Op-Ed, Author at Granite Grok

Observations from President Trump’s Most Recent Visit to New Hampshire

September 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Op-Ed

By Josh Moore

Back on March 18th, President Donald Trump made his first appearance in New Hampshire since the night before the 2016 election. The President was accompanied by his wife, Melania and Attorney General, Jeff Sessions and Thousands of voters packed the SNHU arena in Manchester.

President Trump spoke before this large crowd of supporters on how he plans to solve the opioid crisis with which New Hampshire has been known to struggle. But the President’s focus was not just on New Hampshire, as he laid out a plan he proposed for the entire nation.

Steve Negron Calls on Ann Kuster to Return Campaign Donation from Maxine Waters

September 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Op-Ed

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2018
Contact: Roger Wilkins
press@teamnegron.com, 603-864-8633
Steve Negron calls on Ann Kuster to Return Campaign Donation from Maxine Waters

“Comments like those made by Congresswoman Waters are disrespectful, unacceptable, and downright dangerous.”

Earlier this week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D, CA-43) made incredibly inflammatory comments at a rally that have received strong bipartisan criticism from political leaders and media outlets across the country.

As Kuster Races to Border for Photo-Op Steve Negron Says, “Cancel Your Ticket”

September 26, 2018June 22, 2018 Op-Ed

Steve Negron at WDL 2A Rally — Steve Negron at WDLNH 2A Rally

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2018
Contact: Roger Wilkins
press@teamnegron.com, 603-864-8633
Steve Negron to Rep. Kuster:

“Cancel Your Ticket”

Nashua, NH – Today Steve Negron shared the opinion of one Mexican immigrant family on the crisis at the border, his own. The many subtopics of concern involve the out-of-touch nature of a professional lobbyist-turned-politician racing to the border to get a photo opportunity just in time for the November elections.

“A Member of Congress racing to the Mexican border to observe families being separated by a bureaucracy largely ignored by the Democratic Party is simply public policy malfeasance.

Tim Vendt Announces Candidacy for the NH House – Boscawen (Merrimack County Dist. 8)

September 26, 2018June 21, 2018 Op-Ed

By Tim Vendt – Candidate, NH House.

I have been a resident of New Hampshire for fifty-seven years, moving to Twin Mountain in 1961 at the age of five when my parents moved there from Massachusetts.

I joined the US Navy in 1975 after graduating from High School in 1974 (White Mountains Regional High School) and was honorably discharged in 1981 as an Avionics Technician, Petty Officer, 2^nd Class.

NH GOP: School Choice and educational opportunity

September 26, 2018June 20, 2018 Op-Ed

By the NH GOP Reservations (free): SchoolChoiceNHGOP.eventbrite.com

NHCMP Endorses Eddie Edwards for Congress in NH CD-1

September 26, 2018June 19, 2018 Op-Ed

By Kevin McHugh

NH Conservative Majority Project (NHCMP) proudly endorses Eddie Edwards in the CD-1 GOP Primary. Eddie is a principled conservative and strong supporter of individual liberty, low taxes, fiscal responsibility and standing up for our 2nd Amendment rights. As a Navy veteran, police chief, and successful small business owner, Eddie has the knowledge and real-world experience it takes to make things happen and get results. The hard-working taxpayers of NH’s CD-1 will be well represented with Eddie Edwards as their next Congressman.

Kevin McHugh
NHCMP Chairman”

Picking on Denmark part 2: Notes from the field

September 26, 2018June 19, 2018 Op-Ed

By Eddie

June 17, 2018: Copenhagen, Denmark

After the posting on Denmark last week, I thought I should go there and see for myself. Ok, not completely true, but I am here in Copenhagen, passing through on a previously planned business trip. I spent a relaxing afternoon wandering around town, observing. This was not my first visit to Copenhagen and my personal impression is that the people here are freer than Americans, at least in some ways. So let’s see.

Kevin Miller: There is One Word that Truly Describes Steve Shurtleff…Charlatan

September 26, 2018June 15, 2018 Op-Ed

By Kevin Miller

House Minority Leader Stephen Shurtleff bashed Republican leadership for not passing gun control laws to “make our schools safer.” Such attacks on Republican leaders are slander. Republican leaders *are* passing legislation expressly for making our schools safer, but not how Shurtleff wants it done.

