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Constitutional Convention: Yea or Nay?

January 27, 2020
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In 2012 New Hampshire’s legislature passed a Concurrent Resolution requesting an Article V Constitutional Convention of States, one of the two ways to amend the Constitution. ‘We’ did this, requesting a Balanced Budget Amendment to the US Constitution, in 1979 also, and a handful of times before that for other various reasons. On Wednesday, the … Read more

NH House Rep Jan Schmidt Mocks Natural Rights

January 26, 2020 Stephen Scaer

Nashua resident Beth Scaer pleaded with Schmidt in the Nashua Politics group on Facebook to end her assault on the First Amendment by withdrawing her bill HB 1159, a bill which would silence political dissent. “Jan, how about you stop trying to take away our God-given and Constitutionally-protected rights?” she asked.

An Amendment to Enshrine the Death Penalty in the New Hampshire Constitution

January 26, 2020 Beth Scaer

My testimony to the NH House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in opposition to constitutional amendment CACR 14.

That would be Leo Plante: “Dublin Republican seeks state office in Cheshire House District 9”

January 24, 2020 Skip

A defense of the true meaning of “Life Free or Die”. I was surprised to see that the Keene Sentinel ran a rather even handed piece on a rather new ‘Grok Friend of ours (he even asked us to come and speak to the Dublin Area GOP!), Leo Plante. It’s tough out there in that … Read more

A Modest Proposal: Equal Treatment Under the (NHGOP’s) Law

January 24, 2020 Jim Kofalt

Shortly after last year’s NHGOP Annual Meeting, I wrote a post entitled Identity Politics on the NHGOP eBoard. The accompanying photo cited George Orwell: All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Is the City of Nashua Recording (Audio) of The Public Without Their Knowledge?

January 22, 2020 Laurie Ortolano

In the world we live in, video recording in public areas is expected. Amidst all the controversy in the Nashua Assessing Office, management recently decided to video customers in the public service area. Alderwoman Schmidt believes we are recording conversations; Is Nashua engaging in illegal activity?

Bullying Discussion Derailed by Nashua Board of Education

January 23, 2020January 22, 2020 Doris Hohensee

If you ask parents, bullying is a growing problem in Nashua schools that continues to be swept under the rug by the School Board. There will be no discussion of bullying at the upcoming Policy Committee meeting, despite promises to address it at that meeting.

Cheaters in the Dugout

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

In the past, baseball scandals and cheaters were individuals. In recent memory, it involved Performance Enhancing Drugs. At least 65 players have been suspended since 2005. But a major cheating scandal has hit professional baseball and it’s very close to home.

Men Cheating To Win In Women’s Sports? Unthinkable!

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Stephen Scaer

“I feel there are some myths that might be created that people change their gender identity just to change sports teams,” said Jennifer Frizzell policy director for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation as she testified against House Bill 1251 before the NH House Education Committee January 14.

GrokEndorsement: Chris Ager for NH GOP Committeeman to the RNC

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 Skip

We see this just like the Platform fights – a stark difference to make and a question to be answered: who is the Party for? Is it for the perennial NH GOP Elites, or is it for the rank-and-file delegates, activists, and voters?

Public Hearing on Pro-Abortion Constitutional Amendment Wednesday

January 20, 2020 Beth Scaer

There will be a public hearing Wednesday on CACR 14, a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion in the New Hampshire Constitution.

$15 Minimum Wage Proposal: Is it a Blessing or a Curse?

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

The mandated $15 minimum wage has changed the way companies conduct business. Here in New Hampshire HB 731 -FN proposes to include state workers. Let’s take a look at the implications to the public sector especially public schools.

Ager vs. Duprey: The Choice

January 19, 2020 Norm Silber

One can often learn something about a person’s true character by examining those with whom they associate or support, giving credence to the old saying that “birds of a feather flock together.” As the son of a legal immigrant father who embraced the American Dream, it is apparent to this writer that our country has … Read more

NH Women’s Foundation Director Jennifer Frizzell Turns Her Back on Girls’ Sports

January 19, 2020 Stephen Scaer

Jennifer Frizzell, policy director for the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation, is turning her back on women’s sports and feminists by opposing NH House Bill HB 1251, which would ban men from competing in women’s high school and college sports.

Biden Asking NH Democrats to House Out-of-State Staffers (Who Will Probably Vote Here)

January 18, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Back in Feb of 2016, the Sanders and Clinton campaign accused each other of voter fraud. I’m sure they were both guilty. This time around the Biden campaign is looking for temporary housing for out of state staffers (who will probably vote here). For Joe Biden.

Your State House 1/10/20

January 12, 2025January 17, 2020 Carol McGuire

Happy new year, and welcome back to legislative action. This year, we have about 900 bills to deal with, and a distressing number of them are bills that vetoed last year (or killed in the Senate for fear of a veto.) I am prime sponsor on five bills, and all have been scheduled for hearings … Read more

Trump Announces Manchester Rally on the Eve of the New Hampshire Primary

January 16, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Donald Trump came to New Hampshire last August, and we didn’t think we’d see him again for a while. Surprise! According to the Boston Globe, there are plans in the works for a Feb 10th rally, the night before New Hampshire’s First in The Nation Primary.

The NH Media Goes to Concord to Oppose HB1157 State Compelled Speech

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Jack Flanagan’s bill to compel speech had a hearing yesterday and the New Hampshire media rose to the challenge. Jack, based on the reporting, stuck to his guns (that’s a figure of speech), but the Press had their say. HB 1157 violates the first amendment.

Tara Ross: New Hampshire Is Fighting Back to Defend the Electoral College – via Daily Signal

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 Op-Ed

Reposted with permission via Daily Signal : Original Article Here! New Hampshire legislators have introduced an election bill that would be completely unacceptable under normal circumstances. But these are not normal times. Constitutional institutions, especially the Electoral College, are under attack. Extraordinary action may be needed. Thus, some New Hampshire legislators have proposed to withhold popular vote … Read more

Rich Old White Bloomberg: NH too White!

February 12, 2023January 13, 2020

We’ve heard this line a few times already this Presidential cycle from some minority fringe candidates who needed something to blame for their lack of support: New Hampshire is too white. And so is Iowa. Therefore, we don’t deserve the First in the Nation Primary, duh. Now, Rich Old White Bloomberg is playing the same … Read more