3 takeaways from the N.H. Dems' convention
Saturday's big event drew thousands. Here's what you need to know about it.
MANCHESTER â Thousands attended the New Hampshire Democratic Partyâs convention here Saturday, where party leaders aimed to build momentum with a series of fiery speeches.
Much of the energy revolved around the stateâs first-in-the-nation presidential primary, which is five months away. But other federal, state, and local races are wrapped up in the partyâs priorities for 2020 and beyond.
Here are three key takeaways from the event:
1. Democrats Are Rallying Against Lewandowskiâs Possible Senate Bid.
Those who delivered speeches from the podium Saturday inside the SNHU Arena frequently criticized President Donald Trump and Gov. Chris Sununu by name. No surprise there: both are prominent Republican incumbents seeking reelection.
More surprising was how often speakers uttered the name of Trumpâs former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, who has signaled a strong desire to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen next yearâwhich would place him on the ballot as Sununu and Trump seek reelection.
âAbout three or four weeks ago, someone came to my office and said one of Trumpâs crooked cronies was thinking about running for the United States Senate in New Hampshire, and my first question was, âWhich crooked crony?ââ said Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez during his speech.
âWhen I heard it was Corey Lewandowskiâoh my goodness,â Perez added, accusing Lewandowski of âcashing in on the Trump presidency by selling access to the highest bidder.â