September 13, 2006

Party Backing Backfires in N.H. 1, Giving Shea-Porter the Win

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Seldom has there been as striking a case of too much of a good thing in politics as the Democratic primary in New Hampshire’s 1st District, in which the convergence of party establishment support behind state lawmaker Jim Craig spurred a backlash that boosted liberal activist Carol Shea-Porter to a relatively comfortable victory.

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September 12, 2006

The CQPolitics.com Viewer’s Guide to the Sept. 12 Primaries

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Today, Sept. 12, is one of the busiest days on this year’s primary calendar, with nine states — Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin — holding their primary contests. The following is a roundup of the key races to watch as the results come in Tuesday night. CQPolitics.com will provide live results of the outcomes.

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September 11, 2006

D.C. Endorsement a Double-Edged Sword for Shea-Porter in N.H. 1

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Democrats seeking a tough challenger to heavily favored two-term Republican Rep. Jeb Bradley in New Hampshire’s 1st District have ended up with an unexpectedly competitive contest for Tuesday’s primary, with Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Jim Craig fighting off a challenge from community activist Carol Shea-Porter.

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