Pirates

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Saudi Arabia to Join NATO Naval Mission; Pirates Boost Defenses
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia said it will join a fleet of NATO warships on an anti-piracy mission, as hijackers bolstered defenses around an oil-laden Saudi tanker captured off the East African coast.
The navies of India, Russia, France, Britain and Germany have all battled [...]

In Anything, New Hampshire Primary November 22, 2008

Obama’s Grand Slam

By Trevor Timm | 1 Comment

Since mere words cannot describe Barack Obama’s Democratic National Convention speech from last night, here is the video in full:

In Barack Obama, John McCain, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008, Sports August 29, 2008

Hillary Wins Round 2, Shocking the Obama Crowd

By Trevor Timm | 2 Comments

NASHUA, NH–The young, initially exuberant crowd assembled in the Nashua High School gymnasium expected to celebrate a decisive victory for Barack Obama tonight. Instead, they sat and waited, shuffling their feet nervously with hushed voices as the surprising returns came in, this time, in favor of the opposition. They werenâ€™t alone in their disbelief, [...]

In Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

Hillary up 4000 votes with more than 60% reporting…

By Trevor Timm | Leave a Comment

In a shock to everyone covering this campaign, Hillary Clinton is holding on to her early lead.
Obama was winning by 10+ points in virtually every poll taken yesterday and today.
The room where the victory party was set is completely silent. Obama’s supporters’ usual “Fired Up! Ready to Go!” chant that usually deafens the room is [...]

In Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

Early Results…

By Trevor Timm | 2 Comments

say Clinton 38% Obama 36%
We expect these numbers to be changing shortly, but anything can happen…

In Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

Getting Hectic…

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The press area inside the auditorium inside is filling up at a rapid pace. Organizers were originally controlling the flow of traffic of journalists allowed into the roped off section, but now it has become a free-for-all. We are entering the main venue right now and will be reporting about the frenzy afterwards.

In Barack Obama, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

From Iowa to New Hampshire

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By Kellen Rice
Iâ€™ve just taken a look at the growing lines of supporters outside Nashua South High School and had the chance to take a few pictures, speak with a few people, and otherwise get a feel for the atmosphere.
One of the first people I talked to was a college student attending school in Iowa. [...]

In Barack Obama, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

Surge of Supporters Young and Old

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NASHUA, NH–Cohorts of the Obama campaign range from young and old. Two parents posted up early in the afternoon with their two infant children close to the front of the growing line. The children enjoyed the comfort of a portable crib emblazoned with an Obama insignia. This scene was contrasted by elderly couples and gung-ho [...]

In Barack Obama, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

70% TURNOUT

By Trevor Timm | Leave a Comment

Unbelievable.

In New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008

The Word is Hope

By Ryan Rice | 1 Comment

The lines outside continue to lengthen and the crowds are getting more boisterous as the hour draws closer to the anticipated victory speech. The congregation of supporters are politely quiet but the energy seems to be bursting at the seams. Red signs supporting the candidate from Chicago, blue signs championing Hope and Change. With just [...]

In Barack Obama, New Hampshire Primary, Politics, President 2008 January 8, 2008