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GOP candidates lay groundwork…

21 Jan 2012

…South Carolina primary events Saturday to hold a telephone town hall with Florida voters. Mitt Romney , aides told Fox News…
…a "major" speech on the economy in advance of President Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday, and that he will defend free enterprise -- and attack both Obama and Gingrich for allegedly threatening it. Gingrich had been… ...

Romney Sets Sights on Florida

Romney Sets Sights on Florida

17 Jan 2012

…conservative voters over his candidacy. But while shoe leather and town hall-style meetings may be the mark of successful campaigns in…
…assemble an organization capable of defeating President Barack Obama next fall. Indeed, electability has emerged as a top concern…
…voters like Ortega and Skura. "It's essential. Anybody but Obama," Ortega said. Skura agreed while standing at a Romney… ...

Santorum: Romney Is 'Bland and Boring'

Santorum: Romney Is 'Bland and Boring'

13 Jan 2012

…record, his proposals and even his talent as a salesman. At a town hall-style meeting, he cited Romney's 59-point economic plan…
…who want, more than anything, to defeat President Barack Obama. He described Romney as "someone who, I think, has had…
…Romney and others argue that he is best positioned to deny Obama a second term. Santorum said Romney wouldn't take conservative… ...

What does the future hold for Huntsman?

11 Jan 2012

…House sources, quickly billed Huntsman as the man President Obama most feared running against because of his apparent appeal…
…and independent voters. Moreover, some analysts noted, Obama appointed Huntsman to be his ambassador to China , making…
…frontrunner. The photogenic couple barnstormed from rallies to town-hall meetings to meet-and-greet sessions in everyplace from… ...

Many voters wait until last minute

Many voters wait until last minute

10 Jan 2012

…your mind when you see the full menu." At a Newt Gingrich town hall in Meredith last weekend, Pati Litchfield of Laconia compared…
…toward Romney, with the main thing being that he can beat Obama," she said. "Santorum has good leadership skills, and…
…turnout for the Democratic primary, in which President Barack Obama has no nationally viable competitor, is expected to be a… ...

Size of Romney's NH victory is key

Size of Romney's NH victory is key

10 Jan 2012

…got one vote each. President Barack Obama received three votes in the Democratic…
…Gingrich one each, according to WMUR-TV. Obama received 10 votes, giving him a total…
…26 seconds in Hart's Location where town hall played host to the 23 voters. Polling…
…primary is considered a formality with Obama not competing against any significant… ...

Gingrich To Blacks: Paychecks, Not Aid

Gingrich To Blacks: Paychecks, Not Aid

05 Jan 2012

…blacks to demand paychecks, not food stamps. Gingrich told a town hall meeting at a senior center in Plymouth, N.H., that if…
…Social Security. Gingrich routinely lambasts President Barack Obama as the "best food stamp president in American history…
…remarks. Food stamp participation and costs have risen under Obama, from 28,223 participants at a cost of $37.6 billion… ...

Romney Slams Pres; Santorum Rips Romney

Romney Slams Pres; Santorum Rips Romney

05 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney lashed out at President Barack Obama at a town hall meeting Thursday morning, calling him a "crony capitalist" who rewards his supporters with political favors. ...

McCain Endorses Romney in N.H.

McCain Endorses Romney in N.H.

04 Jan 2012

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) endorsed Mitt Romney at a feisty town hall meeting in New Hampshire Wednesday, saying he wanted Granite State voters to catapult the former Massachusetts governor to victory on January 10. ...

Romney Defends Narrow Lead…

02 Jan 2012

…elsewhere. Newt Gingrich is holding a town hall while Perry, fittingly, caps his day…
…the Republican most likely to defeat Obama in the general election. Romney has…
…the blueprint of the national reforms Obama pushed through Congress early in his…
…diverse voting coalition necessary to beat Obama. The libertarian-leaning Paul attracts… ...

Ron Paul Takes Turn as Rivals' Foil

Ron Paul Takes Turn as Rivals' Foil

28 Dec 2011

…choice between Paul and President Barack Obama, Gingrich bucked Republicans' typical anybody-but-Obama answer, calling that a "very hard choice." "I think Barack Obama is very destructive to the future of…
…goers. Paul is set to travel from a town hall in Newton, Iowa, on Wednesday to a… ...

Top 11 News Stories of 2011

Top 11 News Stories of 2011

27 Dec 2011

…Giffords shooting : On Jan. 8, the Arizona congresswoman and 18 others were shot when an assailant opened fire during a town-hall style meeting at a Tucson supermarket. Jared Lee Loughner has been charged for the shooting. Arab Spring : Also called…
…behind the most devastating attack on American soil in modern times was killed May 2 in a firefight in Pakistan. President Obama said the al-Qaida leader's death was a "targeted operation" and "justice has been done." Casey Anthony verdict… ...

Romney: Touting Business Skills

Romney: Touting Business Skills

24 Dec 2011

…oratorical limitations when asked at a recent town hall meeting in Sioux City to identify his…
…credentials and criticizes President Barack Obama. He's suggested the president is an…
…care law — a partial blueprint for Obama's plan. Both have an individual mandate…
…a state problem" and vows to repeal Obama's plan. That limited endorsement disappoints… ...

