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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Steve Kenda

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.

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O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Ken Eyring

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

O’Brien 2020: NH State Reps Dan McGuire and Mary Griffin

NH Democrat Party Chair Ray Buckley has already characterized Bill O’Brien as a “far-right extremist“, making the inference that any one that would or is supporting O’Brien’s run for US Senator is also an extremist. Then I have a question for him – why, then, are some of the more moderates in the NH GOP … Read more

O’Brien 2020: Intro Ceremonies and NH State Representative Al Baldassaro

For time purposes, I’ve chopped up the Rally into a number of different clips (Internet attention spans, dontcha know) – few people are going to watch an hour long event on YouTube (or so I’ve been told over and over since doing this).  That said, the Rally for Bill O’Brien’s Announcement for US Senate (yes, … Read more

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O’Brien 2020: MicroInterview with Di Lothrup

As I reported yesterday, we were at the Bill O’Brien Announcement Rally – we ended up being able to livestream the event (H/T to Brent Littlefield for a WiFi hint).  Before the Event started, however, I got the chance to visit and then do a quick Grok MicroInterview with long time ‘Grok friend, Di Lothrup … Read more

ICYMI – Bill O’Brien US Senate Announcement Rally

In case you missed the earlier announcements: What: Bill O’Brien Announcement and Rally When: TODAY at 5:30pm Where: Henry Sweeney American Legion Post 251 Maple St Manchester, NH BillOBrien2020.com Facebook: BillOBrienForNH Twitter: OBrienForNH A Stronger Voice for New Hampshire!  

Breaking: Ahead of Tuesday Rally/Announcement, O’Brien Releases Endorsements for US Senate

One day before his major announcement, former New Hampshire House Speaker and well known common sense conservative leader Bill O’Brien is releasing a list today of prominent state leaders who have endorsed him and encouraged him to run for the United States Senate. O’Brien said he is grateful for the early support. “I have been encouraged … Read more

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The 603 Alliance Endorses Bill O’Brien for US Senate

As the Democrats ramp up for the Presidential primary, we hear progressively louder demands for open borders, socialized health care, and increasingly absurd standards of political correctness. Our current US Senators claim to be centrists but have consistently voted in support of a radical agenda. New Hampshire can do better. This Tuesday, Bill O’Brien is … Read more

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Tuesday, July 23rd, Former Speaker of the NH House Bill O’Brien announcement about a US Senate run

A stronger voice who will put people before Washington. WHAT: for a RALLY and major announcement. Where: AMERICAN LEGION, Sweeney Post                  251 Maple St in Manchester, NH Help send a message that we need a stronger voice who will put people before Washington. And spread the word: … Read more

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Former Speaker of the NH House Bill O’Brien Addresses the Crowd at the CNHT Picnic

Bill O’Brien was the next speaker (Speaker speaker??) at the Annual Picnic held by the Coalition of NH Taxpayers.  He went from theme to theme and almost all of them aimed at the US Federal Ambassador to NH, Jeanne Shaheen. Remember her?

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Funny, that’s not what he’s told me several times – Jay Lucas

This caught my eye this morning where a piece talking about possible GOP contenders to US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (reformatted, emphasis mine): Soon there will be two U.S. Senate GOP rivals to Shaheen The first Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., will make it official on Monday but he won’t be alone for … Read more

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Donald Trump – The Free Trade Warrior We Hoped We Elected

By Bill O’Brien (former Speaker of the NH House) In 2018 the U.S. bought $559.5 billion in goods and services from China. In turn, China bought $120.3 billion in goods and services from the U.S. In order to sustain even this unbalanced trade, the U.S. had to endure Chinese requirements that U.S. companies transfer our … Read more

603 Summit: Bill O’Brien, former Speaker of the NH House

“…that to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men…” Also speaking at the 603 Alliance was former NH Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien.  His thrust of his address concerned the upcoming 2020 election and how the NH Delegation of Democrat Congressmen and Senators are not representative of NH values nor representing NH well … Read more

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Bill O’Brien’s Guest Essay at Constituting America.org- “New Hampshire has a glorious history of national firsts”

Bill O’Brien, yes that Bill O’Brien, has an excellent piece over at Constituting America.org. Where their mission is “to utilize the culture and multi-media outreach such as television, music, film, internet, and social media to reach, educate and inform America’s adults and students about the importance of the U.S. Constitution and the foundation it sets forth regarding our freedoms and rights.”

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WMUR: Bill O’Brien Mulling Challenge to Jeanne Shaheen for US Senate

WMUR is reporting that former New Hampshire House Speaker Bill O’Brien is considering a run for the US Senate. Democrat Jeanne Shaheen is up for re-election in 2020 and O’Brien says he’s been asked to think about challenging the sitting Senator.

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