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Jim Steiner (R-Concord) speaking from a tree stump: Photo Credit: Sean Sullivan, NHTOABELMONT -- According to legend the modern term "stump speech" developed during the 19th Century when politicians would give short speeches on a tree stump. New Hampshire political candidates were given the opportunity to revive that tradition in Belmont today, but only Jim Steiner (R-Concord) took to the stump to speak.

"I will take the chance and bare the stump," Steiner said. "If I wear this yellow jacket there's no question that the sun will always shine."