Category Archives: Elections
Putting Some Perspective On the Democrat Win in Wolfeboro, NH
The epic inspirational “flip” in Wolfeboro was a 51% to 49% victory with 811 votes for the Democrat and 755 for the Republican. That’s 56 votes in a town that cast 4,395 ballots last November and only 1566 last week. … Continue reading
For real change, make local elections a top priority
Like many Americans, I voted for local elections based upon name recognition, party affiliation, or whether or not I’d received a flyer or received a knock on my door. I spoke to a woman the other day who said she … Continue reading
Do a Pair of State House Wins Portend a Democratic Wave?
Clearly not, not after this, but… Democrats are looking to wins in state and local elections for signs of a comeback, as the party tries to prove it can channel voter enthusiasm under the Trump presidency into votes and expand its … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Elections, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged democrats, Donald Trump, The Atlantic
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Body Slamming Republican Wins Special Congressional Election in Montana
“Montana sent a strong message tonight that we want a Congressman to work with President Trump to make America and Montana great again,” Gianforte told supporters after declaring victory. More… | Forbes
Posted in Elections, Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Greg Gianforte, Montana, Rob Quist, Special Election
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Close the Domicile Loophole in New Hampshire
…while institutionalizing out of state college voters? And that’s a win? For the past three election cycles, New Hampshire voters and activists have been calling for substantive election law reform that points our state in the direction of stronger ballot … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Legislation, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged Domicile, Elections, SB 3
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Inside Corey Lewandowski’s Failed Romp in Trump’s Swamp
He was a political nobody who helped Donald Trump win the White House. Then Corey Lewandowski went to Washington, hell-bent on making his fortune and changing the lobbying game forever. Here’s how those grandiose plans blew up—and what they say … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, National News
Tagged Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump, GQ, Washington DC
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Republicans working to find strong candidate to challenge Kuster
Republicans are already working hard to find a strong candidate to take on U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster in the 2nd District next year, and a familiar name has been circulating. Republicans have been waiting for a few years for former … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged Ann Kuster, Lynne Blankenbeker, NH CD-2, WMUR
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Mayberry and Sanborn Mull Congressional Runs in 2018
GOP CONGRESSIONAL ACTION. Former law enforcement official Eddie Edwards is the lone announced Republican candidate for the 1st District congressional seat held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, but at least two others appear to be moving in that direction. … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Andy Sanborn, Matt Mayberry, WMUR
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Secretary of State Gardner and the Interstate Crosscheck Program
Rich talked to Ed Naile, Chairman of the Coalition of New Hampshire Taxpayers, for A Question of Voter Fraud. Ed started by informing the listeners that the Granite State recently entered the Interstate Crosscheck program and they wondered about the … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Girard At Large, Vote Fraud
Tagged Bill Gardner, Crosscheck, Ed Naile, Rich Girard
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Laconia, Belmont to seek state OK for special election to fill Fisher’s House seat
LACONIA — In the wake of the resignation of state Rep. Robert Fisher, the City Council voted unanimously on Monday to request the governor and Executive Council approve a special election to fill his seat. More… *| UL
Posted in Elections, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Belmont, Laconia, Robert Fisher, Special Election
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The New Media Militia 