NHDP Calls on NH GOP to Join in Demanding Disgraced State Rep Tremblay Resign

Concord - Republican State Representative Stella Tremblay has refused to apologize for her shockingly inappropriate and vile claim that the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon last week were "attacks by our own Government." Instead she has doubled down on the appalling comments.  New Hampshire Democratic Party Communication Director Harrell Kirstein release the following statement, calling on New Hampshire Republicans to join demands she resign from office immediately.

"Instead of apologizing for her vile and chilling claims, Representative Tremblay has doubled down and continues to make offensive extremist comments about last week's tragedy at the Boston Marathon.  It is past time for U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, and House Republican Leader Gene Chandler to end the epidemic of shockingly inappropriate behavior by members of the New Hampshire Republican Party and demand Representative Tremblay resign.  She is no longer fit to serve in elected office.

"Even for the New Hampshire Republican Party, which has become synonymous with the Tea Party and radical extremism, Representative Tremblay's claims are a new low.  She is an embarrassment to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, to her constituents, and to the entire State.  Ayotte, Bradley, Chandler and all New Hampshire Republicans should take responsibility for their colleague and demand her resignation from the New Hampshire House of Representatives immediately."

An image of Rep. Tremblay's origional post can be found here.

NHDP Chairman Raymond Buckley's Statement on the Swearing in of Representative Bill O'Neil

Concord - New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley released the following statement on the swearing in of state Representative Bill O'Neil.  O'Neil won last month's special election in Manchester Ward 2.

"Congratulations to Representative O'Neil.  I am excited to see him join Governor Hassan, and House and Senate Democrats in Concord who are working to help build a more innovative economy for New Hampshire and repair the damage done by the reckless Bradley-O'Brien legislature.  Their Republican majority made the largest cut to public higher education in the American history.

"His swearing in today is a reminder that Manchester's voters soundly rejected the Republican agenda of attacking unions, women, students and seniors, in favor of a Democratic candidate.  With Jennifer Horn leading Kelly Ayotte's Republican Party, they have turned their back on traditional New Hampshire values in a desire to become the face and voice of the Tea Party and radical social conservatives."

NHDP - Kathy Sullivan: Scott Brown

Greetings! 

 

I wanted to make sure you saw Raymond's email last night.  Wall Street's favorite Senator, Scott Brown, is thinking about coming to New Hampshire to run against Jeanne Shaheen!  Yes, seriously, Scott Brown thinks he can just waltz into our State and win a United States Senate seat.  

 

Stand up to Scott Brown today with your contribution of $10 or more!

Thanks,

Kathy

P.S. - If you haven't bought your ticket to tomorrow night's 100 Club Dinner,  there is a limited number of tickets still available.  Act now!

Dear Kathy,

Did you hear the news?  

Tonight in Nashua, former Massachusetts Senator-turned FOX News anchor-turned Wall Street lobbyist Scott Brown floated the idea he may run for the United States Senate....in New Hampshire against Jeanne Shaheen.  

Are you kidding me?! 

During his brief time in the US Senate, Scott Brown worked to weaken regulations on big banks while accepting tens of thousands of dollars in contributions from their well-heeled executives.  

The people of New Hampshire want leaders who stand up for Main Street, not Wall Street.  Scott Brown is simply wrong for New Hampshire.  

Will you rush a contribution of $10 or more and tell Scott Brown to go back to Massachusetts?

Thanks for your support,

Raymond

P.S. - There are limited tickets still available for Saturday's McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner.  Act now and purchase yours today!

NHDP Chair Ray Buckley's Statement on Disgraced Former Speaker Bill O'Brien

Concord - New Hampshire Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley issued the following statement on disgraced former Speaker Bill O'Brien's decision to form a Congressional exploratory committee today.

"Bill O'Brien is New Hampshire's least popular politician for good reason.  His reckless and irresponsible agenda killed hundreds of New Hampshire jobs, threatened essential health care services for women through relentless attempts to de-fund Planned Parenthood, made the largest cuts to public higher education in American history, and ruthlessly attacked the rights of hard working New Hampshire families.

"New Hampshire is still reeling from the disastrous Bill O'Brien-Jeb Bradley budget and its massive deficit.  It is hard to imagine anyone less capable of representing the interests of New Hampshire families and taxpayers in Washington than O'Brien."  

NHDP - Right-to-Know Requests to Councilor Sununu and Attorney General's Office

Concord, NH - Dan McKenna, Legal Counsel of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, today filed right-to-know requests with Attorney General Michael Delaney and Executive Councilor Chris Sununu regarding the investigation into Councilor Sununu's alleged inappropriate communicates with Circuit Judge Michael Sullivan.

The text of the letters is as follows:

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March 19, 2013

The Honorable Christopher T. Sununu

New Hampshire Executive Council
107 North Main Street
State House, Room 207
Concord, NH 03301

            Re:       Communication with Judge Michael Sullivan

 

Councilor Sununu:

Pursuant to RSA 91-A, I hereby request a copy of any and all documents concerning your attempts to influence Judge Michael Sullivan on or about January 10, 2013.  Specifically, I am requesting all correspondences and documents related to your communication with Judge Sullivan, whether in print or electronic format, including but not limited to: correspondences between you and Judge Sullivan, as well as all correspondences and records of your communications with law enforcement, including the Attorney General's Office, related to your communication with Judge Sullivan

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RSA 91-A: 1 states, "Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people."

The statute requires your response within five (5) days of receipt of this letter.  If my request is denied in whole or part, you are required to respond in writing and state the specific exception that allows you to deny this request.

Thank you for you assistance.

 

Respectfully, 

 

Dan McKenna

Legal Counsel

 

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March 19, 2013

Michael A. Delaney, Esq., Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General

Civil Bureau

33 Capitol Street

Concord, NH 03301-6397

            Re:       Executive Councilor Sununu Improper Influence Investigation

Attorney General Delaney:

            It has come to our attention that your Office recently concluded an investigation into the facts surrounding Executive Councilor Christopher Sununu's submission of a letter on behalf of Patrick McDougal to Judge Michael Sullivan. 

Pursuant to RSA 91-A, I hereby request a copy of the entire file related to the matter of Councilor Sununu's contact with Judge Sullivan.

Very truly yours,

Dan McKenna

Legal Counsel