Republicans – Granite Grok

Are You Voting “Political Party” or “Constitution”?

August 16, 2024

by Skip

“Winning is merely a precursor; what is of most importance is what happens afterward.” In my early years, I voted for a Party’s candidates based on their Platform. Later, in mid-life, I learned that while the Platform should be the Standard of Measure/Quality Assurance document, I had learned through a rude experience to shift my voting focus. … Read more

Republican Platform Ignores Real Causes of Inflation

July 30, 2024

by Op-Ed

The 2024 Republican platform promises that, if Donald Trump returns to the White House and Republicans gain complete control of Congress, they will reduce inflation. The platform contains some proposals, such as reducing regulations and extending the 2017 tax reductions, that may help lower prices in some sectors and spur economic growth. However, the GOP … Read more

The Chris Sununu Legacy …

July 23, 2024

by Ed Mosca

Yes, bitter-clingers, I know that your illustrious Sun-King Chris Sununu has approximately one-quarter of his (thankfully) final term remaining … but we have seen enough to opine on the Sun-King’s legacy. Simply stated, the Sun-King leaves office a pariah in the national Republican Party and an irrelevancy in national politics. And as for New Hampshire, … Read more

Elections Have Consequences: Let’s play, Spot the Difference … #CCP #Biden #Trump

June 30, 2024

by Op-Ed

Elections Have Consequences: Let’s play, Spot the Difference … #CCP #Biden #Trump

Patriots and Loyalists of the 21st Century

June 25, 2024

by Peter Lemiska

With Independence Day almost here, proud Americans are gearing up to celebrate the birthday of the greatest nation in the world. There’ll be fireworks displays, parades, and family gatherings.

Larry Hogan and Kelly Ayotte

October 10, 2024June 19, 2024

by Spike

“Regardless of the result, I urge all Americans to respect the verdict and the legal process. At this dangerously divided moment in our history, all leaders—regardless of party—must not pour fuel on the fire with more toxic partisanship. We must reaffirm what has made this nation great: the rule of law.”

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NH House Republican Attendance for 5/9/2024

May 10, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

Attendance was better this week than last for Republicans, by which I mean more Demcorats were absent. And a few folks we don’t typically see missed votes. They likely had other obligations that could not be avoided. That happens with a citizen legislature. And then there were O’Hara and Trottier.

GOP campaign strategy – part II

May 7, 2024

by Op-Ed

As I said in part I, “When policies are at the forefront of an election, we win big.” I mentioned the huge win nationwide in 2010 but did not specifically mention our big wins here in NH. I suspect we all remember winning the House 298-102 and the Senate 19-5.

What We Learn at EVERY Week’s House Session

May 5, 2024

by Ian Underwood

Looking at a recent installment in Judy Aron’s series of posts about ‘What we learned from this week’s House session’, it occurs to me that it would be nice if instead of trying to make sure the gun is pointed in ‘the right direction,’ Republicans would focus on unloading it, and even disassembling it.

NH House Republican Attendance – Is Back!

May 3, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

After two weeks “off” from session days, you’d have thought the slim majority would have returned refreshed and in numbers. Nope. Republicans were in the minority today (or so I am told). Democrats claimed some scalps.

Democrats Have No Sanctity For Life

April 11, 2024

by Ray Cardello

There are two major political factions in America. Yes, there are independents, but those are just people afraid of commitment or ignorant of the issues. Years ago, when the parties were philosophically closer, you could ride the middle and say there were beliefs on either side that you could back.

So, When They “Cheat on You,” You’re Supposed to Say, Thank You

April 11, 2024April 10, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

So-called solutions to the housing issue have spawned some heated debate on our pages. I’m not weighing in on that here. What I am doing is using it to talk about a different problem. Republicans are getting mad at people who expect them to adhere more closely to traditional Republican principles.

NH House Republican Attendance for the Week of 3-28-2024

March 29, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

Another week, another opportunity to get emails from disgruntled Reps who missed one vote. That seems to be the cycle. The folks who’ve been diligent get miffed, while the gross offenders could care less. That’s fine; this is, after all, to alert the people that a handful consistently refuse to represent.

NH House Republican Attendance for the Week of 3-14-2024 [Update]

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

If you missed Rep. Aron’s excellent report from the State House this morning, please save it for later. We also publish Rep. McGuire’s detailed State House newsletter, which is worth some time if you want or need to dig into the weekly legislative weeds.

Neoliberals, Neoconservatives, And RINOs, They are All Whigs!

March 12, 2024

by Op-Ed

How did America go from the foreign policy Thomas Jefferson stated in his inaugural address of 1801, “Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations-entangling alliances with none,” to Commodore Perry’s armed incursion into Japanese territory in 1853?

NH House Republican Attendance for the Week of 3-7-2024

March 8, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

Thursday is session day, and if you missed Judy Aron’s round-up this morning, make a note to check that out (right after you’ve finished looking to see if your rep missed any roll call votes or if they missed a lot of them).

How Many “Votes” Has Your NH House Republican Rep. Missed So Far This Year?

March 4, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

You elected them to New Hampshire’s Citizen Legislature to represent you. When they don’t show up, you’re not being represented, are you? And with the razor-thin majority, every vote matters, so, as promised, we are releasing our first NH House Republican Attendance Report.

We’re Going to Publish Weekly NH House Republican Attendance Reports!

March 3, 2024

by Steve MacDonald

We’ve had a handful of very relevant content in recent days about the troubles in the New Hampshire House. The slip Republican majority gets wins in the morning only to lose later because Democrats keep score better and are more patient and focused on their agenda.

Op-Ed: House Leadership?

February 22, 2024

by Op-Ed

Despite prompting from House Rs, the leadership refused to reconsider HB1212, which Republicans won and had ITL’d. That was the first of a waterfall of mistakes that cost big losses in the House for conservatives, solely due to inadequate House leadership.

Kevin McCarthy Opts to Make Razor-Thin Republican Majority Even Thinner

December 6, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Former US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has decided to become a former Congressman To spend time with family? – No. He has said nothing specific about how he will fill his “free” time, but intends to work to get Republicans elected, especially in the seats of Republicans who voted to remove him as Speaker.