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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.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- At a Harvard symposium today New Hampshire's two political party leaders disagreed over the question whether the past New Hampshire Primary "worked".

Yesterday at the Democratic State Committee meeting, it was announced that in early June the Democrats will be establishing 20-30 local offices. The offices will help coordinate campaigns and organize grassroots efforts.

Party Chairman Ray Buckley also reported that the party has recruited candidates in 23 of the 24 State Senate districts.

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).

If Carol Shea-Porter has been successful at one thing, it’s getting things done her way. In 2006, she was a big underdog in the primary, yet defeated Jim Craig, the DCCC’s choice in the race. Then in the general glection she was severely under-funded against two-term Congressman Jeb Bradley. Bradley looked to be on his way to an easy re-election, but Shea-Porter did it her way and shocked the world, or at least the 1st Congress

The New Hampshire Democratic Party has named David Scannell their new Executive Director.

Scannell recently was the center of controversy when Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta said he should resign from the School Department because Scannell voted in favor of a bill that would have decriminalized marijuana.

Jay Buckey and Jackie Weatherspoon have been named the 2008 Democratic State Party Convention co-chairs.

The co-chairs are involved in planning the convention.

"Jay and Jackie were chosen as co-chairs because they represent the grassroots of the New Hampshire Democratic Party," said Democratic Party Chairman Raymond Buckley in a statement. "Our conventions are focused on empowering local Democrats to effect change in their community and Jay and Jackie will ensure that we succeed in that goal. I am grateful to their contribution to our party and look forward to working with them in the coming weeks."