NH Primary: (BLUE DOG) Swett Concedes Race To (LIBERAL) Kuster; Bass Leads GOP

[ShamelessHussy]

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http://www.wmur.com/politics/25010480/detail.html


NASHUA, N.H. -- Katrina Sweet has conceded the Democratic race in the 2nd Congressional District to Annie Kuster.

Kuster and Charlie Bass held early leads in the races for the Democratic and Republican nominations for the 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday night.

The race between Kuster and Swett was the one major Democratic primary on the ballot Tuesday. Both candidates have family political ties, but neither has personally held public office.

With 14 of 188 precincts reporting, Kuster had 1,875 votes, compared to 603 for Swett. Swett said she offered her congratulations to Kuster.

"I told her she ran a terrific campaign," Swett said. "That I was very proud to run with her and would support her in the coming race."

[KingFlorez]

1. Kuster is pro-choice, while Swett is not, so this is a good win

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

2. Ha Ha!

[Pab Sungenis]

3. And what are her chances in November?

Good, I hope.

[ShamelessHussy]

5. Top 10 Reasons Why New Hampshire's 2nd District House Race & Annie Kuster Are Worth Watching

Upfront, I openly admit my bias for New Hampshire as a state. It's gorgeous and with a charm and spirit in both the landscape and culture that are near impossible to beat. New Hampshire was the leading state this past summer in support of our Blue Star Families Blue Star Museums program, for which I was program manager. Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter personally sent support to an event I hosted at the Currier. And one of my favorite things about New Hampshire? She's not the token female elected representative. New Hampshire is a major leader in political opportunities for women. In fact, two female Democrats are vying for the slot on the ticket in the primary. (tomorrow, September 14).

Jake Tapper (and hopefully other political reporters) want to know which House race to watch this election season.

I know which one: this one -- New Hampshire's 2nd District House race, in which Ann Kuster will likely face Charlie Bass (R).

If Kuster wins and Shea-Porter maintains her incumbency, New Hampshire will offer two of the strongest elected leaders for women to count on.

So...in case this hasn't persuaded you that this is a key race to watch, let me sell you on the top ten reasons you need to care and keep an eye out:


10) NH-02 is one of a small handful of truly toss-up open seat races.

more...
http://momocrats.typepad.com/momocrats/2010/09/top-10-reasons-why-new-hampshires-2nd-district-house-race-annie-mckuster-are-worth-watching.html

I think that she has a better chance than Sweet, but it will be tough.

[Tesha]

7. It will be a very, very tough race, but it *CAN* be won!

She'll (almost certainly) be facing Charlie Bass,
the Republican who held the seat for several terms.

Tesha

[Nite Owl]

4. Great!

good night so far for dems.

[Tesha]

6. Hot damn! A clear *PROGRESSIVE* win!

From before sun-up to after sun-down, Mr. Tesha
spent all day at the polls today (and I spent
a few hours) holding Annie's signs. And he and
I have both spent quite a few hours over the
last several days doing "visibility" for Annie
in our city.

So it's nice to see a clear win for a true
Progressive against a relatively Blue Dog
opponent. Now, on to the General Election
(which still promises to be very, very tough).

Today, when Katrina Swett still thought she
had it locked up, her partisans at the polls
were all trying to get our assurances that after
it was all over, we'd settle our differences and
support Katrina. Let's hope they're now willing
to take their own advice and return that favor;
it would be a shame if PUMA spirit cost us the
General Election!

Tesha

[CTLawGuy]

8. Good

Katrina and her husband Dick Swett (hehe) truly suck.