Romney delivers remarks in Beford, N.H.

Romney delivers remarks in Beford, N.H.

20 Dec 2011

…President of the United States. President Obama has spent the last 35 months building…
…cultivating government dependence. President Obama talks about a country where everyone…
…friends get ahead. The result of President Obama's approach is a staggering list of…
…the yard signs will have come down; Town Hall meetings will be about local budgets… ...

Poll: Those Who Tweet Sweet on Obama

Poll: Those Who Tweet Sweet on Obama

14 Dec 2011

If President Barack Obama's re-election campaign wants to find supporters, it only needs to use 140 characters because those who tweet are sweet on Obama. ...

Mass. Senate rivals clash on outside ads

Mass. Senate rivals clash on outside ads

07 Dec 2011

…interest groups to stay out of the campaign. His campaign manager, Jim Barnett, said in a statement issued after the Democratic debate that Warren was being hypocritical by denouncing the outside negative ads but not joining Brown in calling for the groups… ...

Dems Tread Lightly on Occupy Protests

Dems Tread Lightly on Occupy Protests

17 Nov 2011

…Democrats, including President Barack Obama, arguing that both political parties…
…feel separated from their government," Obama told ABC News. "They feel that their…
…drive many of the angry congressional town hall meetings protesting Obama's health care overhaul, and the sweeping… ...

Huntsman Slams Romney, Cain On Show

Huntsman Slams Romney, Cain On Show

06 Nov 2011

…served as the US ambassador to China under President Barack Obama, also implied that Cain may not have the foreign policy experience…
…said. "And I think it makes you unelectable against Barack Obama." Huntsman acknowledged, however, that he would support…
…polls continue to show him lagging behind his rivals. "Our town hall meetings are packed. We're connecting with people there… ...

Trump to Guest on Bachmann Town Hall

Trump to Guest on Bachmann Town Hall

17 Oct 2011

Real estate mogul Donald Trump admitted Monday he was unaware that he was supposed to be participating in a Tele-Town Hall with 2012 contender Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann until told about it on air. ...

Protests Present Political Dilemma

Protests Present Political Dilemma

14 Oct 2011

…politically because you cannot control it." Obama struck a sympathetic tone last week…
…plan, the bank and auto bailouts and Obama's health care plan. While tea party…
…protesters' language during a recent town hall meeting in New Hampshire, saying he…
…economy and spending — and whether Obama should try to meet with the protesters… ...

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Gingrich superlative: most electable?

Gingrich superlative: most electable?

SARASOTA, Fla. — Newt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on the idea that he's best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama . Yet even some supporters seem to be struggling to buy that claim, an indication that efforts by chief rival Mitt Romney to undercut him may be working.

Sat, 28 Jan 2012
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“…I'm gonna be gonna tell a town hall meeting in Missouri another one in Colorado and another one. After midnight in the -- we're we're we're we're focused on on …”

Huntsman's daughters talk about campaign

Huntsman's daughters talk about campaign

FOX 25's Mark Ockerbloom talks to two of Jon Huntsman's daughters, Liddy Huntsman and Abby Huntsman-Livingston, about their father's campaign and their hopes for New Hampshire primary and beyond.

Sun, 8 Jan 2012
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“…I can't count on America. I hop on the roads got another town hall where there's expected to -- out hundreds of people waiting to see and so we're really feeling the momentum there are really …”

Romney addresses voters from N.H.

Romney addresses voters from N.H.

BEDFORD, N.H. - Sharpening his message ahead of voting in Iowa and New Hampshire, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney argued on Tuesday that President Barack Obama wants the government to redistribute wealth instead of creating equal opportunities for people to do well. Romney's allies, ...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011
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“…Re getting from outside the door. Town hall here in Bedford New Hampshire. Mitt Romney back to detect a podium in died at any time now speaking to about a …”

Heavy Hitters

Heavy Hitters

The Heavy Hitters joined the FOX25 Morning News from outside our Beacon Hill studio to talk about the latest news.

Tue, 27 Sep 2011
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“…President Peter in California linked in town hall. . And Elizabeth Warren talk about tax increase proposal now you know what no one got rich items now out that you've got …”

7-year-old girl honored in Duxbury

7-year-old girl honored in Duxbury

DUXBURY – A quick-thinking 7-year-old was recognized for helping get her dad medical attention just in time. Police officers, selectmen and state officials all took time Monday night to honor Arianna Parker at Duxbury Town Hall .

Tue, 20 Sep 2011
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“…all taking time -- night to honor Arianna Parker. -- town hall. . One back in July to to get help for her father who became so ill that He couldn't speak. Arianna was able …”

Everett: In the Neighborhood

Everett: In the Neighborhood

FOX 25's Gene Lavanchy was recently in the neighborhood and City Clerk Michael Matarazzo showed him a few must-see spots in the city of Everett.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011
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“…and eight at 11:30 AM they're actually open on quality not committing town hall at City Hall open on products and -- the commonwealth. Good deals with the leader -- got. Lavanchy Heidi thanks to the right place they're gonna get a -- birth -- that it doesn't -- to get -- just -- it all right -- that it Barack Obama -- I don't know we have. And to the people -- of those who put the name on the screen we're just …”