Party Lines: The E-Newsletter of the New Hampshire Republican Party (8/14/08)
Party Lines: The E-Newsletter of the New Hampshire Republican Party
August 14th, 2008
QUICK HITS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
OK, I'LL ASK: If a nationally prominent Republican did what John Edwards has admitted to, would it get the same level of media coverage?
IMPRESSIVE CANDIDATES: I was one of the crowd of 130 people watching the First CD debate between Jeb Bradley and John Stephen in Ossipee on Monday night, and I have to say both of them were outstanding. Look out, CSP (who was recently rated among the five incumbents most likely to be defeated this year by Politico)!
Congrats to Henry Mock and the Carroll County GOP for putting on a great event.
OUTSTANDING REGIONAL COMMITTEE: Also on Monday, Councilor Ray Burton and I had the honor of doing the ribbon cutting to open the Pemi-Baker Valley GOP's headquarters in Plymouth. Omer Ahern, Henry Ahern, Lud Flower and the whole Pemi-Baker gang have done a model job of re-starting a defunct town committee, and now they have even put together the wherewithal to open and fund a headquarters to support our candidates. If there isn't a town committee in your community but you have the iniative and leadership to start one, contact tom@nhgop.org and we will help you get the ball rolling.
LET'S GIVE 'EM SOMETHIN' TO TALK ABOUT: Bonnie Raitt's got some good licks. It's her left-wing, blame America first politics I can do without. But there was Raitt in Concord this week doing a concert to raise money for Jeanne Shaheen. Some of us recall that back in 2000, when sanctions was the extent of our opposition to Saddam Hussein's regime, Raitt signed a letter in the New York Times blaming the US, not Hussein, for causing the deaths "of over one million Iraqis, mostly children under five." Does Shaheen share Raitt's blame America first mindset?
AND THE GOLD MEDAL FOR FLIP-FLOPS GOES TO:
Jeanne Shaheen, who got elected governor on a pledge against
broad-based taxes but who then signed the statewide property tax into
law and proposed a 2.5 percent sales tax and a capital gains tax. JUDGES' SCORES:
STATE CONVENTION SEPT 28: Candidates for office and for delegate please note: The state convention is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Details TBA after the primary elections. Football fans can relax; the Patriots have their bye week.
HUMOR: State Rep. Steve Pelkey is a featured "difference maker" in this funny clip from The Colbert Report.
As of today there are just 82 short days until Election Day and that means the Granite State will soon be flooded with busloads of Union workers, college students and Hollywood liberals who will try and influence New Hampshire voters with out of touch values in hopes of gaining a Democrat victory in November. We cannot allow that to happen.
Please take the time today to contribute $82 or whatever you can afford to help return New Hampshire to responsible governance and fiscal restraint.
The Democrats will continue to receive money and man power from Unions and Hollywood liberals and with just 80 days till Election Day, your contribution of $82 or whatever you can afford means more now than ever.
Become a part of our team of dedicated volunteers and help us reach out to thousands of voters across the state on a weekly basis. Any hour that you can spare is one hour closer to victory in November!
Manchester HQ
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-369-4944
250 Commercial St. Suite 3007
Stratham Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-978-5710
151 Portsmouth Rd
Nashua Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-369-4944
139 D.W. Highway
Lebanon Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
57 Mechanic St.
Please join our team for the following upcoming office grand openings in Lebanon and Stratham. To attend, please RSVP to NHRSVP@mccain08hq.com
Lebanon Headquarters
50 Mechanic Street
August 22
5:00-8:00PM
Stratham Headquarters
151 Portsmouth Avenue
August 20
5:00-8:00PM
Please join the McCain Campaign, Team Sununu, Victory NH and the New Hampshire Republican Party for upcoming county trainings to discuss how our respective entities are working together, as well as get trained on the different programs and tools we will use to execute our strategy over the coming weeks and months. It is EXTREMELY important that all statewide leaders, county, city, town and ward chairs attend these trainings.
Please RSVP to Tom DeRosa at NH GOP.
