Kathy Sullivan

August 13, 2008 - 4:28pm

Penn laid-out N.H. strategy in memo

Weeks before the New Hampshire primary, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton's senior strategist Mark Penn wrote a campaign memo that outlined a path to victory for the former first lady.

The memo, published by The Atlantic, proposed a series of steps the campaign should take depending on how well Clinton did in the Iowa caucuses.

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August 6, 2008 - 4:37pm

Sullivan files complaint against NHAC

Former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairwoman Kathy Sullivan has filed a complaint against the New Hampshire Advantage Coalition. In a letter to Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, Sullivan says that the group has broken seven election and tax laws, but Mike Biundo, chairman of NHAC, says the allegations are not true.

Sullivan alleges that the group has not filed as a political action committee, has not put disclosures on campaign materials and is violating their nonprofit status by promoting the candidacy of group members.

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“NH ADVANTAGE” APPEARS TO HAVE VIOLATED NH ELECTION LAW

Release Date: Aug 6 2008

For Immediate Release
August 6, 2008
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"NH ADVANTAGE" APPEARS TO HAVE VIOLATED NH ELECTION LAW
Petition to NH Attorney General Cites Seven Apparent Election & Tax Law Violations By Group and its Leaders, Rep. Candidates Mike Biundo and Tammy Simmons


(Manchester) The political group known as "New Hampshire Advantage Coalition" has apparently violated NH election law and may have violated nonprofit tax law by failing to file its required financial disclosures, failing to put disclaimers on its election materials, and by using its nonprofit status to promote the candidacy of its two leaders, Mike Biundo and Tammy Simmons, according to a complaint filed with the New Hampshire Attorney General by former NH Democratic Party Chair Kathy Sullivan.

August 4, 2008 - 4:52pm

Dems continue to hit Sununu-Stevens connection

Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's (D-Madbury) campaign says U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) should answer questions about a 2004 fishing trip Sununu took with now-indicted U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).

In 2004 Sununu attended the Kenai River Classic with Stevens and an executive from VECO Corporation. Stevens was indicted last week for making illegal statements about campaign donations he received from the Alaska-based oil company.

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July 2, 2008 - 6:59pm

Today in the U.S. Senate race

Editors note: This is a daily summary of news about the U.S. Senate race between U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) and former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury).

Today in the U.S. Senate race Kathy Sullivan pens an op-ed piece for The Huffington Post and Sununu is targeted by the AMA.

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June 23, 2008 - 5:34pm

NH Dems target AJS

The New Hampshire Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission against the group Americans for Job Security.

The organization recently began airing radio ads titled "Taxes Hurt," which takes aim at former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's economic record. Shaheen, a Democrat, is running for U.S. Senate against current U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley).

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June 3, 2008 - 7:23pm

Today in the U.S. Senate race

Editors note: This is a daily post that aims to provide a round-up of daily events surrounding the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire.

The National Journal examines the new ad Citizens United is running in New Hampshire. The ad sparked Alex Reese, press secretary for the NHDP's Coordinate Campaign, to issue a statement that said "Sununu's position is that he thinks outside groups shouldn't be involved in this campaign even when they have thousands of New Hampshire members, but if a D.C.-based, pro-Bush group is supporting him, he's got no complaints."

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May 28, 2008 - 12:51pm

NH Dems honor Freedman

The New Hampshire Democratic Party will be hosting an event to honor Anita Freedman.

Freedman is retiring as the New Hampshire DNC committeewoman. Former state party chairwoman Kathy Sullivan is replacing Freedman and is chairing the event.

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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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May 5, 2008 - 2:33pm

NH Dems hold unity event

Democratic leaders at "Unity 08" press conferenceDemocratic leaders at "Unity 08" press conferenceCONCORD- Despite the ongoing primary battle between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, supporters from various Democratic presidential campaigns gathered today to launch “Unity 08,” a push to put a Democrat back in the White House.

The effort is aimed at highlighting John McCain's record.

Former Party Chairwoman Kathy Sullivan, State Rep. Terie Norelli and State Sen. Sylvia Larsen represented the Clinton campaign. Ned Helms and State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark represented the Obama camp and State Sen. Peter Burling represented the Edwards campaign. State Party Chairman Ray Buckley was also present.

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