Presidential candidates and the N. H. State Senate
One of the ways presidential wannabes make deposits in the New Hampshire Favor Bank is by headlining fund-raisers on behalf of their state party's candidates. Thanks to a tip from a faithful reader, below is a list of the beneficiaries of back-to-back visits later this week from New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former vice presidential candidate John Edwards.
Betsy DeVries (challenging Andy Martel in District 18) and Molly Kelly (challenging Tom Eaton in District 10) are perhaps the Democrats' two best bets for picking up seats in the State Senate. If the Democrats wish to regain a majority, Kathy Sgambati (District 4) and Harold Janeway (District 7) are important pieces of the puzzle, as well as Jackie Cilley in District 6, now that Republican incumbent Dick Green has been appointed executive director of the Pease Development Authority.
Senator Peter Burling sits in one of the safest Democratic districts in the state. Dave Gottesman is in a marginal Democratic district but has built a very large campaign treasury.
Governor Bill Richardson’s Trip to New Hampshire
Thursday, August 3, 2006
What: Reception/Lunch on behalf of State Senate candidate Betsi Devries - District 18.
Where: Teamsters local 633, 53 Goffstown Road, Manchester, NH
When: 12:00 noon
Event Info: Donation - $50; Host - $250. Contact: Nick Panagopoulos at 603-620-1818.
What: Reception on behalf of State Senate candidate Betsi Devries – District 18
Where: Tarrytown Road apartments, Manchester, NH
When: 2:00 p.m.
Event Info: $Free Event. Contact: Nick Panagopoulos at 603-620-1818.
What: Reception on behalf of State Senate Candidate Harold Janeway - District 7.
Where: Hermano’s Mexican Restaurant, 11 Hills Ave. Concord, NH
When: 4:40 p.m.
Event Info: Friend - $50; Ally - $100; Supporter - $250; Sponsor - $500. Contact Aaron Lavallee at 808-375-1235.
What: Reception on behalf of State Senate Candidate Kathy Sgambati – District 4.
Where: Whole Child Center, 523 West Main Street, Tilton
When: 6:45 p.m.
Event Info: Suggested - $25; Friends – $50; Children’s Champion- $100; Change Agent - $500. Contact Heather Gibson at 603-731-0281.
Friday, August 4, 2006
What: Reception on behalf of State Senate Candidate Molly Kelly – District 10.
Where: Home of Jim and Judy Putnam, 168 Court Street, Keene, NH
When: 8:00 a.m.
Event Info: Sponsor - $250; Supporter - $50. Contact Alex Goepfert at 603-357-2006.
U.S. Senator John Edwards Trip to New Hampshire
Friday, August 4, 2006
What: Event on behalf of Senator Peter Burling.
Where: Home of Senator Peter Burling, 20 Lang Road, Cornish, NH.
When: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Event Info: No suggested Donation amount. Contact Matt Spence at 919-604-0834.
Saturday, August 5, 2006
What: Event on behalf of Senator Dave Gottesman.
Where: Lake Winnipesauke, 48 Shorewood Lane, Moultonborough, NH.
When: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Info: Sponsorships of: $1000, $500, $250, $100. Contact Brett Cooper at 603-880-6995.
What: Event on behalf of State Senate candidate Jackie Cilley - District 6
Where: Hoerman Walter's Residence, 40 Confer Circle, Rochester, NH.
When: 3:00 p.m.
Event Info: A contribution would be appreciated of any level. Contact Jackie Cilley at 603-498-0741 or 603-664-5597.
