Post-election mood in New Hampshire. Contract with America spins questioned
Dartmouth expert Linda Fowler notes conflicting signals in New Hampshire voters. Polls show support for cutting welfare and defense spending to reduce deficits, yet 38 percent would cut Medicare. Many would accept higher taxes to lower deficits, amid persistent government distrust and complex views on candidates like Powell.
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Granite State
Fowler
Powell backers urge GOP to offer candidate with character
In Concord New Hampshire supporters of Colin Powell express disappointment at his decision not to run for president arguing the party lacks a candidate with strong character. Jim Steiner says Powell would have changed the race. polls show Bob Dole leading without Powell. Steiner cites surveys prioritizing character over hot button issues as key to voters.
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Ken Sullivan
Oncord
N.H
Jim Steiner
Colin Powell
Steiner
Powell
New Hampshire
Granite
Bob Dole
Dartmouth College
Wmur-Tv
Dole
Quinn
Arlinghaus
Newt Gingrich
Quebec
Canada
Iowa
Patrick Buchanan
Buchanan
Friendly enemies in New Hampshire politics as 1996 looms
In Manchester Bill Barry a Democrat spars with Republicans over Clinton and the presidential field. He and friend Ray Caron navigate party loyalties as Dornan and other candidates are weighed for their stance on government size and local needs.
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Manchester
New Hampshire
Bill Clinton
George Bush
Bill Barry
Barry
Ray Caron
Eft
Clinton
Caron
California
Bob Dornan
Dana House Observes New Hampshire Primary Interest
In Concord Dana House of House to House Collectibles explains why New Hampshire’s first primary matters. He notes voters focus on government costs and employment, while politicians visit for the money and media attention, shaping a pragmatic view of politicking.
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Ken Sullivan
N.H
New Hampshire
Dana House
Main Street
House
Reagan
Granite State
New Hampshire Voters Weigh 1996 Presidential Primary Stakes
The piece surveys New Hampshire voters and analysts as candidates descend on the state for the first primary. It notes Clinton's current strength, widespread undecideds, and fluid loyalties amid a crowded GOP field. It highlights retail politics shaping trade views and the primary’s national implications.
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Bush
New Hampshire
Arlinghaus
Clinton
GOP
Steve Forbes
Manchester
Merry Taylor
Portsmouth
Phil Gramm
Lamar Alexander
Hanover
Dick Lugar
Quinn
White House
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