Out-of-state candidates and why it’s possible to jump to the front of the political line in NH

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Dante Scala, UNH political science professor, said that in a lot of other states, out-of-state candidates would not be able to get far jumping the line within the state party pecking order. New Hampshire’s political structure, however, makes it hard for in-state candidates to make the next step.

New Boston couple says their freedom of speech under attack after vandals tag giant ‘T’ with ‘Black Lives Matter’

read more…: New Boston couple says their freedom of speech under attack after vandals tag giant ‘T’ with ‘Black Lives Matter’

Mitch Larochelle and his wife, Jackie Larochelle, say they feel like their freedom of speech is under attack after a trio of vandals spray-painted graffiti on a large, illuminated “T” – for Trump — they have on their McCurdy Road property.

Retired Colorado official wants IRS to investigate Messner

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“The Democrats here in New Hampshire are so desperate to save the 30-year career of DC Jeanne Shaheen that they will trot out every single has-been political hack in the country if they have to. The audit and their desperation speak for themselves,” said Mike Biundo, senior campaign advisor for Corky Messner, in a statement.

New poll workers step up to meet demand during pandemic

read more…: New poll workers step up to meet demand during pandemic

Poll workers are the semi-volunteer army of residents who issue ballots, register voters, and monitor voting machines at every polling station on Election Day. Cities and towns are responsible for hiring their own election workers, and the jobs are considered paid or volunteer depending on the community. Betsy McClain, Hanover’s town clerk, said her 120 poll workers don’t get cash, as per town custom. “We pay them in sugar cookies,” she said.

The Question of QAnon: How deep do conspiracy theories run in NH politics?

read more…: The Question of QAnon: How deep do conspiracy theories run in NH politics?

QAnon adherents use #SaveTheChildren as a signal to spread conspiracies, such as that the global cabal of elites, Hollywood liberals, and prominent politicians are running a child sex-trafficking ring in order to obtain the blood of children. The QAnon adherents believe that the cabal of elites extract a life-prolonging drug from the blood of children who have been sexually abused.

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