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Tom Joyce is a seasoned journalist and political commentator with a rich background in covering politics, sports, and pop culture. Since 2019, Tom has been a prominent contributor to NewBostonPost.
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The first town to vote in the first-in-the-nation primary went to former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, but she wasn't able to win the state of New Hampshire. Haley got all six votes in Dixville Notch; this came after its five residents (at the time) voted for Joe
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The 2024 New Hampshire presidential primary is finally happening this week. The first-in-the-nation primary take place Tuesday, January 23, after candidates have spent the past year trying to court Granite State voters.
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Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley picked up The Boston Globe's endorsement in the New Hampshire Republican primary this week. The liberal publication, which is no fan of former President Donald Trump, touted Haley as an alternative to Trump.
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U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is in the Granite State today. He is campaigning on behalf of former President Donald Trump. Vance is scheduled to give a speech in support of the former president at Saddle Up Saloon in Kingston, New Hampshire, at 4 p.m. Friday, January
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Massachusetts state Representative Steve Xiarhos (R-Barnstable) is seeking another term. Xiarhos, who has represented the state's Fifth Barnstable District since 2021, plans to kick off his re-election bid at the Sandwich American Legion from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20.
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Around 250,000 illegal immigrants live in Massachusetts, Pew Research estimates. Why are these people coming to our state?
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Good luck trying to find a Ron DeSantis campaign event in New Hampshire. The Florida governor has no events scheduled in the Granite State between now and the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, January 23, according to NBC 10 Boston's candidate tracker.
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U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) is no fan of former President Donald Trump. The self-described democratic socialist is supporting Joe Biden's re-election bid. However, he does not hold personal contempt for Trump voters.