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My first diary-thanks to NH bloggers for starting this!!
I am an elections junkie. From early 2005, I felt that Paul Hodes could beat Charlie Bass with a combination of good fundraising, national party support, and grassroots activism. All three came to fruition and we won by 8%!! I have rarely felt more satisfied than Tuesday, November 7th.
I know we can replicate this effort in 2008 to unseat John Sununu. As Democratic activists, I want your opinion. Who do you want to see challenge John Sununu in 2008?
1) Jeanne Shaheen-the obvious first choice with John Lynch out of the race. Is she a strong candidate? Will being out of the state the last two years hurt her?
2) Bill Shaheen-her husband, prominent judge and Democratic activist. Not sure if he'd be interested in running for office.
3) Gary Hirshberg-President and CEO of Stonyfield Farm in Londonderry, as well as major Dem donor.I have NO idea if he's interested, but someone suggested him today and I was really intrigued. He is a very intelligent guy and has a great background. I read he has three teenage children, though, and he's probably a big longshot to run.
4) State Senators Peter Burling, Maggie Hassan, Joe Foster, or Sylvia Larsen-Honestly, none of them intrigue me at all.
5) Portsmouth mayor Steve Marchand-young guy (33?) with a bright future. Supposedly Lynch wants him to run to build up his name recognition and political capital for a future run. Personally, I want a candidate who can win the FIRST time. I also think Marchand would be viewed as a lightweight.
6) Mike Atkins-Heard good things about this attorney and leading Democratic activist. Speculation is that he'll run for major office soon.
7) Dick Swett-former US rep. Also heard he may be looking to run for office again in 2008.
I purposely left off John Lynch, as well as Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter. Hodes and Shea-Porter would be making a big mistake if they ran for Senate already.
What are your thoughts?
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