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New Hampshire Senator Flip-Flops on Majority Rule in Senate

New Hampshire Senator Flip-Flops on Majority Rule in Senate

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. September 1, 2009.

In 2005, Judd Gregg wanted to use reconciliation to sanction Arctic drilling. So why is he whining about it now?

6 Down, 44 to Go: New Hampshire Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Petulant, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. June 3, 2009.

Feel The Homomentum!

The Clock is Ticking: Will Bill Richardson Abolish the Death Penalty In New Mexico?

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. March 18, 2009.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has until midnight tonight to sign legislation to shut down the state's death machinery.

Jon Stewart Schools Republican Guest on the Economy

Staff, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart AlterNet: Video. February 21, 2009.

Stewart gives John Sununu an econ 101 lesson.

Ridiculous: Radical 'Free Trader' to Head Obama's Trade Enforcement Apparatus

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. February 3, 2009.

It's hard to believe that the government's trade enforcement apparatus will be focused on fair trade now that Gregg will run it.

Gay, Progressive Bishop to Give Inauguration Opening Prayer

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. January 12, 2009.

Someone more cynical than I, ahem, might suggest that this is an indication that Team Obama knows they fucked up big time with Warren.

Female Majority to Control New Hampshire Senate

Jane Costello, Women's eNews. December 2, 2008.

When the New Hampshire Senate convenes in January, women will run the show, forming the first female legislative majority in the nation.

First in the Nation: Dixiville Notch, NH Goes for Obama

bmaz, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. November 4, 2008.

The last Democrat to win Dixiville Notch, NH was Hubert Humphrey in 1968.

Why McCain is Betting Big on Pennsylvania

Chris Bowers, Open Left AlterNet: Election 2008. October 22, 2008.

Here's why, when presented with a list of crappy choices, Pennsylvania is the best option for McCain.

NH Newspaper 'Suspends' Writing Editorials to Focus on Economy

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. September 30, 2008.

"We have decided to suspend our editorial activities today so we can adequately ponder the implications of the economic bailout program."

NH Recount Finds Vote Count Errors

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 17, 2008.

So far the errors highlight problems with electronic voting, but don't overturn Clinton's surprise victory.

Hillary Clinton's Dirty Campaign Tactics

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 15, 2008.

In Iowa, New Hampshire and now Nevada, the Clinton campaign has sought to suppress the vote of her rivals' supporters.

Experts Question Clinton's New Hampshire Primary Win

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet. January 11, 2008.

As activists crunch vote totals seeking signs of fraud, Dennis Kucinich’s campaign requests a recount.

Kucinich Requests Recount of New Hampshire Ballots

Manila Ryce, The Largest Minority AlterNet: PEEK. January 11, 2008.

"This is not about my candidacy or any other individual candidacy. It is about the integrity of the election process," says Kucinich.

Supporting Hillary or Barack? Stop Apologizing for It

Rick Gell, AlterNet. January 11, 2008.

It’s time to stop ignoring gender and race as reasons to support a candidate.

After New Hampshire: Voters, Not the Media, Will Crown Their Nominees

Katrina vanden Heuvel, TheNation.com. January 10, 2008.

For now, the race is wide open, and that's a good thing.

Bill Richardson Drops Out of '08 Prez Race

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Election 2008. January 9, 2008.

He's a good guy, but didn't have a chance. So will he throw his supporters over to Obama? Hey, the woman who made Hillary cry supports him.

The Murky Future of John Edwards

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Election 2008. January 9, 2008.

Edwards supporters will object to this, but it's fair to wonder whether he played at least an indirect role in propelling Clinton to victory in NH.

So, What Happened in NH?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. January 9, 2008.

Little evidence Clinton's tears changed voters' minds.

Why Were the NH Polls So Wrong? What Will Happen Next?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. January 9, 2008.

If a late display of emotion and the media pile-on it triggered helped Clinton over the finish line in New Hampshire, it isn't a repeatable formula.

Hillary's New Hampshire Victory Speech: "I Listened... and Found My Own Voice" [VIDEO]

Scarecrow, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. January 9, 2008.

When Clinton castigated the oil companies, the insurance companies, the drug companies, the predatory loan companies, she was echoing Edwards.

An Inconvenient Resurrection

Marty Kaplan, Huffington Post. January 9, 2008.

Hillary fan or not, it's fun to see pundits eat the words of their premature obituaries.

Clinton Wins NH Stunner; McCain Takes GOP Vote

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. January 8, 2008.

Early evidence indicates they are. Meanwhile, turnout is so high some towns claim they may run out of ballots.

Hillary Shows Emotion and Unleashes a Torrent of Sexism

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: Video. January 8, 2008.

It's bad enough that the media attacks Clinton if she shows any emotion, but to have her own party members play that cheap sexist card is too much.

The Chuckabee Show Hits New Hampshire

Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet. January 8, 2008.

It isn't Huckabee's Iowa win that's packing events in N.H. -- it's the promise of seeing B-movie tough guy Chuck Norris.