ICYMI: Sununu to Obama: "Grow Up And Accept Responsibility" For Economy

President Obama should "grow up" and stop blaming his predecessor for the economy's woes, says John Sununu, White House chief of staff to former president George H.W. Bush and a former governor of New Hampshire. "At some point, Obama is going to have to grow up and accept responsibility," Sununu told reporters on a conference call this afternoon. He said admnistration officials are "dragging out the blame-George-Bush period" to lengths that are "ridiculous." The George Bush he's talking...

Sununu Statement On The Passing Of Vicki Zachos

Nancy and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our very dear friend Vicki Zachos. Vicki was a great citizen of New Hampshire and her support for numerous charitable causes is a great model for those who truly love our state. Vicki was also a great Republican, and we enjoyed working with her through both the good and the bad political times. Vicki Zachos will truly be missed. Nancy and I share the sorrow of her family. She and they are in our prayers.

Patrick J. Hynes: Nothing's Wrong With New Hampshire

But former-Gov. John Sununus efforts as the states GOP chairman, and his aggressive team of operatives, have flipped that dynamic upside down. Democrat policy claims are challenged aggressively; videos of their statements are posted on the Internet and scrutinized; their occasional histrionics are singled out for scorn and no longer seen as genuine. It hasnt always been pretty -- and any notion of neighborly Yankee camaraderie has been long forgotten. But the GOP is now paying the Democrats...

Shock: NH Dem State Rep Claims Palin "More Dangerous Dead Than Alive"

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee today denounced ANOTHER hateful comment from a New Hampshire Democrat about former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The Union Leader (8/12) today reports that State Representative Timothy Horrigan (D-Durham) said in a Facebook post that a dead Palin wd be even more dangerous than a live one...she is all about her myth & if she was dead she cldn't commit any more gaffes." The Party also called on Governor John Lynch and First District Congresswoman Carol...

NHGOP Denounces NH Dem Candidate's Palin Death Wish

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee today denounced Democrat NH House candidate Keith Halloran's public death wish for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. The Party also called on Governor John Lynch and Congressional Candidate Ann McLane Kuster to personally denounce his hateful remarks and call for him to apologize to the Palin family. In a Facebook post yesterday regarding the tragic plane crash that killed former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, Halloran wrote, Just wish Sarah and...

NHGOP Statement On AG Investigation Of Hodes Push Polling

New Hampshire Republican State Committee Communications Director Ryan Williams issued the following statement today in response to Attorney General Michael Delaneys decision to investigate Paul Hodes push poll calls. The Associated Press (7/27/10) reports that the Attorney General is reviewing a complaint filed yesterday by the NHGOP against the Hodes Campaign: Were pleased that the Attorney General has agreed to investigate Paul Hodes dirty campaign tactics. These unethical push poll calls...

NHGOP Files AG Complaint Over Hodes Illegal Push Polling

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee today filed an official complaint with the Attorney Generals office against the Hodes for Senate Campaign for engaging in illegal push polling. The Union Leader (7/22/10) reports that a research firm hired by the Hodes campaign began making dishonest push poll calls last week without identifying the call sponsor. New Hampshire law requires push poll callers to inform the contacted person the name of the candidate on whose behalf the call is being...

NHGOP Reiterates Call For Hodes And Shaheen To Dump Tainted Rangel Money

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee once again called on Congressman Paul Hodes and Senator Jeanne Shaheen to dump the tainted campaign contributions they received from disgraced Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY). Yesterday, a special House subcommittee charged Rangel with serious ethics violations after he improperly obtained several rent-controlled apartments, failed to reveal more than $500,000 in assets, failed to disclose financial arrangements for a villa in the Dominican...

NHGOP Files Right To Know Request Regarding Shea-Porter Student Records Acquisition

The New Hampshire Republican Party today filed a Right to Know request with the Manchester School District asking for all correspondence between district employees and Congresswoman Shea-Porters office. The Union Leader reports today that Congresswoman Shea-Porter is refusing to answer questions about how she obtained personal student information from the school district without informing the Superintendent. Carol Shea-Porters unwillingness to answer any questions about how she obtained...

NHGOP Calls On Shea-Porter To Immediately Return Personal Student Records

The New Hampshire Republican Party today called on Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter to immediately return all personal student records she has obtained from the Manchester School District. Today, the Union Leader (6/29/10) reports that Shea-Porter requested and obtained student identification information from the school department. There are serious questions about whether parents were properly notified about their right to withhold this information, and whether the distribution of this data...

