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TheresNoMoney
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« on: January 11, 2007, 06:42:44 PM »
« edited: January 11, 2007, 06:45:35 PM by TheresNoMoney »
PORTSMOUTH -- Mayor Steve Marchand confirmed Wednesday what he has been hinting at for weeks -- that he will run for the Democratic nomination to face Republican U.S. Sen. John Sununu in 2008.

"I've taken a step further," Marchand said. "I've made some more calls and received more calls, and now I'm prepared to announce my intention to run."

Marchand said he has been seriously thinking about becoming involved in this race since Thanksgiving, but he didn't want to announce his intentions prematurely.

"I didn't want to make the decision with my heart and not my head," the mayor said. "Now things are more workable."

Marchand said his choice was made easier after he received information that neither Gov. John Lynch nor former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen were interested in taking on Sununu next year. His decision was also bolstered by a statement made recently by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that Democrats intended to target the New Hampshire Senate race, along with two others, in 2008.

"With this being a targeted race, I know the resources will be there," Marchand said. "The question is: Is the candidate going to be a strong match against the incumbent? If you are -- and I think I'm as good a match as anyone -- you have a good chance."

http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/01112007/nhnews-ph-por-marchand.runs.html

Marchand is only 33 years old and is has been regarded as the top under-40 Democrat in the state for some time now.

Another potential candidate seriously considering a run is Stonyfield Farms CEO Gary Hirshberg, who would be a very intriguing candidate. He is extremely intelligent, has tons of money, and has been a leader on environmental issues for many years. He also is extremely well-connected nationally and would likely be the most progressive candidate:

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=The+Granite+Status%3a+Stonyfield+CEO+eyes+Senate+seat&articleId=0c690b42-95dd-43cf-8e05-d40a95a77114

The other prominent potential candidate seriously considering a run at this time is State Senator Dave Gottesman of Nashua, a prominent trial lawyer.
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TheresNoMoney
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Junior Chimp
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« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2007, 06:50:50 PM »
« Edited: January 11, 2007, 06:54:29 PM by TheresNoMoney »
Quote from: Verily on January 11, 2007, 06:48:27 PM
On topic, does Marchand really stand a chance, or is he one of those who throws the hat in early precisely because he stands no chance?

He would have a chance. The guy got elected Mayor at age 31 and has been in politics since his mid-20's. Governor John Lynch has been urging him to run. He is a very talented politician, although I have met him and he comes across as a bit of a lightweight for a position as important as the U.S. Senate.

Hirshberg is the candidate I'm most intrigued by at this time.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2007, 10:05:23 PM »
« Edited: January 11, 2007, 10:33:58 PM by TheresNoMoney »

Portsmouth.

Quote from: Senator BRTD on January 11, 2007, 09:26:01 PM
Worth nothing that NH has only 24 State Senators, so a State Senator there is almost equivalent to a US rep in Florida, so not a bad launching pad to statewide office.

I'm not impressed by any of our State Senators at this time (most are charisma-challenged). I can't really see any of them being competitive with Sununu.


COE of Knoll, Inc. (national furniture co.), president of the University System of NH Board of Trustrees, and also owned a consulting business.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2007, 10:07:51 PM »
Quote from: CPT MikeyMike on January 11, 2007, 09:26:43 PM
Unless Lynch or Shaheen runs - Sununu will probably win in '08.

They said the same thing about Charlie Bass and Jeb Bradley in 2006.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2007, 10:34:34 PM »
« Edited: January 11, 2007, 10:36:56 PM by TheresNoMoney »
Quote from: CPT MikeyMike on January 11, 2007, 10:18:55 PM
That was a lucky fluke and I bet both of them (at least Shea-Porter) will be a one term congressman.

Well, you'll be wrong then. I love people from Colorado who think they know anything about New Hampshire voters.

And please don't root for my Patriots.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2007, 10:47:27 PM »
Alright, we'll see what happens then.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2007, 10:57:25 PM »
I do agree with you there. Anybody who bets against Brady and Bellichick playing an inexperienced team like the Chargers is stupid.
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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2007, 11:21:18 AM »
Katrina Swett, the 2002 NH-02 candidate, is in for the Senate race. She lost 57% to 41% against Charlie Bass that year.

Two Democrats have now announced with probably 1 or 2 more by the end of the month.
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TheresNoMoney
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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2007, 01:09:56 PM »

His wife, actually. She's also Congressman Tom Latos' (from California) daughter.
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