I’m torn between thinking this is just sad or that it’s just funny. Maybe ironic is a better word? First, the NHGOP establishment power brokers (who forced Jack Kimball out) just cleared the field to make sure that the preferred, groomed, in-debted (and in debt) to them, moderate-insider was the only candidate left running for the NHGOP chairmanship.
NH GOP: And I thought a “poll tax” was illegal!
I overlooked this announcement (on which Steve is busy writing a post on as well, I see) when it first came in – someone else emailed in on this and my head whipped around. File this “what were they thinking” OR “the Five Families were planning ahead, eh?“:
Important Notice on the 2013 Annual Meeting
The State Executive Committee has voted unanimously to charge $25 to all State Committee Members to attend the 2013 Annual Meeting (below is brief summary from that discussion)
This can be done before or at the Annual Meeting The 2013 Annual Meeting will be held at Bedford High School on January 26th
Any question please call the State Party at 225-9341 or email info@nhgop.org
Rest of the notice after the jump. Oh, the “Five Families” of the NH GOP. Of course you know that things have gone out of control when the Chair of the NH Democrat Party, Ray Buckley, has a public comment on the brouhaha now coming to a boil over the NH Republican Chair Race. So, context by what Mike wrote last night (emphasis mine):
Only hours earlier, DiStaso reported that several others had considered and then stepped aside, but that Cliff Hurst, who rejuvenated the Manchester GOP, and who guided the success of the blowout NHGOP victory dinner earlier this year, was in the running. Hmmm. What a difference a few hours makes – what could have happened? No need to risk losing an election and having to deal with the messy business of toppling the chairman after the fact, if you can mount a smear and fear campaign in advance, and drive your opponent out of the race ahead of time. You see, Cliff Hurst is no newcomer to politics, is good at fundraising, and is happy to criss-cross the state meeting with town committees – he might just win if not neutralized immediately.
The smears – Cliff Hurst started getting phone calls from friends that the word on the street was that he had become senile. The money drying up – Andy Leach called Cliff from Ayotte’s office to advise that, if Cliff won, there would be no help whatsoever forthcoming from DC, just as had happened to Jack Kimball in 2011.
Un-Un Breaking News: Stacie Laughton Resigns Again
Convicted Felon and recently elected New Hampshire House Democrat Stacie Marie Laughton has ended the roller-coaster ride since her extensive criminal history was released by the Laconia Sun and resigned…in writing….to the Secretary of State. (Story went public, she resigned, un-resigned–sort of, then resigned again.) So reports the Union leader. In the same piece (UL Editorial) … Read more
If There Is Only One Candidate Left for NHGOP Chairman….?
FRIENDS – WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need you to attend your local GOP Caucus (listed below) and offer your name as a candidate for delegate (State Committee) . There will be a vote at the caucus, and if you win, you will then attend the January 26th Annual Meeting and will have the opportunity to vote for Jennifer for NHGOP Chair. If you have any questions let us know!
This was posted, I am told, on Jen Horn’s Facebook page. Seeing as no one else is currently (publicly) left to oppose her, this seems like an odd thing to post. Perhaps there are other contenders waiting in the wings to oppose the establishment?
That might make it worth getting involved.
If you’d like to vote for someone else–and I suspect there will be someone else–then you too must attend and offer your name as a candidate.
The county Caucus dates and times provided by Horn are on the jump
Blood and Water – The Return of Democrat Rule in New Hampshire
Skip broke the news (on the Grok) about New Hampshire State Government’s department heads making budget requests that would increase state spending by 26% in 2013. If you had any delusions about who or what state agencies represent, you just got your answer.
It ain’t you. It’s them.
In the current economy, with no regard for whose money they are spending, incoming governor Maggie Hassan would have to raise taxes and fees by at least 19% to fill all the requests. AFP-NH estimates that this would extract around 700 million dollars from the people of New Hampshire to pay for new spending that would never go away. So that’s 700 million from every budget henceforth and anon, plus new new spending each budget there after….these are Democrats if you recall, there is no enough when it comes to spending your money.
And that $700, 000,000.00 (million) is ironically close to another sum we readily associate with New Hampshire Democrats.
REMEMBER! According to the Left, only Whites can be racists….
SURELY this guy isn’t discriminating against Jews, right (emphasis mine)? Even when those of non-pallor color just blatantly out themselves? In an email dated Monday, Mr. Lopez-Pierre said he is calling for a meeting to be held in January to “discuss the potential damage to the political empowerment of the black and Hispanic community if … Read more
As Obama continues his quest to “perfect us” – our food is next
Obama: “and a union that could be and should be perfected over time. “ From the Washington Examiner comes news that while Moochella has “improved” our kids school lunches, he’s wanting to “perfect” our eating habits – or pay for it: “I think there is no question that the way Americans eat and what Americans … Read more
I pithy the fool…
…little old lady friends of mine often share things they find pithy. Kinda makes me want to embroider a pillow.
