— Jack O’Donnell
The 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary will take place on Tuesday, February 11, as the second nominating contest in the Democratic Party presidential primaries for the 2020 presidential election, following the Iowa caucuses this past week.
Why the Turnout in Iowa Has Some Democrats Worried
A lower-than-expected turnout for the caucuses has raised concerns that the grass-roots activism in the party may be waning after three years of battles with Washington. [Read more.]
7 Takeaways From the Democratic Debate in New Hampshire
There was neither a soaring nor shattering moment for the Democratic presidential candidates at their debate on Friday night, but it was still the most contentious one yet, and could influence some New Hampshire voters ahead of the state’s primary on Tuesday. Here are seven takeaways from the night. [Read more.]
New Hampshire’s Political Geography
The Democrats’ anguish about their primary system — Does it vet for the right qualities? Is it too slanted toward white voters? — is frequently directed at New Hampshire. By law, the state must hold its primary “seven days or more immediately preceding the date on which any other state shall hold a similar election,” which has stopped some more-diverse states from voting earlier. [Read more.]
Kennedy & Wallace Announce $5 Million Grant for Cheektowaga Sewer Improvements
Senator Kennedy and Assemblywoman Wallace announce $5M grant for Cheektowaga Sewer Improvements allowing town to line 33 more miles of sewers. The latest grant brings State assistance to Cheektowaga’s Sewer projects to $30M in grants and $15M in Zero-Interest Loans. [Read more.]
How Harry Bronson Lost the Backing of the Democratic Party to Alex Yudelson
Incumbent, five-term Assemblyman Harry Bronson lost the Democratic designation over the weekend to first-time candidate Alex Yudelson. How it happened is potentially more notable than the thing itself. That requires some explanation. [Read more.]
Bill de Blasio’s Disappearing Mayoralty
Bill de Blasio’s mayoralty is shrinking. Throughout more than six years in office, including a short, ill-fated run for the presidency, de Blasio has taken a decidedly non-confrontational approach with the 51 members of the City Council and hasn’t vetoed a single one of their bills. [Read more.]
Sandra Boynton Writes Children’s Books That Don’t Condescend
Children and parents don’t always agree on enjoyable reading (and rereading), but for decades, they have agreed on Sandra Boynton. Since publishing her first book, “Hippos Go Berserk!”, in 1977, her titles have sold 70 million copies, according to Workman, one of her publishers, along with Simon & Schuster. [Read more.]