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It begins...

by: Dean Barker

Sat Jan 13, 2007 at 23:17:18 PM EST


Steve Marchand:

Marchand opposes the war in Iraq and said voters will hold Sununu accountable for his early support. "That's been a failed policy from the beginning and this latest idea of another surge won't work. The cold, hard reality is the war in Iraq and the war against terrorism are two separate conversations," Marchand began.

"What happened to our pursuit of al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden?"

Gary Hirshberg:

"Any thinking person who cares about the future of our state and country has to be very dismayed by Senator Sununu's nearly unanimous lockstep votes in support of the Bush administration's failed policies," Hirshberg said in a statement.

"Certainly his failure to face the facts about climate change and his complete lack of leadership on any initiative to reduce our dependency on polluting energy sources are among many reasons that it is time for us to seek new representation for a state that deserves better," he said.

Katrina Swett:

"I do think John Sununu is going to be tremendously vulnerable," she said. "This is somebody in the mold of Rick Santorum, and that puts him in a tough spot."

Portsmouth's youngest mayor, who knows the working class because he is from them.  A progressive, possibly self-funding environmental and economic success story.  And a seasoned campaigner with name recognition.  This is getting interesting.  New Hampshire is moving away from "I'm the son and heir of someone who once ruled over you" politicians.

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Marchand could be in the right place and time (4.00 / 2)
As a Portsmouth resident, I think it's safe to say the Marchand enjoys good support here.  He has certainly indicated that a run for higher office is an option, if not likely.  I for one have welcomed the changes has brought to Portsmouth government, and look forward to the interest and excitement he may bring to future races.

Welcome to Blue Hampshire (0.00 / 0)
Perspectives from Portsmouth residents will be important as we learn more about you Mayor.

birch paper; on Twitter @deanbarker

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