Data Point – So, is the top 1% gaining more wealth at the expense of the rest of us?
Much to the dismay of Occupiers and Socialists on the Left… (H/T: NewsBusters)
Decay Point: Dissolve Detroit…
Desolation, desperation, and delusion have swept over the Motor City for decades, constantly wearing down the streets, buildings, and the people. So, it comes as no surprise that talks of its dissolution ring out through the desiccated city like the hollow, rusty clang of a muffler finally falling from a car, resting on cinder blocks, … Read more
Escape from California?
They’re not only talking about getting out of California (see below)…they’re talking escape from America. An interesting read.
I agree with this.
Notable Quote, from Daniel Henninger in today’s Wall Street Journal, “The Racializing of American Politics”:
Republicans should start growing their share of the electorate by doing a better job of…
We’re going down, folks.
But this time there’s going to be a documentary for the historians to study; it’s aptly named The Bubble. The movie explains the coming economic crash, including “Who caused it, who called it, and what’s next.” Included in the movie are appearances by economists, commentators, historians, and investment experts; they include Thomas E. Woods, Jr.; Jim … Read more
Is Kelly Ayotte Just Another White Meat Racist?
It is quite obvious from these remarks by New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte that she prefers white meat at Thanksgiving, why else try to put a hold on the nomination of UN Embarrasador Susan Rice as a potential replacement to Hillarity Clinton? Yeah, she has these facts about Rice misleading the American people on Benghazi … Read more
Un-Breaking News: Laughton Un-Resigns….Decides to Serve in NH House
Stacie Laughton has now changed her mind again, and decided that she will accept the House seat won on November 6th, according to an updated article at unionleader.com Earlier this morning we reported that Laughton was planning to step down. Now she is stepping back up. Although it is not final. Laughton is seeking guidance … Read more
Data Point – The Rich DO pay more in taxes
All Obama and the Dems can say is that certain folks don’t pay their fair share in taxes. I know that there are some socialist / Progressives that would be fine with taking it all after a certain point (“you should not be able to make more than $5 million per year!”) and a high percentage on everything before that. Equality, they say. But the way they talk about it, the rich pay next to nothing; hardly:
| % income tax paid | |
| Adjusted gross income | as a share of AGI |
| $1 to under $10,000 | -13.6 |
| $10,000 to under $20,000 | -11.5 |
| $20,000 to under $30,000 | -3.7 |
| $30,000 to under $50,000 | 3.1 |
| $50,000 to under $100,000 | 7.5 |
| $100,000 to under $200,000 | 12 |
| $200,000 to under $500,000 | 19.6 |
| $500,000 to under $1,000,000 | 24 |
| $1,000,000 to under $1,500,00 | 24.9 |
| $1,500,000 to under $2,000,000 | 25.1 |
| $2,000,000 to under $5,000,000 | 24.9 |
| $5,000,000 to under $10,000,000 | 24.2 |
| $10,000,000 or more | 20.7 |
As the chart shows, the only folks paying nothing are the poor – and with the EITC, the govt actually pays them. I bet you’re noticing “Skip, look at the top two brackets – they are paying LESS – you LIE!”. Er, no – and this is where the Dems pull the magic trick of demogoguing over the low-information voter:
Update to Barry / Stacie Lawton’s NH House Representative career
Union Leader: “I don’t think it would look good for the state,” she said. “I don’t think it would look good for the party, and I don’t think that the citizens would like to see their beloved representative-elect be expelled.” As Steve pointed out in his post, Stacie Marie / Barry Laughton decided that disclosing … Read more
Notable Quote – Robert Heinlein
“An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.” “I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.” -Robert Heinlein, one of the greatest science fiction writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction Most … Read more
The NH State Dept heads have just placed the crack candy of Progressive politicians in front of Guv-elect Maggie Hassan – what’s she gonna do?
Is this a sucker’s bet? That Maggie is already set to ratchet up the spending (and the taxes to support them) – and this is the excuse she’ll use (emphasis mine)?
CONCORD – Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan issued an upbeat but sobering call for agency heads to lower their expectations as hearings on a new, two-year state budget commenced Monday.
In their initial budget requests, state administrators asked for a 26 percent increase in total spending to a record $11.97 billion for the cycle that begins June 30.
Spending from state tax and fee sources alone would go up 19 percent, to $3.3 billion, if those who run state departments get their way.
Earlier this month, Hassan won election to replace retiring Gov. John Lynch vowing to undo deep cuts in state aid for higher education and acute care hospitals.
That rise in spending will pretty much erase the downsizing of the State’s budget during Speaker O’Brien’s tenure.