Frank Guinta

Finally, Frank decides to listen.

January 2, 2013

I have been ragging on Frank Guinta since he voted to support the first Continuing Resolution that raised the debt limit (and did not stand with the Patriots who said “No” as in “no more spending” and “this  is not how we fund Government).   And then duplicated it again with the second Continuing Resolution.  And [ Read more ]

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Decisive Flip Flops From Candidate for NH-GOP Chair

January 1, 2013

Given all we know already about Andy Leach (Senator Ayotte’s Office) making calls to candidates running against Jennifer Horn for NH-GOP Chair, who then suddenly dropped out of the race for NHGOP chair leaving Jennifer to run un-opposed, until Andrew Hemingway stepped up, this seems relevant. Candidate Horn, on her Facebook page, provided two updates [ Read more ]

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Frank Guinta – perhaps a last thought

November 8, 2012

GraniteGrok worked extremely hard for Frank back in the 2010 campaign – both in the primary as well as during the general.  He said the right things and said them in such a way that was convincing.  Yes, the TEA Party and the 9-12 Project folks got behind him and helped in doing the online [ Read more ]

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Guinta Calls Shea-Porter

November 7, 2012

Congressman Guinta called Congresswoman-elect Carol Shea-Porter to congratulate her on her win. (From the Guinta Press Release) “I would like to congratulate President Obama, Governor-elect Maggie Hassan, Congresswoman-elect Anne McLane Kuster and Congresswoman-elect Carol Shea-Porter on their victories. “What’s important in these races is the future of New Hampshire. I am committed to continuing my [ Read more ]

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Honoring Ambassador Joseph and Augusta Petrone – Part 4

October 21, 2012

And the list of folks that came to speak continued at the event to honor Ambassador Joseph Patrone and his wife Augusta.  This post has Congressman Frank Guinta (R, NH-CD1), former NH State Rep. Fran Wendelboe and former radio host Jennifer Horn: Congressman Frank Guinta Fran Wendelboe, Jennifer Horn after the jump

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GrokTV: NRA President David Keene at the Londonderry Fish & Game – Part 2

October 20, 2012

Continuing with the event, having received the NRA Endorsements from David Keene, Ovide Lamontagne (Republican Nominee for NH Governor), Congressman Frank Guinta (R, NH-CD1, running for re-election), and Charlie Bass (R, NH-CD2, running for re-election) had their opportunity to address the NRA members at the Londonderry Fish and Game Club :   Ovide Lamontagne:

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GraniteGrok Endorsement: Rick Parent for US Congress

August 27, 2012

We had endorsed Ovide Lamontagne in the Republican Primary for NH Governor early in this election cycle; it is now time to roll out additional endorsements. We reviewed a number of races, talked with a number of candidates, reviewed objective ratings done by groups that mirror the ‘Grok philosophically (e.g., Republican Liberty Caucus of New [ Read more ]

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Where Congressman Frank Guinta helps to make Congress even MORE irrelevant and Obama more powerful

August 14, 2012

“Or are you that hellbent in giving Obama and the Progressives the tyrannical Administrative State they so ever desire?“ US Constitution, Article II, Section 2, paragraph 2: …shall have Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two thirds of the Senators present concur; and he shall nominate, [ Read more ]

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GrokTV Event – Seacoast Republican Women Congressional Forum – Opening Remarks

August 9, 2012

Last night, the ‘Grok had been invited to cover the Congressional Forum sponsored by the Seacoast Republican Women – a well respected non-partisan (with respect to the Republican Party events) organization whose events are usually open and well attended as their execution in having an event is normally flawless.  The event, held at the most [ Read more ]

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GrokTV Special Interview – Rick Parent (candidate, Congress NHCD1) – Question 4: Vote yes on bills that would raise the national debt?

July 19, 2012

The fiscal maw of the US Federal debt crisis is staring us in the face – $16 Trillion dollars and not one peep of a credible plan to pay it back;  All we get is platitudes about winding down the annual deficit of $1 trillion-plus that is plaguing our nation’s future year after year with [ Read more ]

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So, are Frank Guinta and Charlie Bass Conservative heros or zeros for their voting records?

June 21, 2012

Over at RedState, I learned of this new site, The Madison Project, whose purpose is to measure our Federal Representatives to see if they measure up to their districts.  Put it another way, are they acting as Conservative as their District is, worse, or better.  For instance, if a Rep is very Conservative Republican but [ Read more ]

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That WMUR mention last night? Enthusiasm Drop-down?

