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Breaking News: House agrees to up the $600 COVID payout to $2000

December 28, 2020 Skip

And it seems that the Senate Dems are going vote for it as well: Chuck Schumer: ‘No Democrats Will Object’ in the Senate to $2,000 Stimulus Checks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said no Senate Democrats will object to increasing $600 coronavirus relief stimulus checks to $2,000. He made the announcement Sunday night following … Read more

NH Sen. Maggie Hassan Says Masks Help: Evidence Proves They Do Nothing

November 19, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Taking New Hampshire Democrat US Senator Maggie Hassan’s opinion on public health matters officially ranks up there with consulting her on cybersecurity. It’s a bad idea. And sorry for another COVID19 post but, like election stealing it is too important not to keep on a front burner.

Quick Thought – if Bernie Becomes Secretary of Labor, Will VT Gov Phil Scott Appoint a Republican Replacement?

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 Skip

Word is definitely afoot that Socialist Bernie (who tried to sweep the Dems off their feet in the Prez Primary again) is actively looking to be Biden’s Secretary of Labor. Can you see the havoc that could cause?

Alaska’s Dan Sullivan win his US Senate re-election bid

November 12, 2020November 11, 2020 Skip

Which puts the GOP at 50 seats with two seats left to decide – both in the Georgia runoffs to be held on Jan 5th. It’s about freaking time – he’s been ahead 2-1 almost since Election Day Week Month Year (seems like it’s been a whole year….) Day. Speaking of Georgia. The Democrats have … Read more

So, Dems want to emulate NH’s drive by voting in Georgia for the US Senate runoff races?

November 11, 2020 Skip

We’re well aware, here in NH, of “drive by voting” whereby students at NH based colleges, paying out-of-state tuition (signifying their legal domiciles are elsewhere), vote in our local elections. Also, those Democrat “organizers” and temporary Democrat campaign staffs do the “end of campaign” celebration by sashaying up to the polls and vote and then … Read more

A 2am Summary – 2020 Electoral Results – President, NH State Wide, and Other Races That Amuse Me.

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Skip

UPDATE (Wednesday 7:36am): A few numbers have changed but not real “change” in the outcomes – yet. More later. US House – Republicans have picked up 4 seats but Dems still have the majority (predictions that Dems would add to their majority were wrong).

Twitter Censorship … How Should we Respond?

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

Jack Dorsey and other technology executives spoke Wednesday on their moderation practices. They appeared before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The testimony comes following Twitter’s decision to suspend the New York Post from its platform.

Congratulations Justice Amy Coney Barrett – You are Already Making Democrats Crazy

December 22, 2024October 26, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed by the Senate, 52-48, to the US Supreme Court with only Susan Collins voting with the Democrats who are whining like toddlers.

Breaking: Judiciary Committee Advances Amy Coney Barrett Nomination For Full Senate Vote

October 22, 2020 Steve MacDonald

With Democrats boycotting the proceedings, the Senate Judiciary has voted 12-0 to move the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the floor of the Senate for a full vote.

Day 2 – Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings Live

October 13, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Day -2 Watch here – we have the live feed embed of the Senate Circus Appointment hearings of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

Facebook Doodlings: I Have Feeling Future SCOTUS Meme’s Will be Ruthless…

October 4, 2020 Skip

I always like a good turn of phrase even if, at times, it is pointed at me. Clever is clever and others doing the nice wordsmithing work is fun to see. The Internet has given a lot of people a new avenue for either a pointed message or hilarious ones. Bring’em on!

Ginsberg Must be Replaced Before the Election ‘cuz Democrats

September 19, 2020 Steve MacDonald

If there was any illusion left that judges and Justices are expected to be a-political, Ruth Bader Ginsberg just wrecked it. Her passing, while tragic, follows in the wake of words with which we soon will grow weary of hearing. “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”

General Bolduc Concedes…That He Will Not Endorse Corky Messner

September 9, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Playing catch up so you may already have heard, but earlier today, General Don Bolduc conceded the Republican Primary to challenge Jeanne Shaheen to Bryant ‘Corky’ Messner, but that’s it. He will not endorse him.

Bolduc vs. Messner – This Race is About Protecting the U.S. Senate, not Just Winning in NH

September 7, 2020 Op-Ed

What if Bolduc is the more principled conservative and would be a better and more consistent vote in the U.S. Senate? Recently, several articles have talked about Bolduc’s career, his time of service to our country, his advocacy for our veterans, and his efforts to bring out the issues of PTSD.

Bolduc vs Messner

September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 Op-Ed

Good evening fellow citizens, supporters of both Don Bolduc and Bryant Messner. As we head into the primary emotions are high, and everyone’s swords are drawn in favor of their preferred candidate.

Who Won The US Senate NH Pre-Primary Grok Poll?

September 3, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Another pre-primary poll has come to a close. Given a choice to vote for Don Bolduc, Corky Messner, Andy Martin, Gerard Beloin, or Vermin Supreme, some of you voted for Vermin but not most of you.

Pre-Primary Poll: New Hampshire Republican Nomination for US Senate

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Its time for yet another Grok pre-primary poll. This contest is for the Republican nomination for US Senate. The primary (a week from Tuesday) winner will take on two-term incumbent Democrat, Jeanne Shaheen.

After much thought and consideration …

August 26, 2020 Op-Ed

After much thought and consideration, I have decided to enthusiastically endorse Don Bolduc for US Senate. In my opinion, he is the candidate best suited to defeat Jeanne Shaheen in the General election.

Freedom of Speech, Just watch what you say…

July 28, 2020 Op-Ed

Freedom of Speech, Just watch what you say, a line from the Gangster Rapper, ICE-T. I am reminded of this lyric (from my youth) whenever I strike a nerve. Who’s nerve did I hit? Well, that would be Philip Abirached of the Windham, NH Republican Committee.

The Real Reason Jeanne Shaheen Doesn’t Want to be Vetted as Potential Biden VP

May 22, 2020 Steve MacDonald

Team Biden is looking for a woman for him to pick as his running mate. Might I suggest a transwoman? Joe might be able to keep his hands off “her,” maybe, possibly.