|
|
|
|
 Hello/Intro PrimaryReturn to index of stories... |
Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this LIVE "Primary-Election" edition of New Hampshire Outlook. As expected voter turnout was low. The Governor's race was the biggest draw. Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicted only 24 percent of the state's registered voters would make it to the polls. Tonight -- we look at the Primary Election RESULTS in the state's major races: Governor, U-S Senate and the 2 Congressional districts. Joining us in-studio with analysis: Tom Rath, former state attorney general and member of the National Republican Committee, and, Joseph Keefe, former democratic party chair and an advisor to the John Kerry campaign. First, Let's go to the numbers -- it's just after 10 o'clock: In the GOVERNOR'S Race: To no one's suprise, Incumbent Craig Benson won the Republican nomination against Newcastle selectman Charles Tarbell. On the Democratic side: Hopkinton businessman John Lynch will take on Craig Benson in November. He won his party's nomination besting his rival Portsmouth attorney Paul McEachern. Taxes was the decisive issue in the campaign. Lynch is against an income tax, McEachern supports it. Association Press Estimates show: In the U-S SENATE Race: Incumbent Judd Gregg who's never lost an election -- will keep his track record. He won his party's nod against challengers Tom Alciere a former state rep, and Micheal Tipa a retired career army officer. Associated Press numbers: In the 1st DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race: Incumbent Jeb Bradly won the republican nomination against challenger Bob Bevill, a conservative businessman from Merrimack. According to Associated Press Numbers: The only TIGHT race has been on the Democratic Side in the FIRST DISTRICT. Portsmouth Attorney Justin Nadeau and Manchester Attorney Peter Duffy have been neck and neck with former navy vet Bob Bruce of Candia 3rd and Travis Liles coming in 4th. The latest Associated Press Numbers show: In the 2nd DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race. 5 term Congressman Charles Bass easily won the Republican party's Nod against Mark Brady, a commerical real estate broker and a freshman state rep from Jefferson. According to AP Estimates On the Democratic Side Paul Hodes, a lawyer from Concord will take on Congressman Bass. He bested his rival Chris Owen, a minister from Wilton. Associated Press Numbers: |
| Governor Race/R Return to index of stories... |
We begin with the Governor's Race -- where just 6 months ago, Governor Craig Benson was expected to coast into a 2nd term -- but with a number of controversies and ethical stumbles -- most pundits agree it's likely be a "tough" general election. NH's education property-tax has "dominated" the campaign. Benson was always expected to win -- but political observers are keeping watch over the number of VOTES CharlesTarbell gets -- to see if it could be an indication of dissatisfaction with Benson within his own party. Q Tom Rath -- your thoughts? A Joe Keefe- Tarbell's candidacy was spurred on by his distaste for the state-wide property tax enacted under former Governor Jeanne Shaheen. What do you read into the results of Tarbell's numbers? |
| Governor Race/D Return to index of stories... |
Let's turn our attention to who Craig Benson will be facing in November. John Lynch -- was a virtual unknown months ago -- when he resigned as a trustee with the University System of New Hampshire-- to run for governor. He's run a well-financed campaign with extensive television advertising certainly elevating his profile. In contrast, Paul McEachern -- launched his 4th bid for Governor -- with a very low budget campaign -- small newspaper ads. Q JOE: Were John Lynch's numbers on target or better than expected ? Q TOM: How would you sum up Lynch's numbers? Q JOE: How big a factor was MONEY in this race? Lynch has deep pockets as does Craig Benson --isn't that why democrats put their weight behind him? Q JOE: Clearly, Education Funding was THE deciding issue. Is there a MESSAGE we can discern from tonight's vote.besides No stomach for an income tax. Q TOM: Is there a difference between GOv Benson and John Lynch when it comes to education funding???? Q JOE: Paul McEachern says.he can't understand why Republicans "like" John Lynch -- he calls him a "fair" imitation. McEachern said HE's the real Democrat. What does he mean? Q TOM: John Lynch has been endorsed by some prominent Republicans. WHY? Q JOE: What can we expect from John Lynch in the countdown to the General Election? Q TOM: What will Craig Benson need to do to counter faltering polls and John Lynch's challenge? Q TOM: What about Benson's mis-steps. His efforts to curb health costs lead to the Choice-Lynx scandal. And, then there was the Peter Heed fiasco -- where Benson was accused of meddling in an investigation that lead to the A-G's resignation. How Much of an IMPACT is that expected to have in November? Q JOE: Is Lynch likely to capitalize on that vulnerability? |
