Fergus: Quick takes
QUICK TAKES FROM THE CHAIRMAN
UNH POLL POSITIVE NEWS: Last week’s UNH polls showed both the McCain-Obama and Sununu-Shaheen races to be statistical dead heats, and showed Carol Shea-Porter and Paul Hodes mired in the 40s. The more voters hear Jeanne Shaheen and the Democratic message of high taxes and big government the more likely they are to vote Republican. Jeanne Shaheen spent over $1 million in the past quarter to watch her once comfortable lead over Senator Sununu shrink to a statistical tie at 46% to 42%.
IF YOU GET POLLED THIS CAMPAIGN SEASON: Have the presence of mind to get out a pen and paper and write down the questions that are being asked, then call our office. This is especially helpful information when candidates are “testing” issues, like “If you knew Jeanne Shaheen tried to impose a 2.5 percent sales tax on New Hampshire, would you be more or less likely to vote for her?”
JUDGES MATTER: The scary thing about the recent Supreme Court Heller case upholding the right of individuals to bear arms is that the vote was only 5-4. Judges matter! Vote McCain!
THANK YOU: To the Tobin family of Sanbornton, who recently lent their time, sweat, and property maintenance expertise to spruce up the grounds of our headquarters. Looks great, and much appreciated.
HOLDING HODES ACCOUNTABLE: For abusing tax dollars to send more than 1 million pieces of campaign mail. Video
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HUMOR: Send your family-appropriate political jokes to Fergus for possible inclusion in a future newsletter, and annoy a mirthless Democrat at the same time.
"Well, the Democrats are now preparing for their convention in Denver, and they have hired the first ever director of greening. They say that this year that everything about their convention will be green, including nominating a candidate who's only been a senator for a couple of years." --Jay Leno
"It was quite a weekend, politically. Yesterday, an estimated 75,000 people attended a Barack Obama rally on the banks of the the Willamette River. ... And if you believe the media, listen to this. After the rally, Barack Obama fed them all with just five loaves of bread and two fish. Amazing!" --Jay Leno
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED
The Democrats continue to raise out of state money from ultra left-wing groups that will serve as the personal smear machines of Jeanne Shaheen and other Democrats in New Hampshire.
The most generous of late have been the abortion rights group Emily's List, $84,731; the left-wing Moveon.org, $47,721; Act Blue, $21,167; and the Council for a Liveable World, $18,632. Citizens for a Stronger Senate, which in 2004 raised and spent more than $11 million to help elect Democrats, gave $18,700 to Shaheen in the second quarter.
Now, more than ever, we need your help in order to combat the smears and lies that will be hurled our way over the next 97 days.
