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She served three two-year terms before stepping down to run for the U.S. Senate in [[U.S. Senate election, 2002|2002]] when she was defeated by Republican [[John E. Sununu]]. In [[June]] [[2004]], former Republican consultant Allen Raymond pleaded guilty to [[2002 New Hampshire Senate election phone jamming scandal|jamming Democratic Party lines]] set up to get New Hampshire Democrats to the polls in [[2002]], an action that some say may have contributed to Shaheen's narrow loss. A judge sentenced him to five months in jail in [[February]] [[2005]]. [[Chuck McGee]], the former state GOP chair, also was sentenced to seven months for his role. |
She served three two-year terms before stepping down to run for the U.S. Senate in [[U.S. Senate election, 2002|2002]] when she was defeated by Republican [[John E. Sununu]]. In [[June]] [[2004]], former Republican consultant Allen Raymond pleaded guilty to [[2002 New Hampshire Senate election phone jamming scandal|jamming Democratic Party lines]] set up to get New Hampshire Democrats to the polls in [[2002]], an action that some say may have contributed to Shaheen's narrow loss. A judge sentenced him to five months in jail in [[February]] [[2005]]. [[Chuck McGee]], the former state GOP chair, also was sentenced to seven months for his role. |
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Raymond alleged that James Tobin, [[Northeastern United States|Northeast]] field director for the [[National Republican Senatorial Committee]], masterminded the plot. Tobin is currently on trial. The investigation is continuing. |
Raymond alleged that James Tobin, [[Northeastern United States|Northeast]] field director for the [[National Republican Senatorial Committee]], masterminded the plot. Tobin is currently on trial. The investigation is continuing. |
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== 2004 Presidential Race == |
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After a short time teaching at [[Harvard University]] (and a fellowship in the Institute of Politics with former Massachusetts Governor [[Jane Swift]]), she was named national chair of [[John Kerry]]'s [[John Kerry presidential campaign, 2004|2004 presidential campaign]] in [[September]] [[2003]]. Kerry's campaign, stagnant at that point, won the nomination handily and Shaheen received much of the credit. |
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In [[April]] 2005, Shaheen was named director of Harvard's Institute of Politics, succeeding former U.S. Representative (and current [[MPAA]] head) [[Dan Glickman]]. |
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Shaheen and her husband Bill, a prominent New Hampshire lawyer, have three children. |
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Revision as of 03:36, 12 May 2006
Jeanne Shaheen | |
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| File:Shaheen.jpg Official photo | |
| 88th Governor of New Hampshire | |
| In office 1997–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Merrill |
| Succeeded by | Craig Benson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1947 St. Charles, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bill Shaheen |
| Profession | Politician |
Jeanne Shaheen (born January 28, 1947) was the first woman to be elected governor of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.
Shaheen was born Jeanne Bowers in Saint Charles, Missouri and received a bachelor's degree in English from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from the University of Mississippi. She taught high school in Mississippi and moved to New Hampshire in 1973, where she taught school and owned a small business. A Democrat, she worked on several campaigns before running for office in 1990, when she was elected to the state Senate. In 1997 she became governor.
2000 Presidential Race & Vice Presidential Speculation
Shaheen was considered instrumental in securing Al Gore's victory over Bill Bradley in New Hampshire during the 2000 Democratic presidential primary.
Gore's defeat of Bradley all but ended the Bradley campaign, and Gore rewarded Shaheen by naming her to his short list of potential vice presidential nominees, which also included Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, North Carolina Senator John Edwards, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman, and Missouri Congressman Richard Gephardt. Shaheen quickly acknowledged that, while appreciative of the speculation, she would not be a candidate for vice president, and she urged the Gore campaign to withdraw her name from consideration.
Gore went on to tap Lieberman as his running mate. However, the ticket lost the race to Republican George W. Bush and his running mate, Dick Cheney.
2002 Campaign for U.S. Senate
She served three two-year terms before stepping down to run for the U.S. Senate in 2002 when she was defeated by Republican John E. Sununu. In June 2004, former Republican consultant Allen Raymond pleaded guilty to jamming Democratic Party lines set up to get New Hampshire Democrats to the polls in 2002, an action that some say may have contributed to Shaheen's narrow loss. A judge sentenced him to five months in jail in February 2005. Chuck McGee, the former state GOP chair, also was sentenced to seven months for his role.
Raymond alleged that James Tobin, Northeast field director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, masterminded the plot. Tobin is currently on trial. The investigation is continuing.