| US Senate Race Return to index of stories... |
Onto the U-S Senate race -- where Republican Incumbent Judd Gregg easily won his party's nomination -- against 2 little-known challengers: retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Michael Tipa and former state legislator Tom Alciere. Senator Gregg is seeking a 3rd term. He faces 94-year-old Doris "Granny D" Haddock in November. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Q JOE: Gregg has 2 decades of political experience. A former Gov, and Congressman confidante of President Bush. Is he UNBEATABLE.is that why it's so difficult to get a STRONG candidate to take him on??? Q TOM: Gregg supported TERM limits -- but, like many politicians once he got in office -- changed his tune! He says his SENIORITY and status will help NH's interests. Q JOE: Doris "Granny D" Haddock -- says she WON'T seek another term. she'd be 100 then. Here's one of her quotes: "I am the angry grandmother come off my porch to asking young Judd. what in the world he is thinking when he supports Bush's military misadventures, supports the transfer of billions of our tax dollars to billionaires and supports the shipping of our jobs overseas." Q WHAT are the EXPECTATIONS for Haddock in November? |
| 1st District /R Return to index of stories... |
In the First Congressional District --First-term Congressman Jeb Bradley easily got the republican nod against conservative businessman Bob Bevill of Manchester. Jobs, Veterans Issues and Homeland Security dominated the campaign. This was a rematch of sorts. 2 years ago, Bevill and 7 others ran for the seat vacated by John Sununu -- but, lost to Jeb Bradley. Bevill was on the bottom when the votes were counted then. He was hoping his luck would change this time around. Not to be. Q TOM: Bevill had accused Bradley of not supporting a lot of the Republican platform? Was that a fair criticism? Q JOE: Bradley supports the Iraq War, Bevill disagrees with the government's Iraq policy. Anything we should read into the vote as to NH sentiment about the War?? Q TOM: Is this a case of the Power of INCUMBENCY -- Or, does Bradley just have more political experience under his belt? more in line with public sentiment. Q Bevill called for tariffs on American companies that send jobs overseas. Does that issue not resonate with Voters? |
| 1ST District/D Return to index of stories... |
It was a crowded "Democratic" field in In the FIRST Congressional District where 4 candidates looked to unseat Congressman Jeb Bradley. Portsmouth lawyer Justin Nadeau -- is on top -- He was pitted against Navy Veteran Bob Bruce of Candia, Manchester Attorney Peter Duffy, & Travis Liles of Manchester who works in the retail sector. Veterans Issues and Health Care -- the hot topics on the campaign trail. Q JOE: The democratic party appeared to put its backing behind Justin Nadeau -- it was a tough fight -- what are your thoughts on the Numbers? Q TOM: Is Nadeau in a position to pose a serious challenge to Jeb Bradley. Q JOE: What does NED-oh need to do to mount a SERIOUS challenge against Bradley? Q TOM: Nadeau opposes Bush Tax cuts and is against the Iraq War -- but does not support an immediate pullout. Are those stands that will RESONATE with his constituency in the 1st District??? Q JOE: Nadeau -- his grandfather served as JFK's NH finance director and later appointed to Commerce Dept. Has some judges in the family He's no STRANGER to Politics? |
| 2nd District /R Return to index of stories... |
In the 2nd Congressional District -- Republican Mark Brady pinned his hopes on beating 5-term Congressman Charles Bass. It was not to be. The freshman state Representative from Jefferson ran a grassroots campaign against the better financed Bass. The Incumbent -- easily won his party's nod . Q TOM: What are your thoughts on the numbers. Some have suggested Brady was a little too green to run -- might have been better off waiting until he had some experience under his belt. FAIR? Q JOE: Tough for a political novice to take on a 5-termer?? |
| 2nd District/D Return to index of stories... |
2 Democrats were vying for the opportunity to take on Congressman Charles Bass in the 2nd District. Both, political novice! Concord Attorney and former assistant attorney general Paul Hodes will face Bass in November. Q JOE: Hodes is popular among the party faithful -- got a rousing reception at the state convention. What did you think of his showing tonight? Q TOM: What would Hodes have to do to mount a serious challenge against Charles Bass? Q JOE: Bass striving to be more moderate in a district that covers the western side of the state. Good Strategy for Bass -- and if so, how does HODES counter that? Q How can Hodes differentiate himself in the race? . Hodes says deficit is a top issue, and he blames the Bush administration for causing it through tax cuts and high spending. |
