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Roll Call: Can Any of These House Underdogs Survive?

Post Date June 07, 2012
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Roll Call: Can Any of These House Underdogs Survive?

Published on Roll Call on June 7, 2012:

Can Any of These House Underdogs Survive?

Remember their names: Reps. Charles Bass (R-N.H.), John Barrow (D-Ga.), Bobby Schilling (R-Ill.), Jim Matheson (D-Utah) and Robert Dold (R-Ill.).

If any of these five House incumbents survive, it will surprise most dispassionate observers (including some in their own parties). But upsets happen, and each of these candidates has a scenario for victory.
Moments after Bass was declared the winner in November 2010, most political insiders figured he would be doomed in 2012. But …

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Press Release: Annie Kuster Files Candidacy

Post Date June 07, 2012
Category Latest news, Press releases
Press Release: Annie Kuster Files Candidacy

For immediate release: June 7, 2012.

Annie Kuster Files Candidacy in New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District

CONCORD, NH- Democratic Congressional candidate Annie Kuster was joined by hundreds of supporters yesterday as she filed her candidacy for Congress. Supporters gathered outside of the State House in support of Kuster who highlighted the need to bring a new approach to Congress and the importance of job creation.

“I am running for Congress for one simple reason,” Kuster said “to bring a new approach to Congress that focuses on jobs, rebuilding …

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Press Release: Republicans Vote Against Pay Equity and Working Families

Post Date June 06, 2012
Category Latest news, Press releases
Press Release: Republicans Vote Against Pay Equity and Working Families

For immediate release: June 6, 2012.

Republicans Vote Against Pay Equity and Working Families

Yesterday, Senate Republicans voted to block a bill that would guarantee that women make the same amount of money as men for the same work. Congressman Bass is still refusing to say whether he would back the pay equity legislation that would require employers to pay men and women equal pay for equal work and forbid employers from retaliating against an employee who shares salary information.

“Republicans need to stop attacking working class families …

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Berlin Daily Sun: Kuster campaigns here in advance of official announcement

Post Date June 06, 2012
Category In the news, Latest news
Berlin Daily Sun: Kuster campaigns here in advance of official announcement

Published in the Berlin Daily Sun on June 6, 2012:

Kuster campaigns here in advance of official announcement

BERLIN – U.S. Congressional hopeful Ann McLane Kuster brought her Granite State Values Tour to the Androscoggin Valley yesterday and Sunday.

Kuster had breakfast Sunday morning at Tea Birds Restaurant, stopped at the Berlin Fire Station, and attended a house party. Yesterday, she met with White Mountains Community College President Kathy Eneguess, greeted patrons at Dunkin Donuts, and visited with diners at Berlin Senior Meals.

Kuster said she is in …

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Two weeks with Team Kuster

Post Date June 05, 2012
Category Blog, Latest news
Two weeks with Team Kuster

From house parties to campaigning with the Vice President, it’s been a big two weeks on the Kuster for Congress campaign! Here are some of the highlights:

Campaigning with the Vice President

On Tuesday May 22nd Annie joined Vice President Joe Biden for his visit to the Granite State, including campaigning with him at the Peterborough Diner, a Peterborough institution. Here’s Annie meeting supporters with the Vice President:

Endorsements

Over the course of this campaign the breadth of support we’ve received has been overwhelming, and in the last two …

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Endorsement: New Hampshire AFL-CIO

Post Date June 04, 2012
Category Latest news, Press releases
Endorsement: New Hampshire AFL-CIO

For immediate release:

New Hampshire AFL-CIO Endorses Annie Kuster, Cites Kuster’s Desire to Fight for the Middle Class

Concord — The New Hampshire AFL-CIO announced today that after an unanimous vote, they have endorsed Annie Kuster for Congress in the Second District in New Hampshire.

“Annie is a fighter and we know that if we send her to Congress she will stand up for New Hampshire’s hard working families,” said Mark MacKenzie, President of the NH AFL-CIO. “We need to send Annie down to Washington to fight …

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Patch: NH Democrats Pledge to Move Country Forward

Post Date June 03, 2012
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Patch: NH Democrats Pledge to Move Country Forward

Published on Patch.com on June 3, 2012:

Candidates at the New Hampshire Democratic Convention said they would stop Republicans from “moving us backward.”

New Hampshire Democrats were fired up at their state party convention this afternoon as their candidates promised to move the country “forward, not back.”

Speeches at the convention, held at Manchester’s Memorial High School, focused on fighting against the “Tea Party radicals” elected to office and continuing to rebuild the economy under President Obama.

Click here to read the full article on Patch.com →

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Memorial Day

Post Date May 28, 2012
Category Blog
Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, and throughout the year, we honor those who have served our country and their families for their sacrifice. Brad and I have special memories of our fathers, who shared their memories of World War II with our boys when they were young.

My father, Malcolm McLane, flew 63 missions in his P-47 fighter plane before he was shot down in the Battle of the Bulge on Christmas Eve. He spent the last six months of the war in a German POW camp.

Brad’s father, …

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American Federation of Teachers NH: Endorsement

Post Date May 24, 2012
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American Federation of Teachers NH: Endorsement

Released May 24, 2012:

AFT NH Endorses Annie Kuster for Congress: Kuster a Proven Leader, Will Fight for Working Families

Bow, NH—Today AFT New Hampshire announced its endorsement of Annie Kuster for election to Congress from New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District.

“NH voters have a clear choice in November—the same old tired politics or an effective leader who will fight for the Second District’s working families,” said AFT NH President Laura Hainey. “Annie Kuster would be a tireless advocate for the middle class and AFT NH is proud …

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Courage and Grace

Post Date May 12, 2012
Category Blog
Courage and Grace

On Mother’s Day this Sunday, I will enjoy breakfast in bed and then plant my new flower boxes. I have been thinking of my Mom this week, as I campaign around the Second District.

You see, my mother - Susan McLane - fought for liberty, equality, opportunity and fairness for 25 years in the New Hampshire Legislature when I was growing up. She worked hard - protecting the rights of women, children, seniors and people with disabilities and mental illness. She promoted New Hampshire communities and …

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