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Plurality of New Hampshire Democratic Primary Voters Still Undecided — But Warren In Danger Zone

Matthew McDonald

A lot of New Hampshire Democratic primary voters still do not know who they are going to cast their ballot for in three weeks.

According to a recent Boston Globe-Suffolk University poll, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders holds a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden. The poll shows Sanders with 16.4 percent support among likely Democratic primary voters and Biden shortly behind with 14.8 percent. Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg registers 12.2 percent support in the poll, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren sits in fourth place with 9.8 percent support.

Around New England

Rhode Island Aims for 100% ‘Renewable’ Energy by 2030 — But How?

Matthew McDonald

Rhode Island is aiming to be powered completely by renewable energy by 2030 – meaning no oil, natural gas, or coal.

The state's Democratic governor, Gina Raimondo, recently signed an executive order directing the Ocean State's Office of Energy Resources to put together economic and energy market analysis to reach "this bold but achievable goal," according to a statement from Raimondo's office.

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