In this Wednesday, July 27, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama waves during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (Sean Simmers/PennLive.com via AP)
In this Wednesday, July 27, 2016 photo, President Barack Obama waves during the third day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (Sean Simmers/PennLive.com via AP) Credit: Sean Simmers

Hassan talks about importance of electing female politicians

As Gov. Maggie Hassan addressed delegates Thursday morning, she recounted a story that happened early in her first term.

Hassan recalled speaking to state Sen. David Pierce, who told her that his daughters said
they didn’t think he should run for governor because, “you’re not a girl.”

“I thought that was a great story that really reflects how important for so many reasons this historic time in our history is,” Hassan said.

Hassan, who is running for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Kelly Ayotte in November, said she had been inspired by the message coming out of
the Democratic National Convention.

“I left last night’s session so grateful for our Democratic party that is united and strong,” Hassan said.
“The convention sent that message last night, and it is also sending a message that is in such sharp contrast” to Republicans.

Hassan sharply criticized Ayotte, calling her part of the “Trump, Pence, Ayotte ticket.”

“It’s not surprising that my opponent
in the senate race, Sen. Ayotte supports Donald Trump,” Hassan said.
“It is disappointing, but not suprising.”

Cory Booker speaks to NH delegation

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker had members of the Northern New England delegation spellbound Thursday morning, as he told the story of how he got into politics.

Booker told
of living in the projects in Newark and being frustrated with a corrupt political system as a young city councilor.

Booker said what he learned from community leaders and organizers in some of Newark’s poorest areas still resonates with him: to make change, people must first come together.

“We’re all under this tent,” Booker said, adding that unity was on display this week as Sen. Bernie Sanders gave his delegates to Clinton during the DNC roll call.

“He changed the national conversation,” Booker said, adding he believed the challenge from Sanders made Clinton a much better candidate.

“This election is not going to be easy,” Booker said.
“If we bond together, if we work together, if we join together, I promise you, we will make change together.”

Scenes from the Northern New England delegation breakfast Thursday morning:

More coverage of the N.H. and Northern New England delegation in Philadelphia from this week:

From New Hampshire roots, Clinton campaign manager rises to top of national politics – Hillary Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook stood in the corner next to a breakfast tray as he was introduced to the New Hampshire delegation, wearing a dark gray suit, a muted plaid shirt and horn-rimmed glasses.

An early Obama supporter looks back on the president’s first visit to New Hampshire – When New Hampshire political consultant Jim Demers picked up Barack Obama late at night at Manchester’s airport in December 2006, the then-senator from Illinois was carrying his own luggage.

New Hampshire delegation splits DNC vote but still comes together – The results were split down the middle; 16 delegates for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, another 16 for former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. It marked the first time since 1992 the New Hampshire delegation was divided; they typically vote unanimously in favor of the presumptive nominee.

Look back at our live blogs from each day of the convention here:

Day 1 and Day 2 and Day 3