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Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, PolitickerNH.com has confirmed.

The news was first reported by The Union Leader.

"Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, believing that his duties as the city's chief executive should be his top priority," the article states.

New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen said Guinta has a "bright political future."

"Frank has a bright political future, but let's not forget the bright political present," Cullen said.

"He's doing a good job at controlling spending," he added. "He has a formidable challenge in running the city of Manchester."

Manchester Democratic Chairman Chris Pappas applauded the step, but said Guinta needs to focus on the city.

The New Hampshire Republicans have lost their press secretary.

Barney Keller, who had been serving has press secretary since December, left to take a job with the Massachusetts Republican Party.

Mike Hamilton has been hired has the new Executive Director for the New Hampshire Republican party.  read more »

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The AP is reporting that California U.S. Representative Tom Lantos passed this morning.

Lantos, 80, is the father of New Hampshire Democrat Katrina Swett.

Clegg after announcement speech: Photo by James Pindell

CONCORD -- Citing his humble roots, State Sen. Bob Clegg (R-Hudson) announced he will run for Congress in the Second Congressional District.

First Congressional District Republican candidate John Stephen ended 2007 with $203,453.82 cash on hand.

During the fourth quarter, Stephen was able to raise $81,288.21; $72,849.32 of which was raised from New Hampshire citizens.

The Executive Director of the New Hampshire Republican party, Steve DeMaura, is leaving his position to take a job in Washington D.C.

In an email to the Republican Executive Board, Chairman Fergus Cullen said “What can I say? You just can't make LeBron James play college ball when he's ready for the pros.”

The Democratic presidential primary recount has ended. 

According to the Secretary of State's website "The Kucinich Recount Stopped This Morning (Jan. 23, 2008) Because Funds Ran Out."