The Spring was unusually cold. And it took forever for summer to get here but it has arrived (finally). And along with it, stories about how hot is. The Union Leader joined the chorus today with a piece titled “Heat could break records in NH.” Do tell!
CNHT Picnic – Closing Remarks and Beatboxing
All good things come to an end and so did the Picnic, so here are the QUICK closing remarks: A self-serving note, if I might. Because of a very generous donor, we’ve been able to refresh and expand all of our technologies – including our new PA system which Ed references above. I think this … Read more
CNHT Picnic – The Advocacy Groups Part 4
And the last batch of the Advocacy Groups! Supreme Court Futures – Norm Silber SchoolFundingShellGame.org – Ian Underwood Taxation is Theft
CNHT Picnic – The Advocacy Groups Part 3
Next batch of Groups! GraniteGrok – Skip Murphy Republican Liberty Caucus of NH (“RLCNH”) – Spec Bowers 603 Alliance – Jim Kofalt House Republican Alliance (“HRA”) – Carol McGuire OK, GraniteGrok isn’t quite the normal advocacy group compared to all the others that spoke at CNHT’s Annual Picnic. Most are single issue groups: Education, … Read more
CNHT Picnic – The Advocacy Groups Part 2
The next set of Advocacy Groups that spoke at CNHT’s Annual Picnic: Camp Constitutional – Hal Shurtleff School District Governance Association of NH (“SDGA”) – Jody Underwood, Ph.D Granite State Taxpayers (“GST”) – Dan McGuire NHFC – JR Hoell
CNHT Picnic – The Advocacy Groups Part 1
In addition to the candidates for various offices, the Annual CNHT Picnic is also about the various Conservative advocacy groups that cover a number of issues. The next few posts will show their speakers: Coalition of NH Taxpayers – Ed Naile Get Involved PAC – Chris Maidment: The Patriot Initiative – Josh Moore NH Right … Read more
Want to Influence NH Politics? Be on the Inside or Outside? Part 4
And this wraps up this series on our, Bill O’Brien and I, about those wanting to get involved in NH Politics. The operative question: better to get elected and get inside and be part of the process? Or, like what we do here at GraniteGrok – be a political activist on the outside and and … Read more
CNHT – The MicroInterviews: Jody Underwood
The last MicroInterview from the CNHT Annual Picnic was with Jody Underwood. She holds a Ph.D and is the current Chair of the School District Governance Association of NH which is dedicated to educating School Board and Budget Committee members as to what their Powers are based on NH’s Statutes (the “RSAs”). We talk about … Read more
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Gets Smoked by Thomas Homan former Acting Director of ICE
I guarantee that this is one of the best exchanges on Capitol Hill you will read all day. Commie-Princess Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gets taken to the woodshed by the former head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan.
CNHT – The MicroInterviews: Commenter Kathleen
As Steve noted here, our readership is still rising in numbers. However, one thing is constant – commenter “SB”. She is one of our biggest boosters of GraniteGrok and for that, we are grateful. She was at last Saturday’s CNHT Picnic so I grabbed her (Figuratively! Nicely!) to ask what I was asking everyone else … Read more
Latest Trump Accuser Has a Problem: Video Does Not Support Her Description of ‘Unwanted Kiss’
In the age of partisan hysteria, the evil Left has corrupted more than a few weak souls with promises of gold and riches (or lots of attention and earned media) if they say bad things about Donald Trump. So far, Trump keeps winning. As is the case with his latest accuser, Alva Johnson.
Inside or Outside – Which is Better for Influencing Politics in NH? Part 2
Here we continue on with the second of our four part series where I and former Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien had an informal panel at Portfest on where is it best to be IF you want to get politically active here in NH – inside the Legislative process as an elected official or … Read more
Grok MicroInterview: NH State Reps for Victoria Sullivan
When I covered the official filing of paperwork for Victoria Sullivan, I also ran into NH State Reps Kimberly Rice and Jeanine Notter. Being that we had a bit of time, I asked – why are you supporting Victoria for Manchester Mayor? Thank you, ladies!
CNHT – The MicroInterviews: Josh Moore
Yep, you’ll get three bites at the “Josh Moore apple” from the CNHT picnic. Here is a quick interview from last Saturday from this former two time State Rep and now the founder of The Patriot Initiative: Oh, and a Grokster, too!
Jess Edwards – Help us Honor Korean War Veterans
NH State Rep Jess Edwards (R-Rockingham District 4) did something a bit different. He is looking for some help with a charity softball game coming up) on October 6 where they are honoring our Korean War veterans. Here’s Jess throwing out his first pitch! (If you know of someone, let Jess know!)
Grok MicroInterview: Victoria Sullivan, candidate for Mayor of Manchester
After Victoria had filed her candidacy paperwork at Manchester City Hall (“FIX THE CLOCK!“) and had addressed her supporters, I was able to get a bit of an interview with her. Go with me here – a bit of “non-interview” at first but I think it adds a bit as to her character.
Inside or Outside – Which is Better for Influencing Politics in NH?
It is no secret that GraniteGrok is probably the most Liberty and Freedom minded “media outlet” in NH. It is who we are and what we do. It is also true that we are the media site that is the most friendly to the Free State Project.
CNHT Picnic: Libertarian Presidential Candidate Max Abramson
If you are going to run for President, you have to start here in NH. Or Iowa (for our friends there). Max has now started here – I forgot to ask if he has been to Iowa yet. In any case, here he is making his case to the attendees:
CNHT Picnic: former MA Gov. and Presidential Veep Candidate but 2020 Republican Prez Candidate Bill Weld
That would be the former Republican MA Governor and last Presidential election cycle Libertarian Veep candidate Bill “I will always be a Libertarian!” Weld showed up. Funny, no hide nor hair of JHo (formerly known as former NH GOP Chair Jennifer Horne) was in the house before, during, or after his presentation. I’m scratching my … Read more