Paul Hodes
Paul Hodes
U.S.A.
Personal Background
Paul Hodes holds a robust educational background, having graduated from The Collegiate School and Dartmouth College, and earned a law degree from Boston College Law School. He began his career in law with the New Hampshire Department of Justice and later served as an Assistant Attorney General. Hodes has extensive experience in private practice and has been Of Counsel to Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. for many years. He has also been involved in the arts, notably as the first Chairman of the Board of the Capitol Center for the Arts. Hodes has transitioned into political advisory roles, most recently serving as a senior campaign advisor and New Hampshire state director for Marianne Williamson's presidential campaign.
Political Ideas
Paul Hodes's political philosophy is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive economic policies and a surprising rigor on ethics. His opposition to the 2008 TARP while supporting cap and trade reveals a nuanced approach to economic interventions. Hodes also demonstrates an unexpected alignment with fiscal conservatives on certain economic matters, yet he remains steadfast in progressive healthcare advocacy. His early call for Representative Charlie Rangel to relinquish his chairmanship over ethics violations indicates a principled stance on governance integrity, setting him apart in his party.