In New Hampshire, Senate President Sylvia Larsen, a DLCC board member, and House Speaker Terie Norelli are touring the state along with Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley to promote the legislative accomplishments passed and promoted by Democratic majorities in both chambers:

Looking back at the Democrats' "track record" since 2006, Norelli said it has been a good one. When the Democrats assumed ownership of the House majority office, the ceiling in the office leaked, she recalled. That leak, among other, more pressing problems such as the viability of the state retirement system, was a matter that "the Republicans had plenty of time to address" but didn't.

It was Democrats who passed "a balanced, transparent and responsible budget," said Norelli, although she conceded that the budget ran into trouble at the same time the national economy did.

All three leaders say that prospects look good for Democrats in the fall.