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New Hampshire Democrats Gather for McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner

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Last night's annual McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner, featuring U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, demonstrated the enthusiasm and commitment of New Hampshire Democrats to winning in 2016. The event, attended by over 600 people, was a celebration of New Hampshire's women leaders and a sign of the party's strength in the state. Pelosi emphasized the importance of the "First in the Nation" primary and praised New Hampshire for its track record of electing women.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 600 people attended the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner, indicating a strong showing of enthusiasm and support for the Democratic Party in New Hampshire.
  • The event served as a celebration of New Hampshire's women leaders, honoring eight women who ran for Congress, including Helen Bliss, Dudley Dudley, Arnie Arnesen, Mary Rauh, Martha Fuller Clark, Katrina Swett, Carol Shea-Porter, and Annie Kuster.
  • Pelosi praised New Hampshire's role in electing Presidents and its track record of electing women, stating that "when women succeed, America succeeds."
  • Party leaders were confident that they would clear the $200,000 raised by Republicans in their First in the Nation event.
  • U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen sponsored a $12 minimum wage, Gov. Maggie Hassan called on Democrats to urge Republican state senators to support a more moderate budget, and U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster emphasized the need for a family values message.
  • The event marked the first big Democratic party gathering since the 2014 election.

Statistics:

  • Over 600 people attended the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club dinner.
  • $200,000 was raised by Republicans in their First in the Nation event.
  • The $100-a-plate event hosts were confident they would match or exceed this amount.

Sources:

  • Union Leader: "Democrats gather to honor women at Manchester dinner"
  • Concord Monitor: "The whole world is watching"
  • NH1: "Paul Steinhauser's Coverage of NHDP's McIntyre-Shaheen Dinner"
  • WMUR: "Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks at Democratic dinner in Manchester Sunday"
  • PlusMediaSolutions: Editorial contact - editorial@plusmediasolutions.com

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