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Primary Place: The Saga of One Town Through a Presidential Season
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Stories The Polls That Shaped the Outcome: Voters in Exeter write about the role that polls played in the final voting. Exeter Votes -- At Last: On the steps of the town hall at 7 a.m., turnout is heavy. Checking Back in With the Exeter Voters: After 12 months of following Exeter, we check back with voters to see where they ended up. Exeter Reacts to Iowa Results: NHPR's Jon Greenberg spends the day talking to Exeter voters on the state of the primary. Talking Policy With a Healthy Dose of Laughter: An informal group of retired Democratic voters reveals the true meaning of politics. Obama Fields PPO Questions: Voters press Obama on his foreign policy credentials, tax policy and the legacy he hopes to leave as president. Obama Courts Independents: At a roundtable with independents, Obama focuses on his plans to curtail the influence of corporate lobbyists. Campaigns Push Hard in Exeter: It is crunch time and many voters have yet to make up their minds. Kucinch Takes on a New Cause -- The Constitution: The Democratic candidate says congress has failed to push back against the executive branch and the basic structure of government is now at risk. Clinton on the Moral Twists of Iraq and other topics: In a conversation with New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg, Clinton talks about Iraq and the major themes that shape her policies. The Poll Savvy Voter: When your sense of what's going on and what the polls say don't agree, what should you think? Giuliani's Rise Puts Focus on Social Conservatives: The concern in Republican circles is that social issues will trump pragmatism at the polls. But that concern could be misplaced in New Hampshire. Introducing Primary Place Online: A new web site captures the essential New Hampshire primary experience. When voters see a presidential candidate in person, they post what they've learned. Exeter Dems and Iraq: A Surprising Mix of Opinions: Most say the US should never have started the war. But they disagree on what should happen now. The Exeter Book Election: The Water Street Book Store has an unusual approach to measuring candidate appeal. Exeter Mom and her Dinner with Obama: Gaby Grossman calls her dinner in Nashua unforgettable and surreal Richardson on Gun Control and School Reform: The Democratic candidate defends his A rating from the NRA and speaks of the benefits of expanding arts education in schools. Beyond the House Parties and Town Hall Meetings: Step away from the typical places where candidates meet voters and you find a very different electorate. Obama in Exeter: The candidate is challenged about one source of his campaign contributions and asked about his foreign policy role models. President Bush Throws Long Shadow in Primary: The president's name might not be on the ballot, but disappointment with his performance is a strong factor among Exeter Republicans. Romney Makes Inroads in Exeter: The GOP presidential candidate talks about defense, Democrats and Guantanamo. McCain's Independents: Reshaping the Democratic Race?: Independents gave McCain a big victory in 2000. Now, many are checking out the Democrats. Will their impact be just as great? Political Beliefs Forged in War: A Primary Place Report: For one voter, there's a direct line from huddling in an air raid shelter 60 years ago to the candidate she supports today. GOP Debate: The View From Exeter: For this group of Exeter Republicans, McCain takes a step up. Democratic Debate: Edwards Makes Favorable Impression: Three Exeter debate watchers found him honest and clear in his opinions. Open Mic in Exeter on All Things Presidential: Primary Place #6: An invitation to speak and have your views posted on YouTube yields a wide range of opinions Anatomy of a Stump Speech: Primary Place #5: For lesser known candidates such as former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, the stump speech is key. Democratic Activists Still Up for Grabs: Primary Place Part Four: Listen in to the conversation among a small group of Democrats in Exeter. Democracy Writ Small vs. Democracy Writ Large: Primary Place Part Three: We meet independent voters and some jaded non-voters at a large meeting of a mobile home park cooperative in Exeter. Primary Place: The Saga of One Town Through a Presidential Season -- Part Two: John McCain returns to Exeter and local Republicans judge whether he still has the right stuff. Primary Place: The Saga of One Town Through a Presidential Season -- Part One: The first in a running series that follows the town of Exeter between now and the New Hampshire primary. Jon's Blog
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