Belknap County Republican Committee

“Representing New Hampshire in the United States Senate is a great honor, but effective public service is much more than just a desire to hold office.  It’s essential that the timing fit both personally and professionally.

This year I’ve made commitments to serve several technology firms, begun working with a number of non-profit policy groups, and continue to serve on the Congressional Oversight Panel for the TARP.

Equally important, campaigns require great sacrifice from family.  After running in seven primary and general elections over twelve years, my family still means more to me than anything else.  I very much intend to keep it that way.”

Sununu currently serves on the boards of Time Warner Cable, Boston Scientific, and ConvergEx Group.  He is a member of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program.  Earlier this month, Sununu led an international delegation monitoring the Lebanese Parliamentary elections.  He also serves on the Middle East Working Group for the U.S. Institute of Peace.

CONTACT:  Paul Collins  (603) 225-9341

Update for the July 4th Winni Republican Breakfast:

Winni GOP gives Tausch Ayotte's old slot at July 4th breakfast  
Wednesday, July 1 2009 08:35 AM

At first rumored U.S. Senate candidate Kelly Ayotte was the scheduled keynote speaker at Saturday's Winnipesaukee Republican July 4th breakfast. Then days after news of her attendance broke she canceled.

Now Winnipesaukee Republicans have replaced her with potential Ayotte rival Fred Tausch, the Nashua businessman who founded S.T.E.W.A.R.D. for Prosperity. Joining him is First District Congressional candidate Bob Bestani, of Newmarket.

(H/T: NHPoliticalReport.com)

Since Fred Tausch will be speaking at the Winni Republican Breakfast and it is being rumored that he may run for office, I am posting this up.

For Immediate Release                                              Contact: Jeff Grappone
Wednesday, July 1, 2009                                           603-856-5230

ICYMI: “We must push to bring fiscal responsibility to Washington”

By Fred Tausch, New Hampshire Union Leader

“President Obama ran on a message of change, but his policies represent the oldest Washington conceit of all – trusting the wisdom and competence of the government more than the common sense and initiative of the American people.” 

“We must push to bring fiscal responsibility to Washington”

By Fred Tausch, New Hampshire Union Leader
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
 
LIKE MOST Americans, I’ve always believed hard work, self-reliance and integrity are all you need to succeed in America. We don’t believe government owes us a living, just the opportunity to succeed or fail by our own initiative, hard work and talent.
 
We want a government that shares our convictions; that does its work, not ours, and does it competently; that manages its budget as responsibly as we manage our own budgets; a government that doesn’t play favorites or use our money to reward the failures of others; a government that earns our trust by trusting us and leveling with us about the cost and performance of its programs.

All we ever seem to get, though, is a government that increases its own prerogatives and power rather than the liberties and opportunities of the people it serves; a government with little accountability and less transparency; a government that tries to do things it was not intended to do and has no idea how to do. And many of the things it must do, it does not do well.

The Republican Party is the party of fiscal discipline, the party that trusted Americans to make their own decisions about how to use their money to build their dreams.  But, when Republican leaders lost their way, they lost me. I voted for George Bush in 2000 because I believed he would be a careful steward of our prosperity. Instead, he and Republicans in Congress turned a budget surplus into a huge deficit. They cut taxes but didn’t make the spending cuts necessary for the government to live within its means. They spent record sums on a bailout of the financial industry that I knew from the outset would be an expensive failure, without giving us any clear idea what the money could be used for and how it would be paid back.

Barack Obama promised to change that, and I hoped he would. He promised to put government on a budget that didn’t exceed its revenues, to be as careful with our money as we are and to take the best ideas from both parties and offer new solutions to the challenges of our time. But as soon as the applause at his inauguration subsided, he began to break his promises.

In only a few months, he proposed more spending as a percentage of GDP than any President in modern history. He spent $800 billion to stimulate the economy, much of it on pork-barrel projects, and some of which won’t be spent until after the economy recovers. He sent Congress a $3.5 trillion dollar budget, a third of it borrowed from Chinese bankers and other financiers of our skyrocketing debt. He signed a $400 billion appropriations bill that’s a perfect example of the irresponsible Washington spending that has angered Americans for years. He put government bureaucrats in the banking business, the insurance business and now the automobile business.