Sununu Statement On The Retirement Of NH Chief Justice Broderick

For 15 years, Justice John Broderick has served with honor and integrity on the New Hampshire Supreme Court. I am grateful for the positive contribution Justice Broderick has made to our judicial system, and wish him the best in his well deserved retirement.

Republicans File Record Breaking NH House Slate

NHPoliticalReport.com (6/17/10) today reports that Republicans filed 440 candidates to run for the New Hampshire House this year filling 372 slots on the ballot. Democrats who had repeatedly pledged to fill 370 slots filed a disappointing total of only 359 House candidates. Excluding primaries, the Democrats only filled 344 slots. The filing period for political committees ended yesterday. We would like to thank the Republican activists throughout New Hampshire who made our recruitment...

NH Newspapers Pan Lynch's Phony Budget "Fix"

Not A State Budget To Be Proud Of Editorial Concord Monitor June 13, 2010   Over Republican objections, New Hampshire House and Senate Democrats balanced the state budget with a wish, a prayer and a credit card. The $295 million budget package contained no sizeable increase in revenue from new or existing sources, let alone a broad-base sales or income tax. But it is not a budget to brag about. In fact, some items in it may not even be real.   Legislators and governors have...

NHGOP Statement On Governor Lynch Filing For An Unprecedented Fourth Term

During his three failed terms in office, John Lynch has saddled New Hampshire with record deficits, skyrocketing taxes and reckless state spending. The Governor has failed to provide any leadership while his administration has been plagued by ethics scandals that have rocked public confidence in state government. Enough is enough. John Lynch has proven that he is unable to make difficult decisions and incapable of effectively governing our state. Its time to replace John Lynch with a...

NHGOP Statement On Defeat Of Hassan's Attack On Free Speech

The defeat of this unconstitutional legislation is a victory for free speech and political debate in New Hampshire. This is also a major blow to the Democrat Leaderships brazen attempts to stifle their critics and crush opposition to their failed fiscal policies. We would also like to congratulate Representative Jim Splaine (D-Portsmouth) for his principled opposition to this flawed legislation. Despite pressure from prominent Democrats, Representative Splaine stood up to his radical party...

Connolly Warned Lynch About Hildreth In 2007

In an op-ed published in Saturdays Concord Monitor (5/29/10), Former Securities Director Mark Connolly said that he warned Governor Lynch about Banking Commissioner Peter Hildreths incompetence before he re-appointed him in 2007. Today, Governor Lynch initiated proceedings to remove Hildreth from office because of his poor job performance. John Lynch was warned about Peter Hildreths incompetence and ineffectiveness before he personally re-appointed him in 2007. Governor Lynchs decision to...

What They're Saying About Sen. Hassan's Attack On Free Speech

"I would be embarrassed to say I am a member of the Democratic Party today. I don't think most Democrats support this attack, this gag rule on free speech," - Rep Jim Splaine (Union Leader, 5/28/10) The NH ACLU And The NHGOP Both Criticized The Backroom Negations Used To Craft The Legislation: The New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union and the state Republican Party criticized the process of crafting the proposal, saying the amendment was proposed too late in the legislative process to receive...

Sununu Statement On Sen. Downing Retirement

For the past four years, Senator Mike Downing has been a tireless advocate for the residents of District 22. Mike is a dedicated public servant and his strong commitment to fiscal discipline has made a significant impact in Concord. We thank Mike for his principled leadership in the Senate, and wish him luck in his campaign for Rockingham County Sheriff.

NH Stimulus Office Report Debunks Obama's Bogus Jobs Estimate

A new report released today by the NH Office of Economic Stimulus shows that President Obamas failed stimulus has created only 2,223 jobs in the Granite State well short of the White Houses April estimate of 12,000 jobs. Congressman Paul Hodes, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and President Obama had initially promised that the $787 billion stimulus boondoggle would create 16,000 jobs in New Hampshire. This report confirms that the stimulus has failed, and the Obama...

Sununu Statement On Sen. Letourneau Retirement

Former New Hampshire Governor and Republican State Committee Chairman John H. Sununu released the following statement today on Senator Bob Letourneaus (R-Derry) retirement from the New Hampshire Senate: "Bob Letourneau has been an excellent senator and a strong defender of the New Hampshire Advantage. We thank Bob for his outstanding service and look forward to electing a new Republican senator in November who will continue his fight for lower taxes and limited government."