New Hampshire Today, July 12

In New Hampshire today the state waits for a very big Friday when, for the first time in over a decade Bill and Hillary Clinton will appear together at campaign rallies aimed an solidifying her place as the Democratic front-runner and John McCain visits as he just tries to hold on.

The Union Leader's John DiStaso studies the contrast of the visits in his column. Meanwhile the Globe writes about how GOP contenders are not accepting invitations to speak in front of liberal groups.

As a "draft" movement grows to entice former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, into the US Senate race to challenge incumbent Republican John E. Sununu, the Concord Monitor reminds that in 2002 Shaheen supported invading Iraq also.

Lastly, the antipoverty ONE Campaign opened their New Hampshire office with a rally.

Calendar:

Today:
- No major events

Tomorrow:
- Bill and Hillary Clinton rallies in Keene, Nashua and Manchester
- Senator John McCain, policy speech in Concord

For details and a look ahead at events please visit Boston.com's New Hampshire Primary calendar.