NH Republican Candidates Prepare For Battle

New Hampshire Republicans are warming up for an election season with both national and local prizes on the table.

“Super Saturday” was held over the weekend as part of a series of monthly events to reach out to potential voters and get their votes on the ballot. According to the Union Leader, these were held in battleground states across the nation, including Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada and Iowa.

In the spirit of drumming up enthusiasm and votes, Republican candidates sought support from the Amherst Republican Committee at Joey’s Diner on Saturday.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Smith continued his emphasis on creating jobs in the state and improving the economy by making it more attractive to businesses. This includes cutting down the Business Profits and Business Enterprise Taxes to encourage business owners to come to New Hampshire.

“I want more than just rhetoric,” said Smith. “I have to have a long term plan, a specific plan for the economy. There is no reason why New Hampshire can’t lead the way.”

Smith also emphasized the need to keep skilled young workers in the state and make sure they are connected to potential jobs throughout the state.

emphasized their work in crafting and passing legislation under Bill O’Brien, a term that has brought many Republican priorities to the forefront.

“Why would you choose other candidates?” asked Rep. Peter Hansen.

First-term representative Laurie Sanborn said she aims to represent the business interests of Amherst and other communities across the state. The small business owner said she will continue to work to keep the New Hampshire advantage alive.

Incumbent Jim Hardy of Pelham told members of the local Republican committee that he would continue to bring consistent, steady leadership with controlled spending as the Hillsborough County Sheriff. He is up against Republican Frank Szabo of Pelham and Democrat Bill Barry of Manchester.

Dennis Lamare, a congressional candidate for District 2, told the crowd that he would make sure to adhere to the constitution and keep government influence out of their lives.

“We the people are the ones who are supposed to have the power,” said Lamare.