| Recap Races Return to index of stories... |
Here's a recap of the numbers in the major races as we near 10:30: According to Associated Press estimates-- In the GOVERNOR'S Race: Republican Incumbent Craig Benson received his party's nomination. defeating Newcastle selectman Charles Tarbell. On the Democratic side: Hopkinton businessman John Lynch and Portsmouth attorney Paul McEachern battled it out for the democratic gubernatorial nomination. Lynch has won that race. Taxes have been the decisive issue in their race. In the U-S SENATE Race: Judd Gregg has overwhelmingly won his party's nomation and will face off against Democrat Doris "Granny D" Haddock in November. Tom Alciere a former state rep, and Micheal Tipa a retired career army officer took on Incumbent Judd Gregg for the Republican nomination. In the 1st DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race on the Republican side: Conservative businessman Bob Bevill, squared off against Incumbent Jeb Bradley. Bradley came out on top in his bid to seek a 2nd term. In the Democratic race for the 1st District: Bob Bruce, Peter Duffy, Travis Liles, and Portsmouth Lawyer Justin Nadeau were up against each other. Now at about 10:30 here's where things stand in this race according to A-P estimates: In the 2nd DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race: Republican Mark Brady squared off against Incumbent Charles Bass -- now serving his 5th term. Bass -- won the Republican party's nod. In the Democratic Race for the 2nd district: Paul Hodes and Chris Owen were both hoping to advance to the general election. Hodes will be the one to move on. |
| Goodnight Return to index of stories... |
That concludes our Primary Election Coverage. and, Thank you for watching. I'm Beth Carroll We'll see you next time. |
| Tonight 10:00 Return to index of stories... |
Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook: Post primary reaction. we'll hear from some of the major candidates and look ahead to November. Join us tonight at 10:00 only on New Hampshire Public Television. |
| factoids Return to index of stories... |
CONCORD, N.H. - Senator Judd Gregg, a Republican with two decades of political experience will face a Democrat with more than nine decades of life experience in November if he defeats two little-known challengers in the primary. The former governor and congressman is seeking his third in the U.S. Senate. The winner will take on 94-year-old Doris "Granny D" Haddock, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Neither of Gregg's rivals have campaigned against him. Tipa has never run for any office and said he signed up reluctantly to give voters a choice. Alciere spent the last decade running for numerous local and federal offices, but served only a few weeks in the state Legislature before an uproar over his Internet postings forced his resignation in 2001. NAME - Judd Gregg PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Rye AGE - 57 EDUCATION - Columbia College, A.B., Boston University, J.D., L.L.M. EXPERIENCE - Member of House of Representatives, 1981-89. New Hampshire governor, 1989-93. U.S. senator, 1993-present. Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary. Serves on Homeland Security, Interior, Defense, Labor-Health-Education and Foreign Operations subcommittees. FAMILY - Wife, Kathleen. Three children. QUOTE - "The engine that drives America is individuals. It's not the government. It's the ability of individuals who have the capacity to go out there and be entrepreneurs and create jobs and live the American dream. Government can help that but it can also get in the way. My job is to have it be an assistance." NAME - Tom Alciere PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Nashua AGE - 45 EDUCATION - Not available. EXPERIENCE - New Hampshire state representative, 2000-2001. FAMILY - Not available. QUOTE - "Liberty and justice must prevail." NAME - Michael Tipa PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Nashua AGE - 56 EDUCATION - B.S. in business administration. EXPERIENCE - Retired Army lieutenant colonel, 14 years active duty and 15 years in reserves. Retired computer systems engineer at companies including UTC Norden Systems and Lockheed Sanders, now BAE Systems. No political experience. FAMILY - Wife, Monika. Two sons. QUOTE - "We have to get back to the Bill of Rights the way it was written. and get our laws and values aimed at personal responsibility again. It's not always someone else's fault if something doesn't go your way." NAME - Doris "Granny D" Haddock PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Dublin AGE - 94 EDUCATION - Three years at Emerson College. Honorary degree, 2000. EXPERIENCE - Three terms on the Dublin planning board. Walked across the country in 1999-2000 to promote campaign finance reform. Led effort to register women to vote in 2003-2004. FAMILY - Widow. Two children. 