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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VIDEO: Exclusive Interview with Second Gentleman in NH
The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris joins Granite Post for an exclusive interview on a recent trip to New Hampshire on what’s at stake in the 2024 presidential campaign. @granitepost The Second Gentleman, Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris joins Granite Post for an exclusive interview on a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Labor unions rally behind Colin Van Ostern for his NH-02 bid
In a boost to his congressional campaign, Colin Van Ostern this week secured the endorsements of three prominent labor organizations. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART-TD), and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 230 have all announced their support for Van…
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Maggie Goodlander secures endorsement from EMILY’s List in primary race
EMILY’s List, the influential political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic women who support abortion rights, has endorsed Maggie Goodlander in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District primary contest. The endorsement is a major win for the candidate, who announced her campaign after her primary opponent, former Executive Councilor Colin Van Ostern, quickly locked up a…
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Resurfaced video of Kelly Ayotte opposing same sex marriage reignities concerns
A recently resurfaced video from 2010 has reignited conversations around leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s consistent opposition to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights throughout her political career. Released by the political advocacy group American Bridge during Pride Month, the video captures Ayotte during a U.S. Senate debate explicitly rejecting the legalization of same-sex marriage…
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NH State Senate candidate Victoria Sullivan has long history of anti-LGBTQ views, harassment
Republican candidate for New Hampshire State Senate Victoria Sullivan kicked off pride month by saying the LGBTQ+ community had no right to use the rainbow as a symbol, saying it was “given to God’s people as a sign of his covenant with us,” and that “no group or organization can claim it for themselves.” “They…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 16, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs 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? Jim Clyburn — The collective eyes…
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NH Republicans’ school voucher expansion plan fails
Republican legislation that proposed expanding eligibility for New Hampshire’s school voucher program to families earning 450% of the federal poverty level failed on the last day of the 2024 New Hampshire legislative session, dealing a stunning blow to state Republicans’ conservative education agenda. Eligibility for the program, dubbed “education freedom accounts” remains at 350% of…
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VIDEO: Potential New Voting Rights Restrictions in NH
Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of 603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting by the New Hampshire Secretary of State and the State Committee on Voter Confidence to discuss new Republican voting legislation that could radically change how Granite Staters vote. @granitepost Lucas Meyer, Co-founder/ Chair of @603 Forward talks to following a recent meeting…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — June 9, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs 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? Charlie Brown’s Green Football? — The…
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Republican lawmaker suggests dark-skinned hikers in New Hampshire carry ID to avoid being detained
In a committee hearing this week, Republican State Representative John Hunt told his fellow lawmakers that people with dark skin should carry ID with them in anticipation of being racially profiled and potentially detained while hiking in the state of New Hampshire. Hunt’s remarks came after Democratic State Representative Anita Burroughs shared her concerns with…
