Shaheen in NY for Hillary Clinton-led fundraiser
Hillary Clinton is headlining a fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., in New York.
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In a tight race with Republican Scott Brown, Shaheen could benefit from support from the possible 2016 presidential candidate.
The fundraiser could be a precursor to a visit by Clinton to New Hampshire later this month. Such a trip would generate some buzz, but Republicans are quick to point out it would also raise some questions.
Shaheen met with a women's group in Portsmouth on Wednesday, hours before the New York fundraiser.
"To have (Clinton) help with resources on the campaign, which is always a challenge, it's very nice to have her do this, especially since she's a new grandmother," Shaheen said.
In 2008, Shaheen was a first-time Senate candidate when she joined forces with Clinton in New Hampshire, helping her eke out a narrow victory over Barack Obama in the primary.
Democratic strategist Jim Demers worked with Obama in that election, and he said Clinton's help in 2014 can't be overlooked.
"I think Hillary Clinton can deliver a message," Demers said. "She can help energize women. When you think about the top of our ticket, it's all women. So it's a natural place for Hillary Clinton to play a part."
Former longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg conceded that as a person, Clinton has star power. But he said that substantively, as the former secretary of state, she also has baggage voters won't overlook.
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Shaheen in NY for Hillary Clinton-led fundraiser