Romney Takes New Hampshire

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2012 That's two in the pocket for Mitt Romney, who, as expected, won New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary without a serious challenge Ron Paul took second place, with Rick Santorum, near-winner of the Iowa caucuses, well behindThat's two in the pocket for Mitt Romney, who, as expected, won New Hampshire's primary without a serious challenge. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney and Huntsman Split New Hampshire’s Tiniest Primary

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2012 You may recall Dixville Notch, N.H., from past elections or perhaps that "West Wing" episode that highlighted the mini-village's unusually prescient midnight voting. This year nine people who used to live there, but don't really, showed up to pick candidates. Mitt Romney and Jon Hunstman each got two votes. Obama got three. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney and the Art of Unpredictable Predictability

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 29, 2011 No matter what happens in Iowa, Mitt Romney has a safety net in New Hampshire. And that could rank as the year's most perilous sentence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Everything’s Coming Up Romney

Staff / Truthdig Dec 29, 2011 Although Ron Paul leads in some polls and Rick Santorum of all people has started to gain steam, CNN has Mitt Romney winning the Iowa caucuses. A win in Iowa could make Romney's nomination appear inevitable, as he holds a 27 point lead over his nearest competitor in the New Hampshire primary. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greetings From Newt-Hampshire

Staff / Truthdig Dec 28, 2011 Let's hope Newt Gingrich bought his New Hampshire volunteers a tuning fork for Christmas. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Huntsman Moment?

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Dec 15, 2011 Jon Huntsman could pull off a Granite State miracle if Republicans see him as a winner (and a real conservative), and independents view him as the sane guy in a preposterous crowd (and a moderate). Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

N.H. Cuts Off Funding to Planned Parenthood … for Birth Control

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2011 The backlash against Planned Parenthood continues, and anti-abortion advocates have emerged victorious in New Hampshire, where the state's executive council has dropped funding for the reproductive health organization (more) . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Canary in the GOP Coal Mine

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jun 6, 2011 In an age of media flying circuses where you never know who is running for president and who is just trying to boost book sales and speaking fees, Mitt Romney did it the old-fashioned way. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Romney’s In for 2012

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2011 He's tall, he's telegenic and he's back: Former Massachusetts Gov Mitt Romney is throwing in to run for president again in 2012 He'll have some work to do when it comes to helping Republicans forget his role in revamping his home state's health care system (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Hampshire Legalizes Gay Marriage

Staff / Truthdig Jun 4, 2009 The Granite State's Republican governor opposes gay marriage, but he cut a deal with the Legislature and signed off on three bills that made New Hampshire the sixth state (wishy-washy California not among them) to grant same-sex couples their marital rights. Six down, 44 to go. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

That’s 5 Down, 45 to Go

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2009 Hey, everyone -- same-sex marriage is now legal in Maine! Take that, Miss California! There are rumors that New Hampshire may be next, leaving Rhode Island as the last bastion of heteronormativity in all of New England. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama’s First Win: Dixville Notch, N.H.

Staff / Truthdig Nov 4, 2008 All 21 eligible voters in Dixville Notch, N.H., became the first in the nation to vote at the polls just after midnight Monday, following a time-honored tradition, and the win went to Barack Obama with 15 votes over John McCain's six. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )