Postcards from New Hampshire

Michael K. Lavers READ TIME: 13 MIN.

The eyes of the world have descended upon New Hampshire for the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Here are some snapshots from the Granite State.

Occupiers Occupy Republican Presidential Debate

A group of Occupy protesters gathered outside the site of the Republican presidential debate at St. Anselm's College in Manchester on Jan. 7.

Gingrich Supporters Make Their Presence Known

Not to be outdone by the Occupiers, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich supporters gather in front of the Dana Center at St. Anselm's College in Manchester before the Republican presidential debate on Jan. 7.

Fred Karger for President!

A Fred Karger for president sign sits outside the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester on Jan. 8.

Political Theater in the Park

A group of Occupy protesters gathered in Veteran's Park in Manchester on Jan. 8 to partake in some political theater.

In the Spin Roon

The Associated Press has set up a news room adjacent to the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester.

All About Signs

A bounty of political signs greeted drivers on Granite Street in downtown Manchester on Jan. 8.

Santorum Sets Up Shop in Bedford

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's New Hampshire headquarters is in Bedford, which is across the Merrimack River from Manchester. The office is adjacent to a Christian fellowship's meeting room.

Joe and Mika Do Manchester

"Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski brought their MSNBC morning show to JD's Tavern at the Radisson Hotel on Jan. 9.

GOProud Also Comes to Manchester

GOProud held a reception at the Radisson Hotel on Jan. 9.

Santorum Holds Salem Town Hall

Santorum held the second of his three town hall meetings on Jan. 9 at the Derry-Salem Elks Lodge in Salem.

Paul Supporters Crash Santorum Town Hall

Texas Congressman Ron Paul supporters gathered outside Santorum's town hall meeting in Salem on Jan. 9.

A Local Landmark

The famous Red Arrow Diner on Lowell Street hosted RuPaul over the weekend.


by Michael K. Lavers , National News Editor

Based in Washington, D.C., Michael K. Lavers has appeared in the New York Times, BBC, WNYC, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Advocate and other mainstream and LGBT media outlets. He is an unapologetic political junkie who thoroughly enjoys living inside the Beltway.

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