He decided the federal government should protect business executives from the consequences of their own mistakes and greed, no matter how high the cost to the rest of us. He promises to spend $1 trillion or more on a risky scheme to change the way health care is provided. He searches constantly for new ways to tax us and still falls far short of paying for the immense growth in government he envisions. 

And how does he intend to keep his promise to be a fiscal conservative? He instructed his Cabinet to cut less than one-tenth of one percent from a $3.5 trillion budget and told members of Congress they’ll have to figure out some way to pay for all his massive new spending.

President Obama ran on a message of change, but his policies represent the oldest Washington conceit of all – trusting the wisdom and competence of the government more than the common sense and initiative of the American people. 

I’m more than disappointed. I intend to fight it. I registered as a Republican and committed myself to helping return the party to its ideals of low taxes and fiscal discipline.  I started Steward of Prosperity to identify, motivate and mobilize other fiscal conservatives, Republicans, responsible Democrats and independents disappointed by the Obama administration’s spending excesses. Our goal is to make government heed the common sense of the American people, serve our interests, share our values and keep this country the same land of opportunity for our children that it was for us. I hope other disappointed Obama voters and concerned taxpayers across New Hampshire will join us. 

Click here to see Fred Tausch’s original op-ed in the New Hampshire Union Leader.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ryan Williams
June 30, 2009   
(603) 225-9341


CONCORD – Today, former New Hampshire Governor and Republican State Committee Chairman John H. Sununu released the following statement on a Superior Court judge freezing $110 million that Governor Lynch has tried to steal from the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association fund:

“Unfortunately what we feared would happen has begun to happen. Republicans in the House and Senate warned Governor Lynch that the $110 million he is trying to steal from the Joint Underwriting Association to balance the state budget would likely be tied up in litigation.

“Yesterday a Superior Court judge ruled that the money has to be frozen until there is a final court decision on the ownership of the assets. This means the state budget closes out the last fiscal year $65 million in deficit and we start out next year’s budget $45 million in deficit. That makes $110 million dollars worth of shortfall.

“And with the inflated revenue estimates this may only be the beginning of even more serious problems for Governor Lynch’s budget.”

 
BACKGROUND:

The Laconia Citizen Reports That A Superior Court Judge Has Frozen $110 Million In Surplus Money From The New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association Fund That Governor Lynch Is Trying To Steal To Pay For Excessive State Spending:

Laconia Citizen: “Judge Kathleen McGuire's action on Monday will keep the state from taking $110 million in surplus in the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association fund and using it to help balance the newest state budget. Specifically the judge ruled: ‘The funds at issue will not in any way be transferred prior to the final order of the court.’” (6/30)

$65 Million Has Been Used To Balance The 2009 Fiscal Year Budget That Ends TODAY, June 30, 2009:

Union Leader: “The first impact the standoff hits at the end of July, the date the new budget calls for a transfer of $65 million onto state books for the 2009 fiscal year.” (6/28)

$45 Million Has Been Used To Balance The 2010 Fiscal Year Budget:

Union Leader: “Another $45 million is supposed to come out for the 2010 fiscal year.” (6/28)

 
There are many Republican events coming up in the next few days. Please find a few of them below and also check out the www.NHGOP.org website for additional events.
 
Hope you all have a safe and Happy Independence Day!!
 
1) Ted Gatsas for Mayor Family Fun BBQ - Friday July 3rd
 

Happy 4th of July ~ on the 3rd of July of Course!
Please join us for a Family Fun BBQ to celebrate America’s Birthday!  Prior to the fireworks show on July 3rd!

Jillians Restaurant
50 Philip Cote Street
6pm – 8pm
Click here for more information & to RSVP

2) Winnepesaukee Republicans July 4th Breakfast - Saturday July 4th

I hope to see some of you at our breakfast fundraiser this Saturday. As a YR, a concerned citizen and someone who is always on the lookout to meet leaders in NH, I am psyched to meet Fred Tausch, founder of STEWARD of Prosperity. Have you heard about Bob Bestani, one of our other speakers who happens to be a candidate for U.S. Congress?
 
