I will start by reminding the readers of what an abject disappointment our senate is, but to complain about problems is human. Focusing on solutions is divine and freshman Rep Emily Phillips plans to be part of the solution by primarying Senator Gannon, a “Sharon Sheeple” in Senate Judiciary and a lawyer.
Our legislature is loaded with lawyers, and that’s a problem.
Just ask tireless RTK crusader Laurie Ortolano, who regularly laments the need to reform the courts, and she will tell you all kinds of stuff about that. It’s comparable to the situation of much-needed term limits and our federal legislature. It ain’t gonna happen, at least not in the ordinary way.
Anyway, back to our state legislature and lawyers, let’s take a trip down memory lane and review the race for the seat currently occupied by freshman Senator Murphy. Murphy is a well-liked businessman who stepped up as a team player to fill the void created by Mike the Russian’s untimely withdrawal.
Mike was a Hooksett rep well-liked by all but clearly expected to stay on “his side of the wall” by the establishment elite. Yeah, keep up the good work as a rep, but you’re not welcome in the country club, um, I mean, Senate. Mike was in a primary with former House Election Law Chair, Attorney Barbara Griffin, who was a cranky old hag when it came to good bills and how they were handled throughout the House process. Another thing about her was her donors including lots of elite members of the in-club. I don’t have that info readily handy, but anyone interested in digging will find donations from Senator Giuda, Ruth Ward, Clegg, and various other well-known people, businesses, and lobbying entities. And it wasn’t just money because even my Senator had her as a guest on his show, but not Mike.
To be fair about that comment, I never followed up with him on whether or not she was invited or requested it. And I don’t think Mike made an appearance, nor do I know if he sought one or turned down an invitation. Either way, my point is that Barbara Griffin was the chosen favorite, and Mike the Russian was the underdog, but guess what! Underdog always saves Sweet Polly Purebred, and Mike won the primary.
I should also point out that the incumbent was not a candidate, and therefore, no advantage was to be had in that matter.
And here we are, back to the present, and Senator Gannon has the incumbent advantage. Not only that, but I heard word on the street that Kelly Ayotte is paying for his campaign. Readers are encouraged to fact-check that as they see fit.
Emily plans to visit Scanlan’s office at 9:45 am Thursday to file her candidacy right before the House meets for what’s expected to be an interesting and exciting day. If you can make yourself available to cheer her on as she walks the hall to the SoS office and wave a sign, please do it. If not, that’s understandable, but you can still show her some love with a donation or willingness to volunteer in one or more of the variety of campaign efforts. Draining the swamp is an all-hands-on-deck mission.