Category Archives: Local NH Politics

Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas is singing a tune we like to hear and one that I have advocated for myself.  What is it?  Hidden in the Cadillac plans of public sector employees is a revenue resource that must be tapped. Gatsas is standing up for … Continue reading →

The thing the Democrat Party wants the most is to convince us that it is in our best interest, regardless of the interest, to let the government manage as much of our community and our lives as possible.  Cost is, … Continue reading →

The ten cent resolution, that one thin (not so thin) dime New Hampshire Republicans cut off the tobacco tax two years ago, expires shortly.   At the time it was proposed and passed the left was so insane with outrage … Continue reading →

by Steve MacDonald New York State and it’s governor acted with great haste in the wake of the Newtown tragedy, writing and enacting even tougher gun control laws than they already had. But a state permitted to legislate like a … Continue reading →

Turn out is all the Republicans need to win in Manchester Ward 2 (Hills-9).  It is a special election.  GOP voters just need to show up in adequate numbers.  I’d like to try and motivate you if I can. IBEW … Continue reading →

I added one from this morning as well because its shelf-life expires tomorrow. Tuesday’s Special Election in Manchester – Bill O’Neil, the “Jackie Cilley” Democrat MARCH 18, 2013 Senator Ted Cruz at CPAC MARCH 17, 2013 Bobby Jindal at CPAC MARCH 17, 2013 … Continue reading →

by Steve MacDonald Back on February 26th, in the midst of the blame Republicans for Obama’s Sequester narrative, New Hampshire District One Congressperson Carol Shea-Porter tweeted this. The sequester would automticlly cut 30 million dollars from the section 317 program … Continue reading →

Democrats say the darnedest things.  Take NH House Rep Ruth Gulick (D- Aesop’s Fables), whom Skip Murphy from GraniteGrok recorded at a recent Belknap county budget meeting.  Ruth shared a little morality tale with those present, with regard to budgets and responsibility. In Ruth’s version the … Continue reading →

There is an excellent article over at Math Wizards, on the effort by some in New Hampshire to repeal a scholarship program for poor kids titled “HB370: A WAR ON POOR CHILDREN IN NEW HAMPSHIRE by RELIGIOUS BIGOTS?” The article observes … Continue reading →

Blog Round up for February 25th to March 3rd, 2013 Are We New Hampshire’s Best State Based Political Blog? March 3, 2013 Follow-up: How Happy is Ann Kuster about the VAWA Vote Now? March 1, 2013 Notable Quote – Jonah … Continue reading →