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An Update on Rep Scott Wallace

October 22, 2024 Julie Smith

Remember House Judiciary Vice Chair Scott Wallace? In case you need a refresher, he’s Senator Gannon’s House counterpart and constituent and fellow enemy of 91A. Now he has a new and personal reason to despise 91A because of pending charges against him that were filed after his primary loss and set to move forward in … Read more

Is Jim Babcock Going To Try Stealing Signs Again?

July 15, 2024 Skip

We’ve covered a bunch of sign stealers over the years – almost back to the time when we started 18 years ago. After all, it comes around every year – hopefuls trying to exercise their Free Speech Rights in getting their message (“I’M RUNNING! VOTE FOR ME!”) out to the electorate. And every year, we … Read more

Should Hannah Elizabeth Lawrence Lose Her Right to Vote in NH?

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 Steve MacDonald

In New Hampshire, if you violate election law, you can have your right to vote in the state revoked. Forever. It is rarely used, but perhaps it should be, especially when we are talking about those who steal political signs.

Republican Candidate’s Campaign Sign Found Hidden Behind a Manchester Democrat’s Home

August 16, 2022 Steve MacDonald

The occupants of 151 Sagamore Street in Manchester have a Chris Pappas sign in their yard. Alongside it is a sign for David Preece, another Democrat. Pappas is running for reelection to congress. Preece for the NH House. Neither is as interesting as the sign “behind” the house.

New Addition to the ‘Grok “Stealing Campaign Signs” Hall of Shame: “Not One of My Better Moments”

January 17, 2021 Skip

We’ve been waiting a while on some paperwork outlining the EXACT disposition of this case but, like the trial, it has been delayed. Thus, not wanting to delay “closure” any more, here is the end result: Guilty Plea by one James Babcock.

And Another Democrat Candidate for the NH House Gets Caught Stealing Signs

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Did you hear the one about the Democrat NH House candidate from Hollis? Democrat Tom Harris got caught red-handed, taking someone else’s signs. His excuse? He told the Hollis police he goes out after elections and removes signs.

Destruction and removal of political signs

Admitted Sign Thief is Democratic State Rep Candidate

October 18, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Destruction and removal of political signs is nothing new in the political sphere, especially during the height of a Presidential election. It is, however, against the law in New Hampshire and violators are guilty of a misdemeanor which can subject them to fines up to $1,000 if proven guilty.

A Poke In the Democrat’s Soft Tissue?

September 26, 2018April 8, 2012 Steve MacDonald

I’m happy to report that I may be getting under someone’s skin (again). Not long after making a passing observation about political signs cropping up on the lawns of committed Democrat tax and spenders, a campaign sign vanished from in front of my house. Yes, dear readers, someone stole a campaign sign from my yard. … Read more