The Trail: From New Hampshire to the White House

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The Trail: From New Hampshire to the White House

Anyone who wants to be president has to come through New Hampshire first. From the lead-up before the primary to the presidential election, no one covers New Hampshire politics like WMUR.

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    Episode 6: Conversation with the Candidate with Andrew Yang (March 1, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang answered questions directly from New Hampshire voters in the first installment of the Conversation with the Candidate series.

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    Episode 5: Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Tim Ryan (Feb. 25, 2019)

    Fresh off declaring he's running for president, Bernie Sanders spoke with WMUR about what New Hampshire means to his candidacy as a whole. Plus, Kamala Harris spoke one-on-one with Adam Sexton on Feb. 18 about her campaign and key issues including the opioid crisis. Finally, Rep. Tim Ryan is considering his own run for president. He tells WMUR it's important for Democrats to reconnect with middle America.

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    Episode 4: Bill Weld, Kirsten Gillibrand and John Hickenlooper (Feb. 18, 2019)

    It appears President Donald Trump will face a primary challenge from at least one Republican, as former Mass. Gov. Bill Weld has announced the formation of an exploratory committee. Plus, Democratic hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand explains the evolution of her positions on guns and immigration. Meanwhile, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he has a plan to deal with running against the president, who he calls a "bully." Also, Rep. Adam Schiff was recently in New Hampshire to discuss the latest on the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. And finally, the head of the Democratic Party in New Hampshire, Ray Buckley, says he doesn't think the primary date next year will be moved up.

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    Episode 3: The Ones To Watch (Feb. 13, 2019)

    It's 2019 and New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary campaign is gearing up quickly. We take a deeper dive into what has already become a historically diverse field of presidential hopefuls.

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    Episode 2: Jay Inslee and Andrew Yang (Jan. 27, 2019)

    As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee considers a run for president, he feels climate change should be a big issue in the 2020 election. Plus, Democratic presidential hopeful Andrew Yang --his interview aired Jan. 14 -- advocates for a unversal basic income.

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    Episode 1: Julian Castro and John Delaney (Jan. 20, 2019)

    Democratic hopeful Julián Castro says he would work hard on everybody's behalf. Plus, Democrat John Delaney, who has been a declared candidate since July 2017, plans to press on and stand out in an increasingly crowded field.

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    Episode 24: Conversation with the Candidate with Wayne Messam (May 24, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Wayne Messam answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 23: Conversation with the Candidate with Cory Booker (May 17, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 22: Beto O'Rourke and John Delaney (May 13, 2019)

    Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke tells Adam Sexton he will 'explore' mandatory gun licensing as president. Plus, Democratic hopeful John Delaney slams President Donald Trump on trade.

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    Episode 21: Conversation with the Candidate with Amy Klobuchar (May 10, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 20: Wayne Messam (May 6, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Wayne Messam, the mayor of Miramar, Florida, stopped by WMUR during his first campaign visit to New Hampshire.

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    Episode 19: Conversation with the Candidate with Julian Castro (May 3, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 18: Conversation with the Candidate with Seth Moulton (April 26, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Seth Moulton answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 17: Seth Moulton and Marianne Williamson (April 24, 2019)

    Fresh off declaring his candidacy for president, Democrat Seth Moulton spoke one-on-one with Adam Sexton while out on the campaign trail in New Hampshire. Plus, Democratic hopeful Marianne Williamson discusses the change she wants to bring to Washington if elected president. And finally, Republican Bill Weld officially became a declared presidential candidate last week. John DiStaso joins to discuss what a Weld win would look like in the Granite State.

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    Episode 16: Conversation with the Candidate with Eric Swalwell (April 19, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 15: Conversation with the Candidate with Tim Ryan (April 12, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Tim Ryan answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 14: Conversation with the Candidate with John Hickenlooper (April 5, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate John Hickenlooper answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 13: Conversation with the Candidate with Bill Weld (March 29, 2019)

    Republican Bill Weld, who is considering challenging President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, answers questions from voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 12: Tulsi Gabbard and Seth Moulton (March 25, 2019)

    Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard, who made several stops during a recent campaign swing through New Hampshire, tells Adam Sexton how she'd handle the country's foreign policy. Plus, Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton says he's close to announcing whether he will run for president.

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    Episode 11: Conversation with the Candidate with Marianne Williamson (March 22, 2019)

    Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson answers questions from voters in "Conversation with the Candidate," a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 10: Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker (March 18, 2019)

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren explains her proposal to break up big tech companies like Amazon and Google. Plus, Sen. Cory Booker discusses his plan to reduce gun violence during a multi-day swing through the Granite State. And finally, WMUR political reporter John DiStaso weighs in on Beto O'Rourke jumping into the race for president.

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    Episode 9: Conversation with the Candidate with Pete Buttigieg (March 15, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg answered questions directly from New Hampshire voters in the third installment of the Conversation with the Candidate series.

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    Episode 8: Pete Buttigieg and Michael Bennet (March 11, 2019)

    At 37, Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is the youngest potential contender in the Democratic field. Despite his youth, Buttigieg says his experience is his asset. Plus, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet recently visited the Granite State to test the first-in-the-nation waters as he weighs a potential run for the White House.

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    Episode 7: Conversation with the Candidate with John Delaney (March 8, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney answered questions directly from New Hampshire voters in the second installment of the Conversation with the Candidate series.