Breakfast is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs ballroom of the Wolfeboro Inn at 90 North Main Street in Wolfeboro. We do this every year at the hotel, and it is very important we have many of you there. Tickets are $25 per person, and there will also be a 50/50 raffle to raise more money for the GOP here in the Lakes Region.
 
Come out to support people like Bradley, Tausch and Bestani with your ears, voices and comradery. There will be time for questions to the gentlemen after the panel closes its address.
 
Join your neighbors from Carroll County GOP, Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee, elected representatives from Carroll and Belknap counties, and more! Bring your family and friends and catch early-bird parking for the famous Wolfeboro Fourth of July parade at 10 a.m. We hope you will march with us and work of the all-you-can eat helping of pancakes, eggs, coffee and cream, etc.
 
Please e-mail me at ggg.pio@gmail.com for questions, details about our parade presentation or to let us know you would like to volunteer for either July Fourth event. We appreciate RSVPs for the breakfast to get an idea of the number of guests. Tickets are available at Dive Winnipesaukee in downtown Wolfeboro, or you may pay at the door.
Sincerely,
 
Gigi Giambanco,
Secretary, Winnipesaukee Republicans

 
3) Friends of Ray Burton at the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods - Saturday, July 4th
 

Welcome to all my friends and supporters across this great district of Northern New Hampshire and beyond!

As we come in to the summer season I would like to announce one of my favorite events of the year, the annual July 4th gathering of the Friends of Ray Burton at the Mt. Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods!  This is always a great time to mingle and mix with a diverse group of people and enjoy the beautiful setting and events planned at one of Northern NH's premier vacation destinations.

The event gets started around 5:30 with registration and a social cocktail hour, with a bbq supper beginning at 7:30 PM.  We will have some honoured speakers and plenty of mingling.  Guests are invited to take part in the Mt. Washington Resort's July 4th activities for the evening, including especially the American Celebration Dance from 9-11 PM.  For more information on the Resort's planned activities see http://www.mountwashingtonresort.com/activities/event/detail/255

This event is a fundraiser to support me in my campaigns and serving the district, and as such there is a suggested donation of $75 per person.  All are invited and I hope to see you there!

As always, if you need anything, I can be reached at 603-747-3662 or ray.burton@myfairpoint.net

Best,

Ray Burton
Executive Councilor, District 1

 
Kerry L. Marsh
Political & Corporate Communications
 
Spectrum Marketing Companies
95 Eddy Road, Suite 101
Manchester, NH  03102
Phone: (603) 627-0042
Fax: (603) 627-1637
Cell: (603) 582-0119
 

Please join the New Hampshire Young Republicans for a Young Republican National Federation Convention Kick-off Tailgate Party!!


Hamburgers, Hotdogs and Soda provided. Please bring a lawn chair and a side to share (salad, chips, dessert etc).

If you would like something other than Soda please feel free to bring that as well.

We will have the Red Sox on the TV and radio outside so come on over for a great time!

If you could let BJ Perry (bjperry2004@aol.com)  or Kerry Marsh (kerry@spectrummarketing.com) know if you can make it that would be helpful with making sure we have enough eats but feel free to swing by as well!

Hope to see you there.

Kerry

Kerry L. Marsh
Political & Corporate Communications

Spectrum Marketing Companies
95 Eddy Road, Suite 101
Manchester, NH  03102
Phone: (603) 627-0042
Fax: (603) 627-1637
Cell: (603) 582-0119

 

BUMPED and Updated:

As was reported several days ago by Doug Lambert at GraniteGrok, NH Attorney General Kelly Ayotte has pulled out of this event.  Jim Pindell at NHPoliticalReport.com is now also reporting the same item (with no reasons given).

However, the Winnipesaukee Republican Committee blogsite is still touting AG Ayotte as their special guest speaker - the date of the post, however, is June 22, 2009 and no updates are visible.

