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Massachusetts

Baker eyes NH in 2020, but just to ‘watch’

Gov. Charlie Baker didn't mind his trip to New Hampshire Saturday to campaign for his preferred presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. It seems he rather enjoyed himself. "One of the great things about New Hampshire is they do get to kick the tires on these

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Malloy critical of Conn. town considering arming teachers

KENT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut town is considering a program that trains teachers to use guns in the event of an active shooter, and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has come down hard on the idea. Kent selectmen voted 2-1 on Wednesday to present information about the "FASTER Saves Lives&

GOP

Kasich bets against voter anger

BOW, N.H. (AP) — John Kasich isn't angry. And he's betting his presidential aspirations that voters aren't, either – despite the sustained political strength of leading Republicans he says are taking the country "into the dark."

GOP

GOP candidate Kasich addresses NH House ahead of primary

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich praised the New Hampshire Legislature on Wednesday for expanding Medicaid under the president's health care overhaul law — a rare move for GOP presidential contender — saying that the decision saved lives. "I took $14 billion dollars over the next two

GOP

Zeroing in on New Hampshire, Kasich campaigns with optimism

HILLSBORO, N.H. (AP) — With three weeks until the primary in New Hampshire, where John Kasich's White House hopes probably will live or die, he's approaching his campaign with a sense of calm. Touring the state Tuesday on his campaign bus, the Ohio governor seemed fortified

GOP

In GOP response to Obama, SC governor defends immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans should resist "the siren call of the angriest voices" in how the nation treats immigrants, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Tuesday as the GOP used its response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address to try softening the tough stance

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Maine governor sorry for remark about ‘young white’ girls

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Republican Gov. Paul LePage apologized Friday for his remark about out-of-state drug dealers impregnating "young white" girls, calling it a slip of the tongue and saying he didn't mean to inject race into discussion of Maine's heroin epidemic. LePage blamed reporters

GOP

Haley’s response to Obama not 1st time on national stage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a year when a church massacre and catastrophic flooding put her in the spotlight, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will get further national exposure when she gives the Republican response to the State of the Union address. But she's not new to the