Grassroots Group to Conduct
Taxpayer Training Schools in Plymouth, N.H., September 18th

Classes Teach Citizens How to Become Effective Advocates
in the Policy-Making Process

OUTSIDE GROUP FOUNDED BY OIL MONEY ATTACKS SHAHEEN ON RADIO

Americans for Prosperity is founded by Sununu's buddies in the oil industry, attacks Shaheen with over $130,000 in false radio ads

Americans for Prosperity released a new radio spot last week criticizing former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen for her energy plan, including her opposition to offshore drilling. Shaheen, a Democrat, is currently running for Senate.

Make no mistake about it: New Hampshire and Maine have hit the big time. National political organizations with very deep pockets are targeting both states, aiming to sway voters to their points of view through concerted campaigns of media buys and grass-roots organization.

With Independence Day tomorrow, it's almost fitting to feature a story from the state whose motto is "Live Free or Die".  As someone who spent more than half of his life in New England, I can tell you first hand that New Hampshire is somewhat of an enigma.  Whereas New England is a bastion of liberalism, New Hampshire has had a prominent independent streak.