Tom Rath

One day the University of New Hampshire releases a poll showing former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) with a small lead over U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley), the next day Rasmussen releases a poll that shows Sununu with a lead over Shaheen.  Both polls showed John McCain with a lead over Barack Obama but Marist College conducted a poll that had Obama beating McCain by three points.

Earlier this week in the 2nd Congressional District, Jennifer Horn's (R-Nashua) campaign released a poll that had Horn in a tight race with U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (D-Concord), a couple days later Hodes released a poll that, you guessed it, showed Hodes with a substantial lead over Horn.

For some it might be a contradiction, but for others it is simply just another week in New Hampshire politics.  In a state in which polls showed Barack Obama with a double-digit lead over Hillary Clinton, only to see Clinton defeat Obama on primary day, having polls that shows close races and opposite results has become as common has the fall foliage.

MINNEAPOLIS--Karl Rove spent the morning discussing the importance of New Hampshire in the general election.

"You resurrected the campaign of John McCain and set him onto the path of nomination," Rove told the New Hampshire delegation. "Your work though has just begun."

Two prominent New Hampshire supporters of Mitt Romney think he would be a strong pick for vice-president.

Reports have focused on the potential news that U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) could add his former primary rival to the national ticket.

Pictures of Warren Rudman with David Souter and Tom RathMANCHESTER-Former New Hampshire Republican U.S. Sen. Warren Rudman was honored Tuesday night at an event sponsored by the group Americans for Campaign Reform.

Rudman was honored for his support of campaign reform legislation and service to New Hampshire.

Before the event, guests were treated to a reception that included pictures of Rudman with various friends. One picture included Rudman, former New Hampshire Attorney General Tom Rath and current Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

Now that U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) has gained the Republican presidential nomination the debate is over whether or not McCain's presence on the ballot will benefit New Hampshire Republican candidates.

This morning New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen released a statement with the title "McCain Nomination Great News for NH Republicans."

Former Republican Congressman Jeb Bradley announced a slate of people who will form his Leadership Council.

The individuals are tasked with helping Bradley win the Republican primary and eventually beat U.S. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter.

Boston Red Sox fans had to wait 86 years to celebrate a World Series win, but who knows how long Tom Rath will have to wait until a candidate he backs will win the New Hampshire Primary.