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McCain sees large pullout from Iraq by 2013 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sen. John McCain yesterday offered for the first time what he hopes will be an end date for the war in Iraq, part of a vision he presented in which his policies lead to peace and prosperity at home and abroad by 2013, the end of what would be his first term as president.

Clinton tries out attack for the November race Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Hillary Clinton scolded John McCain yesterday for opposing the farm bill, attempting to maintain the sense that she is already competing against the certain Republican presidential nominee even as her chances of winning the Democratic nomination dim.

Bush's words in Israel reach campaign Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
On an emotional visit to mark Israel's 60th anniversary, President Bush yesterday compared people seeking talks with Iran and radical Islamic groups to the Nazis' appeasers, provoking a political storm at home and accusations that he was politicizing the celebration.

State Democrats meet locally, think globally Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Democratic presidents have taken tough stances and defended America's freedom for generations, while Republicans have "failed miserably" in foreign policy, national Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean told New Hampshire Democrats yesterday.

Union members spread anti-McCain message Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Union members knocked on doors in New Hampshire this weekend to urge fellow union families not to vote for John McCain.

Rival camps plan inevitable merger Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Top fundraisers for Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have begun private talks aimed at merging the two candidates' teams, not waiting for the Democratic nominating process to end before they start preparations for a hard-fought fall campaign.

Phone-jam talk, but few answers Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
After months of anticipation, the U.S. House finally held hearings last week on the 2002 Election Day phone-jamming scandal in New Hampshire. We can now report that Congress has established without a shadow of a doubt that there are unanswered questions about the case.

GOP struggles to reinvent itself - fast Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The bad news has come from Illinois, Louisiana and Mississippi - a string of unexpected Republican defeats in congressional elections that have prompted GOP leaders to say, with candor unusual in politics, that the party is facing an outright catastrophe this November.

Obama steps within reach of nomination Wed, 21 May 2008 07:06:00 EST
Barack Obama stepped to the brink of victory in the Democratic presidential race last night, defeating Hillary Clinton in the Oregon primary and moving within 100 delegates of the total he needs to claim the prize at the party convention this summer.

Plans coalesce for general election team Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Barack Obama is quietly planning to take over the Democratic National Committee and assemble a multistate team for the general election, the latest sign that he is putting rival Hillary Clinton and the nomination fight behind him.

Court says 17-year-olds can't vote Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled yesterday that letting some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries would violate the state's constitution. The opinion dealt a fatal blow to pending legislation that would do just that, the bill's sponsor said yesterday, and means a constitutional amendment may be the only way to lower the state's voting age.

Lobbyists muddle McCain's image Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
John McCain's latest campaign angst, this time over his ties to lobbyists, is putting the Republican in conflict with his carefully honed, decades-old reformer image. It's also giving Democratic rival Barack Obama an opening to paint him as nothing more than a creature of Washington.

Florida and Michigan can't save Clinton Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Michigan and Florida alone can't save Hillary Clinton's campaign.

High-stakes fundraising bisects McCain's image Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
From the San Joaquin Valley to Wall Street, John McCain has been headlining a series of high-dollar Republican fundraisers, including one at a billionaire's gated home in Stockton, Calif., that asked couples to make donations of $86,200.

Crist, Jindal, Romney and barbecue Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
As John McCain and his top aides privately ponder who the Republican presidential candidate should pick as a running mate, the senator from Arizona is offering the public a glimpse of at least a few of the candidates.

Who won? Who lost? A scorecard Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Budget woes overhung this year's legislative session. From January, when the governor mandated that there would be no new spending bills, it was a year for penny-pinching. The latest estimates have the state falling $200 million short over the two-year budget cycle; where all that money will come from is not yet clear.

2 N.H. delegates switch to Obama Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Despite a last-minute phone call from Hollywood attempting to hold them off, two more Democratic delegates from New Hampshire threw their support behind Sen. Barack Obama yesterday.

