Mitt Romney

Former New Jersey Sen. Bill BradleyMANCHESTER -- Two presidential candidates, a national political reporter, and a former governor were all honored for their participation in the New Hampshire Primary in what has become the state's premier political party of the year.

The New Hampshire Political Library's annual fund-raiser at the Center of New Hampshire brought together the state's political elite from both parties to hear campaign war stories and celebrate the state's first-in-the-nation tradition.

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) will meet with his New Hampshire supporters before the New Hampshire Political Library fundraiser on April 30th.

Romney's New Hampshire state director Jim Merrill will be hosting a reception for key supporters and campaign staff at the Devine Millimet law office.

A former field staffer for Mitt Romney's presidential campaign is the state Republican Party's new political director.

Tom DeRosa worked in Grafton and Coos Counties for Romney  in the seven months leading up to the presidential primary. Prior to that he worked for former New York Gov. George Pataki's political action committee.

DeRosa is a graduate of Saint Anselm College. He started at the party this week.

Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) and former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley (D-New Jersey) are scheduled to attend 2008 New Hampshire Primary Awards Dinner, sponsored by the New Hampshire Political Library.

Romney and Bradley will be recognized for their support of the New Hampshire primary.

Mitt Romney's New Hampshire press secretary, Craig Stevens has joined the American Beverage Association (ABA).

Stevens will serve as the ABA's Vice President of Communications.

"The non-alcoholic beverage industry holds an iconic place in America and plays a key role in the U.S. economy and in our everyday lives. I am excited about this new opportunity, and I look forward to working with the members of this dynamic industry," Stevens said in a statement.

Sometimes the fireworks on a Sunday morning show doesn't come from the guests, but the host.

After 25 minutes spent introducing Republican Congressional candidates Jim Steiner and Jennifer Horn on WMUR's "Close-Up", host Scott Spradling wrapped-up the show by raising significant questions about New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen.  read more »

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 »

Rich Killion, a Romney New Hampshire strategist, said former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney abandoned his presidential bid today because of his desire to unite the Republican party behind a candidate.

"Gov. Romney believes that by continuing on he would only only forestall the launch of a national campaign and thereby aid the Democrats," Killion said in a statement.   read more »

Boston Red Sox fans had to wait 86 years to celebrate a World Series win, but who knows how long Tom Rath will have to wait until a candidate he backs will win the New Hampshire Primary.