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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Some top NH Republicans silent after Libertarian Party’s assassination threat of Kamala Harris
After the New Hampshire Libertarian Party posted incitement of violence against Democratic Candidate for President Kamala Harris over the weekend, several top 2024 Republican candidates with ties to the organization have refused to denounce the group or their post. “Anyone who murders Kamala Harris would be an American hero,” the party wrote on their X…
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VIDEO: Rep. Chris Pappas At Glendi Greek Festival!
Congressman for New Hampshire’s first district Chris Pappas is no stranger to working behind a food counter, so we caught up with him at Manchester’s Glendi Greek festival to see if he could dish us up a plate of grub! @granitepost Congressman for New Hampshire's first district Chris Pappas is no stranger to working behind…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 15, 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? John Lynch the Future Seer — An under appreciated winner of…
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Gwen Walz rallies New Hampshire supporters with a message of hope, warns of threats from Trump’s “Project 2025”
In the wake of the first presidential debate, Gwen Walz, wife of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, traveled to Manchester on Thursday as part of the campaign’s “New Way Forward Tour.” Addressing a crowd of 100+ enthusiastic supporters, Walz sought to highlight the stark contrast between the vision put forth by Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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Sununu signs bill requiring passport, birth certificate, or other hard-document proof of citizenship to vote in New Hampshire
Outgoing governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu signed legislation this week requiring would-be New Hampshire voters to present their birth certificate, passport or other documents proving citizenship in order to register, changes which voting rights experts have called “the most restrictive in the country.” House Bill 1569 seeks to eliminate the existing option for individuals…
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Exclusive: Senator Shaheen introduces bipartisan bill to combat youth opioid use in schools
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA), today introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at combating youth opioid use. The bill proposes a new grant program under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) initiative, allocating $7 million annually for five years. This funding would…
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VIDEO: Joyce Craig’s victory speech 🎤✨
In her victory speech Tuesday night, Joyce Craig said her deep experience in public service would be a driving force in building new housing and meeting the challenges facing the state of New Hampshire, while Kelly Ayotte’s extreme record was the absolute wrong fit for the state. @granitepost In her victory speech Tuesday night, Joyce…
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Craig and Goodlander set to lead New Hampshire Democrats into high-stakes November races
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former White House advisor and lawyer Maggie Goodlander won their respective Democratic primary contests for New Hampshire’s top races going into November 2024. “Our state has real challenges that we need to address. But, taking on tough challenges and getting results is what I’ve done my entire career. I…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 8, 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? Joyce Craig’s Big Endorsement — In the incredibly tight primary between…
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What NH Democrats would do if they win the State House majority in 2024
House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm of Manchester announced late last week the “Freedom & Affordability” agenda, outlining the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus’s top priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The agenda focuses on many key issues, ranging from codifying abortion rights, providing property tax relief, and protecting New Hampshire communities from harmful chemicals like…