When Stephen Shurtleff took office, he swore to uphold the constitution. However, ever since he entered the State House, Shurtleff has done nothing but betrayed that promise, voting for legislation that overrides the U.S. Constitution, removing the rights of NH citizens. There is one word that truly describes Shurtleff…a charlatan, a con man who promises one thing and delivers another.

Press Release: Cornerstone

September 26, 2018June 8, 2018 Op-Ed

For Immediate Release
Contact: Shannon McGinley, (603) 228-4794, cornerstone@nhcornerstone.org

Cornerstone Action Statement on Governor Chris Sununu’s Signing of Gender-Policy Legislation

The following statement may be attributed to Shannon McGinley, Cornerstone Action Executive Director.

Today, a Republican governor goes down in history as the man who signed the Bathroom Bill, endangering women and girls all across the state and giving unfair advantages to men posing as women in various competitive environments. Sadly, Gov. Chris Sununu’s decision to sign the Bathroom Bill will overshadow some of his otherwise constructive accomplishments and identify him as the man who allowed unwanted, socially harmful ideas into a law that directly opposes government’s constitutional role to serve the “general good.”

Gov. Sununu today has signed away every Granite Stater’s right to privacy in public accommodations. He has signed away protection for equity in school athletics and scholarships. He has bought into a lie that it is somehow bigotry to recognize a person’s natural biological sex, and instead instituted a new era of bigotry against people with common sense.

Compelled Leadership = Our Government for Sale

September 26, 2018June 8, 2018 Op-Ed

By Ken Eyring

NH is open for business. But not like you may think.

When (then) Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was campaigning to “sell” the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) to the American people, she said, “We have to pass the Bill to see what’s in it.” She wasn’t kidding. The ACA contained many unknowns. It was vaguely written and delegated the specifics and interpretations of the law to be defined by unelected bureaucrats AFTER Obamacare became law. The rest is history.

With the ideological Transgender “Bathroom Bill” HB1319, New Hampshire’s “Republican” Governor, Chris Sununu, is modeling his leadership after Democrat Speaker Pelosi.

Guest post – Picking on Denmark

September 26, 2018June 8, 2018 Op-Ed

By Eddie

Forward: I have known “Eddie” for a couple of decades and when we consultants were at the same customer in implementing our company’s software, we used to have long discussions on culture and politics – and we always disagreed. That said, Eddie is a reasonable guy and when we talked last week and I mentioned the ‘Grok, his response was “I’ve always wanted to do something like that”. So, here’s his chance. Comment per usual – just be yourselves, folks!

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Intro – I’m making my foray into the blog-sphere as an outlet to discuss issues of interest to me. I believe in the values of our founding fathers and their support of individual freedom. I believe that if Americans wish to have freedom for themselves they must be willing to give freedom to their neighbors. My favorite President is Thomas Jefferson.
I believe in getting to the truth of the matter which is rarely a simple thing. Facts and logic are my friends, lies are my enemies.
Oh, and I guess I need to say that I’m a misfit in the GraniteGrok world as I tend to the liberal side of debates. I hope not to upset anyone….. well, maybe a little.

Picking on Denmark

Steve Mac Donald’s post on Denmark’s arctic studies were a bit misleading and hey, I like Denmark so let’s not pick on them, ok?

Jane Cormier to File for Executive Council 4 – Kick-Off/BBQ Event at LFGC

September 26, 2018June 6, 2018 Op-Ed

Jane Cormier to File for Executive Council 4
Kick-Off Event at Londonderry Fish And Game Club!

Jane Cormier and her campaign cordially invite you to join her as she files at the Secretary of State’s office on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM.Jane has decided to run for this office because “the hard-working people in District 4 deserve to have an Executive Councilor who will be their eyes and ears in Concord. The New Hampshire taxpayer has been ignored for far too long”.

Come show your support for Jane!

After filing with the Secretary of State, the campaign will hold a free, special kick off event at Londonderry Fish and Game, 5 Lund Street, Litchfield, NH.

Senate, House urge Supreme Court opinion on voter residency legislation

September 26, 2018June 1, 2018 Op-Ed

Press Release

Senate, House urge Supreme Court opinion on voter residency legislation

Concord, NH — Following Governor Chris Sununu and the Executive Council’s request that the Supreme Court give their opinion on the constitutionality of HB 1264, AN ACT relative to construction of the terms “resident,” “inhabitant,” “residence,” and “residency,” the New Hampshire Senate and House of Representatives submitted memos to the Supreme Court today urging the court to issue an advisory opinion in support of the legislation’s constitutionality.

