Peter Burling

When Space Shuttle Columbia Astronaut Jay Buckey decided to run for US Senate, his home town state Senator Peter Burling never jumped on board.  Burling went one step further and stated publicly there needed to be a draft Jeanne Shaheen movement. 

Democratic leaders at "Unity 08" press conferenceCONCORD- Despite the ongoing primary battle between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, supporters from various Democratic presidential campaigns gathered today to launch “Unity 08,” a push to put a Democrat back in the White House.

The effort is aimed at highlighting John McCain's record.

Former Party Chairwoman Kathy Sullivan, State Rep. Terie Norelli and State Sen. Sylvia Larsen represented the Clinton campaign. Ned Helms and State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark represented the Obama camp and State Sen. Peter Burling represented the Edwards campaign. State Party Chairman Ray Buckley was also present.

State Sen. Peter BurlingCONCORD -- State Sen. Peter Burling (D-Cornish) announced this morning that he is not running for re-election and subsequently announced that he is endorsing State Rep. Matt Houde (D-Plainfield) to be his replacement.

"It has been my great privilege to represent the people of the Connecticut Valley and most recently the wonderful folks of Senate District 5. After the ending of this term I will be leaving the legislature and I will be leaving the legislature with the privilege and honor to have served in this institution," Burling said.

State Sen. Peter Burling (D-Cornish) is expected to announce that he will not seek re-election in November.

Burling has confirmed to PolitickerNH.com that he will make the announcement tomorrow at a press conference in Concord.

GOFFSTOWN- State Sen. Peter Burling defeated two-term DNC committeeman by a vote of 64 to 56.

"It was a razor thin vote, with two great candidates," Burling said. "I'm prepared to take my skills as a lawyer and an advocate to fight for New Hampshire."

The New Hampshire Democratic State Committee has elected Kathy Sullivan and State Sen. Peter Burling to the DNC.

Burling defeated two-term committeeman DiGangi.

Tomorrow, the New Hampshire Democratic State Committee will elect delegates to fill the two-at large Democratic National Committee (DNC) seats.

The delegates represent the party before the DNC and party rules stipulate that one seat is filled by a woman and the other by a man.

Anita Freedman and Gaetan DiGangi currently hold those seats. However, Freedman has decided to retire and DiGangi is being challenged by State Sen. Peter Burling (D-Cornish).