Based in Manchester, Colin Booth is Granite Post’s political correspondent. A Granite State native and veteran political professional with a deep background in journalism, he’s worked on campaigns and programs in battleground states across the country, ranging from New Hampshire, Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
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Exclusive: Senator Shaheen introduces bipartisan bill to combat youth opioid use in schools
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Laphonza Butler (D-CA), today introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at combating youth opioid use. The bill proposes a new grant program under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) initiative, allocating $7 million annually for five years. This funding would…
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VIDEO: Joyce Craig’s victory speech 🎤✨
In her victory speech Tuesday night, Joyce Craig said her deep experience in public service would be a driving force in building new housing and meeting the challenges facing the state of New Hampshire, while Kelly Ayotte’s extreme record was the absolute wrong fit for the state. @granitepost In her victory speech Tuesday night, Joyce…
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Craig and Goodlander set to lead New Hampshire Democrats into high-stakes November races
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former White House advisor and lawyer Maggie Goodlander won their respective Democratic primary contests for New Hampshire’s top races going into November 2024. “Our state has real challenges that we need to address. But, taking on tough challenges and getting results is what I’ve done my entire career. I…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 8, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Joyce Craig’s Big Endorsement — In the incredibly tight primary between…
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What NH Democrats would do if they win the State House majority in 2024
House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm of Manchester announced late last week the “Freedom & Affordability” agenda, outlining the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus’s top priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The agenda focuses on many key issues, ranging from codifying abortion rights, providing property tax relief, and protecting New Hampshire communities from harmful chemicals like…
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VIDEO: NH Resident Says Trump Is Unfit For Presidency
Scott from Barrington said he went to see Kamala Harris’ visit to New Hampshire this week because it was history in the making. And because Donald Trump is unfit to ever be president again. @granitepost Scott from Barrington said he went to see Kamala Harris' visit to New Hampshire this week because it was history…
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Debunked: Bus company shoots down Trump campaign conspiracy that they bussed in Harris supporters from out of state
The general manager of a Massachusetts bus company is disputing falsehoods spread by senior officials on the Donald Trump campaign over buses used to move Kamala Harris supporters to and from a parking lot during a candidate visit this week. Michael Costa, general manager of the Yankee Line bus service that provided the distinctive yellow…
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In New Hampshire visit, Kamala Harris pledges small businesses help in first term
Vice President Kamala Harris used her first visit to New Hampshire in her presidential campaign to take dramatic steps to increase tax credits with the goal of delivering millions of new small business applications, building on the considerable success of the Biden administration. “We’re going to help more small businesses and innovators get off the…
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Exclusive: End Citizens United and Let America Vote endorse Joyce Craig for New Hampshire governor
End Citizens United and Let America Vote (ECU // LAV), two leading national organizations fighting against the influence of big money in politics, have officially endorsed Joyce Craig in her bid to become the next governor of New Hampshire. “Joyce Craig is running for governor to put New Hampshire back on the side of working…
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Kelly Ayotte forced to apologize, pull misleading ad after attempt to exploit 2015 murder
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s campaign was forced to retract a controversial attack ad Friday after it was revealed the ad inaccurately linked the tragic 2015 murder of Manchester resident Denise Robert to then-Mayor Joyce Craig. The ad, which falsely stated the crime occurred during Craig’s tenure (she became mayor two years later), sparked immediate…
