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Gundy v. U.S. … Separation of Powers… Required but Denied

July 26, 2019

The framers of the Constitution knew the job of keeping the legislative power confined was tricky. They understood doing so is key to the nation remaining a representative republic. The power of the legislative branch couldn’t be trusted to self-policing by Congress. Separation of Powers… Often enough, legislators face rational incentives to pass problems to … Read more

Democrat Tom Steyer Names NRA When his PAC Spent 4X As Much to Influence Politics

July 26, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Billionaire Tom Steyer is running for President. And he’s off to a great start. In a recent ad, Tom names the NRA and how they use their PAC money as a corrupting influence on politics. He says he’s going to put a stop to that. But guess what?

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Bette Milder Goes After Black Trump Supporters – Doesn’t End Well

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Bette Midler is a product of her career choices. Hollywood. Elite. Blue Bubble. You know the drill. That doesn’t give you a license to be everything you accuse Trump of or his support, and no, you can’t get away with random racist rants.

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You’re Fracking Welcome – Downed Drones, Seized Tankers, Oil Prices Barely Budge

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The left hates fracking. They’ve gone to great lengths to stop it, from legislation to movies funded by Saudi Oil Sheiks to mobs and rants and scam science. And had they succeeded the recent disputes with Iran would have driven gas prices through the roof.

Join us Monday to Hear from Two Prominent “Climate Skeptics”

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The 603 Alliance is hosting the free event – “Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions” this Monday on July 29, 2019, at 7:00 PM, at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics in Manchester, NH.

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with NH State Rep Al Baldasarro, Josh Moore, Shannon McGinley

July 25, 2019 Skip

And the last post for Grok MicroInterviews done at the Bill O’Brien announcement this past Tuesday (whew!). Al has been a long time friend of Bill’s and was one of the folks that spoke before Bill made the formal announcement that he was running for US Senate. Josh is a former two time NH State … Read more

Spend Early, Spend Often, Give Up Your Freedom

July 25, 2019

The spending deal agreed to by congressional leaders and the President is appalling. We simply have to stop spending money we do not have. The operating debt currently stands at $22.5 trillion or $68,500 for every person in the country. This deal if implemented will accelerate the growth of the debt. The pocket full of … Read more

O’Brien 2020: Bill O’Brien makes his announcement concerning US Senate – Part 2

July 25, 2019 Skip

Actually, it’s Part 3 (Parts 1 & 2 are here): His prepared remarks below: BILL O’BRIEN U.S. SENATE ANNOUNCEMENT SPEECH JULY 23, 2019 I especially want to thank my family who joins me here and my partner and best friend since we were in high school together. Thank you, Roxanne. Our marriage has been a … Read more

O’Brien 2020: Jon DiPietro, NH State Reps John Potucek, and David Love

July 25, 2019 Skip

Continuing on with the MicroInterviews from Tuesday’s announcement by Bill O’Brien that he is running for the US Senate, here is the next batch of MicroInterviews: Jon DiPietro: NH State Rep John Potucek: No, John is not afraid to wear his beliefs on his jacket or his car. You WILL know where he stands and … Read more

University of Pennsylvania Report: Racism is in Decline Since Trump Elected President

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Just about very “Truth” the media claims has turned out to be false, so this shouldn’t come as a surprise. “White racial prejudice against African Americans and Hispanic Americans has declined since 2016, when Trump was elected president.”

Which Republican Would You Choose to Challenge Democrat Jeanne Shaheen? [Updated]

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Former NH House Speaker Bill O’Brien has formally announced his run for US Senate. He joins retired Brigadier General Don Bolduc and US Army Veteran Bryant “Corky” Messner. Each vying for the chance to challenge Democrat Jeanne Shaheen in November 2020.

O’Brien 2020: Bill O’Brien makes his announcement concerning US Senate

July 25, 2019 Skip

And of course, y’all know what that announcement said as most of the media here in NH at least mentioned it. We, however, are the only ones that not only brought you the entire announcement live, but will again have it available here on GraniteGrok in full. No commercials, no commentary – nothing except what … Read more

Democrat Budget Writers are Putting the N.H. Economy at Risk

July 25, 2019 Op-Ed

by NH State Senator Harold French |

The proposed state budget created by House and Senate Democrats and vetoed by Governor Sununu increases taxes. It increases spending by an unsustainable 13.2 percent. And it makes promises to local taxpayers that it cannot keep.

These State House Shenanigans Are Going to Cost You Millions of Dollars

July 25, 2019 Op-Ed

by NH State Rep Tim Lang |

I sit on the JLCAR committee at the NH State House. This committee is supposed to listen to State Agencies and the public about proposed Agency rules, and then vote to object or approve the rule.

John Ratcliffe Questions Mueller

July 25, 2019

With regard to obstruction of justice, the Mueller report states: “Based on the facts and the applicable legal standards, we are unable to reach that judgment. Accordingly, while this report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him…” What was your job? Rep. John Ratcliffe, R of Texas, … Read more

Impeachment is Dead. Obstruction is Dead. But Collusion – By Democrats – Has New Life

July 25, 2019 Steve MacDonald

The Democrats wanted Mueller to testify. He showed up. But, we can’t say much more about his ‘testimony’ than that he had nothing to do with the investigation or the report. He was the front-man for a partisan Clinton witch hunt run by Obama Democrats.

Act for America – Brigette Gabriel thanks our veterans

July 24, 2019 Skip

At the end of her speech in Nashua, hosted by the Hollis chapter of Act for America, Brigitte Gabriel made one of the most heartfelt notes off appreciation for the service our military veterans I’ve ever heard. Take a listen: This finishes this series of videos

O’Brien 2020: former State Senator / NH Exec. Councilor Dave Wheeler and former NH GOP Area Vice Chair / Hillsborough & Amhearst Chair Mark Vincent

July 24, 2019 Skip

It isn’t just people that served with former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien in the NH House of Representatives – here are two more that have stepped up to support him in his run for US Senate that didn’t showing that his skills and audacity to tackle that which few would (could?) have – … Read more

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Steve Kenda

July 25, 2019July 24, 2019 Skip

A successful entrepreneur and investor, I’ve known Steve Kenda for years. He also has been active in NH politics having run for NH Senate – we’ve talked with and interviewed him on numerous occasions here at GraniteGrok.

O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Ken Eyring

July 24, 2019 Skip

Other then the MicroInterview with Di Lothrup, all of the MicroInterviews I did were done after the rally had completed. Usually I try to ask just one or two questions (er, remember: micro) from all. It is interesting to listen to those willing to talk; invariably they have different answers to the same questions. I … Read more