16 great-grandchildren. QUOTE - "I am the angry grandmother come off my porch to ask young Judd what in the world he is thinking when he supports Bush's military misadventures, supports the transfer of billions of our tax dollars to billionaires and supports the shipping of our jobs overseas." AP-NY-09-13-04 1416EDT =========== Bevill stresses job creation as his top campaign issue. Bradley believes reducing government spending and reforming medical malpractice, asbestos and class-action lawsuits are keys to economic recovery. --- On the Net: http:/www.bevill.com http:/www.jebforcongress.com http:/www.bobbruce.org http:/www.lilesforcongress.com http:/www.nadeau2004.com NAME - Jeb Bradley PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Wolfeboro AGE - 51 EDUCATION - B.A., Tufts University, 1974 EXPERIENCE - U.S. House of Representatives, 2003-present, member of Small Business, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs committees. Served 12 years in New Hampshire Legislature; chairman House Science, Technology and Energy Committee, chairman, Joint Committee on Ethics. FAMILY - Married, four children QUOTE - "I've worked hard for better pay, better housing allowances, better equipment for members of our military." NAME - Bob Bevill PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Merrimack AGE - 42 EDUCATION - B.A., University of Texas, 1984 EXPERIENCE - CEO and owner of World Wide OnLine, an Internet service provider, since 1994. Worked on campaigns of Ronald Reagan, Dick Armey, Bob Dole and Pat Buchanan. Defeated in 2002 GOP primary for 1st District. Member of Hillsborough County and Merrimack town Republicans. State president of Eagle Forum, a "pro-family" lobby. FAMILY - Married, five children QUOTE - "We need to make sure our federal government doesn't keep shipping our jobs overseas to other countries." ============= supports a 50 percent tax credit for small businesses to help them pay for health insurance for their workers. He also supports some form of prescription purchasing from approved foreign countries. Democrat Peter Duffy disagrees. Duffy says Americans should be covered by a version of Medicare, supplemented with private health insurance. Navy veteran Bob Bruce of Candia wants to make sure the Veterans Administration is prepared to meet the needs of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Travis Liles of Manchester is stressing equal rights and wants to legalize same-sex marriage. NAME - Bob Bruce PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Candia AGE - 51 EDUCATION - Associate's degrees in business technology and data processing EXPERIENCE - Vietnam-era Navy veteran, former police officer and volunteer firefighter, logger, mechanic, engineer FAMILY - Married, step-daughter and grandson QUOTE - "I've been around the block. I have the life experience to get the job accomplished in Washington which my opponents don't." NAME - Peter Duffy PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Manchester AGE - 55 EXPERIENCE - Lawyer, Peter J. Duffy Law Firm, National Guard colonel, Army veteran, former military attorney EDUCATION: B.A., Stanford University; J.D., University of California Davis, M.A., U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. FAMILY: Married, three daughters QUOTE - "I would like to expand basic Medicare coverage for the entire population." NAME - Travis Liles PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Manchester AGE - 27 EDUCATION - graduate, Manchester Memorial High School EXPERIENCE - retail manager FAMILY - Single QUOTE - "I will introduce legislation to legalize same sex marriage so that all Americans can begin towards a time when we will all have the same rights." NAME - Justin Nadeau PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Rye AGE - 31 EDUCATION - B.A., University of Southern New Hampshire, 1995, J.D., Southern New England School of Law EXPERIENCE - Lawyer, Nadeau Law Offices, Portsmouth, admitted to New Hampshire and Massachusetts bar FAMILY - Single QUOTE - "We can't balance the budget on the back of the middle class, Government has to live within its means and taxes must be fair." AVeterans issues and Health are dominated the race. P-NY-09-13-04 1416 CONCORD, N.H. - Three political novices hope to replace a five-term