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“MAKE ELECTIONS FAIR AGAIN”: PROTEST AGAINST BIG MONEY IN POLITICS RETURNS TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
“The easiest way for them to get elected is to go to big donors and get campaign donations. There are favors that are being given
THE SILENCER MAJORITY: NH RESIDENTS REACT TO CANDIDATES’ POSITIONS ON GUN CONTROL
“It’s none of your fucking business what I own … I haven’t broken any laws. Why do I have to register my shit? Leave me
TRASH PROSPECTORS: THREE DAYS BEFORE PRIMARY, THE TOWN DUMP IS THE PLACE TO CAMPAIGN IN NH
“On Saturday, going to the dump is as normal as going to the post office … Good campaigns will have people at the dump.”
MICHAEL MOORE TO TAPE LIVE PODCAST WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CHAPO TRAP HOUSE AT BINJ POP-UP NEWSROOM (SUN. 2.9)
Join Michael Moore for a live taping of his Rumble podcast with special guests Chapo Trap House.
POLICY POLICE: CANNABIS COP AND GOP COHORT CHALLENGE CANDIDATES AND EDUCATE VOTERS ON WHY DRUGS SHOULD BE LEGAL
“Everyone knows we are a mosquito on the butt of an elephant … I’ve had cops see my shirt and get inches from my face
PHOTO GALLERY: VERMIN SUPREME’S BIRD-DOG AND PONY SHOW OUTSIDE THE SAINT ANSELM DEBATE
Photos from the scene outside of the Democratic debate at Saint Anselm College (2.7.20)
“MONEY IS CALLING THE SHOTS IN WASHINGTON”: WARREN PROMISES TO ACTUALLY DRAIN THE SWAMP
“If there is a decision to be made in Washington, it’s a decision made by money … Money is calling the shots in Washington.”
MEET THE GOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO QUOTES HIPPOCRATES AND WANTS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
“Unfortunately, the leadership of the Republican party is at odds with their own voters, so I think we should replace the leader with a Republican
MEET THE YANG GANG’S NUMBER ONE YOUTUBER
“There is a process. First of all, you are curious, then you discover, then you research, and then the cycle continues. You discover more things.”
ACCESS DENIED: BUTTIGIEG PACKS ROOM, BRUISES INDEPENDENT MEDIA EGOS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Through the fog of nobodies, MSNBC show host and hoagie hound Chris Matthews managed to get access; “Just hang on,” he whispered in his trademark
“YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF POWER”: YOUTH MOVEMENT APPLIES PRESSURE
“We saw this opportunity where, if we could organize young people in New Hampshire to not only turn out to vote but to also work
“SHOULD A CORPORATION POISON YOUR FAMILY FOR MONEY?”: STEYER HAS NO LOVE FOR FERC, WOULD “EMPOWER” STATES TO STAND UP AGAINST PIPELINES
“Should a corporation poison your family for money?” Steyer asked the crowd. “Climate is the number one priority … not because we want it to