McCain wins by a 10 % margin over Romney
Clinton eeks out Obama by 3%
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Countdown till the polls close
Just hours now and the polls will close
The time is short and the future is in the hands of the people
where it belongs . Being here in New Hampshire at this time, you come to understand how great the country we live in is, compared to the rest of the world. The founding fathers , the reformers , the patriots that have guided this country from thirteen small colonies to the greatest most powerful nation ever to grace this world must be very proud of how we conduct ourselves during this election. Honest forthright debate civil orderly demonstration and open and honest media coverage is a hall mark of a great country . Thanks to my father and mother I have a great love for this country my father taught me that service to your country is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Many years in the military and working in the Medical field have led me to my next endeavor I hope to remain politically active and work on campaigns and maybe some day run for office myself who knows for now it would be nice to get back to USF.
The time is short and the future is in the hands of the people
where it belongs . Being here in New Hampshire at this time, you come to understand how great the country we live in is, compared to the rest of the world. The founding fathers , the reformers , the patriots that have guided this country from thirteen small colonies to the greatest most powerful nation ever to grace this world must be very proud of how we conduct ourselves during this election. Honest forthright debate civil orderly demonstration and open and honest media coverage is a hall mark of a great country . Thanks to my father and mother I have a great love for this country my father taught me that service to your country is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Many years in the military and working in the Medical field have led me to my next endeavor I hope to remain politically active and work on campaigns and maybe some day run for office myself who knows for now it would be nice to get back to USF.
Down to the wire
I spent yesterday morning calling McCain supporters to make sure they voted . In the afternoon I went to a rally downtown where Senator McCain and his friends and family spoke and got the faithful fired up .
Got in real late last night my energy is gone my body is exhausted and I think I'm done.
This week has been unbelievable thank god they only do this every four years.
I interviewed dozens of campaign workers to get an idea why they go through this craziness. The responses where varied some do it because they believe in the candidate . The staffers seem to do it for experience and a line on their resume'. The volunteers are the true believers they do it because they are civic minded and want a good leader and they believe McCain is their man.
I think when all is said and done the process by which we choose a leader is pretty rough on every one . I can compare it to giving birth the early part is uncomfortable but near the end it becomes painful and exhausting for every one. The finished product is a man or woman who is vetted and tried, scrutinized and examined ready for the office that holds so much power.
The other great thing about the Presidential process in this time is that every candidate is recorded and video taped and every word they say is written and archived electronicly.This process keeps them honest and brings everything the candidated says out in the open.
The Road is comming to an end for me I believe I will be working a campaign when we return it may be John McCain's campaign it may be someone else depending on how well the senator does in the rest of the primaries. For now I would like to go home and sleep in my own bed and see my kids and wife who have been very understanding through this whole ordeal.
Got in real late last night my energy is gone my body is exhausted and I think I'm done.
This week has been unbelievable thank god they only do this every four years.
I interviewed dozens of campaign workers to get an idea why they go through this craziness. The responses where varied some do it because they believe in the candidate . The staffers seem to do it for experience and a line on their resume'. The volunteers are the true believers they do it because they are civic minded and want a good leader and they believe McCain is their man.
I think when all is said and done the process by which we choose a leader is pretty rough on every one . I can compare it to giving birth the early part is uncomfortable but near the end it becomes painful and exhausting for every one. The finished product is a man or woman who is vetted and tried, scrutinized and examined ready for the office that holds so much power.
The other great thing about the Presidential process in this time is that every candidate is recorded and video taped and every word they say is written and archived electronicly.This process keeps them honest and brings everything the candidated says out in the open.
