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The Town Hall was packed and judging by the reception this was a crowd ready to vote for Edwards before he came in the door.  As someone still on the fence, I listened for him to separate himself and stand out. What could he say to people like me th...full write-up

Last night I witnessed a candidate on the cusp of hitting his stride and taking this primary election to a new more intense level. The town hall was packed and I'm sure that Edwards fed off of that. I think we all have this sense that it...full write-up

I'm so amazed to live in Exeter. Presidential candidates show up, happily, in intimate settings like the old 1850 Exeter Town Hall. Like this afternoon, with John Edwards. The hall, once filled by townies listening to Abraham Lincoln a century ago ...full write-up

As student Ambassador, Ben Grazier, strode to the podium to introduce John Edwards, an Edwards aide dashed to the stage and plopped down a manhandled speech barely hanging together by a staple.  Grazier then went on to introduce the former Senator...full write-up

My wife and I went to see Mitt Romney again. He was at Phillips of Exeter Academy, a local prep school of some renown I might add. This time, the forum had a less formal atmosphere and Mitt spoke in a circle on the round surrounded by the PEA ...full write-up

So I am still feeling the magic of the packed hall in Dover tonight. I went to see Barack Obama because I needed to be inspired. My son was recently diagnosed with autism and I have been fighting that front on a daily basis with endless phone calls l...full write-up

Remember growing up and going to family reunions, there was always one favorite uncle whom everyone loved for his adorable manner, dry wit, and common sense wisdom? That's what it felt like when Uncle Rudy came to town this weekend. About 150...full write-up

This was the first time I heard Rudy talk in person; my initial impression is that the man loves to talk.  Rudy arrived late to the Town Hall meeting but no one in attendance seemed to mind, me included, until the time when his assistant informed...full write-up

Protecting the environment is the crucial challenge of our time. John Edwards is the first candidate that I have heard talk about how Americans will need to make sacrifices to preserve the natural systems that support life on this planet. He has good...full write-up

Mr. Giuliani never mentioned his foreign policy, his views on the war or his plan on getting our troops home.  All he said he would not cut defense spending. He also had definite views on education, especially k-12, and was in favor of vouc...full write-up