New Hampshire Senate 2008: Shaheen Leaning Towards Run

[Dan the Roman]

My Aunt was on the state board of education under Shaheen and Benson, and when I spoke to her last June about Shaheen she seemed almost certain Shaheen would not run. Now it is possible she has changed her mind from the combination of favorable polls, phone calls from Chuck Schumer, and a draft Shaheen effort. More likely she and her husband are utterly enjoying the attention, and don't want it to end. I personally think she is split, but she needs to make up her mind soon. Katrina Swett is going to be hard pressed to drop out with a 1.8 million dollar warchest.

In her abscencne, Marchand might be able to win a general if he could raise some money, but Swett is a terrible candidate. She lost 57-41 to Bass in 2002 despite outspending him 3-1.

[Dan the Roman]

Double-checked and your right on the numbers. Does show how far NH has come in four years.