How New Hampshire Got Its Primary And Held On Tight
Feb 11, 2020
4 minutes
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As N.H. voters head to the polls, we look back at the history of the state’s outsized influence in presidential elections and whether it’s time to loosen the Granite State’s grasp on primary politics.
Guests
Lauren Chooljian, politics reporter for New Hampshire Public Radio and host of the Stranglehold podcast. (@laurenchooljian)
Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst. (@JackBeattyNPR)
Megan Messerly, politics reporter for the Nevada Independent. (@meganmesserly)
We Called Out To Listeners: ‘Where Should The First-In-The-Nation Primary Be Held?’
Voters by phone
Jill from Portland, Maine called and proposed an alternative to the current primary system.
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