Farmington - Leo Lessard to Moderate Candidate Forum

From: Farmington Democratic Committee

Date: January 30, 2012

Leo Lessard, Strafford County Register Of Deeds, former State Senator, and Moderator of theTown of Milton has agreed to act as Moderator for the Congressional Candidates’ Forum to be held Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Farmington Town Hall.

Mr. Lessard will moderate for Carol Shea Porter, Joanne Dowdell , and Andrew Hosmer, the three candidates seeking the Democratic Party’ s nomination for the First Congressional District seat.

The Farmington Democrats are delighted that Mr. Lessard will moderate the Forum. He has served the public in different capacities for many years and at one time was the highest-ranking elected Democratic office-holder in the state. He is well-known for his commitment to the principles of the Democratic Party and for his fairness, and impartiality.

Having Mr. Lessard as moderator will ensure that the Forum will provide the greatest possible opportunity for members of the public to learn about the candidates who are seeking office to serve in Congress for people of the First District of New Hampshire.

NH Democratic Party Announces Opening of Filing Period for 2012 Convention Delegate Candidates

Concord, NH - Today, the filing period opens for individuals wishing to be delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. New Hampshire Democrats will send 35 delegates to the convention, who will be selected in a process reflecting Democratic National Committee rules.

"The caucuses are a great opportunity to get involved in New Hampshire's long standing tradition of grassroots engagement and President Obama's exciting campaign," said Ray Buckley, Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. 

One caucus in each Congressional District will be held on January 14th, 2012 selecting 9 delegates each. New Hampshire Democrats wishing to be delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention must attend the caucus for their district.  The caucus for the first Congressional District will be held at the Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, while the caucus for the second Congressional District will be at the IBEW Hall in Concord.  Both caucuses will being promptly at 10 AM.

New Hampshire Democrats can declare their candidacy to be a delegate by completing this form found on www.nhdp.org, signing it, and returning it to the New Hampshire Democratic Party Office, at 105 North State Street in Concord, either in person or by mail by January 6^th, 2012. 

In accordance with Democratic values, and using recent Census data, the New Hampshire Democratic Party has set Affirmative Action Goals for its convention delegation.  A numeric goal has been set for the Delegation to have twelve (12) representatives of the African American, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander, LGBT, youth, disabled and other historically underrepresented groups, approximately 35% of the total delegates and alternates. In addition, the delegation will have equal representation by women and men. 

New Hampshire's delegation has achieved its diverse representation goals for each of the past five convention delegations, and in 2008 a majority of the delegates were first time convention attendees.

Individuals with questions about the New Hampshire Democratic Party's 2012 Convention Delegate Selection Plan and information requests by potential candidates can be directed to Sean Doyle at sdoyle@nhdp.org. All media inquiries can be directed to press@nhdp.org.

A full copy of the Delegate Selection Plan can be downloaded here.

Matthew Hancock For NH CD1 US Rep - Announcement of Candidacy for United States House of Representatives

I am announcing today my candidacy for the United States of House of Representatives in New Hampshire's First Congressional District.

At this moment we face many challenges, but those in Congress apparently lack the will to solve them. People are struggling to get by, but their voices aren't being heard. Real issues that will arise in the long-term have been given the precedence, while ignoring the short-term problems that exacerbate those very issues. The debate has shifted to concerns over our deficit and future debts. Meanwhile, the bond markets are betting on recession, and the cost of borrowing for the federal government has never been lower.

We now have the need for direct investment to put people back to work, and paying for it has never been cheaper. The only thing holding us back is the straw man that has been made out of the debt burden of the future generations of this country. As a 25 year old, I have a direct stake in the short and long-term consequences of Congress' inaction. It is my generation that will make sure the earned benefits that people count on – Medicare and Social Security – will be around for decades to come.

The Republican Party, including the member of that party whom I am running against, has time and time again proven our best interests are not their concern. From votes to effectively end Medicare, to blocking any job-creating programs while not providing alternatives, to bringing this nation's government to the brink of shutdown in order to preserve the interests of the best off among us, there are countless examples of their incompetence and malfeasance.

It is time for someone to hold this seat who will fight for the values of all residents of this state and country. It is for these reasons that I announce my candidacy for United States Congress.

Matthew Hancock
Portsmouth, NH

The campaign, Matthew Hancock for Congress, is being launched at mh2012.com. Press can contact the campaign via email at press@mh2012.com, more information is available at mh2012.com/press.

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AFPNH - Join us at the NH Republican Presidential Primary Oct. 13th!

