Charlie Bass

When Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta decided last week to pass on the race and focus on Manchester the search went out quickly for another candidate.  Names from the past such as Chuck Douglas, Steve Merrill and Charlie Bass were tossed around, but none of them appear to be interested.  While Merrill is letting his name be tossed around, most believe that is to keep his name in the public eye for 2010 in case US

Despite rumors he wants to run for governor, former Congressman Charlie Bass (R-Peterborough) said he is not considering running against Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton).

Bass did leave room open for a possible future candidacy.

With Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta deciding not to run for Governor it’s time to start the speculation game on who may run. Here is my short list of potential candidates. The problem the Republicans will face is most of these candidates are smart and know with John Lynch’s popularity it will be hard to defeat him. Although a good run can set up a future run.

I have been hearing a lot lately how Republicans are going to take back New Hampshire this year because with John McCain at the top of the ticket the down ballot candidates will be boosted by his popularity amongst Independents.  read more »

McCain and Lieberman return to Exeter Wednesday: /Getty Images

Former Republican Congressman Jeb Bradley announced a slate of people who will form his Leadership Council.

The individuals are tasked with helping Bradley win the Republican primary and eventually beat U.S. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter.

Former New Hampshire Charlie Bass (R-Peterborough) and Mitt Romney's former state director Jim Merrill have formed a new group called Devine Strategies.

Merrill will serve as the Managing Director and Bass will be a Senior Advisor.

Devine Strategies will be a part of the law firm Devine Millimet.  read more »