DMW Organizers Show Up in NH
Yesterday, I attended the Merrimack County Democrats picnic at the home of two prominent New Hampshire democrats. Merrimack County is still celebrating their recently attained county majority (the first time in 80 years that the majority of legislators from the county are democrats). They set the goal of picking up 5 new seats per county, in order to retake the New Hampshire House of Delegates. Approximately 150 people attended this relaxing event, where Governor Warner spoke along with New Hampshire Governor John Lynch (whose approval ratings are approaching that of Governor Warner's!), and a very impressive Congressional candidate, Paul Hodes (his race is definitely one to watch).
Governor Warner impressed the crowd, who were much more eager for the new and improved DMW pins and the bumper stickers after hearing him speak. They seemed particularly excited by his record on education and health care, his commitment to alternative energy R&D, and his lambasting of the Bush Administration's "war on science." They were also very relieved to hear Warner commit "should he take the plunge" to campaign in New Hampshire, regardless of the recent decision to move up the South Carolina and Nevada primaries.
Among the other notable attendees were former Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidate and Congressman L.F. Payne, many New Hampshire state legislators, a Massachusetts state legislator, and Governor Warner's high school guidance counselor, who made the trip up from Connecticut. After showing off his public speaking skills, Warner displayed his listening skills, working the crowd, and chatting with every person who wanted to catch his ear.
Just before leaving, Governor Warner likely jump-started the "MarkWarner Is Good" t-shirt sales, by taking a picture with Josh Harvey of Young Americans For Warner, who was wearing the shirt. For anyone interested, Josh plans to sell the t-shirts at cost (email joshuah@draftmarkwarner.com)
Another New Hampshire Democrats event - another reason to be inspired by our great democracy, and the New Hampshire stewardship of our presidential elections. I can barely wait for the next one.
By Jon Dodson-DMW Vermont Coordinator
Josh Harvey is from Hudson County, NJ
Governor Warner impressed the crowd, who were much more eager for the new and improved DMW pins and the bumper stickers after hearing him speak. They seemed particularly excited by his record on education and health care, his commitment to alternative energy R&D, and his lambasting of the Bush Administration's "war on science." They were also very relieved to hear Warner commit "should he take the plunge" to campaign in New Hampshire, regardless of the recent decision to move up the South Carolina and Nevada primaries.
Among the other notable attendees were former Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidate and Congressman L.F. Payne, many New Hampshire state legislators, a Massachusetts state legislator, and Governor Warner's high school guidance counselor, who made the trip up from Connecticut. After showing off his public speaking skills, Warner displayed his listening skills, working the crowd, and chatting with every person who wanted to catch his ear.
Just before leaving, Governor Warner likely jump-started the "MarkWarner Is Good" t-shirt sales, by taking a picture with Josh Harvey of Young Americans For Warner, who was wearing the shirt. For anyone interested, Josh plans to sell the t-shirts at cost (email joshuah@draftmarkwarner.com)
Another New Hampshire Democrats event - another reason to be inspired by our great democracy, and the New Hampshire stewardship of our presidential elections. I can barely wait for the next one.
By Jon Dodson-DMW Vermont Coordinator
Josh Harvey is from Hudson County, NJ
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