CHAIRMAN MACDONALD APPLAUDS GOP'S CONTINUED EFFORTS TO STAMP OUT VOTER FRAUD

 Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement after the State House passed SB 289 which would require photo identification to vote in the Granite State.   “Recent reports of voter fraud in New Hampshire have rightly outraged Granite Staters on both sides of the aisle.  Today’s passage of a voter ID bill is a step toward resolving this important issue that would already be resolved if Governor...

BRENNAN WARD SELECTED TO HEAD NH'S VICTORY EFFORT FOR THE RNC

 Concord, NH – Today, the Republican National Committee announced New Hampshire’s Victory Director for the 2012 election.  Brennan Ward, a native of Littleton, NH, and University of New Hampshire graduate, started this week and will begin organizing the state’s get-out-the-vote strategy and operation leading up to November.   “We're excited to be expanding our ground game for the election, and this is a key step toward our comprehensive victory strategy...

NHGOP CHAIRMAN COMMENTS ON SEN. GROEN"S DECISION NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTION

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement about Fenton Groen’s decision not to run for re-election this fall.   “State Senator Groen has been an invaluable asset to Republicans in Concord because he brings to the table a commitment to family and a background as a job creator.  Senator Groen’s leadership and experience as a small business owner has helped bring innovative ideas and...

NHGOP Announces Mike Huckabee as Speaker for Annual Dinner

 Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Republican State Committee (NHGOP) announced today its plans for a Victory Dinner that will feature former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee as the keynote speaker.  Co-chairs for the dinner include U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, Congressman Charlie Bass, Congressman Frank Guinta, Senator Judd and Kathy Gregg, and more.   “We’re excited to announce Mike Huckabee for our dinner that will officially kick-off the 2012...

Chairman MacDonald Comments on Sen. Gallus" Announcement Not to Seek Re-Election

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement after State Senator John Gallus of Berlin announced his plans not to seek re-election:   “Senator Gallus has been an effective leader and a proven advocate for the North Country throughout his years of service.  His commitment to turning around the region’s economy, upholding our Republican principles and fighting for the communities he represented for...

With Insurmountable Lead, NHGOP Welcomes Romney as Nominee

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement about the Republican nomination for the presidency:   “The New Hampshire Republican State Committee enthusiastically welcomes Governor Mitt Romney as our nominee.  As the Republican National Committee recognizes his insurmountable delegate lead and begins its efforts to coordinate with his candidacy, we look forward to working closely with his campaign to make...

UNION LEADER: FIRST-IN-THE-NATION PRIMARY PLAN GETS VITAL BOOST FROM RNC PANEL

 Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald today congratulated National Committeewoman Phyllis Woods and National Committeeman Steve Duprey for their successful efforts to preserve New Hampshire’s GOP national convention delegates in 2016 and beyond.  At the Republican National Committee (RNC) meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, a panel backed a New Hampshire plan that would allow the Granite State to keep its delegates even if it is...

Sen. Sharon Carson Comments on Dem Adviser's Inappropriate Remark About Women

  Concord, NH -- State Senator Sharon Carson released the following statement after Democratic National Committee adviser Hilary Rosen claimed that Ann Romney, mother of five, has “never worked a day in her life”:   “Hilary Rosen’s comments last night speak volumes to the Democrats’ true feelings about America’s hard-working women.  As a woman and a mother, I am offended by Hilary Rosen’s inexcusable comments.  There are few...

Obama-Biden Foolish to Believe Buffett Rule Can Save Deficit

 Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the statement below in advance of Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to the Granite State.  The New Hampshire Union Leader reported that “Vice President Joe Biden will talk about President Barack Obama's ‘efforts to promote tax fairness’ during a stop at the Exeter Town Hall on Thursday.” (John DiStaso, “Biden will Promote ‘Buffett...

Liberal Lee Nyquist: An Obama-Hodes Donor

Concord, NH – As Lee Nyquist starts to put together his campaign for Senate District 9 as a “self described moderate,” he should start explaining his recent history of supporting far left liberals like Paul Hodes and tax-and-spend Democrats like President Barack Obama.  In 2008, liberal Lee Nyquist donated to Hodes, a liberal who supported Speaker Nancy Pelosi 95 percent of the time, and also in that year he contributed to Barack Obama’s candidacy for...

