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Announcing my Candidacy

by: Douglas E. Lindner

Mon May 26, 2008 at 14:05:12 PM EDT
(Go Doug E. Go. - promoted by Mike Hoefer)

You heard it first at BlueHampshire...

After much consideration, I've decided to run for State Representative in Manchester's Ward 1, the 8th district of Hillsborough County.  As an activist, I want to do as much as I can to do as much as I can to move our state forward into the 21st century, and in what is shaping up to be another Democratic wave year, the time is ripe for a new generation of leadership to emerge.  Particularly, as a 19-year-old college student, I find it troubling that young people are so underrepresented in Concord; now that our party finally has the power to effect change in New Hampshire, it is vital that we represent everyone.  My issue priorities include ensuring excellence in education, gainful employment, and leading the nation in the new energy revolution.  In the coming weeks, I will file my official paperwork, begin fund-raising, and open my website, www.douglindner.com.  In the meantime, I encourage all interested parties to contact me directly by email: .

Are you on Facebook?  My campaign group: http://www.facebook.com/group....
Douglas E. Lindner :: Announcing my Candidacy
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Announcing my Candidacy | 22 comments
Act Blue Account (4.00 / 2)
Douglas, open up an ActBlue account pronto.
I'm not forming a committee, so don't I have to wait until after filing? (0.00 / 0)

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Well, I've sent them my information anyway. (0.00 / 0)

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You can file a candidate committee (0.00 / 0)
before you file for office.
Lindner for State Rep. (4.00 / 2)
Go Doug - You are correct-we need more people to represent the young people and their needs. Like employment opportunities to keep the best and brightest here.
Exactly. (4.00 / 1)
I see these three things--education, employment, and energy, as connected.  We should be seeking to bring alternative energy companies (and jobs) here, and preparing our students for, for lack of a better term, the new New Economy.
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Not just a place-filler on the ballot. (4.00 / 2)
My district has 3 seats, two of which are currently held by Democrats (Reps. Goley and Sullivan) and the third, a Republican.  In 2006, Rep. Reeves, the Republican incumbent, kept her seat by a mere 63 votes in a district of approximately 10,000 people.  This is well within reach.
Red to Blue (4.00 / 5)
This race is absolutely winnable for Doug.  For the first time in history there are more Democrats than Republicans in Ward 1, and the Manchester Democrats are going to make Sandy Reeves one of our top targets in 2008.  Please do what you can for Doug's campaign ... he's got much hard work and fundraising ahead of him.
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You've transfered no doubt (4.00 / 1)
say goodbye to S. I. ?

I joined Doug's Facebook page...it predated his listing here for those that follow these things...

http://www.facebook.com/group....

This is not a novel to be tossed aside lightly. It should be thrown with great force.

   Dorothy Parker

Correct. I'll be going to Northeastern University. (4.00 / 1)
Props where props are due for joining the Facebook group before I listed it here.
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Double props to you (4.00 / 3)
continuing the fine tradition of Northeastern undergrads serving in Concord!

It's time we steer by the stars, and not the lights of every passing ship
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this is strange... (4.00 / 2)
I am NU class of 1991... you Husky pups were probably in diapers.

Hope > Fear
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Go Doug! (4.00 / 3)
Poor Fergus - the "BlueHampshire Crowd" is talking over, and right in the heart of Manchester.

Wonder if Sununu's fired now.
Yep Yep (4.00 / 2)
Doug when we get elected we can sit next to each other at the State House.

Look out Fergus, BH Crowd running for office in Manch Ward 1, and Manch Ward 2.

I worked/voted for Bill Richardson. Jeanne Shaheen 08! Lynch 08! CSP 08! CDNH!

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That actually makes perfect sense, and not just because we know each other. (0.00 / 0)
Our districts are adjacent, and largely the same neighborhood.
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Dean's right. (0.00 / 0)
I hadn't thought of spiting Fergus when I decided to announce it here first, but that's definitely an added plus.
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Perfect! (4.00 / 3)
Glad you decided to run!

Good luck!

From 968 to 969: (4.00 / 3)
I say, "Go Get your A!"  

Waking up on November 5th with no regrets.
Excellent! (4.00 / 3)
You can do it!

Energy and persistence conquer all things.

Benjamin Franklin

I'm a strategist for the NH Coordinated Campaign
Good Luck!!! (4.00 / 2)
Kick ass and take names, my friend.
YES! (4.00 / 2)
Very happy to hear the good news Doug. I'll email you soon - NH Young Democrats are doing a couple of events this summer to benefit NHYDs running for state rep & county office.


Support the campaign to elect NH's Young Democrats:

Good to hear--I'll take all the help I can get. (0.00 / 0)

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