congressman in New Hampshire's Second District. Congressman Charles Bass faces freshman state Representative Mark Brady of Jefferson in the Republican primary. Bass has severely outmatched Brady in fundraising, collecting more than 411 thousand dollars to Brady's 18 thousand. Brady is running what he calls a "grass-roots" and "insurgency" campaign. He has focused on public appearances and direct appeals to voters. Brady opposes abortion while favoring gun rights and smaller government. Bass has largely ignored Brady's challenges. He has said he's running on his record as a fiscal conservative and a supporter of President Bush's tax cuts. In the Democratic race, Concord lawyer Paul Hodes faces Congregational youth minister Chris Owen of Wilton. Hodes hasn't held elected office. Owen serves on the Wilton-Lyndeborough School Board and lost legislative races in 2000 and 2002. He has not actively campaigned. Both are pro-choice. --- On the Net: Mark Brady for Congress: http:/www.markbradyforcongress.com Charles Bass for Congress: http:/www.votebass.com Paul Hodes for Congress: http:/www.hodesforcongress.com NAME - Charles Bass PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN -Peterborough AGE - 53 EDUCATION - B.A. EXPERIENCE - Five-term incumbent from the state's 2nd U.S. Congressional District. FAMILY - Married, two children QUOTE - "I'm a free trader. That includes pharmaceuticals." NAME - Mark Brady PARTY - Republican HOMETOWN - Jefferson AGE - 40 EDUCATION - B.A., economics EXPERIENCE - Freshman state representative, member of the Commerce Committee, business consultant FAMILY - Married, two children QUOTE - "The core of the Republican Party is an anti-tax, pro-gun, pro-life party." NAME - Paul Hodes PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Concord AGE - 53 EDUCATION - A.B. and J.D. EXPERIENCE - Assistant attorney general, 1979 to 1982, special prosecutor for New Hampshire, 1982 to 1983, trial attorney, entertainment attorney, businessman FAMILY - Married, two children QUOTE - "We need a health care system that competes on quality for consumers." NAME - Chris Owen PARTY - Democratic HOMETOWN - Wilton AGE - 40 EDUCATION - B.S. in international affairs, M.A. in philosophy EXPERIENCE - Congregational Church youth minister and school board member. Lost bids for state representative seats, 2000 and 2002. FAMILY - Married, two children QUOTE - "There's no question that money is power in politics. My power is making connections with people. That's power too." AP-NY-09-13-04 1416EDT into the A-G's. when it comes to The choice-linx scandal Benson also faces questions over how he has administered the state. His efforts to curb health costs developed into one of his administration's worst scandals. In May, a former Benson volunteer was fined for accepting money from insurance companies while she worked on a state health contract. Appointees have left state government because of possible conflicts or questionable behavior. Most recently, Benson and Safety Commissioner Richard Flynn were accused of improperly meddling in an investigation that led the attorney general to resign. --- Governor Benson has been accused of having a "revolving door" at the statehouse when it comes to personnel changes, there was the ChoiceLynx scandal over the health insurance contract, and the controversy over the investigation of Peter Heed amid allegations of sexual harrassment. Major OBSTACLES to overcome for Benson? CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire's education property tax and ethical stumbles in Governor Craig Benson's administration have dominated the gubernatorial campaign. The two Republican and two Democratic candidates agree the statewide property tax should be repealed or drastically reduced. They don't agree on how to do it. Benson also faces questions over how he has administered the state. His efforts to curb health costs developed into one of his administration's worst scandals. In May, a former Benson volunteer was fined for accepting money from insurance companies while she worked on a state health contract. Appointees have left state government because of possible conflicts or questionable behavior. Most recently, Benson and Safety Commissioner Richard Flynn were accused of improperly meddling in an investigation that led the attorney general to resign. --- On the Net: www.benson04.com www.johnlynch04.com www.paulforgov.com www.tarbell2004.com NAME - Craig Benson AGE - 49 RESIDENCE - Rye PARTY - Republican OCCUPATION - Governor, businessman. Co-founded Cabletron Systems Inc. EDUCATION - Degrees from Babson College and Syracuse University ELECTED OFFICE - Governor, 2003-2005. FAMILY - Wife, Denise, and two children. NAME: Charles Tarbell AGE: 44 RESIDENCE: New Castle PARTY: