of responsibility. Kean also says the government didn't do anything that "disturbed or even delayed" the hijack plot. Q NO bombshells -- so, that has to be a plus for Pres Bush. CONCORD, N.H. - The wife of a September eleventh victim from New Hampshire is disappointed in today's report on the attacks because doesn't hold specific officials responsible for not preventing the attack. The wife of another says she's glad the report is out, and hopes it helps people heal. Ellen Mariani scoffs at the conclusion that no single people were to blame. She says many people, including presidents, should be held accountable. Mariani's husband, Neil, was on one of the hijacked planes. She has sued the government, saying officials knew in advance about the attacks, and have covered up evidence. In Portsmouth, Cheryl McGuinness says she hopes recommendations on making the country safer will be followed. Her husband, Thomas, was a co-pilot on the American Airlines jet that hit the World Trade Center. She says she knows some questions will never be answered and hopes people can come to terms with the horror to move forward. Otherwise, she adds, the terrorists win. AP-NY-07-22-04 1247EDT |
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This is a big weekend for race car fans in NH. More than 100 thousand people are heading to Loudon for this weekend's NASCAR races. Bomb-sniffing dogs have been at the site all week as a precaution, according to the governor. Traffic is expected to be the biggest headache once everyone starts heading home. Q Anyone here heading that way? Q There some talk that the GOP has set up a booth in Loudon for the Nascar crowd. JEFF: Traditionally that's been a republican crowd hasn't it.we hear so much about the Nascar Dads who are very supportive of George Bush? Q The state feels they have the traffic situation under control -- Anyone else worried about traffic as the convention crowd hits Boston -- steer clear? AP-NY-07-22-04 1608EDT |
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CONCORD, N.H. - A state lawmaker pushing for immunity from parking tickets is vowing to take the fight to the state Supreme Court if necessary. Representative Lars Christiansen got two parking tickets near the Statehouse in Concord thi |
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The Becker Poll Benson Lynch Undecided Benson McEachern Undecided All Voters 43 41 16 43 36 21 Democrats 14 72 14 20 63 17 Independents 43 39 18 40 36 24 Republicans 70 13 17 70 9 21 Poll taken June 18-20, 2004 of 401 NH registered voters. The margin of error is +/- 2-5 percent. ========================= CONCORD, July 8 –The first poll results since the formal campaign season began suggests the race for governor may be a lot closer than thought. A Becker Institute poll released Thursday shows Gov. Craig Benson in a dead heat with Democratic challenger John Lynch 43 percent to 41 percent. Against the other Democratic candidate Paul McEachern, Benson leads 43 percent to 36 percent. The survey of 401 New Hampshire registered voters was taken from June 18-20, just as Lynch began a significant television buy. The margin of error was between +/- 2 to 5 percent. A poll taken in May by the University of New Hampshire showed Benson's job approval over 50 percent and his Democratic challengers largely unknown. But among the conclusions this poll found was that an eroding of Benson’s popularity since the last poll was taken. Registered Republicans and independents have changed their minds the most about Benson. Since the last Becker Poll in November Benson’s unfavorable rating went up 11 percent among Republicans, from 14 to 25 percent. During this period Benson was dogged with negative attention with his relationship with the Legislature and his recent resignation of his Attorney General. The good news for Benson is there was consistent improvement in the way that voters felt about the quality of life in the state, their own person financial situation and their outlook for the future. The Becker Institute is based in Sudbury, Mass. |
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In his first major policy announcement since he began formally running for re-election Benson said he wants to reduce the state-wide property tax, eliminate donor towns, target funding to property poor municipalities and call for a constitutional amendment giving the legislature full authority over funding issues. For the most part it was the same plan he ran on two years ago when he first sought the office. Benson admits the point and says that this time around he is more informed about what can be possible when. What has changed is the fact that his new plan is “The aura of uncertainty must end today,” Benson said. State Rep. Raymond Buckley , who is running for the Executive Council, called Benson’s plan similar to a con man saying that he has all the solutions only before Election Day without the substance to follow through on what he says. “We were all waiting for something to happen,” Buckley said of Benson’s handing of education funding in his first term. “He didn’t find a sponsor last time. He didn’t push the initiative in anyway in the Legislature. Nothing happened and now we have an election and he just admitted he is trying to sell the same bottle of stuff he sold us two years ago.” A poll released Wednesday by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center showed that education funding was the biggest issue facing the state. MANCHESTER - Gov. Craig Benson announces his long-term education funding plan, 2 p.m., Henry McLaughlin middle School, 290 South Mammoth Road. July 21st Governor Craig Benson today unveiled a new education funding plan to He also would distribute an extra 18 million dollars next year in targeted aid. Benson said the distribution formula is still being written but he'd like to give some of the extra money to schools that provide what he calls "real world learning" opportunities. "Real world learning" is the latest buzzword in education. It includes ideas such as internships, community and business connections, flexible scheduling and credit for learning outside of school. Only towns qualifying for the aid through the formula would see increases in their state aid under the plan. Benson's plan also calls for reducing the state's education property tax over the next five years to two dollars per one thousand dollars of property value. The rate this year is three dollars, 33 cents. Benson says that virtually would eliminate donor towns -- those whose state taxes subsidize poorer towns' schools. