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John Sununu appeared Tuesday on the Mark and Danielle show and said the following:

New Hampshire is part of a $40 million national election campaign by a coalition of health care groups that hope to promote "quality, affordable health care for every American."

The coalition of medical groups and labor unions will announce the effort at a press conference in Concord on July 8. By election day the group would like to be operating in 45 states.

While I'm curious whether my colleague Andy Smith's next Granite State Poll will confirm recent Rasmussen and ARG polls, another number buried deep in the crosstabs may prove of more lasting value.

"Party ID," or the way that respondents identify themselves to pollsters, will give us an early indication of whether 2008 could be a "correction election," in which New Hampshire voters move back toward the Republicans after a big Democratic year; or whether voters simply pick up where they left off in November 2006.

Dick Green is stepping down as the executive director of the Pease Developmental Authority (PDA).

Green, a former state Senator from Rochester, cited "philosophical differences" with PDA's executive board.

The New Hampshire Democratic Party has begun hiring people who could canvass neighborhoods on weekday nights and weekends.

"Use your summer to do something that matters while gaining valuable job and leadership skills that will last a lifetime," according to a Facebook message sent to Democrats.

The New Hampshire Democratic Party has started a website aimed at keeping track of what they call "Republican dirty tricks."

The website, "GOP Dirty Tricks," encourages visitors to fill out a form that details phone calls they have received, mailers being sent to mailboxes or any advertisements that are being aired.

Jennifer Donahue: Photo Credit: Saint Anselm CollegeGranite State political analyst Jennifer Donahue has been named the political director and manager of civic education at Saint Anselm College's New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

"As NHIOP political director, she will continue her key role at the Institute, analyzing national, state and local races and serving as a resource to the NHIOP and Saint Anselm students," a press release states.

It's July, and let's face it, even we're having a hard time paying much attention, especially with injuries plaguing the fantasy baseball team. 

Nonetheless, presidential campaign are poised to respond instantly to whatever arises.  For instance, let's take a look inside the "sent items" box of John McCain's presidential campaign for the past few days.

U.S. Sen. John Sununu, former Massacnusetts Gov. Jane Swift and New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen

U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift (R-North Adams) helped open the Victory '08 Manchester headquarters.

Victory '08 is the Republican National Committee program that is tasked with coordinating Republican get-out-the-vote efforts.

John Stephen (R-Manchester) and Grant Bosse (R-Hillsboro): Photo credit: PolitickerNH.comCONCORD- A conservative tax group has launched a chapter in New Hampshire. Americans for Prosperity announced at a press conference on Tuesday that the group's aim is to promote grassroots activism in the Granite State.

"Americans for Prosperity is here to stay," said Ted Maravelias, AFP's New Hampshire deputy state director. "We're maintaining a strong network of grassroots activists."