Grafton County
Saturday, August 16 @ 3:00PM
Lebanon HQ, 50 Mechanic Street
Belknap and Carroll Counties
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:00PM
Wolfetrap, Wolfeboro, NH
Please look over the below list of parades and determine which ones you will be able to attend. We need a volunteer coordinator for each parade to ensure we have a strong McCain presence at each. We also need people to recruit volunteers to march in and staff each event. If you are willing to serve in such a role, please contact special projects director Jonathan Gaby.
August 1-10
Freedom Old Home Day
Freedom, NH
August 2-10
Madison Old Home Day
Madison, NH
August 3-10
Sandwich Old Home Day
Sandwich, NH
August 7-10
Hudson Old Home Day
Hudson, NH
August 9
Loudon Old Home Day
Loudon, NH
August 9-10
Belknap County 4-H Fair
Belmont, NH
August 12
Epsom Old Home Day
Epsom, NH
August 13-17
Londonderry Old Home Day
Londonderry, NH
Aug. 19 11:00AM
Sutton Old Home Day
Sutton, NH
Aug 23
Candia Old Home Day
Candia NH
Aug 23
Boscawen Old Home Day
Boscawen, NH
Aug 23
Gilford Old Home Day
Gilford, NH
Aug 23
Barnstead Old Home Day
Barnstead, NH
Aug 25
Bristol Old Home Day
Bristol, NH
Aug 27-Sep 1
Lancaster Fair
Lancaster, NH
Aug 28-Sep 1
Hopkinton State Fair
Contoocook, NH
Sept. 1
Salem GOP Annual Picnic
Salem, NH
Senator Sununu is continuing his person to person campaign. Reaching out to thousands of voters across the Granite State and needs your help!
March with John Sununu in the Londonderry Old Home Day Parade
Come show your support for Sen. Sununu on August 16th. We will be meeting at 9:00am at Londonderry Middle School. Located at 313 Mammoth Rd. For more information please call Team Sununu at 792-2008
NOTE: Parking is NOT available at the Middle School, but parking is permitted at the end of the parade route at Mack's Apples on Mammoth Rd. or at the High School also located on Mammoth Rd.
For more visit www.teamsununu.org
Greg Knytych is a 47 year old husband and father of two daughters. Originally from Arizona, Greg's wife is from Belmont, NH. After meeting in a small Northern Arizona town, Greg and his wife married and moved to Laconia in 1978. As a member of the Army, Greg was forced to move away from New Hampshire but would eventually return to Laconia and was his presence was immediately felt in the community as he was very active with his daughter's Girl Scouts groups and is currently the Vice-President of the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League. Yielding the call to public service, Greg successfully ran for City Councilor in Ward 1 of Laconia which he describes as a "tough job but I enjoy meeting the constituents and helping to address their concerns. I look forward to that same joy as a State Senator."
Why asked why he was running, Greg had this to say, "The number one issue is the fiscal irresponsibility running rampant in our current Legislature. I am running because of the impact I feel in my property tax bill and the cost shifting I see as a City Councilor in Laconia. The spending spree has to stop and there has to be more fiscal responsibility in Concord. There are also the laws that were either passed or attempted that limit the individual rights that we hold so dear. The over-regulation and mandates on health insurance that limits competition and increases the cost of doing business in this state has to change. We need Free-Market solutions with personal responsibility that will lead to a business friendly climate.
My opponent (Kathleen Sgambati – D) was the prime sponsor of the omnibus bill known as HB2, which changed the responsibilities for payment of the various Medicaid/Medicare programs – a bill that increased state spending by 17.5% which subsequently shifted the burden of paying for our current deficit to our children and grandchildren. We also need to tackle economic development, energy development and common sense regulations on industry."
Greg promises to "fight to protect the taxpayer's wallet and restore the family values we know and love."
Be sure to check out Greg's website and PolitickerNH's profile on Greg.
During Jeanne Shaheen's time as Governor, she vetoed bipartisan education reform efforts, blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers, and the state's high school dropout rate was at twenty-five percent.
Jeanne Shaheen: The Education Governor Fails New Hampshire Kids
When Jeanne Shaheen was elected Governor, she "declared herself the 'education Governor.'"
But Jeanne Shaheen let New Hampshire down as Governor and her performance earned her near failing grades.
Failing to Improve NH Schools
Education Week Magazine gave the state of New Hampshire the grade of "D" on improving teacher quality.
