Eleanor Kjellman

June 24, 2008 - 4:15pm

Shaheen announces veterans support

Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury): Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.comFormer Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury): Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.comMANCHESTER -- Flanked by veterans from every war since World War II, former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) announced her "Veterans for Shaheen" group.

The group will be co-chaired by state Rep. Eleanor Kjellman (D-Henniker) and retired Air Force General Jim Smith.

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May 17, 2008 - 4:23pm

Democrats talk unity; Dean mum on primary

MANCHESTER -- As the presidential primary battle continues between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton nationwide, local Democrats stressed unity during their annual state convention Saturday.

They talked as if talking about unity would actually heal the wounds playing out at the grassroots. Call it the audacity of hope.

At one point former party chair Kathy Sullivan, a Cinton supporter, addressed the 800 pound donkey in the room by making all delegates stand, raise their right hands and pledge they'll support the Democratic presidential nominee, whoever that might be. Jim Demers, an Obama state co-chair, repeated the same call for unity.

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