Medical records show McCain cancer-free Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
As he sought the presidency twice over the last decade, Sen. John McCain has been the object of unusually aggressive medical care by a large team of doctors, who yesterday released thousands of pages of records that document he has been cancer-free for almost eight years.

McCain shuns endorsements from 2 pastors Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Republican John McCain rejected endorsements yesterday from two influential but controversial televangelists, saying there is no place for their incendiary criticisms of other faiths.

Candidates move toward VP selection Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Democratic presidential front-runner, Barack Obama, took his first step toward selecting a running mate, asking a prominent supporter to begin the search process, while his likely GOP opponent, Sen. John McCain, prepared to spend the weekend with three potential vice presidential picks.

McCain, Obama spar on GI Bill Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Republican John McCain said yesterday that Democrat Barack Obama had no right to criticize McCain's position on military scholarships because the Illinois senator did not serve in uniform.

Shaheen has the better environmental record Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sen. John Sununu does a great disservice to the people of New Hampshire when he attacks the Sierra Club as an outside group for our endorsement of Jeanne Shaheen. The truth is, it is the state chapter - made up of more than 5,000 Granite Staters - that makes the decision to endorse a candidate.

DNC lags in campaign cash Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
In a banner fundraising year for Democrats, the struggles of the Democratic National Committee to stockpile cash are frustrating party leaders and complicating efforts to define Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Family plays role on Paul payroll Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Republican Ron Paul has built a national following largely by preaching an isolationist foreign policy. Stick with your own kind, says the maverick presidential candidate.

Fla., Mich. delegates allowed Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
After hours of emotional testimony and sometimes contentious debate, Democratic Party officials agreed yesterday on a pair of compromises to seat Florida's and Michigan's delegations to their national convention. But a part of the deal drew an angry reaction and the threat of a subsequent challenge from the campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Obama says he will leave church Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Barack Obama said yesterday he has resigned his 20-year membership in the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago "with some sadness" in the aftermath of inflammatory remarks by his longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and more recent fiery remarks at the church by a visiting priest.

Antsy over the budget Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch is getting mighty antsy about the state budget shortfall.

Leading Democrats want a nominee by next week Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Top Democratic leaders intend to push for a quick end to the battle for the presidential nomination when primaries are over next week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said yesterday, adding that he, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and party chairman Howard Dean will urge uncommitted delegates to choose sides.

Clinton still not giving up Thu, 29 May 2008 07:31:00 EST
Hillary Clinton touted her electability before separate audiences in South Dakota yesterday, saying her wins in swing states and strong vote margins among certain voting blocs give her the best chance of defeating Republican John McCain in November.

DNC lawyers rule against Clinton Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sen. Hillary Clinton's prospects of persuading Democratic officials to override party rules and recognize all delegates selected in the Florida and Michigan primaries suffered a setback yesterday after lawyers for the party ruled that no more than half of those delegations could be legally recognized.

Raitt performance to benefit Shaheen Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:10:00 EST
Jeanne Shaheen has at least one advantage over her U.S. Senate rival: a Grammy Award-winning, country music-singing, Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-inducted supporter.

Obama poised to clinch nomination Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:30:00 EST
On the eve of the final two primaries of a five-month marathon, Sen. Barack Obama stood poised to wrap up the Democratic presidential nomination, while Sen. Hillary Clinton weighed whether to stay in the race in hopes of delaying what appears an inevitable outcome.

McCain gets mixed reaction here Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:04:00 EST
Gretchen Wittenborg of Fitzwilliam was out at a John McCain rally in January waving a campaign sign and a miniature American flag. But when it comes to the general election, she's genuinely undecided about how to vote.

History made, Obama looks ahead Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:12:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama effectively secured the Democratic presidential nomination last night after a flurry of endorsements from superdelegates and two final primaries in a history-shattering campaign against Sen. Hillary Clinton that put him on track to become the first African American to head a major-party ticket.

