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Governor Kelly Ayotte's Campaign Announces Bipartisan Coalition for Reelection Bid

Governor Kelly Ayotte's Campaign Announces Bipartisan Coalition for Reelection Bid

Governor Kelly Ayotte's campaign has announced the formation of a coalition of five New Hampshire Democrats who will co-chair her reelection bid. The co-chairs include Merrimack County Sheriff David Croft, Concord lawyer Jay Surdukowski, former State Senator Bobby Stephen, Nashua developer Bernie Plante, and former Manchester School Board Member Arthur Beaudry. This move aims to demonstrate bipartisan support for Governor Ayotte, with Sheriff Croft stating that Governor Ayotte has worked across the aisle on critical issues such as public safety, housing, mental health, and education. The announcement comes amidst ongoing political campaigning, with Democratic nominee for governor Cinde Warmington launching a microsite titled 'The Cost of Kelly' to highlight rising healthcare costs, housing prices, and property taxes under Ayotte's tenure. Warmington's campaign communications director, Jon Levin, criticized the coalition, pointing out that one co-chair misspelled Ayotte's name on a primary ballot and anothe...

New Hampshire Republicans Criticized for Underfunding Public Schools and Increasing Property Taxes

New Hampshire Republicans Criticized for Underfunding Public Schools and Increasing Property Taxes

Governor Kelly Ayotte and New Hampshire Republicans are facing criticism for policies that allegedly underfund public schools and cut state services, leading to increased costs for local communities. This approach is cited as a primary cause of rising property taxes across the state. Despite these concerns, voters in affected communities have reportedly continued to elect the same Republican legislature and Governor. The criticism suggests that these voters then misdirect their anger towards local school boards and city councils for the tax increases, rather than attributing them to state-level policies. The state government is also accused of providing tax dollars to individual parents for homeschooling or private schools, including for 'educational activities' like yoga classes, without accountability, further diverting funds from public education and other essential local services.

Analysis-At Dallas convention, some loyalists question Trump-centric midterms strategy

Analysis-At Dallas convention, some loyalists question Trump-centric midterms strategy

By Nandita Bose and Nathan Layne DALLAS, Sept 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump used the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention this week to make a risky appeal to voters: treat November's midterm elections as a referendum on him.

New Hampshire Primary Results Analyzed, Focus Shifts to November General Election

New Hampshire Primary Results Analyzed, Focus Shifts to November General Election

Following the conclusion of the New Hampshire Primary, attention is now shifting towards the November General Election. Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Plymouth State University Associate Professor John Lappie discussed the results and impact of the primary during an episode of 'The State We're In.' The primary results have set the stage for the upcoming general election, determining the candidates who will represent their respective parties. The discussions are focusing on how the primary outcomes will influence voter behavior, campaign strategies, and the overall political landscape leading up to November. This transition marks a critical phase in the election cycle, as parties and candidates begin to consolidate their efforts for the final electoral contest.

Trump and Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans in battleground races

Trump and Musk super PACs unleash millions to boost Republicans in battleground races

By Bo Erickson and Dawn Kopecki NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The two biggest Republican money players in the 2026 midterm elections – U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk – have finally turned on the spigot with less than eight weeks to go before Election Day.

Fear and Delusion in Dallas: Inside Trump’s Midterm Convention Flop

Fear and Delusion in Dallas: Inside Trump’s Midterm Convention Flop

Republicans spent two days celebrating the president in Texas. It's unlikely to have helped the party's chances in November

John Rutherford to Run as Independent Candidate in New Hampshire General Election

John Rutherford to Run as Independent Candidate in New Hampshire General Election

John Rutherford, of Grantham, New Hampshire, is set to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election for Executive Council District 2. This development follows the New Hampshire primaries where Tobin Menard, a Republican from Newport, secured approximately 53% of the votes, defeating Kim Strathdee. On the Democratic side, incumbent Karen Liot Hill ran unopposed in the primary. Menard and Liot Hill will now face Rutherford in the general election scheduled for November 3. The Executive Council District 2 primary was one of two contested Upper Valley primaries, with the other being for Sullivan County House District 8. The official results from the Secretary of State's Office are still pending, but the Associated Press has called most of the races based on early returns.

Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

Donald Trump is still pitching himself as America’s essential repairman, a strategy that has helped him before

Trump-Linked Super PAC Books Nearly $50 Million in Midterm Ads Across Seven Battleground Races

Trump-Linked Super PAC Books Nearly $50 Million in Midterm Ads Across Seven Battleground Races

A new super PAC, No Going Back PAC, linked to President Trump's political network, has reserved approximately $47 million in advertising for the upcoming midterm elections. This significant ad buy targets six competitive Senate races and one crucial House contest. The spending began with initial reservations of around $25 million and quickly expanded. This initiative marks the largest midterm advertising commitment to date associated with MAGA Inc, President Trump's primary super PAC. The targeted states include Alaska, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, where Republican Rep. Scott Perry is seeking re-election. The No Going Back PAC was organized on September 1, just days before these substantial advertising reservations were made, with its first donor disclosure not due until October.

Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

Vance seizes MAGA spotlight as Republicans begin looking beyond Trump

By Nathan Layne, Nandita Bose and Steve Holland DALLAS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Vice President JD Vance took center stage at the Republican convention in Dallas on Thursday in a speech seen as an early test of his 2028 White House prospects, offering a message of nationalistic pride that resonated with

Senators Hassan and Young Introduce Legislation to Reform Child Tax Credit for Working Families

Senators Hassan and Young Introduce Legislation to Reform Child Tax Credit for Working Families

U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) have introduced legislation in the Senate, which has a House companion bill, the Stronger Start for Working Families Act. This bill aims to reform the Child Tax Credit (CTC) by allowing parents to begin earning towards the refundable portion of the credit from the first dollar of income. Currently, parents must earn at least $2,500 before they can start accruing the refundable portion of the CTC. This proposed change is designed to provide more support to the lowest-income working families, ensuring that their initial earnings contribute directly to their eligibility for the credit. The legislation is projected to cost the federal government approximately $1 billion annually and is described as a targeted, pro-work initiative.

President Trump's $5,000 Dividend Promise to U.S. Citizens Raises Questions on Feasibility and Legality

President Trump's $5,000 Dividend Promise to U.S. Citizens Raises Questions on Feasibility and Legality

President Trump has promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult American citizen if Republicans secure majorities in both the U.S. House and Senate. This is not the first such promise from President Trump, who has previously mentioned a $5,000 'Doge dividend' and a $2,000 'tariff refund,' neither of which materialized. The current $5,000 dividend would cost an estimated $1.3 trillion, based on approximately 260 million adult citizens. President Trump stated the money would need to be spent within the U.S., though the mechanism for tracking this remains unclear. Legal experts, including Jessica Levinson of Loyola Law School and Richard Hasen of the University of California, suggest that such a promise might be protected by the First Amendment, similar to a pledge to lower taxes, and may not cross into illegal territory concerning federal laws against offering payment for votes.