CONCORD – Today, former New Hampshire Governor and Republican State Committee Chairman John H. Sununu released the following statement on the passage of the Democrats’ disastrous budget:

“Governor Lynch and the radical Democrat leadership of the New Hampshire House and Senate got the budget they wanted today. They worked very hard to exclude the Republicans from the process and ignored every major spending cut the GOP tried to include in the committees, on the floor, and in the committee of conference.

“This is a disastrous budget that will have a devastating impact on New Hampshire families as they struggle to make ends meet during these difficult economic times. But as bad as this budget is for today, it is infinitely worse for New Hampshire’s future and its long-term job outlook and fiscal stability.

“In spite of Governor Lynch’s claim that his budget reduces spending, it doesn’t. It actually increases spending significantly – especially compared to what other states across the country have been doing. It is a shame the Governor couldn’t be honest about that.
                                                                                                                                                                             “In spite of what the Governor and the Legislature have said about this budget being balanced, it isn’t. The revenue projections that bring it into ‘balance’ are as fictitious as the revenue projections the Governor told us were solid and could support the 17.5% increase in spending of his last budget. We saw that the Governor had to eat those words after the November election last year as he tried to salvage that irresponsible budget with executive orders trimming back expenditures.

“But the worst part of this current budget is that it depends on onetime funding that will create an ever-recurring gap between revenues and spending programs. These include the $110 million theft of the medical malpractice fund surplus – which, in fact, may be blocked by a court injunction in the next few months as the medical profession’s lawsuit against this expropriation works its way through the court system. Furthermore, the onetime stimulus money propping up this budget will definitely not be there in the future and the Democrats’ ‘smoke and mirrors’ changes in accounting can only be performed once. All this leaves an approximately $500 million dollar continuing deficit for future New Hampshire budgets.

“This is the Democrats’ budget. This budget is absolute proof that the Democrats are ruining the State of New Hampshire.”

Concord, NH – Today, Senate Minority Leader Peter Bragdon issued the following statement in response to Senate passage of the proposed state budget:

"The big spenders in the legislature have once again saddled New Hampshire taxpayers with hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes and fees.  While people across New Hampshire are tightening their belts and reducing their spending, state government keeps spending freely.  Total spending for the proposed budget is up more than $ 1 billion, or more than 10%, and spending in the state's general fund, once accounting gimmicks are stripped away, is up $ 200 million, or more than 6.5%.”

Background:

The budget passed by the state Senate includes over $300 million in new taxes, including $62 million for a rooms and meals tax increase, $40 million in new business taxes, $85 million in car registration fees and a 14% income tax on gambling winnings.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ryan Williams
June 23, 2009   
(603) 225-9341

CONCORD – Today, former New Hampshire Governor and Republican State Committee Chairman John H. Sununu released the following statement on the Democrats’ disastrous budget:

“The Democrats keep trying to shift the blame for their state budget disaster to the GOP.  They were able to conceal the Democratic fiscal failure in the past, but this time they can’t hide.  The Democratic spend and tax policies are ruining the State of New Hampshire.

“This New Hampshire budget problem is a reflection of budget irresponsibility in the past.  The 17% increase in Governor Lynch’s last budget created this crisis, and the Democrats avoided any serious work on the budget until the Committee of Conference last week.  Now the governor and legislature have agreed to small budget cuts which really do not make any significant impact on their over-spending.  To cover this irresponsibility, they have increased taxes, raised fees, and devastated the communities of the state by short-changing them on money the state owes to the cities and towns.  And now they are talking about selling State Parks.

“In order to save the fiscal integrity of the state, Republicans urged going back and reducing the nearly 10% increase across the budget to a 2% or 3% increase across the board, saving 7%.  But the Democrats were locked into tax increases that will destroy jobs and our economy.

“Make no mistake about it.  This is Governor Lynch’s and the Democrat Legislature’s fiscal failure.  They came into power and have created a fiscal nightmare.  The only solution is to go back and unwind their irresponsible budget increases.”