The Road is comming to an end for me I believe I will be working a campaign when we return it may be John McCain's campaign it may be someone else depending on how well the senator does in the rest of the primaries. For now I would like to go home and sleep in my own bed and see my kids and wife who have been very understanding through this whole ordeal.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Republican Presidential Nomination
| Poll | Date | McCain | Giuliani | Huckabee | Romney | Thompson | Spread |
| RCP Average | 12/18 to 12/30 | 20.0% | 19.0% | 18.3% | 12.7% | 10.7% | McCain +1.0% |
| Pew Research | 12/19 - 12/30 | 22% | 20% | 17% | 12% | 9% | McCain +2.0% |
| FOX News | 12/18 - 12/19 | 19% | 20% | 19% | 11% | 10% | Giuliani +1.0% |
| Rasmussen (Sun) | 4 Day Tracking | 19% | 17% | 19% | 15% | 13% | Tie |
The Carnival Monday Jan 7 2008
One more day and the race will be over.The polls show the senator from Arizona with a commanding lead against the rest of the weaker candidates . The carnival is in full swing .Manchester is a circus of signs . The colors are red ,white and blue the signs are all the same signs but they stand for much different personalities . The mood is exhilarating, the electricity is pulsating in the air around the McCain Manchester office. we can smell Romney blood . The Manchester office is overwhelmed with volunteers and the feedback on the phones is all great news.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Downtown Manchester Jan 6 2008
With just two days before the Presidential Primary election The state of New Hampshire has become the focus of a hurricane of media and politico files .The eye of that hurricane is downtown Manchester the largest city, situated almost dead center of the metropolitan area that stretches from Concord (Pronounced Kankird not Con chord)to the Massachusetts border to the south.Down town is filled with hundreds of media vans television cameras and print media from all over the world. This whirlwind of activity is a tradition here . The best thing about the whole crazy seen is the fact that this is carried out in a peaceful orderly fashion .The sign waving the yelling the honking all done with a congeniality that speaks volumes about our country.We as a nation are showing the world that the election process does not have to be a violent gestation .The good nature of the election in New Hampshire reflects on the quality of the people here,they are truly a credit to our nation and an example for all mankind. If you are ever able to make the pilgrimage to New Hampshire in a presidential election year by all means please do, the excitement and the carnival atmosphere are worth the trip . I would not have missed it for the world.
The fire makes the news.
I was interviewed by the union leader after the fire and quoted in the news paper
“The hotel’s basically filled — it’s the Arkansas Travelers and USF,” said Russell Leach, a USF political science student from St. Petersburg, Fla. “My room is right underneath where the fire is. They’re probably throwing thousands of gallons of water into my suitcase.”
When the fire broke out, Leach said he was in one of the hotel’s meeting rooms, talking with other students and Dante Scala, the University of New Hampshire politics professor. He hoped his belongings would be all right, and said it would likely be difficult to find another room if the hotel didn’t reopen.
Still, he was able to find humor in the situation.
“There were rumors it was started by one of the people from the Edwards campaign,” joked Leach, who supports U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
Officer Sullivan and his partner Akima
The Senator poses with Hudson Police officer
Kevin Sullivan and his partner Akima after the town hall meeting . Officer Sullivan told me about his meeting with the Senator in the 2000 race. The Hudson police had their hands full when the town hall meeting became a huge success and the turn out blocked the local streets.
January 5 2008 road to the white house
The morning started with a meeting with the academic voice of the New Hampshire primary . Dante Scala schooled the interns on the ins and outs of the NH Primary . After a quick lecture the much quoted professor fielded questions about demographics and his predictions about the 2008 primary. At 9am sharp the alarm went off and the class was confronted with a fire in their wing of the hotel this threw a wrench into our day as our hotel was burning with our belongings inside it. The entire day was a loss but good news followed as we were transfered to a much nicer Radisson hotel .
Friday, January 4, 2008
January 4 2008 Hudson Florida
After having a couple of Coronas with the local vets, my new friend Omar Kerr and I stepped from the bar at the Hudson VFW hall to hear Presidential candidate John McCain speak in front of crowd of over three hundred Veterans and their families .
The senator spoke about his usual topics and took question from the crowd and posed for pictures . WE waited until he was done speaking and headed for our own photo op and grabbed a quick picture with the candidate
The senator spoke about his usual topics and took question from the crowd and posed for pictures . WE waited until he was done speaking and headed for our own photo op and grabbed a quick picture with the candidate
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Derry town meeting
The senator from Arizona speaks at Derry New Hampshire to a standing room only crowd.The senator touched on issues such as the war in Iraq, pork barrel spending ,and taking on medicare and social security .He then lent a microphone to senator Lieberman and the two answered questions from the crowd.
New Hampshire Jan 3 2008
Today I had the privilege of meeting and talking with Nashua's 8th ward Alderman
Dave McLaughlin. Alderman McLaughlin has served several terms and is an experienced city legislator. The Alderman gave me a quick lesson in the local political culture and operational environment of Nashua's government. He told me " New Hampshire is like a live political classroom" . The City of Nashua has fifteen alderman and six of those alderman are supporting John McCain in the primary .The other alderman are all over the spectrum with their support so among the Nashua city council it seems McCain is the man to beat.