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 54 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. We Begin with Gubernatorial Politics. There will be a Republican Primary September 14th. Charles Tarbell, a Selectman from Newcastle, is challenging Craig Benson. Tarbell - - who made his official announcement this week says he was spurred into the race by the recent passage of the education funding law. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review Charles Tarbell\ Gubernatorial Candidate |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 32 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. Governor Benson unveiled his Education funding plan this week. It calls for eliminating donor towns by 2010 --and guarantee towns the same aid they get this year for each of the next 5 years. The announcement came in Manchester, a city currently suing the state over the plan which "freezes" state aid to schools at current levels and gives increases only to the neediest towns. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review Craig Benson\NH Governor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 32 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. Governor Benson unveiled his Education funding plan this week. It calls for eliminating donor towns by 2010 --and guarantee towns the same aid they get this year for each of the next 5 years. The announcement came in Manchester, a city currently suing the state over the plan which "freezes" state aid to schools at current levels and gives increases only to the neediest towns. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review Craig Benson\NH Governor |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. A new poll shows a TIGHT race for the corner office. And -- for the first time since becoming governor, Craig Benson's approval rating has dropped below 50-percent. According to the Granite State Poll -- 45-percent of New Hampshire adults approve of the job Benson'sdoing as governor -- that's more than a 10-percent drop since April. 40-percent "disapprove" of his performance and 14-percent remain neutral. There are two Democrats hoping to win their party's nod to challenge the governor. And they are virtually unknown to voters. Still, the poll showed potential challenger John Lynch within ten points and Paul McEachern within 13. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 30 seconds Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. Turning to Presidential Politics -- we're seeing another TIGHT race. Another WMUR/ Granite State poll released Thursday shows if the election were held today, John Kerry would win with a 4-point lead over the president in New Hampshire. 4% would vote for Independent candidate Ralph Nader. 6% are undecided. And when asked which candidate they think will win regardless of who they'll vote for-- 44 percent named Kerry. 43 percent believe Bush will win. 15 percent aren't sure. It's a shift from the same poll in the Spring --in which Bush held a 49-percent advantage to Kerry's 35-percent. UNH poll director Andy Smith says "There's a growing sense among voters in the Granite State that Kerry will win the presidency. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:00 minutes Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. The countdown is on to the Democratic National Convention in Boston - with delegates from around the country converging on the city this weekend for the party's nominating convention which gets underway Monday. With terror threats the new reality --there will be unprecedented security. An on-going contract dispute between Boston's Mayor and the city's fire and police unions also in play -- with some delegates insisting they will not cross picket lines. At least one NH delegate says he won't stay in the hall when Mayor Menino gives his welcoming speech. Boston Police were awarded a pay hike but still plan convention pickets at Sunday's welcoming parties. They say they won't picket events John Kerry is attending. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 07/23/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:00 minutes Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this Friday Edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Making news this week: Governor Benson's Republican Challenger makes it official. New Polls show a tight Gubernatorial race -- and a tight Presidential race - Plus the countdown is on -- to the Democratic National Convention! Here to talk about this week's headlines are: Kevin Landrigan from "The Telegraph", & Colin Manning from Foster's Daily Democrat in Concord, and here in Durham James Pindell of PoliticsNH.com, and Jeff Feingold from the NH Business Review. WELCOME. The countdown is on to the Democratic National Convention in Boston - with delegates from around the country converging on the city this weekend for the party's nominating convention which gets underway Monday. With terror threats the new reality --there will be unprecedented security. An on-going contract dispute between Boston's Mayor and the city's fire and police unions also in play -- with some delegates insisting they will not cross picket lines. At least one NH delegate says he won't stay in the hall when Mayor Menino gives his welcoming speech. Boston Police were awarded a pay hike but still plan convention pickets at Sunday's welcoming parties. They say they won't picket events John Kerry is attending. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Landrigan\The Telegraph Colin Manning\Foster's Daily Democrat James Pindell\PoliticsNH.com Jeff Feingold\NH Business Review |
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Friday, July 23, 2004: No problems. the show was done by 3pm. |
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Nearly two-thirds of the delegates to next week's Democratic National Convention in Boston aren't worried about Ralph Nader. They don't think his longshot independent presidential campaign will cost presumed Democratic nominee John Kerry support this fall. That's according to an Associated Press survey of delegates. Many Democrats blame Nader for taking enough votes from Al Gore to help President Bush win the 2000 election. Party notables such as former Vermont Governor Howard Dean have pleaded with Nader to exit this year's race. In key states like Arizona, Democrats have mounted legal challenges to keep Nader off the ballot. At the same time, some Republican groups have tried to help Nader win ballot spots in Oregon and Michigan. |