The world is a mess. The upper class has more upper and the lower class has more lower and the middle class–whomever those rubes may be–are still struggling. These are the turbulent times in which we find ourselves (still) after two terms under some fellow named Barack Obama. After years with complete Democrat majorities in congress, two of those with that Obama-fellow in the oval office, and 8 years with Harry Reid running a Democrat dominant Senate, there is nothing to show for it but epic spending, massive government overreach, bureaucratic tyranny, double the national debt, and continued economic inequality.
And according to this letter signed by #27NHDemocrats it is time for change. What is this change they seek? They’d like to see an ideological clone of Barack Obama run for president.
“Our country is at a crossroads. The rich get richer, but middle class families and those struggling to make it into the middle class work harder while falling further behind. Income inequality is at its highest since 1928 and wages remain too low. The game is rigged.
“If you work hard, if you play by the rules, it doesn’t matter where your parents were born, what color your skin is, whether you’re a woman or man, or who you love — you should be respected in our society, you should be valued, and you should be able to make ends meet. You should be able to walk down the street without fear. You should be able to live on a sustainable planet. And your voice should count in our democracy. Washington can no longer be run by lobbyists, the powerful, and corporate interests for their own advantage.
“As the 2016 presidential campaign begins, it is time for Democrats to be bold, to stand for something, to propose innovative, inspiring solutions to our nation’s toughest challenges, and to stand strong for core American values.
“We need leaders who aren’t afraid to tell the truth, and fight back — no matter what powerful interests say — and we need all the candidates in the primary to offer a bold vision for an economy that works for all Americans.
“Contested primaries test and strengthen candidates and ensure progressives have a chance to make our voices heard. Having a real debate is what democracy is all about.
“That’s why Americans from all walks of life have risen up to encourage Senator Elizabeth Warren to run for president. Sen. Warren is a fighter for middle class and working families who has stood up to the corporate interests and Wall Street banks. We urge Elizabeth Warren to run for president in 2016.
“One thing New Hampshire voters value is the first-in-the-nation primary, and a chance for candidates to come into our homes and libraries and community centers to talk to real voters. We look forward to all the candidates coming to New Hampshire to share their views about the critical issues that matter to us.
“Sincerely,
Sen. David Watters, Dover
Rep. Travis Bennett, Plymouth
Rep. David Borden, Rye
Rep. Wayne Burton, Durham
Rep. John Cloutier, Claremont
Rep. Renny Cushing, Hampton
Rep. Len DiSesa, Dover
Rep. Barbara French, Henniker
Rep. Daniel Hansberry, Nashua
Rep. Frank Heffron, Exeter
Rep. Timothy Horrigan, Durham
Rep. David Karrick, Warner
Rep. Douglas Ley, Jaffrey
Rep. John Mann, Alstead
Rep. Richard McNamara, Hillsborough
Rep. Marcia Moody, Newmarket
Rep. William Pearson, Keene
Rep. Larry Phillips, Keene
Rep. Timothy Robertson, Keene
Rep. Peter Schmidt, Dover
Rep. Gilman Shattuck, Hillsborough
Rep. Timothy Smith, Manchester
Rep. Charles Townsend, Canaan
Former Sen. Burt Cohen, Newcastle
Former Rep. Sylvia Gale, Nashua
Former Rep. Kenneth Grossman, Barrington
Former Rep. Chris Muns, Hampton”
