NH INSIDER

This Wednesday, March 3rd, the Business and Industry Association will host UNH pollster Andrew Smith for a luncheon from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester. Smith will speak about recent political trends and forecasts for the November elections.

Andrew Smith is the director of the University of New Hampshire's Survey Center. He will discuss new polling data and analysis completed earlier this month and what it may mean for both parties in the November elections.

The New Hampshire Republican Party has partnered with the BIA in hosting this event and as such you are able to attend at the reduced rate of $35 per person. Simply mention that you are a member of the NHGOP for the discounted rate.

For more information on the event, click here for the BIA's Website.

Here are my tweets for today:
@RichardViguerie   Big-government Arnold Schwarzenegger says T Party movement not going anywhere. Sounds more like a wish being father to the thought.

@RichardViguerie   Politicians like Arnold S correctly see the T Party movement as a threat to their continuing ability to exercise power over others.

CNN Poll: Majority says government a threat to citizens' rights
CNN.com - "Fifty-six percent of people questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Friday say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens. Forty-four percent of those polled disagree."

The Front

Other Articles at News From The Front: 

The Mount Vernon Statement:  As you may know, NetRight Nation is a part of Americans for Limited Government. Today, Bill Wilson, the President of Americans for Limited Government, was a part of the original authors that signed the Mount Vernon Statement. Read the statement here.

NYT Report on Polls Conceals Public's Intense Opposition to Democrats:  Every president comes back down to earth from the stratospheric highs that greet every incoming administration. Even so, Obama's fall from grace has been particularly precipitous, according to recent polls. Most Americans now say that he does not deserve re-election and disapprove of his performance.

New York Times, Meet Phil Jones:  Just a few weeks before the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference convened in December of 2009, the New York Times saw fit to report on "a growing body of scientific evidence" showing human emissions are largely responsible for global warming that could prove catastrophic. The newspaper was hardly alone in promoting the alarmist position -- at the expense of other research that shows the human connection has been greatly exaggerated.

NCLB Should Be Repealed, Not Revamped:  The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), signed into law by Bush in 2002, relied on financial coercion to improve state education standards and school district performance, with a focus on reading and math. This federal mandate, oddly supported by Republican lawmakers despite its obvious violation of limited government principles and states' rights, was unnecessary and, according to some, unconstitutional.

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I thank all of you for participating in the Fire Dog Lake activist poll. I was privileged to be included among other worthy candidates selected for support because YOU took the time to participate.

This coming election will require a concerted effort for success and I welcome the participation of each and every one of you. I look forward to working with Fire Dog Lake in support of candidates who will take a stand for the practical aspirations of people, for peace, for jobs, for health care for all, for retirement security, for education and for housing.

Thanks for your own commitment.

Sincerely.


9th Poll In A Row Shows Ayotte With Strong Lead Over Hodes

This week, the University of New Hampshire Survey Center released the new WMUR Granite State poll that shows Kelly Ayotte leading Hodes 41% to 33%. The survey of 444 likely voters was conducted January 27th – February 3rd and has a margin of error of +/- 4.7%.

National Journal -Ayotte Still Strongest GOPer Against Hodes

No state swung harder towards Dems than NH over the last 2 cycles. But now, that pendulum could be swinging the other way, according to a new survey… Of the candidates, Ayotte has the highest favorable rating, at 38%-12%, while Hodes sports much higher unfavorable ratings, at 32%-27%... she is doing much better among her base of GOPers (73%-3%) than Hodes is among his Dem base (62%-16%).

Politics Daily - Hodes Can't Gain Ground on Ayotte in New Hampshire Senate Race

New Hampshire's Republican Attorney General Kelly Ayotte continues to be the strongest GOP candidate against Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes, leading him 41 percent to 33 percent… Hodes leads the three other GOP hopefuls.

Ayotte Airs Second Ad of Campaign

Radio ad discusses the need to Treat Terrorists as Terrorists

The radio ad radio entitled “Safe” began airing statewide this week.

To listen to the new ad, please visit our website. 

On The Campaign Trail

This evening, Kelly will speak in Nashua at the Women Inspiring Women event and tomorrow she will attend the Rockingham County Lincoln Day Dinner in Windham.

On Saturday, Kelly will join Representative David Boutin and many of his supporters, as they go door to door speaking with voters, to ensure there will be a strong Republican turnout for the Special Election for State Senate on Tuesday. To find out how you can help, visit our website.

Later Saturday evening Kelly will address the Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee Lincoln Reagan Dinner in Plymouth. On Sunday, Kelly will participate in the “Just Desserts” candidate forum in Exeter sponsored by the Tri-Town Republican Committee.

Share with Kelly the reasons you support her campaign for Senate and the issues that are most important to you. We want to hear from you!