Governor Warner impressed the crowd, who were much more eager for the new and improved "Draft Mark Warner" pins and the bumper stickers after hearing him speak. They seemed particularly excited by his record on education and health care, his commitment to alternative energy R&D, and his lambasting of the Bush Administration's "war on science." They were also very relieved to hear Warner commit "should he take the plunge" to campaign in New Hampshire, regardless of the recent decision to move up the South Carolina and Nevada primaries (which, believe me, people were NOT happy about).
Among the other notable attendees were former Virginia Lieutenant Governor candidate and state legislator L.F. Payne, many New Hampshire state legislators, a Massachusetts state legislator, and Governor Warner's high school guidance counselor, who made the trip up from
Connecticut.
After showing off his public speaking skills, Warner displayed his listening skills, working the crowd, and chatting with every person who wanted to catch his ear. Just before leaving, Governor Warner likely jumpstarted the "Mark Warner Is Good" t-shirt sales, by taking a picture with the shirts' proprietor, from Young Americans For Warner, who was wearing the shirt.
Another New Hampshire Democrats event - another reason to be inspired by our great democracy, and the New Hampshire stewardship of our presidential elections. I can barely wait for the next one!