Republican. OCCUPATION: Real estate management, owns Tarbell Management; served as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician since 1995. EDUCATION: Degree in business administration from Pacific Western University, 1991. ELECTED OFFICE: Selectman in New Castle in 2000 and re-elected 2003; member New Castle Conservation Commission. FAMILY: Wife is Dustan Knight Tarbell. Couple has two girls. NAME - John Lynch AGE - 51 RESIDENCE - Hopkinton PARTY - Democrat OCCUPATION - Businessman. President of The Lynch Group consultants; member of the board of Catholic Medical Center; member of the board of the Capitol Center for the Arts; former chairman, University System of New Hampshire trustees; former president and chief executive officer of Knoll Inc.; former admissions director, Harvard Business School. EDUCATION - Degrees from University of New Hampshire, Harvard Business School and Georgetown University Law Center. ELECTED OFFICE - None. FAMILY - Wife, Susan, and three children. NAME: Paul McEachern AGE: 66 RESIDENCE: Portsmouth PARTY: Democrat OCCUPATION: Attorney, Shaines & McEachern, 1966-present; legal counsel to Gov. Hugh Gallen, 1979-1980; Navy, guided missile technician, 1956-1960. EDUCATION: Portsmouth High School, 1955; University of New Hampshire, 1963; Boston University Law School, 1965. ELECTED OFFICE: Democratic Party gubernatorial nominee 1986 and 1988; lost to Chris Spirou in 1984 Democratic gubernatorial primary; state representative 1963-1965, 1973-1975 and 2003-2005; Portsmouth City Council 1967-1971, assistant mayor 1967-1969. FAMILY: Wife of 24 years, Shaun. Couple has two children plus McEachern has three children by previous marriage. AP-NY-09-13-04 1416EDT |
| key: state politics/government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 09/14/04 22:00 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 26:46 minutes Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this LIVE "Primary-Election" edition of New Hampshire Outlook. As expected voter turnout was low. The Governor's race was the biggest draw. Secretary of State Bill Gardner predicted only 24 percent of the state's registered voters would make it to the polls.Tonight we look at the Primary Election results in the state's major races: Governor, U-S Senate and the 2 Congressional districts. Joining us in-studio with analysis: Tom Rath, former state attorney general and member of the National Republican Committee, and, Joseph Keefe, former democratic party chair and an advisor to the John Kerry campaign. First, Let's go to the numbers, it's just after ten o'clock: In the GOVERNOR'S Race: To no one's suprise, Incumbent Craig Benson won the Republican nomination against Newcastle selectman Charles Tarbell. On the Democratic side: Hopkinton businessman John Lynch will take on Craig Benson in November. He won his party's nomination besting his rival Portsmouth attorney Paul McEachern. Taxes was the decisive issue in the campaign. Lynch is against an income tax, McEachern supports it. Association Press Estimates show: In the U-S SENATE Race: Incumbent Judd Gregg who's never lost an election will keep his track record. He won his party's nod against challengers Tom Alciere a former state rep, and Micheal Tipa a retired career army officer. Associated Press numbers: In the 1st DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race: Incumbent Jeb Bradly won the republican nomination against challenger Bob Bevill, a conservative businessman from Merrimack. According to Associated Press Numbers: The only TIGHT race has been on the Democratic Side in the FIRST DISTRICT. Portsmouth Attorney Justin Nadeau and Manchester Attorney Peter Duffy have been neck and neck with former navy vet Bob Bruce of Candia 3rd and Travis Liles coming in 4th. The latest Associated Press Numbers show: In the 2nd DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL Race. 5 term Congressman Charles Bass easily won the Republican party's Nod against Mark Brady, a commerical real estate broker and a freshman state rep from Jefferson. According to AP Estimates. On the Democratic Side Paul Hodes, a lawyer from Concord will take on Congressman Bass. He bested his rival Chris Owen, a minister from Wilton. Associated Press Numbers: PRODUCER/REPORTER: NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS:Tom Rath/former state attorney general, Joseph Keefe/former democratic party chair |
| WEB PROMO Return to index of stories... |
Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. . Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Public Television. |
| Post Show Log Return to index of stories... |
Tuesday, September 14, 2004: The show was live at 10pm for primary election coverage. All went very well and we were done by 10:30 -- because we had to! |