Terie Norelli

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.

Today House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth), hoping to find the middle ground, announced she endorses the concept of a constitutional amendment, just not the same one Lynch wants.

MANCHESTER- On the morning of the Manchester St. Patrick's Day parade, city Democrats took the opportunity to roast state party chairman Ray Buckley.

Roasters ranged from Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D-Rochester), former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury), State Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester), House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth) and former party chairwoman Kathy Sullivan.

"A lot of people told me the Democratic Party would go up in smoke if Ray Buckley was elected chair. I didn't know they met it literally," Lynch said. "But at least Raymond you're holding this event in a nice joint."

CONCORD- Campaign finance icon Granny D celebrated her 98th birthday with a party at the New Hampshire State House.

The party, held at the office of State Senators Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) and Molly Kelly (D-Keene), featured an oil painting of Granny D, cake for guests and toasts from prominent politicians.  read more »