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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Tops & Flops: Winners and Losers of NH’s 2024 primary
As smug political staffers and elected officials are so fond of reminding us, elections have consequences. The days following a major election like the one New Hampshire had last Tuesday allows us to observe and appreciate those consequences for those individuals working in front of and behind the scenes. With millions of dollars, the eyes…
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VIDEO: Sen. Maggie Hassan on the impact of Biden Infrastructure Projects on labor and housing in New Hampshire
Last week we caught up with Senator Maggie Hassan who talked to us about the impact Biden-backed infrastructure projects would have on New Hampshire organized labor and alleviating the state’s ongoing housing crisis. @granitepost Last week we caught up with @senatorhassan who talked to us about the impact Biden-backed infrastructure projects would have on New…
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Safeguarding democracy, climate action core issues in 2024 for NH organizations, young leaders
Policymakers from across the New England region gathered at Saint Anselm College last week for a critical policy roundtable. The NewDEAL Forum organized the event to address pivotal issues like climate change and the need to safeguard democracy from threats from within ahead of the 2024 election season. Opening remarks were delivered by Rob Werner…
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Write-in win shows huge enthusiasm for Biden in NH as Trump wraps up primary
Democrats celebrated a major win for incumbent President Joe Biden in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary while Republicans effectively ended their party’s contest Tuesday night amid one of the most unusual election contests ever seen in the Granite State. In total, Biden won nearly 70% of the vote in the state. President Biden weighed in on…
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Biden Write-In sees swell of enthusiasm in final days before first-in-the-nation primary
Enthusiasm for the campaign to write in President Joe Biden on the ballot seems to be surging in New Hampshire ahead of the Jan. 23 primary with big names and big events.
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Industry leaders, activists talk urgent need for climate action
A number of local and national industry and climate leaders gathered in Concord on Thursday for a youth forum on the urgent need to address the climate crisis.
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VIDEO: New Hampshire presidential primary date fight with DNC
Explained: What the hell is going on with the DNC and New Hampshire? @granitepost Explained: What the hell is going on with the DNC and New Hampshire? #nhpolitics #nh #newhampshirenews #dnc #democrats #nhnews #elections #2024 #2024election #delegates #nhprimary #nhprimary2024 ♬ original sound – Granite Post
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The race for second: where the GOP hopefuls’ NH campaigns are post-Iowa
After Donald Trump’s victory in the Iowa caucus on Monday, the eyes of the nation are turning to New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation primary. The ugly race for second place is taking new shape in the Granite State and political players on the ground are shifting their message to reflect the new political calculus following Trump’s dominant…
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Sununu criticized for campaigning for Nikki Haley during NH flooding and evacuations
NH Gov. Chris Sununu smiled in selfies on social media while campaigning on behalf of Nikki Haley during NH storm evacuations over the weekend.
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Kelly Ayotte celebrates endorsement from “vaccine death report” state rep
Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte on Wednesday released a slate of new endorsements from current and former Members of the New Hampshire State House, with one individual drawing more attention than the others Among her announced endorsements was one from State Representative Ken Weyler, who in 2021 resigned as chair of the powerful State…
