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John Hutson speaking at the DNC in Denver

John Hutson said he would be "honored" to serve as United States Attorney for New Hampshire.

Hutson, dean and president of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, is a prominent supporter of President-elect Obama and Hutson's career also includes a stint as the Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

MANCHESTER-- John Hutson thinks that a "tie" for Barack Obama in the presidential debate is a "win."

"To win the debate he needs to tie the debate," Hutson told PolitickerNH.com. "McCain has the upper hand advantage and I think in the end if Obama can demonstrate how thoughtful and well-informed he is on these issues he would have won."

Barack Obama's New Hampshire campaign will be hosting 70 debate watch parties Friday night, and two of them will have special guests.

The Manchester Watch Party will be attended by John Hutson. Hutson, Dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, gained prominence in August when he spoke at the Democratic National Convention. He is also a co-chair of Former McCain Supporters for Obama and a member of New Hampshire Veterans for Obama.

Bette Bramante voted for U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in 2000, but this time around she is backing the presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.).

"Supporting the 2008 McCain was never even a consideration for me. The two McCains are vastly different, and the times are different, as well,” said Bramante. “For me, Senator Obama represents America's success, generosity and compassion, and above all, his leadership will bring the opportunity to achieve our dreams within the grasp of each American."

The Democratic presidential nominee's New Hampshire campaign announced on Thursday that Bramante, a small business owner and former teacher, is one of four co-chairs of "Former McCain Supporters for Obama," a group that will reach out to other former McCain supporters.

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DENVER- John Hutson told the Democratic National Convention that he has switched his party registration so he can vote for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in November.

Hutson, a retired Navy admiral and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, said the Republican party has drifted from its core principles.

Ret. Rear Admiral John Hutson: Getty Images PhotoBelow is a transcript of remarks made by Ret. Rear Admiral John Hutson at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday evening, as prepared for delivery. Hutson is a life-long registered Republican and president of Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord.

DENVER-- John Hutson's speech before the Democratic National Convention has been moved to Tuesday night during prime time.

Hutson, a former Republican and dean of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, was originally scheduled to speak at 6:45 p.m. today.

UPDATE: Hutson's speech was moved to Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

Below is a transcript of remarks to be made at the Democratic National Convention, as prepared for delivery, by John Hutson -- a 28 year Navy veteran, life-long registered Republican, and president of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord.