2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) Endorses Ohio Gov. John Kasich for President

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER JACK FLANAGAN THINKS JOHN KASICH SHOULD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Today New Hampshire House Majority Leader Jack Flanagan (R-Brookline) announced that he is backing Ohio Gov. John Kasich for President.  Rep. Flanagan cited Kasich’s success in creating a jobs-friendly climate to turn around Ohio’s economy and putting conservative budget policies to work at both the federal and state levels.

“The last time the federal government had a balanced budget was when John Kasich made it happen.  He hasn’t been in Washington since and it hasn’t happened since.  We need his leadership in the White House because Washington won’t work for us until we get a leader who puts good policy before partisanship.  He’s put conservative ideas to work in Ohio to get the economy going again and he’s been able to work with people with other views to produce good results.  America needs John Kasich’s kind of experience and leadership,” said Flanagan.

Flanagan is the New Hampshire House of Representatives Majority Leader and is serving his third term in the House.  He previously served as selectman in the Town of Brookline, vice chair of the Hollis Brookline Cooperative School District and chair of the Brookline School Board.  He is a retired small business person.

“I’m grateful to Jack for his support and for joining our effort to get America back on track fiscally, as well as to make it a safer, more unified place.  Jack’s been a strong, sensible leader in New Hampshire and I value that kind of person on our team.  He brings a deep knowledge of New Hampshire politics and an appreciation for the kinds of ideas that will get America going again.  I’m glad he’s going to work as part of our team to help America rise again,” said Kasich.

Town Hall with Rand Paul in Nashua, New Hampshire on Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Town Hall with Rand Paul in Nashua, New Hampshire on Wednesday, August 12, 2015

When:
Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
Hunt Memorial Building
6 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03064

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-town-hall-nashua-nh-tickets-18006916171

Event Details:

Join Senator Rand Paul at a traditional NH Town Hall in Nashua on Wednesday, August 12th.  Doors open at 6:00pm - event starts at 6:30pm.

Tickets are free but space is limited, so reserve your seat today.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Presidential Campaign TV Ads “Dorothy” and “Family Strong”

First TV Ads Focus on Clinton as a Fighter for Families
~Pair of 60-second Spots to Air in Iowa and NH~
 
Hillary for America will begin airing the first two ads of the campaign on Tuesday in the early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Both 60-second ads – “Dorothy” and “Family Strong”– combine to tell the story of Hillary Clinton as a tenacious fighter for families. In keeping with a theme from Clinton's launch speech in June, the ads ground Clinton's commitment to public service in the story of how her mother overcome her abandonment as a child due, in part, to the kindness of others.
 
“We’re going to make sure everyone knows who Hillary Clinton really is – who she fights for and what has motivated her lifelong commitment to children and families,” said Campaign Manager Robby Mook. “Since Day One, we’ve planned for a competitive primary with Hillary herself working to earn every vote and, ultimately, the nomination. This is the natural next step.”

The first ad, “Dorothy,” tells the story of Clinton’s mother whose tough childhood showed Clinton that every child – and every family – needs a champion. The second, “Family Strong,” documents her career fighting to make families stronger, from going door-to-door at the Children’s Defense Fund, to school reform in Arkansas, to health care for kids as First Lady, to support for 9/11 heroes as Senator and to her service as Secretary of State.
 
These ads are part of an initial five-week, approximately $1 million ad buy in each state plus additional digital advertising. In New Hampshire, the ads will run statewide - in the Boston/Manchester market and in the Burlington market. In Iowa, the ads will air in the state’s two largest media markets – Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. As of today, Republican candidates and their SuperPACS have spent or reserved $34 million in air time in the four early primary states.
 
Below is a script of the first ad – “Dorothy.”

Hillary Clinton: When I think about why I’m doing this I think about my mother Dorothy. She was abandoned by her parents at the age of eight, sent from Chicago to LA to live with grandparents who didn’t want her.
 
But people showed her kindness, gave her a chance. Like the teacher who saw my mother had no money for food and started bringing her extra from home whispering, ‘You know Dorothy, I just brought too much food today.’
 
She went to work in somebody else’s home at age 14 and it opened her eyes. For the first time she saw parents who loved and cared for their children. And that’s the kind of loving family she provided for us. When she needed a champion someone was there. I think about all the Dorothy’s all over America who fight for their families, who never give up.
 
That’s why I’m doing this. That’s why I’ve always done this. For all the Dorothy’s.
 
I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.
 
 Below is a script of the second ad – “Family Strong.” The ad is available here - https://youtu.be/NdKsA4q-FFA
 
Hillary Clinton: Her parents abandoned her when she was just eight years old. She was mistreated. But she never gave up, and she taught me to do the same.
 
My mom’s life and what she went through are big reasons why standing up for kids and families became such a big part of my life.
 
Voiceover: After law school she could have gone to a big firm but instead went to work for the Children’s Defense Fund.
 
In Arkansas, she fought for school reform to change lives forever.
 
Then as first lady she helped get health care for eight million kids.
 
You probably know the rest.
 
The senator who made sure the heroes and families of 9/11 got the care they needed.
 
The Secretary of State who joined the cabinet of the man who defeated her, because when your President calls you serve.
 
And now a new title: grandma.
 
Hillary Clinton: I believe that when families are strong America is strong.
 
It’s your time.
 
I’m Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

John Kasich in New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015 and Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Governor John Kasich in New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015 and Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Governor John Kasich will be in New Hampshire tomorrow, Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th. In addition to the Voters First Forum, Governor Kasich will participate in the following events.

Monday August 3, 2015

Event: Roundtable at Sheehan, Phinney, Bass and Green
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: 17th Floor 1000 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03105

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Event: Business Tour at Dynamic Network Services
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 150 Dow Street - Tower Two, Manchester, NH 03101

Senator John McCain will join Senator Lindsey Graham in New Hampshire on August 1, 2015

SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN TO CAMPAIGN WITH GRAHAM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TODAY

Alexandria, VA – Senator John McCain will join Senator Lindsey Graham on the campaign trail in New Hampshire TODAY. Stops include a BBQ at the VFW in Littleton, a town hall meeting in Manchester, a house party at the home of Rich and Lori Ashooh in Bedford, and the Stars, Stripes and Strings concert in Manchester later that evening.

This trip comes after last week’s launch of the “No Nukes for Iran” Tour where Senator John McCain, as well as Senator Joe Lieberman, joined Senator Graham in urging Congress to reject the Obama Administration’s bad deal with Iran.
 
Littleton, New Hampshire
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT: Littleton VFW BBQ
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 at 12:15 p.m. ET
WHERE: Littleton VFW
                 600 Cottage Street
                 Littleton, NH

Manchester, New Hampshire
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT: Manchester Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. ET
WHERE: Henry J. Sweeney American Legion Post
                 251 Maple Street
                 Manchester, NH

Bedford, New Hampshire
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT: House Party at the Home of Rich & Lori Ashooh
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 at 5:50 p.m. ET
WHERE: Home of Rich & Lori Ashooh
                 59 Pasture Lane
                 Bedford, NH

Manchester, New Hampshire
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015
WHO:  Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator John McCain
WHAT: Stars, Stripes & Strings Concert
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 at 7:35 p.m. ET
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park
                 889 Elm Street
                 Manchester, NH

Rick Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on August 3-4, 2015

Rick Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on August 3-4, 2015

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) will return to New Hampshire on Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th for several events in Manchester, including participating in the Voters First Forum.
 
All times are local.
 
Monday, August 3, 2015:

3:30pm ET:   Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting on education issues in Manchester, NH.
 
Location:
Founders Academy
5 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH
 
7:00pm ET:   Senator Santorum will participate in the Voters First Forum in Manchester, NH.
 
Location:
Saint Anselm College
The Dana Center
Manchester, NH
 
Tuesday, August 4, 2015:

9:00am ET:    Senator Santorum will tour TRM Microwave and hold an employee town hall meeting on revitalizing American manufacturing in Bedford, NH.
 
Location:
TRM Microwave
280 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110

Jim Webb Speaks to Veterans in Hudson, New Hampshire on Saturday, August, 15, 2015 *Canceled

Jim Webb Speaks to Veterans in Hudson, New Hampshire on Saturday, August, 15, 2015

Saturday Aug. 15 at 4 PM ET
Jim Webb Speaks to Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5791
15 Bockes Rd, Hudson, NH 03051

HUDSON, N.H. – Jim Webb will deliver a speech outlining his positions on the economy, national security and veterans issues before of a crowd of New Englanders, many of whom will be military veterans, August 15 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5791 in Hudson. The appearance will include a meet-and-greet with veterans as well as answering questions from the audience.

Webb, former Senator from Virginia, is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 2016 Presidential election. He has been a combat Marine, a counsel in the Congress, an assistant secretary of defense and Secretary of the Navy, an Emmy-award winning journalist, a film-maker, and the author of ten books.

Webb is the only military veteran seeking the Democratic nomination this year and the only combat veteran running in either party. His military awards include the second, third and fourth highest medals for valor. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for heroism while commanding a Marine rifle platoon and company in Vietnam.

Webb’s journalistic career included broad coverage in East and Southeast Asia, as well as time as a combat correspondent in Beirut during the Marine Corps deployment in 1983, for which he received a National Emmy Award, and as an embedded reporter in Afghanistan in 2004. Among his many books are Fields of Fire, widely considered the classic novel of the Vietnam War, and Born Fighting, a two-thousand year history of the Scots-Irish people that writer Tom Wolfe termed “the most brilliant battle flare ever launched by a book… an important work of sociological history.”

While in the Senate, Webb conceived, personally wrote and ushered through Congress the modern G.I. Bill, which has now benefited more than 1 million veterans. He also led a national effort to reform America’s criminal justice system.

This particular event is largely being organized by veterans who also served in Vietnam. They are the first of a grassroots group calling themselves Warriors for Webb.

The event is scheduled to begin Saturday at 4 p.m. Webb is expected to speak for about 20 minutes and then spend time with those in attendance.

Meet and Greet with Scott Walker in Manchester, New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015

Meet and Greet with Scott Walker in Manchester, New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015

When:
Monday, August 3, 2015 at 10:45 AM (EDT)

Where:
Theo's Pizza & Restaurant
102 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101

Hosted By:
Scott Walker Inc

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-meet-and-greet-with-governor-scott-walker-manchester-nh-registration-17984542250

Event Details:

Please join us for a meet and greet with Governor Scott Walker, August 3, 10:45 AM EDT at Theo's Pizza & Restaurant in Manchester, NH!

Address: Theo's Pizza & Restaurant, 102 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Event Starts:  10:45 AM EDT

Town Hall with Jeb Bush in Barrington, New Hampshire on Friday, August 7, 2015

Town Hall with Jeb Bush in Barrington, New Hampshire on Friday, August 7, 2015

When:
Friday, August 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM (EDT)

Where:
Turbocam RTE 9 Building
863 Franklin Pierce Hwy
Barrington, NH 03825

Hosted By:
Jeb 2016, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-hampshire-town-hall-with-governor-jeb-bush-tickets-17966819240

Event Details:

Doors will open at 6:00 PM ET

NOTE: This event will take place at the Turbocam location at 863 Franklin Pierce Hwy on RTE 9 in Barrington, not to be confused with the other Turbocam location on RTE 125. 

Chris Christie Visits New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015 and Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Chris Christie Visits New Hampshire on Monday, August 3, 2015 and Tuesday, August 4, 2015

MORRISTOWN, NJ -  On Monday and Tuesday next week, the Governor will be back in New Hampshire participating in the Voter's First Republican Presidential Forum and holding his 16th New Hampshire town hall.

Monday, August 3, 2015

4:00 PM    

Visit the Puritan Backroom
245 Hooksett Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
 
7:00 PM    

Voters First Republican Presidential Forum
New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College - The Dana Center
100 St Anselm Dr
Manchester, NH 03102

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

8:00 AM    

Town Hall Meeting at Blake's Restaurant & Creamery
353 S. Main St
Manchester, NH 03102
RSVP: RSVPs are encouraged for this event - http://bit.ly/1IO2rim
*Doors open at 7:00 AM