Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — October 20, 2024
Not just another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, this one was totally off the rails. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Federal Delegation Hits The Ground — Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan spent much of the week stumping for Democratic candidate for Governor Joyce Craig and down ballot Democrats this week, launching canvasses…
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Harrowing miscarriage story exposes devastating consequences of Republican abortion bans like those in New Hampshire
You could hear a pin drop when Ryan Hamilton was done talking. Hamilton, whose wife nearly died because of Texas’ abortion ban, visited Manchester on behalf of the Harris-Walz presidential campaign last week and shared the harrowing experience of how she nearly died from complications of a miscarriage due to restrictive abortion laws in Texas.…
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VIDEO: Cory Booker’s Thoughts On NH’s Gov Race 💬
During a recent swing through New Hampshire we caught up with Senator Cory Booker to get his thoughts on the highly competitive governor’s race happening right now in the Granite State, and despite having worked with Kelly Ayotte in the Senate, he’s backing Joyce Craig for governor. @granitepost During a recent swing through New Hampshire…
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Amplify NH launches $300K+ digital ad campaign against MAGA Republicans in Concord
Amplify New Hampshire, a statewide public policy advocacy organization and communication hub, has launched a major new digital ad campaign aimed at persuading voters to reject what it describes as a “failed, radical MAGA Republican agenda” in Concord. The $300,000+ ad buy represents the largest investment from an in-state group, and features a 30-second spot…
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Informed Analysis: The three moments that won Joyce Craig this week’s NH Governor’s debate
At this week’s gubernatorial debate, Joyce Craig forced the advantage on opponent Kelly Ayotte’s losing positions on economic, education, and housing issues, producing a surprisingly weak performance from the former Senator. Here are the top three moments in the debate hosted by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council that pushed Craig over the edge. “It’s…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — October 13, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Cory In The House — US Senator Cory Booker did a…
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Kelly Ayotte campaigns on tax cuts benefiting the rich like herself. You’ll likely end up with the bill.
In the final weeks of the 2024 election, Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Republican Party establishment have focused the majority of their messaging defending eliminating a 100-year-old tax that would overwhelmingly only benefit the top 1% wealthiest of Granite Staters. But money has to come from somewhere, and the cost to pay for this…
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US Senator Cory Booker rallies Harris supporters in Portsmouth
In a visit to a brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire just weeks before the 2024 presidential election, US Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey delivered a rousing speech to a crowd of Kamala Harris supporters. The senator, who is on an eight-state tour, stressed the critical importance of the Granite State in the upcoming elections.…
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How Kelly Ayotte’s leadership in national anti-abortion group could undercut her latest run
With abortion rights a top issue among voters in the 2024 election, New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s leadership role in a group the Washington Post described as a “major player in getting more anti abortion women to Washington” is coming under renewed scrutiny. Ayotte helped found the political action committee Winning for Women in…
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US Senator Bennet rallies Harris supporters for “Knocktober” in Nashua
US Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado spoke to a packed room of Kamala Harris supporters in Nashua this week, where he emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming election and the stark policy choices facing voters Speaking at a canvass launch event, Bennet praised the work of local organizers and young volunteers, thanking them for…
