First in the Nation News

First in the Nation News is a free weekly email newsletter put out by the New Hampshire Democratic Party.

It contains links to mainly New England news media stories about the developing 2012 presidential election campaign including candidate schedules, videos and a ‘tweet of the week’. Other races and issues currently making headlines are also covered. It’s concise and entertaining, but don’t take my word for it – here’s a screen capture of the current issue.

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Rockingham County Democrats Meeting

Monday June 27, 2011

6:30PM Social Hour

7-8PM Meeting

Speaker: House Democratic Leader Terie Norelli

Loaf & Ladle Restaurant

9 Water Street

Exeter, New Hampshire

Directions to the Loaf and Ladle Restaurant: From I95: Take Exit 2 to Route 27 into downtown Exeter. The Loaf and Ladle is in the center of Exeter on the right hand side of the street, two blocks before the bandstand.

From (RT 101): Take exit 13 (Rt. 27 toward Exeter) and follow the above directions.

Local Democrats strategy meeting for 2012 this Thursday 6/23/11

From: Jeff Brown, NH.BarackObama.com

Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 7:10 PM

Subject: Thursday: Exeter strategy meeting

You can help build a grassroots movement that’s bigger and more innovative than anything we’ve built before — starting now.OFA New Hampshire is putting together plans for how we’ll build a volunteer network to help President Obama and Democrats win in 2012. As part of that effort, we’re holding a strategy meeting in Exeter this Thursday, June 23rd, at Loaf and Ladle — and you’re invited.Can you make it?Here are the details: What: Organizing for America strategy meeting Where: Loaf and Ladle 9 Water St. Exeter, NH 03833When: Thursday, June 23rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. We’ll talk about upcoming events, how to build neighborhood teams, and the best way to communicate the accomplishments of President Obama and other Democrats to our friends, families, and neighbors. The President is focused on the job we elected him to do, so it’s up to us to take the lead in organizing for him and for Democrats up and down the ballot. Join us on Thursday: http://nh.barackobama.com/Exeter-Strategy-Meeting Hope to see you there, Jeff Jeff Brown New Hampshire Regional Field Director Organizing for America

Stop using threats for political agendas

The recent personal attack on Rep. Matt Quandt by the House Republican leadership is yet another indication of how far they are willing to stoop to keep people in line to promote their political agenda. The timing of this particular incident coincides with the ongoing pressure on Republicans to change their minds and vote to override Gov. John Lynch’s veto of House Bill 474, the state’s Right to Work Act. Those who support the governor’s veto position, which historically has also been the Republican position of rejecting this specific anti-worker legislation, are under fire. The current majority leadership does not tolerate independent thinking, and many Republican representatives (including our district’s Reps. Lee Quandt and Tim Copeland) have been on the receiving end of tactics that are an embarrassment at best. If I were writing a book on dirty politics and bully tactics, I would not have to make up anything to fill the pages.

I believe the advantage of New Hampshire’s 400-member House of Representatives is that our focus is on serving our constituents, not on carrying the water for our party or climbing political ladders. Does each party have agendas or policies that are important to it? Absolutely. However, this does not mean that political positions or policies come before conscientious and thoughtful consideration of legislation.

Apparently, the current Republican leadership of the N.H. House thinks differently. They believe in allegiance to their team above all else. Never before have I had state representatives tell me that they have been threatened with being purged from their party because of their vote on a piece of legislation. In a body that tutors its freshmen members in the rules of conduct in order to preserve its traditional high level of respect and decorum, this transparent attack on Rep. Matt Quandt’s character brings shame to the House leadership. The people of New Hampshire expect and deserve better. I believe the people of this state are above using personal attacks to promote political agendas.

Rep. Donna Schlachman

Exeter