Bass Touts List of 400 Supporters

U.S. Rep. Charlie Bass says he is not taking anything for granted in 2012, having narrowly won the 2nd District seat over Democrat Annie Kuster two years ago.

To that end, his campaign announced, they have assembled a community leadership team of more than 400 people. The Republican says his is a message of "bi-partisan problem-solving, fiscal responsibility, and private-sector job creation."

The list includes some familiar Republicans, such as Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield, Executive Councilor Raymond Burton, state Rep. Mary Griffin of Windham, and activist and author Jennifer Horn of Nashua. 

Griffin, in a statement provided with the Bass announcement, said,

"I support Charlie because he is very down-to-earth and very dedicated to making sure his constituents have what they need, especially senior citizens. Charlie has worked diligently to protect Medicare for all seniors."

The state primary is Sept. 11. And though there are four others vying for the Republican nomination, Bass' incumbency, name recognition and campaign war chest are three reasons why political observers say it is no contest.

In one of the closest congressional battles brewing in the country, all eyes are on a Bass-Kuster rematch on Nov. 6. Kuster is the only Democrat running for the 2nd District.

Windham community leaders on the Bass list include:

Alberta Baggett

Frank Baggett

Alan Daigneault

Matthew Viel

Matthew Vincent

Lynne Ulaky

State Representative Charles McMahon

David Blundell

Elizabeth Blundell

Louis Fantozzi

State Representative Mary Griffin