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The NHGOP Needs To Learn To Lie Like June

July 22, 2023 Ed Mosca

Dear NHGOP Candidate: A simple question: Do you want to win, or do you want to make an ideological statement? If the former, then you need to go to your local Koch-organization and tell them, “thanks, but no thanks.” The voters who are going to vote for you because of “cut business taxes,” slash regulations,” … Read more

I’m Supporting Dawn Johnson for Mayor of Laconia

October 24, 2024October 31, 2021 Charles Bradley

I am writing in support of Dawn Johnson for Mayor of Laconia and ask my fellow Laconians to vote for Dawn on November 2. Here are some things you should know about Dawn Johnson:

Personal Endorsement – Dawn Johnson for Laconia Mayor

October 24, 2024October 28, 2021 Skip

I’ve known Dawn for a few years now – extremely hard working, stands on principles, and is tired of the same old, same old that oft goes on here in NH. She’s not obligated in any way to the “good ole’ boys” networks and sees the calcification of Laconia politics – and hates it. So, … Read more

The MANCHESTER Schools are a MESS!

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Ann Marie Banfield

About 10 years ago, I joined with Manchester parents to demand better academic standards for the students who attend the public schools in Manchester. After the disastrous Common Core Standards were adopted by the State, Manchester parents realized they wanted something better for their kids.

Republican Victoria Sullivan Prevails in Manchester Mayoral Primary

September 22, 2021 Steve MacDonald

Yesterday was Manchester’s mayoral primary with Democrat mayor Joyce Craig uncontested and two Republicans vying to challenge her.

Manchester Mayor’s Race: Girard Releases Housing Proposal

May 27, 2021 Op-Ed

MANCHESTER, NH. May 27, 2021–“Increased housing costs are a direct result of increased demand and insufficient supply. The goal of my proposal to increase housing is to identify and remove obstacles that get in the way of building more housing.

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Manchester’s Schools Have Failed Long Enough Here’s My Proposal to Save Them

May 14, 2021 Op-Ed

MANCHESTER, NH MAY 14, 2021–Manchester mayoral candidate Richard H. Girard, a former at-Large member of the Board of School Committee, released his plan to revive the city’s sagging schools.

Victoria Has the Qualities We Need in a Mayor.

May 9, 2021 Op-Ed

Dear Editor, I am a resident of Manchester, NH. My partner and I purchased a home in Ward 6. I had the pleasure of meeting Victoria Sullivan when she was running for Mayor in 2019.

Victoria Sullivan: “It’s Official… I am Running to be Manchester’s Next Mayor!”

April 12, 2021 Op-Ed

On this special day, I’ll be busy on the campaign trail working hard to spread my message to all in the Queen City. I’m passionate about fighting for a Manchester with quality schools that serve all of our students, more well-paying jobs, a vibrant downtown with thriving small businesses, a busy airport, safer streets devoid of drugs, and a solution to the homeless crisis once-and-for-all.

Democrat Policy Implementation … Remember CHAZ?

October 18, 2020
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Seattle is a Socialist hell hole. That’s the technical term for what it has become. The location is nice but that’s where the nice ends.

When You Elect Leftists you Invite Violence

September 2, 2020

Looking down the road to November we need to remember elections have consequences. When you elect Leftists you invite violence. When you elect Leftists you are voting to end America. You knew or should have known this.

Taking away our right to exercise our religion

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Have you ever heard anyone make reference to the first amendment? Have you ever read it yourself? Do you understand what it says? It is quite plain.

Mayor of Baltimore: We need the Hospital Beds so Could you Stop Shooting Each Other, Please?

May 15, 2022March 20, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Like any major city, the spread of anything highly contagious is potentially exponential. Population density makes it impossible to prevent. So, Baltimore is looking at some rough days ahead. With that in mind, the mayor has a message for the hoodlums. Stop shooting people. We need hospital beds.

NH Democrat Hypocrisy, But I Repeat Myself

October 11, 2019

Being more than 3 weeks old, I’m old enough to remember when John DiStaso from WMUR called me about a fake NH Dems Twitter account. Apparently, someone exercising their free speech rights ticked them off, and it became an ‘MUR news story about how “someone” from the Hillsborough County Republican Committee had set up this … Read more

Manchester Mayors Race Primary: Victoria Sullivan Victory Event Speech

September 18, 2019 Steve MacDonald

Ellen dropped a quick note on this last night. Victoria Sullivan’s campaign held a primary victory night event at Murphy’s in Manchester. We’ve now got video of Victoria Sullivan’s remarks, care of Jon DiPietro.

An Open Letter to the Attorney General: Gordon, Do Your Job – Lock Her (Joycie Craig) Up.

August 18, 2019 Ed Mosca

I’m using “Lock Her Up” in the sense used when it is chanted at Trump rallies: Hold her legally accountable; hold her to the same standard as anyone else would be. It has been reported … not by the “mainstream” media, of course … that Mayor Joycie Craig … apparently triggered by the Trump Rally … Read more

Chairman of New Hampshire Democrats Says Stay-at-Home Moms Do Nothing

July 21, 2019 Ed Mosca

This: So the esteemed -by his sycophants in the New Hampshire “press” and the New Hampshire Democrats who unanimously reelect him every year- Chairman of the New Hampshire Democrats thinks that stay-at-home moms don’t do anything. Herr Buckley (#HitlerShouldHaveBombedIt) is a misogynist moron. But neither #SkinnyPompousAndBiased (Adam Sexton) nor any of his #FakeReporter colleagues consider … Read more

That Time the Mayor Joyce Campaign Called the GOP a Seven-Letter Word for a Body-Part (Caution – Graphic Language)

May 4, 2019 Ed Mosca

This: The “Young” (I suppose that it is a sign of the times that “young” means up to 40 years old) Democrats subsequently deleted this tweet. But it speaks volumes about the Mayor Joyce campaign. If you dare question Mayor Joyce’s narrative that she has personally turned Manchester into Disneyland from the Tijuana that it … Read more

Victoria Sullivan is Running for Mayor of Manchester

April 8, 2019 Ellen Kolb

Victoria Sullivan will challenge incumbent Manchester mayor Joyce Craig in November’s municipal election. The former state representative made her announcement today in the Manchester Millyard, flanked by supporters. Sullivan said, “While we are at a crossroads, I truly believe Manchester will shine again….I will be proud to lead this city into its next transformation. “I … Read more

Victoria Sullivan for Mayor of Manchester

Victoria Sullivan to Announce Campaign for Mayor of Manchester Today

April 8, 2019 Op-Ed

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Derek Dufresne April 8, 2019 … Read more