Granite State Gatherings September 29 – Ron Paul and Bill O’Brien at Derry Skydivers Evening Garden Party at the home of Michael and Erica Layon in Derry at 6PM. Click here for more information. September 30 – Ron Paul at Politics and Eggs Breakfast at NHIOP at St. Anselm College in Manchester at 8AM. Click here for more information. September 30 – Rick Perry at Derry Republican Committee Town Hall at Adams Opera House in Derry at 6PM. Click here for more information. October 1 – Ovide Lamontagne at Cheshire County Republican Committee Monthly Meeting at Keene Public Library at 9:30AM. Click here for more information. October 1 – Rick Perry at Granite Oath PAC Reception at the Manchester home of Ovide Lamontagne at 1PM. October 5- NH House Victory PAC Salute to Republican Speakers at the Grappone Center at 5:30PM Click here for more information. October 6 – Corey Lewandowski at Durham/Lee/Madbury GOP Committee Monthly Meeting at Durham Police Station Community Room at 7PM. Click here for more information. October 8 – Rye Republican Town Committee Meeting at Rye Public Library at 9AM. Click here for more information. October 8 – Corey Lewandowski at Hillsborough County Republican Committee Meeting at Bedford Town Council Meeting Room at 9:30 AM Click here for more information. October 10 – Carroll County GOP Committee Golf Tournament at Indian Mound Golf Course in Center Ossipee Click here for more information October 11 – Deerfield GOP Town Club Meeting at Library Church Street at 6PM. Click here for more information October 11 – D.J. Bettencourt at Southern NH 9.12 Project Monthly Meeting at Windham Senior Center at 7PM. Click here for more information. October 13 – Corey Lewandowski at “What’s Wrong with Washington?” Panel Discussion and Presidential Event at NHIOP at St. Anselm College in Manchester at 2:30PM Click here for more information.

First, a reminder to RSVP for the New Hampshire Republican Presidential Primary Forum entitled, “Solving our Fiscal Crisis: What’s Wrong with Washington?” on October 13th. AFP-NH is proud to be a sponsor of this event which will feature remarks from Senator Warren Rudman and Governor Christine Todd Whitman as well as a panel discussion featuring Bob Bixby of the Concord Coalition; David Walker from Comeback America; the Honorable Mickey Edwards (R-OK) of No Labels; Trevor Potter from the Campaign Legal Center; and myself. The event will take place on Thursday, October 13th at the NHIOP at St. Anselm College in Manchester from 2:30PM to 5:00PM. All Presidential candidates have been invited to speak. The event is FREE but RSVPs are recommended. Please send an email to RSVP@ACRreform.org to secure your spot today! Second, I hope you will also consider attending the 2011 Defending the American Dream Summit this November 4th -5th in Washington, D.C. Hosted by our national sister organization Americans for Prosperity Foundation, this 5th annual event will feature Radio Host Mark Levin as the keynote speaker. The summit will also include a Ronald Reagan Tribute dinner, remarks from Herman Cain, Jonah Goldberg, John Fund, and Grover Norquist as well as numerous informational sessions and the opportunity to network with other conservative activists from across the country. I believe you will find it to be a valuable experience. Please CLICK HERE for registration information. Third, I will be speaking at two upcoming events in early October. On October 6th, I will attend the Durham/Lee/Madbury GOP Committee Monthly Meeting at 7:00PM followed by the Hillsborough County Republican Committee Meeting on October 8th at 9:30 AM. I appreciate both groups providing me with the opportunity to speak with their members and look forward to some great discussions. If you would like me to attend an upcoming meeting to provide an update on AFP-NH activities, please email Joy King. Fourth, we have a clue in on our Tracking Oscar contest!  Oscar, the AFP-NH Moose, will be following in the footsteps of Mr. Smith as he travels this fall to a building whose cornerstone was laid on July 31, 1906. Please look for Oscar on WMUR next week and remember to email your guess about his new destination to Joy King, and you could be the winner of our Tracking Oscar Contest! Finally, please check out our Granite State Gatherings section for details on upcoming events around the state. Sincerely, Corey R. Lewandowski State Director Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire P.S. Please remember you can follow us on Twitter @AFP_NH.

NH House Speaker Responds to News that Governor Lynch Won’t Seek Re-Election

CONCORD – House Speaker William O’Brien today offered the following comments in response to news that Governor John Lynch will not seek a fifth term.

“I want to thank Governor Lynch for his service and look forward with the hope of working with him on important issues, like passing an education funding constitutional amendment and ensuring that the current budget remains in balance.  The Governor has shown a commitment to New Hampshire by stepping up to serve in what is a difficult job for eight years, and has excelled in offering tremendous calm in times of natural disaster, which has been very reassuring for the state.”

“With the Governor leaving, we must now look to find candidates in 2012 who are committed to economic growth through lifting the burden of taxes and regulation on employers and creating jobs, protecting our personal liberties and passing a constitutional amendment to make it harder to raise taxes, hike fees and borrow from our future to spend more.  I am confident that a number of strong candidates will emerge and we will have a vigorous discussion of the issues next year.”