I had the pleasure of introducing the Governor to the group, and he gave a 20 minute presentation on his views on a wide range of topics and then took questions from those in attendance.  He spent one-on-one time greeting each person individually, as well.  
 
This event was our first as hosts for a candidate, and we'd gladly do it again!  It was an exciting opportunity to have our local voters to meet a national candidate.  In the past we have hosted activists for campaign work and house parties for information about candidates.
 
I am a lifelong Democrat, having worked on campaigns for state and federal candidates since my college days in Massachusetts.  We became very active during the past two Presidential elections and worked tirelessly for Governor Dean, and then Senator Kerry.  We also campaigned for NH Governor John Lynch.  I was a Democratic candidate for NH House of Representatives from my solidly Republican town 2 years ago, and will most likely run again, building on my strong showing during the 2004 race and the mid-term mood across the country.