The NH primary slate is set

The slate of candidates for the NH primary is set - well almost!

It seems at least one of the Democrats who signed up has a deficiency in Civics education.

Sal Muhamed signed up and paid the $1000 fee but is ineligible to hold the office. He proudly points out on his web site that he was born in Egypt and is a naturalized citizen. Surely the citizenship process still includes lessons in civics to at least the 8th grade level. I know by then I was aware that only natural born citizens can become President.

Another interesting candidate is the only Republican to sign up to run for Vice President, NH Sen. John "Jack" Barnes. I saw Jack at the State House for VP and that in 2004 on Monday and we were talking about the fact hardly anyone ever signs up for VP. I almost signed up in 2004 and sure enough - he signed up and will be the only name on the ballot for VP.

It is interesting that Hillary could not be bothered to come sign up in person - she had a stand in and that was on the final day!