Hillary Clinton prepares for first N.H. trip in a decade (AP)

[Eugene]

Hillary Clinton prepares for first N.H. trip in a decade

By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Writer | February 9, 2007

CONCORD, N.H. --Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that New Hampshire deserves
to hold its primary whenever it chooses, but the Democratic front-runner wouldn't say
whether she agrees with allowing another state to vote first.

In June, former President Bill Clinton said both he and his wife opposed a plan to allow
Nevada to hold its presidential caucus after Iowa and before the New Hampshire primary.
Asked whether she still holds that view, Clinton, who makes her first campaign trip to
New Hampshire this weekend, didn't answer directly.

"I'm going to compete in the New Hampshire primary whenever New Hampshire holds its
primary and I will tell that to anyone anywhere in the country, because I value the New
Hampshire experience and I'm excited about being part of it on my own," she said in a phone
interview with The Associated Press. "I believe New Hampshire deserves to be able to put
its primary wherever it chooses and I will be there to compete whenever it happens."

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Clinton said she looks forward to reintroducing herself to New Hampshire, which has changed
significantly, both economically and politically, since her last visit. Though the Clintons
have many friends in the state, many new faces were part of the Democratic sweep of the
state's Legislature and Congressional delegation in November.

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Full article: http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2007/02/09/hillary_clinton_prepares_for_first_nh_trip_in_a_decade

[lancdem]

1. What New Hampshire-ites really want to know is:

Does she pass the "beer test"? :evilgrin: