Bryan Bissell originally hails from Washington's Puget Sound region but has since come east to tackle the granite ledges and pine forests of New England. He attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT from 2000-2004 where he majored in Government and captained the cross country and track & field teams. Since college, Bissell has spent time in Denver, CO, Brattleboro, VT, Boston and Belchertown, MA working as a teacher and off-and-on bartender. In August he moved to Concord, NH to spend all of his time blogging on the Granite State Campaign Trail as a footsoldier for truth, telling stories about life on the ground on America's finest political stage, the 2008 New Hampshire Primary.

Bissell now covers Washington State Politics for http://www.politickerwa.com and is an avid reader and occasional contributor to Huffington Post's Off the Bus.

Blog Entries by Bryan Bissell

Edwards AWOL from NH "100 Club" Dinner

Posted January 2, 2008 | 07:46 PM (EST)


Each winter, the New Hampshire Democratic Party hosts a "100 Club" dinner as it's premiere fundraising event. In the Granite State, famous for its first-in-the-nation primary, the dinner is more than just a moneymaker and a celebration of the party's victories, it is a chance for Presidential candidates to show...

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Obama's Team Responds To Clinton Camp Slams

Posted December 13, 2007 | 11:54 AM (EST)


The following piece is produced by HuffPost's OffTheBus.

Concord, NH -

The Barack Obama campaign today forcefully lashed back at the rival Hillary Clinton camp accusing it of resorting to personal attacks. "Now is not the time to return to old politics," said Ned Helms co-chair of...

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Ben and Jerry's Co-Founder Serves Up Call to Political Action

Posted December 3, 2007 | 08:22 PM (EST)


The following piece was produced by HuffPost's OffTheBus.

Manchester, NH -

There is no better time than lunch time to hear a speech from an ice cream magnate, especially when it is accompanied by free Ben & Jerry's ice cream bars. But what is the deal with hearing...

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Tracking Clinton Camp Hostage Taker: An Exclusive HuffPost Eyewitness Report

Posted December 1, 2007 | 04:33 PM (EST)


The following piece was produced by HuffPost's OffTheBus.

Somersworth, NH -

I caught wind of the Clinton office hostage situation in Rochester just after 2PM today, while the US History class I was substitute teaching half-heartedly watched a video about the Roaring 20's. My...

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Obama Drones: NH Crowd Scatters

Posted November 27, 2007 | 01:09 AM (EST)


The following piece was produced by HuffPost's OffTheBus.

Laconia, NH - Tuesday night, just before Thanksgiving, was dark, cloudy and cold. The inch and a half of snow on the ground from that morning's flurries, bright and reflective in my headlights, was all that kept the small state...

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NH: Huckabee Runs On Charm

Posted November 14, 2007 | 07:38 AM (EST)


The following piece was produced by the Huffington Post's OffTheBus

Long distance running is often called the most solitary of athletic pursuits. In order to become a marathoner, one must habitually log runs of fifteen or more miles, and without the comfort and camaraderie of a team within easy...

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NH: Students AWOL From Campus Event With Edwards' Surrogates

Posted November 11, 2007 | 05:07 PM (EST)


The following piece was produced by Huffpost's OffTheBus.

Plymouth, NH -

What happens when there is a political event on a college campus and no students attend? We found out Friday night at Plymouth State University when Cate Edwards, daughter of John, joined up with Kate Michelman,...

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Gravel Supporter Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

Posted October 25, 2007 | 10:21 AM (EST)


The following piece is produced by the Huffington Post's OffTheBus.


Jon Kraus contributed reporting to this article.

Snow Pond, NH -

About two weeks ago, a supporter of Sen. Mike Gravel purchased a full page advertisement in the Concord Monitor. The ad...

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New Hampshire - Tom Tancredo Stumpin' at the Pumpkin Fest

Posted October 22, 2007 | 01:01 AM (EST)


The following piece was produced by the Huffington Post's OffTheBus.

Keene, NH -

A storm blew through New Hampshire on Friday, pouring rain and gusting warm winds through wet trees and knocking down millions of leaves onto forest floors, front lawns and city sidewalks. When...

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Bill Richardson - Clean Air, Cool Living

Posted October 19, 2007 | 03:32 PM (EST)


The following piece is part of Huffington Post's OffTheBus project.

Manchester, NH -

The Clean Air Cool Planet Conference met last weekend at the Manchester Radisson. In addition to providing a forum for discussions on environmental policy, renewable energy options, and the effects of climate on wildlife,...

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