As Governor, Jeanne Shaheen blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers.
Dismissing Accountability
Shaheen vetoed a bill that would have established criteria for measuring school performance standards.
Dropping Out and Giving Up
According to a study by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy released in 2002, "Approximately 25 percent of New Hampshire's high school students drop out, yet few parents or policy makers in New Hampshire seem aware of the magnitude of the problem."
Revisionist History
Speaking about education, the Union Leader quoted Shaheen saying, "I would argue that I'm the only governor who provided leadership on the issue."
Rewriting history won't change the truth behind Jeanne Shaheen's failed promises -- she failed New Hampshire children when given the chance.
For more visit http://www.theshaheenrecord.com/
Ability To Break A Major Election Year Promise: 9.5
Willingness To Saddle Working Families With An Oppressive Tax Burden: 10
Reckless Disregard For New Hampshire's Economy: 10
Willingness To Saddle Working Families With An Oppressive Tax Burden: 10
Reckless Disregard For New Hampshire's Economy: 10
STATE CONVENTION SEPT 28: Candidates for office and for delegate please note: The state convention is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Pinkerton Academy in Derry. Details TBA after the primary elections. Football fans can relax; the Patriots have their bye week.
HUMOR: State Rep. Steve Pelkey is a featured "difference maker" in this funny clip from The Colbert Report.
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
As of today there are just 82 short days until Election Day and that means the Granite State will soon be flooded with busloads of Union workers, college students and Hollywood liberals who will try and influence New Hampshire voters with out of touch values in hopes of gaining a Democrat victory in November. We cannot allow that to happen.
Please take the time today to contribute $82 or whatever you can afford to help return New Hampshire to responsible governance and fiscal restraint.
The Democrats will continue to receive money and man power from Unions and Hollywood liberals and with just 80 days till Election Day, your contribution of $82 or whatever you can afford means more now than ever.
VOLUNTEER FOR VICTORY
Become a part of our team of dedicated volunteers and help us reach out to thousands of voters across the state on a weekly basis. Any hour that you can spare is one hour closer to victory in November!
Manchester HQ
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-369-4944
250 Commercial St. Suite 3007
Stratham Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-978-5710
151 Portsmouth Rd
Nashua Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
603-369-4944
139 D.W. Highway
Lebanon Victory Office
Phone Banks
Door to Door Canvassing
57 Mechanic St.
VICTORY OFFICE GRAND OPENINGS
Please join our team for the following upcoming office grand openings in Lebanon and Stratham. To attend, please RSVP to NHRSVP@mccain08hq.com
Lebanon Headquarters
50 Mechanic Street
August 22
5:00-8:00PM
Stratham Headquarters
151 Portsmouth Avenue
August 20
5:00-8:00PM
UPDATE FROM TEAM MCCAIN
Upcoming County Trainings
Please join the McCain Campaign, Team Sununu, Victory NH and the New Hampshire Republican Party for upcoming county trainings to discuss how our respective entities are working together, as well as get trained on the different programs and tools we will use to execute our strategy over the coming weeks and months. It is EXTREMELY important that all statewide leaders, county, city, town and ward chairs attend these trainings.
Please RSVP to Tom DeRosa at NH GOP.
Grafton County
Saturday, August 16 @ 3:00PM
Lebanon HQ, 50 Mechanic Street
Belknap and Carroll Counties
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:00PM
Wolfetrap, Wolfeboro, NH
Please look over the below list of parades and determine which ones you will be able to attend. We need a volunteer coordinator for each parade to ensure we have a strong McCain presence at each. We also need people to recruit volunteers to march in and staff each event. If you are willing to serve in such a role, please contact special projects director Jonathan Gaby.
