I planned my weekend visit to NH for the planning trip around the NH Democratic Party Convention. I knew this was a way to make sure that I could see all of the Democratic campaigns in one fell swoop.
Of course, I worked hard to arrange as many appointments as possible before arriving in NH, but, if all else failed, I knew I could at least meet up with the campaigns at the Convention.
It was also a great opportunity to see old friends and former colleagues - many of whom will be able to meet with my students when we are in NH.
You may have not been able to be there in person at the Convention, but, you, too, can watch all 7 hours of the political speeches at the New Hampshire Democratic Party Convention - courtesy of C-Span:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?463579-1/hampshire-democratic-party-convention&start=22606
The Convention was held at the SNHU arena -- and it was a sell-out crowd, with more than 10,000 in attendance.
While I was there to be able to connect with the Presidential campaigns, the speaking program featured US Senator Jeanne Shaheen, US Senator Maggaie Hassan, US Representative Chris Pappas, US Representative Annie Kuster, (i.e., both US Senators and both Members of Congress are Democrats), Councilor Debora Pignatelli and Executive Councilors, Senate President Donna Soucy and Senators, Speaker of the House, several Mayors along with Mayor Joyce Craig, along with labor leaders and DNC leaders, and more.
Here are a few pictures so you can get an idea of what the inside of the convention hall was like:
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| the Convention Program |
The vis as we approached the convention hall. I am sure these campaigns got there early to stake out their spot. Brought back memories...
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| John Bresler |
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| Mike Firestone |
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| raffle prize offered by the Pelham Democrats |
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| Gus and I worked together on the NH voter file. Now he is the Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party! |
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| with the President of the NH Senate, Senator Donna Soucy |
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| John Knowles |
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| The Rollos |
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| former President of the NH Senate, former Senator Sylvia Larsen |
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| Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli |
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| I posted separately about Senator Elizabeth Warren's campaign organization -- it was a sight to behold |
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| Rep Tulsi Gabbard leaving the Convention with her supporters |
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