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Take a look at the numbers, everyone. They are very good news for conservative Republicans, and for the state of New Hampshire. However, there is meaning beyond the simple winning of the indicated special elections. Like the governorships of Virginia and New Jersey, which recently switched to elected Republicans (New Jersey!), and like the now-tied … Read more
Guest Post by Robert Romano Today, the Senate Finance Committee is expected to vote on the mark-up of the Senate version of ObamaCare, which would create the equivalent of a public-private partnership like Fannie Mae, the Federal Reserve, or Amtrak to “compete” with private sector health insurance. And, as Woodrow Wilson opined upon the … Read more
Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and Now!Hampshire.com brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills of Skip, if you are beyond the broadcast area of Newstalk 1490 WEMJ, simply click here for … Read more
Guest Post by State Senator Jeb Bradley New Hampshire residents weary of dreary summer rain received a frightening jolt of lightening when a Judge blocked Governor John Lynch’s attempt to transfer $110 million dollars of private funds to State coffers. Belknap County Superior Court Justice Kathleen McGuire ruled that an extremely controversial provision in … Read more
Guest post by State Senator Jeb Bradley The Great Tax Debate The legislative session may be winding down rapidly but the greatest issue of all, the budget, is far from being resolved. The budget debate comes against the backdrop of a distressed economy with high unemployment rates and families and businesses struggling to make ends … Read more
Sarah Palin in Laconia, NH (GG file photo) Sarah Palin takes upstate NY by storm. From Syracuse.com, on Sarah Palin’s Founders’ Day visit to Auburn, NY, where she was the star attraction: The sidewalks were jammed nearly shoulder-to-shoulder in many places along Genesee Street as on-lookers jockeyed to get a glimpse of Palin, her husband, … Read more
Guest post by State Senator Jeb Bradley Last week I titled my blog: Time to Talk Taxes. This week’s title is unfortunately: Time to Pay Taxes. Just as easily it could be: New Spending = New Taxes = Job Losses. The budget approved by the majority of the New Hampshire Senate proposes to increase … Read more
From the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy… (CONCORD) Senate President Sylvia Larsen this morning revoked the press credentials of Josiah Bartlett Center Lead Investigator Grant Bosse, and barred Bosse from filming today’s Senate session from the floor, just as the Chamber was preparing to take up the state’s two-year $11.5 billion budget. Bosse had … Read more
Back to the Budget by State Senator Jeb Bradley American icon Yogi Berra once said, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” For New Hampshire legislators and voters overwhelmed with the on-going debate over same sex marriage, Yogi’s words ring true. A little history. Two years ago New Hampshire approved civil unions — designed to … Read more
Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and Now!Hampshire.com brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills of Skip, if you are beyond the broadcast area of Newstalk 1490 WEMJ, simply click here for … Read more
Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! !! LIVESTREAM IS WORKING FINE !! As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills of Skip, if you are beyond the broadcast area of … Read more
I sent an email to Rep. Thompson reacting to a post at Cornerstone Policy Research about a response Mr. Thompson gave to one of that group’s supporters. From Cornerstone: So, it seems that once again one of our elected officials are of the opinion that we will just believe anything they write… The latest case … Read more
For the second election in a row, the New Hampshire Republican Party failed to mount a serious challenge for the office of Governor. Joe Kenney did not even get a third of the votes. And for the second election in a row, the voters put the Democrats in charge of both houses of the State … Read more
by Paul J. Chevalier, Hudson, NH November 4th is quickly approaching and Americans are focused on the economy, job losses, and the high cost of filling our gas tanks. It is understandable that voters would worry about personal priorities. But it is critical we not forget our veterans and troops currently serving in harm’s way. … Read more
I’ll git you my little pretties! Heheheheeeeee! (pic by ‘Grok reader Steve L.) From the NHGOP: CONCORD – As Jeanne Shaheen ditches the Granite State this evening to address the Democratic National Convention, the New Hampshire Republican Party brings you the Top 10 things she won’t mention as she panders to the left-wing activists and … Read more
Turn to stone. Like as in "Granite", maybe? Heh! Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! . …. .Pat Hynes Skip Murphy Doug Lambert As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical … Read more
Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! . …. .Pat Hynes Skip Murphy Doug Lambert As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills of Skip, if you are … Read more
The signup period for statewide offices here in the Granite State begins this week. As one looks towards November, the realistic outlook is not good for Republicans. While I don’t disagree that there are certain bright spots– the six quality candidates seeking the respective nomination for US House seats in both of our state’s congressional … Read more
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MTNP: A real gas! Starting Saturday morning at 9 am! . …. .Pat Hynes Skip Murphy Doug Lambert . As usual, this week’s broadcast version of GraniteGrok and AnkleBitingPundits brings an array of items and guests for your consideration– ALL STARTING AT 9AM! As always, thanks to the technical wizardry and analytical skills … Read more