Morning talk show wrap-up

WMUR's Close-Up concentrated on political advertisements and their effects on the electorate. The panel consisted of New Hampshire Institute of Politics Political Director Jennifer Donahue, New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen, Director of the New Hampshire Democratic Party's coordinated campaign Colin Van Ostern and Dean Spiliotes, from NH Political Capital.

The panel also discussed U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes and his franked mailings and possible issues that will dominate the November election.

"Frankly we should be glad to have a Congressman working this hard for New Hampshire," said Van Ostern , who noted all the mailings are approved by a bi-partisan Congressional committee. Cullen argued that Hodes shouldn't be spending the money and this is "another sign that Paul Hodes has gone Washington."

Political Chowder discussed tax caps with Tammy Simmons, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Advantage Coalition, and Jody Reese, publisher of the Hippo Press. Host Arnie Arnesen discussed politics with David Carney, Rick Newman and state Rep. Dennis Vachon.