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#ThrowbackThursday – January 5, 2008

Stars and Stripes

John McCain and Elizabeth Edwards

Fifteen years ago we were in the midst of the Presidential Primary season with a parade of candidates visiting our state. On this day I was able to see both John McCain and Elizabeth Edwards in Peterborough, NH. This is the advantage of holding the first Presidential Primary in the nation. Sadly that might became a thing of the past in 2024 if the parties change the schedule.

John McCain

John McCain in Peterborough, NH
Peterborough Town Hall

John McCain received a warm welcome on the steps of the Peterborough Town Hall.

John McCain in Peterborough, NH
Piper

John McCain was “piped” on the stage.

Cindy and John McCain
Cindy and John McCain

Cindy McCain introduced her husband.

John McCain
John McCain

I didn’t share the political philosophy of Senator McCain but he was very engaging on the stump. I’m nostalgic about how civil politics were in those days. McCain even invited a protestor to speak. Nothing like that exists today.

John McCain in Peterborough, NH
Anthony Wilford Brimley (September 27, 1934 â€“ August 1, 2020) 

On stage with McCain was the movie actor Wilford Brimley I missed the opportunity to speak with him about his work with Quaker Oats.

Elizabeth Edwards

John Edward Campaign Signs
John Edwards Campaign Signs

Later the same day I attended a house party which featured Elizabeth Edwards who was campaigning for her husband.

Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards campaigning at a house party

Elizabeth Edwards campaigned for her husband at a house party in Peterborough, NH.

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