Uncustomary Allies at Immigration Table
An unusual mix of immigration reform supporters held a press conference today in Concord. While it is not too often you see a former Republican Party chair and The New Hampshire Citizens Alliance standing behind the same podium together – today appeared to be that exception. In an effort to bolster comprehensive immigration reform legislation efforts in Washington, Former NH GOP Chair Fergus Cullen highlighted the economic reasons for reform. “We have students coming from overseas to study at UNH graduating with MBAs and PhDs”, Cullen said. However, instead of staying in America to work he pointed out that many are ...
Left vs. Right on Financial Reform
Today the US Senate is set to vote today on a procedural vote to move the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2009 forward. The CFPA legislation is Congress’ most current attempt to overhaul the American financial system and prevent the predatory lending and risky derivative practices from Wall Street firms from hurting taxpayers. Support for CFPA has remained divided along party lines. Senator Gregg who sits on the Senate Banking Committee as well as subcommittees on financial institutions, securities and investments, has spoke in opposition to the bill said it was “about as far to the left as you could ...
Ashooh’s position on cap-and-trade at odds with conservatives
Around the same time news leaked that Senators will attempt to release a new version of the so-called cap-and-trade bill that has already passed the House, thousands of conservative activists protested at various tea parties throughout New Hampshire. Many of these activists held signs decrying the negative impacts they believe cap-and-trade legislation will have on the economy.[caption id="attachment_3502" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Rich Ashooh with John Lynch and Jeanne Shaheen"][/caption] But one Republican congressional candidate appears to have more in common with the cap-and-trade supporters than conservatives. Rich Ashooh served on the board of directors of the New England Council. This organization supports ...
Photo Slideshow from Exeter Storm
Heavy rains that are expected to let up later today have resulted in destructive flooding across New Hampshire - particularly the southeast region of the state. Exeter, just one of the towns affected, has roads closed and sandbags piled along its river to prevent erosion. Nearby in Hampton, winds were reported to be over 50 mph and trees have been reported down across several roads. if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('25d030f7-07b5-4dcb-806b-73d3f7847832');Get the Flickr User Slideshow widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info)
POLL: Shea-Porter’s antics catching up to her
Voters appear to have soured on embattled New Hampshire Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter after a series of bizarre antics have made her the subject of widespread derision in Washington and New Hampshire. According to a new poll by the University of New Hampshire only 35% of likely voters approve of the job Shea-Porter is doing in Congress. 40% disapprove. 24% are neutral or don’t know for sure how they feel. Even worse, all potential Republican candidates for Congress – even the lesser-known candidates – would defeat her if the election were held today. Former Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta performs best against ...
Shea-Porter ongoing town hall drama takes new turn; effort to ban her from Epping
A Republican selectman from Epping wants to ban Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) from using that town’s offices for a public town hall meeting because she has refused to sign a letter objecting to prosecution of Navy SEALS who are embroiled in a legal battle. The New Hampshire Union Leader has the full story. The controversy is sure to add yet another dimension to Shea-Porter’s problematic history with town hall meetings. Before she was a member of Congress, Shea-Porter was removed from a President George W. Bush town hall meeting in Portsmouth by two police officers. Shea-Porter later denied to the media ...
Business
Business groups to target Hodes over Labor DayThe Hill is reporting that business groups will target Democrat Rep. and Senate hopeful Paul Hodes during the Labor Day break with events designed to highlight his record on workplace issues: Business groups plan to go on offense against vulnerable Senate Democrats in their backyards to mark Monday’s Labor Day holiday. Local groups will target [...]
Mahoney: ‘Recovery Summer’ really a ‘Cruel Summer’
Sean Mahoney hammers stimulus bridge to nowhere on FOX Business
Ashooh backs off “deport illegals” position over weekend
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Health
Shea-Porter falsely claims she doesn’t use term “teabagger”Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) chastised a supporter at a recent town hall meeting for referring to opponents of President Barack Obama’s new health care law as “teabaggers.” But Shea-Porter has defiantly refused to apologize for having used the term herself in the past. The questioner, who later identified herself as a public school teacher, [...]
Citizens Alliance refuses to retract press release alleging ‘Tea Party White Pride activities’
Will Pelosi deploy ‘the Shea-Porter solution?’
Stephen Lynch wants to ‘blow up’ rare government program that’s working
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Sports & Entertainment
Tom Brady swears off Super Bowl rings, becomes global warming pitchmanIt usually takes much longer in his career for a fading celebrity to sink this low:
Leftwing blog repeats ‘big lie’ about Breitbart UPDATE: Breitbart punches back at critics
Film Review: ‘Wild Things’ lacks warmth, whimsy
Brady admits to flirting with refs prior to games
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Energy & Environment
Higher Energy Taxes Hurt Retirement AccountsReading about the effect on British pensioners of the Obama Administration’s attacks on BP got me thinking. The harsh and ongoing criticism of BP for the Gulf Oil Spill and the slow-moving cleanup efforts – and the prospect of hefty fines — have apparently had a serious impact on the value of BP stock. That [...]
Guinta admits to signing on to Sierra Club cap-and-trade scheme
Ashooh’s position on cap-and-trade at odds with conservatives
Bald eagles returning to area skies
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News & Politics
Binnie turmoilNow! Hampshire has learned from several sources that the Binnie campaign is in turmoil. A riff has opened up between prominent supporters and Binnie’s mostly out-of-state campaign staff, and Binnie has decided to ignore both and call his own shots. The rift opened up weeks ago after Binnie received a poll showing he was trailing [...]
Frank Guinta: I’m not a conservative
Brilliant move by Binnie?
Mahoney overtakes Guinta in latest congressional poll
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State House
Dave Danielson: Conservative Republican or Union Tool?Granite State conservatives are starting to murmur: Why is Big Labor bankrolling and making turnout calls for a Republican candidate for State Senate? Dave Danielson is running for state senate in district 9 to replace retiring Senator Sheila Roberge. The district covers the towns of Bedford, Merrimack, New Boston, Greenfield and Mont Vernon. Conventional wisdom [...]
Another: Dem State Rep.: Palin more dangerous dead than alive
Local Democrats wish death upon Sarah Palin
‘Grandstander’ Guinta jonesed on stimulus money, now opposes it
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