The Nashua McCain Office has been put into high gear with most of the staff and volunteers working the phones. The Cold weather is preventing the grassroots house to house visits so its back inside to man the lines.
Dave McLaughlin. Alderman McLaughlin has served several terms and is an experienced city legislator. The Alderman gave me a quick lesson in the local political culture and operational environment of Nashua's government. He told me " New Hampshire is like a live political classroom" . The City of Nashua has fifteen alderman and six of those alderman are supporting John McCain in the primary .The other alderman are all over the spectrum with their support so among the Nashua city council it seems McCain is the man to beat.
The Nashua McCain Office has been put into high gear with most of the staff and volunteers working the phones. The Cold weather is preventing the grassroots house to house visits so its back inside to man the lines.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
WHY NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARIES ARE SO UNIQUE
January 2, 2008 One day after celebrating the new year the campaign to elect John McCain is running at full stride hitting each step with a constant pace that may just carry him into the front of the pack. The 8th ward of the city of Nashua is the place to be . A local member of the county steering committee plans a party for the county republicans as a small get together of neighbors and friends and some elected officials . The highlight of the night is a visit from the Connecticut senator who has been a loyal supporter of john McCain for years. Senator Lieberman arrived with a small security force and an aid de camp in tow ,to speak to this small enclave of very dedicated supporters mixed with some neighborhood friends. The evening could not have been more pleasant the house was warm and charming the food impeccably prepared mixed with a New England holiday atmosphere it was just amazing . The fact that this even happens in this day and age of mass media . The fact that you throw a party and a senator from the other party shows up to support your candidate is just out of the ordinary.
Wednesday jan 2
Finally the snow has stopped and we are able to move around in the vans without risking our lives. The trip so far has been a whirlwind of activity on the campaign road. I spent yesterday making hundreds of phone calls and talking with a well disciplined hard working group of volunteers . The best way to describe the Nashua McCain Campaign office is disciplined From our director Rob to our team leader Andy and all of the volunteers it has been like a well oiled machine . Six thousand phone calls by eight people in two days . I challenge anyone to match that volume of phone canvasing.
The response on the phones and in the neighborhood canvasing has been excellent McCain is a New Hampshire favorite . The senator has several town hall meetings scheduled this week I plan on working at one of those events and hopefully spend some time with the staff away from the campaign office .
Let me tell you a little about the staff , the Nashua office is made up of a cross section of people from throughout the country . The men that make up the Nashua campaign office range in age from 18 to 80 and come from every race creed and color which shows Senator McCain's widespread appeal among Americans . There seems to be a very patriotic conservative trend in the make up of the staff and all are well mannered gentlemen with sharp political minds and a passion for the candidate it has been a real pleasure to spend time with them and listen to their reasons for joining the campaign.
My last few days have been exhausting and a bit trying, but I actually feel invigorated and energized . The morning meetings are a great way to get together for the class and a great way to see everyone off to work. The time spent discussing politics with the other students is the Greatest part of this trip. I have never met such a intelligent well spoken group of people in my entire life I feel privileged to be with them on this trip, their passion and energy is rubbing off on my 45 year old carcass .
The response on the phones and in the neighborhood canvasing has been excellent McCain is a New Hampshire favorite . The senator has several town hall meetings scheduled this week I plan on working at one of those events and hopefully spend some time with the staff away from the campaign office .
Let me tell you a little about the staff , the Nashua office is made up of a cross section of people from throughout the country . The men that make up the Nashua campaign office range in age from 18 to 80 and come from every race creed and color which shows Senator McCain's widespread appeal among Americans . There seems to be a very patriotic conservative trend in the make up of the staff and all are well mannered gentlemen with sharp political minds and a passion for the candidate it has been a real pleasure to spend time with them and listen to their reasons for joining the campaign.
My last few days have been exhausting and a bit trying, but I actually feel invigorated and energized . The morning meetings are a great way to get together for the class and a great way to see everyone off to work. The time spent discussing politics with the other students is the Greatest part of this trip. I have never met such a intelligent well spoken group of people in my entire life I feel privileged to be with them on this trip, their passion and energy is rubbing off on my 45 year old carcass .
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