June 12, 2012

“I can tell you that there is an enthusiasm drop-down compared to last time around.  Now, what will happen as we get close to the race, who knows?” In trying to get caught back up from the weekend in Providence, I failed to see this email when it first came in (reformatted here): Skip – [ Read more ]

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Breaking News: Rick Parent is going to challenge Frank Guinta in NH’s First Congressional District.

June 7, 2012

Rick, a chief engineer on a ship that has been ferrying supplies to our troops in the Middle East, signed on for the campaign yesterday at the NH Secretary of State’s office.  While he ran in the last election cycle, and held good positions on issues, he just did not have the name recognition to [ Read more ]

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GrokTV Event: Live blogging at the Rye Republican Town Committee

May 6, 2012

There’s GOT to be a conservative TEA Party leaning person showing up for RRTC (Diane Bitter, Chair (and new NH GOP Assistant Secretary) at this event, so GraniteGrok is here.  We were asked if we could provide live stream and record the event by ‘Grok friend Diane, so we are attempting to oblige.  Unfortunately, the [ Read more ]

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Last I remember, NH sent both Frank Guinta and Charlie Bass to CUT THE SPENDING.

April 27, 2012

Low expectations for Charlie on my part – am not enthused that he has failed to meet that height challenged standard.  For Frank, however, who campaigned hard with TEA Party constituencies, the bar was higher – MUCH higher.  Sigh….Today, I get to repeat my lament: why isn’t your name among the other Conservatives that voted [ Read more ]

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Two Congressmen And A Free Throw

February 28, 2011

The US House just finished it’s work on HR1, cleaning up after democrats who in 2010 abrogated yet another constitutional obligation when they refused to write the budget they wanted.

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Congressman Guinta Questions Ben Bernanke

February 9, 2011
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Guinta Not Taking Health Care From The Federal Government

January 6, 2011

In an interview with Think Progress, New Hampshire Congressman Frank Guinta states that he will not be taking the Health Care portion of the benefits package afforded to members of Congress. Snippet taken mid-interview. TP2: He’s referring to the Federal Employees Benefits Plan that all members receive. GUINTA: Well, I think there’s a difference between [ Read more ]

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Congressman-Elect Frank Guinta’s statement on the Republican’s Caucus Vote on Earmark Moratorium

November 18, 2010

November 18th, 2010 Washington D.C. – Congressman-elect Frank Guinta (R-NH) issued the following statement on his support of the Republican Caucus’ vote to implement an earmark moratorium for two years. Guinta made cutting spending and government transparency hallmarks of his campaign and will work tirelessly to see these principles implemented in Congress. “The earmark process [ Read more ]

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Frank Guinta In DC

November 16, 2010

Speaking at the AFP event, Congressman-elect Frank Guinta says a few words guaranteed to piss of Manchester democrats…which to be honest, is why I posted it.

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Carol’s Debate Performance

October 25, 2010

Carol After the debate….   Just a steaming pile…   She talked too fast, sounded too whiny, was defensive, and even had that elitist snooty tone all at the same time.  And she’s still wrong on all the issues.   She looked petty and desperate.   Frank Kicked her ass.  That’s right, I said ass. [ Read more ]

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Ashooh, Mahoney To Aid Guinta Campaign

September 16, 2010

I’m not sure what that level of commitment entails, but symbolically it invites the supporters of both candidates to assist in the shared goal of removing a guaranteed vote for anything Pelosi proposes in all it’s destructive glory whether she is a majority or minority leader.

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I Beg To Differ

September 16, 2010

An editorial in this morning’s UL attempts to suggest the voting results demonstrate a unique character to New Hampshire’s electorate but it makes some assumptions that to me seem a bit naive That’s not to say the premise is wholly wrong, just that anyone who was really paying attention to the finer details during the [ Read more ]

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Primary Night (scratch that) “Morning After” Update

September 15, 2010

The initial indications showing Frank Guinta with the lead have continued as the evening has developed but the race tightened with Rich Ashooh closing to withing a small percentage.  In the end Guinta prevailed with Sean Mahoney–who conceded early coming in third place. The Ovide/Kelly race is so close it still has not been called. [ Read more ]

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Live From Murphy’s Taproom-Guinta Campaing Election Night Event

September 14, 2010

I’m sitting in the backroom of Murphy’s Taproom surrounded by a throng of people, laptops, and smart phones and at some point in the next hour or so we will have some idea of who will be the next congressman from CD-1.  Yeah, I’m assuming that whomever wins will crush Carol Seiu-Porter. So check in [ Read more ]

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