Dem Governor's Primary Adds Another Income Tax Supporter

A Third Candidate Set to Join Out of Touch Tax & Spenders Cilley and Hassan Today   Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement about the growing field in the Democrat’s gubernatorial primary as Bill Kennedy plans to announce his candidacy today.   “No matter which way you look at the Democrat’s primary race for governor, all of the candidates have a bad record when it comes to an...

NHGOP Announces Program for Annual Meeting

April 14th Meeting in Meredith Includes Election for Party Positions   Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Republican State Committee (NHGOP) announced today the official program for its 2012 Annual Meeting.  The NHGOP’s Annual Meeting is in Meredith on April 14, and will include remarks from our Congressional delegation, our Republican leadership in the state legislature and others.   State Committee Members interested in running for a position were...

NH Dems Remain in Chaos as Cilley's Manager Quits

If you needed more proof that Democrats remain in chaos and are losing hope about the governor’s race this fall, look no further than today’s news that Jackie Cilley’s campaign manager has resigned.  According to James Pindell’s report on WMUR’s Political Scoop, “Rachel Napear, a New Jersey operative now living in Londonderry…said simply, ‘I decided to dedicate my effort to other activities.’”   Included below please find...

NHGOP CHAIRMAN REACTS TO OBAMA CAMPAIGN"S PHONY EFFORTS TO RE-BRAND HEALTH LAW

 Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following response to the Obama campaign’s press conference on health care:   “After two years, the American people have already seen enough of President Obama’s government-takeover of healthcare.  Here in New Hampshire, voters have a strong distrust of government and an overwhelming disdain for the out-of-control spending ObamaCare continues.  No matter...

NH Republicans Comment on ObamaCare's 2nd Anniversary

  As Friday Marks Two Years Since the President Signed Health Reform Law, The List of Problems Continues to Grow   Concord, NH – Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of President Barack Obama signing into law his government takeover of healthcare.  In advance of this “celebration,” top New Hampshire Republicans released the statements below as Granite State families face the reality that this initiative is dragging down our economy, is costing taxpayers more...

The Democrats' Mess: More Job-Destroying Anti-Choice Policies

  Dear New Hampshire Republican, It wasn't that long ago when big government, big spending Democrats controlled the legislature in Concord.  If the fiscal mess and out-of-control regulations they left behind weren't enough, we'll soon be reminded again of yet another one of the Democrats' "legacy" accomplishments that's hurting our economy.   Lame duck Governor John Lynch recently vetoed...

BUCKLEY, DEMOCRATS OWE VOTERS AN APOLOGY

 Concord, N.H. – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following response to Democrat Chairman Ray Buckley’s speech at his party’s annual dinner:   “The only thing more inappropriate than Ray Buckley’s comment about Speaker Bill O’Brien is the silent endorsement from New Hampshire Democrats like Maggie Hassan, Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster.    “Ray Buckley’s name-calling is...

New Hampshire Republicans Continue Fight to Repeal & Replace ObamaCare

 Concord, NH -- Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives took another step toward the Republican's goal of stopping ObamaCare and its tax hikes, government expansion and prohibitive price tag. GOP leaders in the House of Representatives today passed a plan which would prohibit a state health insurance exchange and force Washington to repeal and replace the Democrats’ government-run health plan.   “When it comes to ObamaCare, the list of problems never...

N.H. REPUBLICANS CONTINUE EFFORTS TO ENACT A VOTER ID LAW

 Concord, NH – Today, Republicans in the New Hampshire State Senate continued the GOP’s repeated efforts to prevent voter fraud.  Led by Senator Russell Prescott, R-Kingston, the Senate passed a plan that would require a form of identification in order to obtain a ballot.  This action comes after Governor John Lynch vetoed a Republican plan last year that would have prevented the voter fraud which was reported during the presidential primary.      &ld...

NHGOP Congratulates Republican Rep. Marilinda Garcia on National Appointment

 Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement commending Rep. Marilinda Garcia (R-Salem) for her appointment to the Business and Economic Development Task Force for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.    “On behalf of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee, I want to congratulate Rep. Garcia on this prestigious appointment.  In the legislature, she’s proven to be an...