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    Episode 46: Conversation with the Candidate with Beto O'Rourke (Sept. 20, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 45: Takeaways from 3rd Democratic presidential debate (Sept. 17, 2019)

    WMUR Political Director Adam Sexton sits down with WMUR political reporter John DiStaso to discuss their big takeaways from the third debate involving the Democratic presidential candidates.

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    Episode 44: Conversation with the Candidate with Joe Biden (Sept. 16, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 43: Convention wrap-up, Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar (Sept. 9, 2019)

    Nineteen Democratic presidential candidates appeared before a packed crowd at Manchester's SNHU Arena for the state Democratic Party convention. We bring you some of the highlights. Plus, Sens. Kamala Harris and Amy Klobuchar join Adam Sexton as the primary campaign kicks into high gear.

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    Episode 42: Seth Moulton after exiting the 2020 race (Sept. 4, 2019)

    Former Democratic presidential candidate Seth Moulton slammed Democratic National Committee rules after exiting the 2020 race, saying they are making it too difficult for lesser-known candidates to break through. Plus, Moulton discusses what it was like to go public about his mental health.

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    Episode 41: Conversation with the Candidate with Bill de Blasio (Aug. 30, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Bill de Blasio answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 40: Pete Buttigieg, Tim Ryan and Bill de Blasio (Aug. 27, 2019)

    Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg released a mental health plan as he aims to curb "deaths of despair." Plus, candidate Tim Ryan says the president is unprepared for a recession. And finally, Democrat Bill de Blasio slammed Trump's comments about Jewish voters as "dangerous."

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    Episode 39: President Donald Trump, Mark Sanford and Michael Bennet (Aug. 21, 2019)

    WMUR spoke one-on-one with President Donald Trump before his rally last week in Manchester. Plus, Republican Mark Sanford joins to discuss his thought process as he considers mounting a primary challenge to the president. And finally, Democrat Michael Bennet discusses his efforts to gain more traction in the race.

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    Episode 38: Conversation with the Candidate with Tulsi Gabbard (Aug. 9, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 37: Tom Steyer (Aug. 5, 2019)

    Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer says he is aiming to break what he calls 'the corporate stranglehold' on the American democracy. The Democratic presidential hopeful adds that he thinks there is still plenty of time to shake up the race for the White House.

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    Episode 36: Conversation with the Candidate with Tom Steyer (Aug. 2, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 35: Conversation with the Candidate with Kamala Harris (July 26, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 34: Julian Castro and John Hickenlooper (July 23, 2019)

    Back in New Hampshire, Julian Castro tells Adam Sexton that President Donald Trump cannot disavow the "send her back" chants that happened during a recent rally. Plus, John Hickenlooper is hitting the reset button on his campaign in New Hampshire.

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    Episode 33: Conversation with the Candidate with Elizabeth Warren (July 19, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 32: Conversation with the Candidate with Kirsten Gillibrand (July 12, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 31: Kirsten Gillibrand (July 9, 2019)

    In an interview during a seven-day, 10-county campaign swing through New Hampshire, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand discussed what she hoped to accomplish during what has been, to date, the longest presidential campaign trip by a candidate through the Granite State this season. She also weighed in on national issues, including saying that the U.S. Border Patrol needs a culture change.

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    Episode 30: Conversation with the Candidate with Steve Bullock (June 28, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 29: Steve Bullock and Bill Weld (June 27, 2019)

    Republican presidential challenger Bill Weld says he would indict the president. Plus, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock discusses his dispute with the Democratic National Committee over his exclusion from the first Democratic debates.

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    Episode 28: Andrew Yang (June 17, 2019)

    As several of his 2020 competitors renew calls for impeaching President Donald Trump, Andrew Yang said he still believes that would be a mistake.

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    Episode 27: Conversation with the Candidate with Jay Inslee (June 14, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 26: Conversation with the Candidate with Michael Bennet (June 7, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 25: Conversation with the Candidate with Bernie Sanders (May 31, 2019)

    Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders answers questions directly from New Hampshire voters in Conversation with the Candidate, a town-hall style forum at the WMUR studios.

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    Episode 74: Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar (Jan. 27, 2020)

    Democratic 2020 contender Joe Biden slams President Trump's "headaches" comment regarding U.S. troop injuries after an airstrike from Iran. Plus, 2020 hopeful Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss her campaign, which has some momentum, but she's spending a large amount of her time in Washington, D.C., as a sitting U.S. senator during the impeachment proceedings.

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    Episode 73: Tulsi Gabbard and John Delaney (Jan. 20, 2020)

    Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard says she would disband the Space Force as president. Plus, 2020 candidate John Delaney details his "Climate Corps" plan.

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    Episode 72: Candidate Cafe with Bill Weld (Jan. 15, 2020)

    Republican presidential candidate Bill Weld shared a more personal side with Granite State voters than he normally shows on the campaign trail in an installment of 'Candidate Cafe.'

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    Episode 71: Tom Steyer (Jan. 14, 2020)

    Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer has seen a steady increase in his poll numbers as he tries to break through with time running out in the race. Plus, WMUR.com political reporter John DiStaso gives his take on the primary's homestretch.

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Anyone who wants to be president has to come through New Hampshire first. From the lead-up before the primary to the presidential election, no one covers New Hampshire politics like WMUR.

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