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Republican Majority Congress is Preparing to “Enhance” Background Checks
When Congress passed national reciprocity, it also passed Fix NICS legislation. At the time Rep. Massie warned that in the US Senate, as soon as there was another shooting, Senate Republicans would drop reciprocity and bring Fix NICS to the … Continue reading
Posted in National Politics & Policy, Second Amendment
Tagged Congress, Fix NICS, GOP, NICS, Reciprocity
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Chairman Resigns from Merrimack County Republican Committee
The NH GOP membership is constantly reminded that the primary focus of the party is to elect someone who identifies as a Republican. We are assured that anyone who is 80% Republican is better than the Democrat. But it is … Continue reading
Posted in GraniteGrok, Republicans
Tagged Committee, GOP, Karen Testerman, Merrimack County
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In New Hampshire, Only the Illusion of GOP Control of State Government
On paper, the GOP controls every branch of State government in New Hampshire except the judiciary. But the reality is that in the aggregate the State has moved leftward despite nominal GOP control of the political branches. | Keep Reading … Continue reading
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Tagged GOP, government, New Hampshire, NHGOP
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Republican Review Newsletter Issue 29 – Message from the Majority Leader
It’s been an exciting week as Speaker Chandler announced several additions to the House Leadership Team, and as we prepare for the upcoming House session. Here are several important scheduling announcements that appear in the most recent House calendar | … Continue reading
SPEAKER CHANDLER ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO LEADERSHIP TEAM FOR 2018 SESSION
Former Speaker Pro-Tempore Sherm Packard (R-Hudson), in his 14th term, will serve as Deputy Speaker. Rep. Barbara Griffin (R-Goffstown), in her 2nd term, will serve as Speaker Pro-Tempore, as well as continue to serve as Chair of Election Law. Rep. … Continue reading
HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER APPLAUDS HIRING OF FITCH TO ELECTION LAW POST
CONCORD – House Majority Leader Dick Hinch (R-Merrimack) issued a statement following a report that Orville “Bud” Fitch has been tapped by Secretary of State Bill Gardner to fill a newly created position within the Department of State that will review and … Continue reading
NHGOP angered that Associated Press reporter attended, reported on closed fundraiser
The state Republican Party is angry after a freelance reporter working for The Associated Press entered a Thursday night party fundraiser that was closed to the media and wrote a story that the NHGOP says was, in part, “grossly inaccurate.” … Continue reading
Nashua: Kellyanne Conway tells Trump’s supporters to ignore critics
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s counselor Kellyanne Conway has told supporters in New Hampshire they should “just ignore” his critics and the incessant chatter about the scandals dogging him. Conway was guest speaker Thursday at the fundraising Spring … Continue reading
GOP Survey Does Not Ask About Repeal of ObamaCare
The Republican National Committee’s most recent fundraising spam to hit my mailbox (snail mail not email) includes a survey, as they often do. In question two, it asks me to rank my priorities from a list of choices. More… | GraniteGrok … Continue reading
NH House Republican Caucus Newsletter April 7, 2017
On Tuesday special elections were held in Wolfeboro and Manchester Wards 8 & 9 and Litchfield to fill seats vacated by former reps Harold Parker, who took a job with the Governor, and Andre Martel who passed away in December. … Continue reading
