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Barack Obama and Paul HodesCongressman Paul Hodes (D-Concord), a Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) supporter, has stepped-into the debate over whether or not Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-New York) should drop-out of the presidential contest.

Hodes said Obama will be the Democratic presidential nominee but did not call for Clinton to withdraw.

Barack Obama's campaign will launch a voter registration drive tomorrow in Nashua.

The event is part of a national effort titled Vote for Change.

Ashley Maagero has been tapped to be John McCain's New Hampshire state director.

During the primary Maagero was a regional field coordinator for Merrimack and Strafford counties.

Maagero previously worked in Massachusetts politics and her hire was first reported by the site "Red Mass Group."

Republican presidential candidate John McCain (R-Ariz.) made a toast to the people of New Hampshire at Time's annual gala honoring "the most influential people in the world."

"I'm informed that it is the custom to toast someone who has influenced our lives. In that case, please raise your glass to the discernment and probity of the people of New Hampshire," McCain told the audience.

The AFL-CIO will be canvassing Manchester on May 17th.

The canvass is part of a drive to reach 200,000 union members nationwide and make them aware of John McCain's economic record.

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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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