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UPDATE: 2 Victories! NC Special Elections “One Down, One to Go”

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With the NC-03 Special US House Election called for the Republican, President Trump tweeted “One down, one to go…”, expressing his enthusiasm and optimism for NC-09, a key race. With 99% of the vote in just after 10:18pm EST, Republican Dan Bishop is projected to win. He is ahead by over 4,100 votes (50.8-48.6%) over … Read more

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House Judiciary Considers Federal Gun Control

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The US House of Representatives on the Judiciary today considered three federal gun control packages that would bring Commiefornia or Marxichusetts type ‘gun control’ laws to the entire nation. H.R. 1236 – Extreme Risk Protection Orders You should know about ERPO (Red Flag Laws) by now if you read GraniteGrok regularly, but if you don’t … Read more

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Trump Fires Bolton Via Twitter

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Ah, fired by Twitter, the classic move of the Trump Administration. The latest board room casualty? John Bolton, the war-mongering National Security Advisor. This move is being broadly condemned by neocons, but many others (including some democrats) are praising the move. Rand Paul, the junior Senator from Kentucky, tweeted “I commend @realDonaldTrump for this necessary … Read more

2019 Annual Cheshire County Republican Shoot – Embracing and Celebrating Freedom!

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Steve and I spoke at the DAGOP (Dublin Area GOP Committee) last week and being the Second Amendment “gun-toting” blogsite that we are, when I heard that they’d be doing a gun competition, I said we’d put up the announcement for it!

Scathing Letter from AG to Conlon

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The Attorney General, as mentioned here, has assumed the “Control, Direction, and Supervision of Criminal Law Enforcement Functions in Hillsborough County.”  The letter from AG MacDonald to Michael Conlon highlights exactly how much of a failure Michael Conlon has been as the County Attorney. For clarity, Michael Conlon is and still will be the County Attorney, … Read more

AG ‘Ousts’ Conlon – Appoints David Mara

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Clarification: The Attorney General has taken control of the Hillsborough County Attorney’s office — Michael Conlon has not yet resigned, and can not be ‘ousted’ from his office as an elected official.  David Mara is in charge of the Hillsborough County Attorney’s office on the Attorney General’s orders. Not even 24 hours ago I wrote … Read more

Hillsborough County Attorney A Complete Failure

by Steve MacDonald

Having been on the job less than a year, Hillsborough County Attorney Michael Conlon (D) has already proven he is a complete and utter failure.  So much so that AG MacDonald will now take steps against him. The latest scandal aired yesterday, with the headline “Manchester police officials say they have no confidence in county … Read more

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It’s LSR Season: A Growing List for Sununu Vetoes

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Ahhh, Legislative Request season is now open!  That means all of us political junkies have plenty of material to scour, and plenty of questions to ask.  LSR’s were able to be filed starting yesterday, and the last day to file any is September 20th, 2019.  The list is already 52 long, which could mean a … Read more

NHGOP Launches Feltes2020.com

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Yesterday, NH Senate Majority Leader Dan Feltes launched his gubernatorial bid, to the surprise of no one.  We’ve known for months that Dan was going to run, he finally just made it official. The NHGOP, not wasting any time, launched Feltes2020.com today.  And, it’s quite well done. The page is complete with the digital ads … Read more

Exposing Compromised Elected Officials Who Defend NH Public School Monopolies

by Steve MacDonald

The Sununu administration, led by its able and innovative Commissioner of Education, Frank Edelblut, has made great strides. By enacting legislation that promises to allow parents to choose educational options that best meet the needs of their children (despite bitter opposition from public school administrators and their teacher union fellow travelers.) SB 8 (2017), “the … Read more

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

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Oxford Dictionary defines a Republic as “a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.” By The People. A Government Of The People, By The People, and For The People.  That’s the whole foundation of this country.  … Read more

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91-A: Your Right-To-Know, A How-To

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As promised yesterday, I just submitted a 91-A request to the Town of Peterborough to find out exactly who authorized a lawsuit against two singled-out residents regarding a petition zoning amendment we voted on in May.  Below, a “how-to” guide, so that you can also exercise your Right-to-Know and find out what your local town is up to!  … Read more

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Peterborough Sues Two Residents Over Zoning Amendment

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Back in May, voters in Peterborough headed to the polls for ballot session of Town Meeting, and faced a multitude of questions.  The hot item on the agenda was zoning amendment 15, a petition article submitted by local residents to repeal two Traditional Neighborhood Overlay Zones.  If this sounds complicated already, its because it is.  … Read more

Minimum Wage Would Hurt the Very People It Was Intended to Benefit

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As a small business owner, I am frequently surprised to hear the commentary of many politicians who talk about policy issues, when many of them seem to have little or no experience on how these policies will actually impact real people in their communities and instead speak in talking points and high level political jargon. … Read more

Black Vote For Trump is Mental Illness says Alabama Church

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“A Black Vote For Trump Is Mental Illness” reads a sign at New Era Church in Birmingham, Alabama.  The reverse side says “A White Vote For Trump Is Pure Racism.” “God motivates me to take a stand for what’s right,” [Pastor] Jordan told the local station, adding: “Read the Bible and look in the White … Read more

Feltes & Almy: Revenues Shrinking, So Let’s Increase Spending!

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In a guest op-ed appearing in today’s Concord Monitor, Senator Dan Feltes and Chairman Susan Almy took pen to paper in another attempt to fool the taxpayers of New Hampshire. 

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$50 Billion in Waste: Tunisian Democracy, Abandoned Mental Hospitals, and the Pakistani Film Industry

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Dr. Rand Paul, Senator from Kentucky, is slightly famous for his routine “Waste Reports” he publishes.  The reports highlight gross misuse of federal tax dollars.  Generally, Senator Paul highlights the most absurd, random, and wasteful uses of your tax money.  His 2019 Summer Edition of The Waste Report just came out! Panamanian Frog Mating Calls … Read more

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WaPo: Biden’s War Story Almost Entirely False

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Former Vice President Biden making gaffes is certainly nothing new to the #FITN scene.  His latest one is the most troubling of all.  According to the Washington Post (of all places) it’s almost entirely false. HANOVER – Joe Biden painted a vivid scene for the 400 people packed into a college meeting hall. A four-star … Read more

UPDATE: Sununu Steps in, ‘PB4WEGO’ Can Stay

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Less than 24 hours ago, I wrote about the ‘PB4WEGO’ license plate debacle and the NH DMV’s propensity for infringing on free speech.  Near the ended I opined “If history is our guide, she will win, and the State would be wise to back down now, before it is made to look the fool again.”  … Read more

MLK I have a Dream Speech

August 28 is the Anniversary of one of the Most Important Speeches in American History.

by Steve MacDonald

August 28 is the anniversary of one of the most important and famous speeches in American history. That date in 1963 is when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.

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