What is the historical reason that NH became the first in the nation presidential primary state? How were presidential candidates selected before the current presidential election process? How will New Hampshire and candidates respond?

Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie will discuss the DNC’s decision and how it might play out over the next month leading up to the entire body of the DNS voting to accept or deny the Rules Committee’s recommendations.

Host Jeff Chidester and Dr. Lappie also dicuess the fate of the filibuster rule and Maine Democrats’ selection to replace ousted candidate Graham Platner.