August 1-10
Freedom Old Home Day
Freedom, NH
August 2-10
Madison Old Home Day
Madison, NH
August 3-10
Sandwich Old Home Day
Sandwich, NH
August 7-10
Hudson Old Home Day
Hudson, NH
August 9
Loudon Old Home Day
Loudon, NH
August 9-10
Belknap County 4-H Fair
Belmont, NH
August 12
Epsom Old Home Day
Epsom, NH
August 13-17
Londonderry Old Home Day
Londonderry, NH
Aug. 19 11:00AM
Sutton Old Home Day
Sutton, NH
Aug 23
Candia Old Home Day
Candia NH
Aug 23
Boscawen Old Home Day
Boscawen, NH
Aug 23
Gilford Old Home Day
Gilford, NH
Aug 23
Barnstead Old Home Day
Barnstead, NH
Aug 25
Bristol Old Home Day
Bristol, NH
Aug 27-Sep 1
Lancaster Fair
Lancaster, NH
Aug 28-Sep 1
Hopkinton State Fair
Contoocook, NH
Sept. 1
Salem GOP Annual Picnic
Salem, NH
UPDATE FROM TEAM SUNUNU
Senator Sununu is continuing his person to person campaign. Reaching out to thousands of voters across the Granite State and needs your help!
March with John Sununu in the Londonderry Old Home Day Parade
Come show your support for Sen. Sununu on August 16th. We will be meeting at 9:00am at Londonderry Middle School. Located at 313 Mammoth Rd. For more information please call Team Sununu at 792-2008
NOTE: Parking is NOT available at the Middle School, but parking is permitted at the end of the parade route at Mack's Apples on Mammoth Rd. or at the High School also located on Mammoth Rd.
For more visit www.teamsununu.org
CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT
Greg Knytych is a 47 year old husband and father of two daughters. Originally from Arizona, Greg's wife is from Belmont, NH. After meeting in a small Northern Arizona town, Greg and his wife married and moved to Laconia in 1978. As a member of the Army, Greg was forced to move away from New Hampshire but would eventually return to Laconia and was his presence was immediately felt in the community as he was very active with his daughter's Girl Scouts groups and is currently the Vice-President of the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League. Yielding the call to public service, Greg successfully ran for City Councilor in Ward 1 of Laconia which he describes as a "tough job but I enjoy meeting the constituents and helping to address their concerns. I look forward to that same joy as a State Senator."
Why asked why he was running, Greg had this to say, "The number one issue is the fiscal irresponsibility running rampant in our current Legislature. I am running because of the impact I feel in my property tax bill and the cost shifting I see as a City Councilor in Laconia. The spending spree has to stop and there has to be more fiscal responsibility in Concord. There are also the laws that were either passed or attempted that limit the individual rights that we hold so dear. The over-regulation and mandates on health insurance that limits competition and increases the cost of doing business in this state has to change. We need Free-Market solutions with personal responsibility that will lead to a business friendly climate.
My opponent (Kathleen Sgambati – D) was the prime sponsor of the omnibus bill known as HB2, which changed the responsibilities for payment of the various Medicaid/Medicare programs – a bill that increased state spending by 17.5% which subsequently shifted the burden of paying for our current deficit to our children and grandchildren. We also need to tackle economic development, energy development and common sense regulations on industry."
Greg promises to "fight to protect the taxpayer's wallet and restore the family values we know and love."
Be sure to check out Greg's website and PolitickerNH's profile on Greg.
SHAHEEN WATCH
During Jeanne Shaheen's time as Governor, she vetoed bipartisan education reform efforts, blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers, and the state's high school dropout rate was at twenty-five percent.
Jeanne Shaheen: The Education Governor Fails New Hampshire Kids
When Jeanne Shaheen was elected Governor, she "declared herself the 'education Governor.'"
But Jeanne Shaheen let New Hampshire down as Governor and her performance earned her near failing grades.
Failing to Improve NH Schools
Education Week Magazine gave the state of New Hampshire the grade of "D" on improving teacher quality.
As Governor, Jeanne Shaheen blocked efforts to get rid of bad teachers.
Dismissing Accountability
Shaheen vetoed a bill that would have established criteria for measuring school performance standards.
Dropping Out and Giving Up
According to a study by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy released in 2002, "Approximately 25 percent of New Hampshire's high school students drop out, yet few parents or policy makers in New Hampshire seem aware of the magnitude of the problem."
Revisionist History
Speaking about education, the Union Leader quoted Shaheen saying, "I would argue that I'm the only governor who provided leadership on the issue."
Rewriting history won't change the truth behind Jeanne Shaheen's failed promises -- she failed New Hampshire children when given the chance.
For more visit http://www.theshaheenrecord.com/
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