Senator Evan Bayh
(August 15, 2006 letter on Evan Bayh Committee letterhead)
Dear
Governor Lynch: As I have said publicly on several occasions, I have
long been a supporter of New Hampshire's first in the nation status.
My fondness for New Hampshire dates back to the time I spent in your state
as a college student campaigning for my father.
If
I decide to run for president, I will fully participate in the New Hampshire
primary on whatever date is set forth by the Secretary of State, in accordance
with New Hampshire law.
Senator Joseph Biden
(August 18, 2006 letter on Unite Our States letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch,
As you know, I feel New Hampshire plays a unique and important role in
the Democratic presidential nominating process. Should I become a
candidate for president, you can count on me participating in the New Hampshire
primary on whatever date your Secretary of State sets for the primary,
in accordance with New Hampshire law.
Wesley K. Clark (August
18, 2006 letter on Wesley K. Clark letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch:
I am writing to let you know that should I become a candidate for President,
I commit to participating in the New Hampshire primary on whatever date
the Secretary of State sets for the primary, in accordance with New Hampshire
law.
Senator Christopher J.
Dodd (August 18, 2006 letter on Friends of Chris
Dodd letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch:
I am writing to let you know that should I become a candidate for President,
I will participate in the New Hampshire primary on whatever date the Secretary
of State sets for the primary, in accordance with New Hampshire law.
Former Senator John Edwards
(August 14, 2006 letter on Senator John Edwards letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch,
While I have not made any decisions about my plans for the future, I have
said that I am considering running for President in 2008. I am writing
to let you know that if I make the decision to run in 2008, I commit to
participating in the New Hampshire primary on whatever date the Secretary
of State sets for the primary, in accordance with New Hampshire law.
In 2004, during my previous campaign for the Presidency, I held over 100 town hall meetings in every part of New Hampshire and became a much stronger candidate because of all the one-on-one contact I had with the voters of New Hampshire. The opportunity to hear from voters directly about the issues they face in their daily lives is invaluable and it makes everyone who participates in the process a stronger candidate and a stronger leader.
If I decide to run, I will
campaign aggressively in New Hamsphire and look forward to the opportunity
to address the serious issues facing our country with the people of New
Hampshire.
Senator Russ Feingold
(August 17, 2006 letter on Progressive Patriots Fund
letterhead)
Dear Governor John Lynch:
It was a pleasure to speak with you again earlier this month. Today,
I am writing to inform you that should I become a candidate for President
in 2008, I commit to participating in the New Hampshire primary on whatever
date your Secretary of State sets for the primary.
New Hampshire is a great
state and I have always enjoyed my visits there -- both in recent months
and years and when I was younger. I look forward to traveling to
New Hampshire again soon.
Senator John Kerry
(August 16, 2006 letter on United States Senate letterhead--not
printed at government expense)
Dear Governor Lynch:
I am writing to let you know that should I become a candidate for President,
I will participate in the New Hampshire primary on whatever date the Secretary
of State sets for the primary, in accordance with New Hampshire law.
As you know, I have been a steadfast supporter of the New Hamsphire primary
and the healthy role it has played in our democracy. The voters of
New Hampshire, through their extraordinary grassroots participation in
the process, have made the strongest possible case for preserving the New
Hampshire primary.
Governor Bill Richardson
(August 18, 2006 letter on Richardson for Governor
letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch:
As I stated to you when I visited with you earlier this month, I believe
in the importance of the New Hampshire Primary. It provides a true
grassroots test to candidates, demanding that they put their best foot
forward and engage in a genuine dialogue with the people of your state
in order to win their support. That is why I have consistently supported
New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status. I believe the
DNC Primary Scheduling and Nominating Commission proposal which was ratified
by the Rules and By-Law Committee reaffirms the preeminent role of Iowa
and New Hampshire and that the inclusion of Nevada and South Carolina will
not be detrimental to Iowa or New Hampshire.
Should I choose to run for President, I will compete vigorously in New Hampshire, whatever the date the Secretary of State sets for the primary in accordance with New Hampshire law.
I applaud your leadership
and achievements. In less that two years, you have established yourself
as one of the nation's most accomplished--and popular--governors.
Congratulations for all your successes.
Governor Tom Vilsack
(August 13, 2006 letter on Heartland PAC letterhead)
Dear Governor Lynch:
I am writing to let you know that should I become a candidate for President,
I commit to participating in the New Hampshire primary on whatever date
the Secretary of State sets for the primary, in accordance with New Hampshire
law.
Former Governor Mark Warner
(August 14, 2006 letter on plain paper)
Dear John, It was
great talking with you on Monday. I am looking forward to spending
time in New Hampshire this weekend and in particular seeing you Saturday.
As I told you Monday, should I take the "next step" on this journey, I
will campaign in New Hampshire whenever your primary is held. Take
care and see you Saturday.