Granite Grok Endorses Steve Negron in NH’s Second Congressional District

September 26, 2018May 30, 2018 Op-Ed

Every election in NH is really a race in three parts: 1) for political activists to serve on campaigns, endorsements, and donors, 2) to win the primary election, and 3) to win the general election. That first race is nearing its end. We at the ‘Grok have been studying the candidates, listening to their words, and reading their campaign materials to evaluate where they stand in OUR eyes.

Granite State Taxpayers: help us fund the right for taxpayers to have “standing” against Govt actions

September 26, 2018May 30, 2018 Op-Ed

By Granite State Taxpayers: TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE GRANITE STATE TAXPAYERS SUMMER MEETING “Take Back Our Taxpayer Rights” at the GST Summer Meeting! Attorney Chuck Douglas, a former Congressman and former NH Supreme Court Justice, will describe the history of Taxpayer Standing in New Hampshire and the importance of having the voters amend the State Constitution to include standing … Read more

NHGOP -Military & Veterans Appreciation BBQ TONIGHT!

September 26, 2018May 24, 2018 Op-Ed

REMINDER: We have our Military & Veterans Appreciation BBQ TONIGHT! Details are below: Who: Veterans and their families are invited from across New Hampshire – numerous veteran leaders and elected officials What: Military & Veteran Appreciation Event and BBQ! Where: Derry VFW, 18 Railroad Ave, Derry, NH 03038 When: Tonight, May 24, 2018; 6PM-8PM Why: Celebrate May as Military Appreciation Month with members … Read more

NH House Freedom Caucus Blasts “drunken sailor spending”

September 26, 2018May 23, 2018 Op-Ed

Press Release

NH House Freedom Caucus
For Immediate Release
May 22, 2018

Contact: Rep. JR Hoell, 603-315-9002

CONCORD – The New Hampshire House Freedom Caucus (NHHFC) today blasted the massive, $120 million state spending spree in new spending outside of a state budget year in bills coming before the House tomorrow. In particular, the NHHFC focused on the $102.3 million omnibus spending bill (HB 1817), legislation that never saw a public hearing in the House for any of the appropriations included within it.

“The Legislature abandoned its fiscal responsibility by approving this off-budget spending, and the committee of conference made this terrible mistake even worse.

Read more

From Cornerstone Action: The Gender Bills Are On You, Governor Sununu

September 26, 2018May 23, 2018 Op-Ed

By Cornerstone:

Chris Sununu is no victim. He is a man of purpose and intention. It took such a person to wrest control of the State House from the Democrats who had held the corner office for so long.

And now, as he is poised to sign destructive legislation on gender, he and his surrogates are putting out the message that opponents of these bills had “terrible messaging,” and that the “terrible messaging” was why the bills landed on the Governor’s desk.

Message: it’s your fault, people. It shouldn’t have gotten here.

Mr. Sununu, shame on you.

Cornerstone: Keep the Messages Going to Gov. Sununu VETO HB 1319 and HB 587

September 26, 2018May 16, 2018 Op-Ed

Status report: the gender identity bill (HB 1319) and therapy ban bill (HB 587) will be on the Governor’s desk soon, but first they have to go through a process called “enrollment.” This is a bureaucratic process that could take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. You have more time to reach … Read more

The Honorable William O’Brien Endorses Jane Cormier for Executive Council

September 26, 2018May 15, 2018 Op-Ed

Press Release

Cormier for Executive Council 4
Phone: 603.781.5695
Email: jane@janecormier.org

For Immediate Release

Former Speaker William O’Brien Endorses Jane Cormier For NH Executive Council District 4

Hooksett, NH – Jane Cormier is proud to announce the endorsement of her campaign for Executive Council District 4 by former Speaker of the House William O’Brien:

“As a former NH House Speaker, I heartily endorse Jane Cormier for the Executive Council. While Jane and I served together as state representatives, I came to know her as a dedicated, tireless, and effective advocate for the hardworking women and men of New Hampshire. The very qualities that make a great Executive Councilor – a dedication to detail while never losing sight of broader requirements, an openness to listening and working with others across the political spectrum, and courage, courtesy and coolness in the face of today’s harsh political rhetoric – are what Jane has become known for among her colleagues and constituents.

New Hampshire will be exceedingly well-served with Jane Cormier on the Executive Council and you have a great opportunity to make this happen.”