Open Thread, Democratic Unity Edition

End of 2nd Quarter - Act Blue (0.00 / 0)

The end of the quarter is near. We won't have another opportunity to drive the media narrative on this aspect of the campaign until October.

Please consider making your contribution by June 30th. This is a very important deadline.

http://www.actblue.com/page/bl...

The giant finds its gait.

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by: Jack Mitchell @ Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 21:33:51 PM CDT

Anyone see the Bradley-Stephen debate? (0.00 / 0)

Very different coverage from the UL and Foster's.

The UL: "a lively debate that was free of personal attacks."
Fosters: "The debate turned personal at points"

I hope we'll have some Hamsters covering the Republican debates for both CDs...

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by: elwood @ Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 20:13:21 PM CDT

So THAT explains why (0.00 / 0)

the trademark Republican signs at Exit 16 on I-89 are no more.

That bus guy is selling his bus.

And this is fascinating: click on the Benson photos: did he have a license to drive a bus when he did that?

Wonder if Sununu's fired now.

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by: Dean Barker @ Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 20:42:06 PM CDT

Successful day for Young Democrats! (4.00 / 3)

Big props to the 100 NH Young Democrats who came to yesterday's NHYD BBQ (including BHers Doug Lindner & Andy Sylvia, and Young at-heart Democrat JonnyBBad).

It was really cool to meet the Obama Fellows, to listen to Lou D'Allesandro, and to hear from YDs Molly Shaheen & Kathleen Shea-Porter. Molly said she was told to expect 10-15 people ... she was thrilled by the big turnout. Activists and insiders alike are quickly realizing that NHYD is changing the game in 2008.

More than just food and speeches though, 14 YD state rep candidates received an informal training by NHDP, socialized, and networked w/each other and the numerous campaigns present ... NHYD expects to support over TWO DOZEN YOUNG DEMOCRATS running for state rep this year! (More info on this coming soon b/c these Young Dems will need Blue Hamster help)

The big story though - NH Young Democrats came out in force on a Saturday afternoon in June to support each other and our party. 20% of the 2008 NH electorate very plausibly could be young voters (18% alone in the primary).

We are networked. We are united. We are ready for change. Expect NHYD to be well-organized for victory in November.

Support the campaign to elect NH's Young Democrats:

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by: Garth Corriveau @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 00:06:32 AM CDT

Great Job, Garth!!! (0.00 / 0)

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by: Dartmouth Dem @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 00:09:57 AM CDT

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Not to mention (4.00 / 1)

Ms.MaryBBad !

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

   Dorothy Parker

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by: JonnyBBad @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 09:21:15 AM CDT

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On that note, (4.00 / 1)

Big props to Garth and company for turning a dormant organization into a real player.

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by: Douglas E. Lindner @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 10:58:19 AM CDT

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32 yr in August n/t (0.00 / 0)

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

   Dorothy Parker

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by: JonnyBBad @ Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 17:35:55 PM CDT

Obama & Clinton together in Unity, NH (4.00 / 2)

From Ben Smith

No symbolism too direct for a presidential campaign:

CHICAGO, IL— Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama announced today that they will hold a “Unite for Change” Rally this Friday in Unity, New Hampshire. Both candidates received exactly 107 votes in the western New Hampshire town in the primary.

The giant finds its gait.

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by: Jack Mitchell @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 12:32:51 PM CDT

Great choice. (0.00 / 0)

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by: Douglas E. Lindner @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 12:39:18 PM CDT

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Crack is Wack. (4.00 / 1)

Bummed about the Winehouse news.  I hope at least it keeps her away from the bad stuff, because it's rare I actually like a pop star's voice this much:

Wonder if Sununu's fired now.

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by: Dean Barker @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 21:18:48 PM CDT

Winehouse (0.00 / 0)

I don't really follow her -- with few exceptions, my musical interest ends around 1985 (am a vinyl boy).

Then again, my mother does want me to find a nice Jewish girl. . . .  

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by: Dartmouth Dem @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 21:24:19 PM CDT

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Can't vouch for the "nice" (0.00 / 0)

but the other two work.  This is a clever mash-up to take you pre-85:

Wonder if Sununu's fired now.

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by: Dean Barker @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 21:45:36 PM CDT

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Agreed (0.00 / 0)

Where did she get those pipes?

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by: JimC @ Tue Jun 24, 2008 at 11:45:50 AM CDT

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Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day! (4.00 / 1)

In the same way we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, today would be a good day to reflect on the contributions immigrants from Quebec have made to New Hampshire's heritage.

This year is the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec city by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, who is also credited with being the discoverer of New Hampshire, as I recall, on the caption of a painting in the lobby of the main branch of St. Mary's Bank in Manchester, N.H. (though this is probably pseudo-history reflecting our ancient claim on Vermont--I don't think he ventured this far southeast).

St. Mary's Bank, by the way, was the first credit union in the country. It was set up to extend credit to the French Canadian immigrant community in Manchester along Alphonse Desjardin's caisse populaire model.

New Hampshire also boasts, according to Wikipedia, "the highest percentage of residents of French/French-Canadian ancestry of any U.S. state."

If you needed an excuse to buy a case of Molson today, this one is just as good as any.

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by: Alex Gallichon @ Mon Jun 23, 2008 at 23:19:28 PM CDT