Another tough fight in New Hampshire Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:36:00 EST
As Barack Obama edged ever closer yesterday to clinching a mathematical victory in the Democratic presidential nominating contest, national attention began to pivot from the Democrats' marathon primary race to the upcoming general election.

Ex-strategist urges Clinton to stay in race Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Former top strategist Mark Penn, reviled by many on Hillary Clinton's staff but still an important voice in the candidate's ear, has emerged as the strongest advocate of her remaining in the race regardless of what happened over the last 24 hours, according to sources inside the campaign.

Five months later, here's an early glimpse of Obama Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Remember the afternoon of Jan. 8? It was primary day in New Hampshire, and all signs pointed to a decisive victory for Sen. Barack Obama.

Underdog wins the 'hard way' Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Barack Obama was composing his speech the night Sen. Hillary Clinton won in New Hampshire, saving her presidential campaign, when he glanced up to see Jim Margolis, his media strategist.

Sadness, pride for N.H. backers Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:04:00 EST
All day Tuesday, Lindsay Hanson was in mourning. She wore her Hillary Clinton T-shirt. She tried to recall, and use, "as many Hillary Clinton phrases as I could," said Hanson, of Concord.

Obama must prove that he's ready to lead Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:16:00 EST
It's over. The last of the Democratic primaries notable for the near-equality of their importance have been held, and Sen. Barack Obama secured enough delegates to claim the nomination. Some 32,000 people gathered Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minn., to hear Obama deliver a symphonic speech whose crescendo shook the convention center.

Obama back to work Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:17:00 EST
To the victor go the headaches. There were no champagne toasts for Sen. Barack Obama after he clinched the Democratic nomination Tuesday night. His wife Michelle and a group of personal friends returned to Chicago on a separate plane. The Illinois senator spent much of his post-rally time in Minnesota trying to reach Sen.

Bradley wants rematch Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:13:00 EST
Former U.S. representative Jeb Bradley says filing a tax return should be as easy as signing up to run for office, which he did in a moment's time yesterday in Concord as the filing period opened for the Sept. 9 state primaries.

Clinton expected to endorse Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:07:00 EST
Sen. Hillary Clinton is likely to suspend her presidential campaign on Saturday and endorse rival Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee, according to informed sources, after a day in which many of her key supporters and party leaders encouraged the New York senator to make a quick decision in the interest of party unity.

McCain issues challenge for 'town meeting' debates Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Republican Sen. John McCain challenged his Democratic rival, Sen. Barack Obama, yesterday to a series of 10 joint town hall meetings, starting next week in New York City, saying that voters deserve "a new tenor" in presidential campaigns.

No summer break for McCain, Obama Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
While many people will work on their tans this summer, or on summer reading lists or on not working too hard, two exceptions - John McCain and Barack Obama - and their underlings will be working.

Republicans should induce Guinta to run Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
The signup period for statewide offices in New Hampshire started this week. Unfortunately, the outlook is not good for Republicans.

Clinton endorses Obama Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:45:00 EST
Sen. Hillary Clinton, the most successful female presidential candidate in U.S. history, officially ended her campaign yesterday with a forceful promise to help elect Sen. Barack Obama - and the declaration that, even though she had failed to "shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling," a gender barrier had been crossed.

One campaign over . . . another begins Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:42:00 EST
Can you feel it, Concord? Election fever? Hours after the long, long presidential primary season eked to an end, and amid a week at the State House that contained two midnight stays for many legislators (and us), the state is apparently crackling with electoral energy.

For Obama, more blue-collar challenges to come Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama did all he could to win over white working-class voters during the Democratic primaries - shaking hands at factories, downing beers, bowling a few frames - but it was largely in vain, as Sen. Hillary Clinton trounced Obama with the group in most states.

A glass ceiling nearly shattered Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST
During the campaign, it was her opponent who owned the lofty rhetoric. But on the day she finally conceded defeat, it was Hillary Clinton's words that soared.

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