Politics
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Political grudges, conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief under Trump
Donald Trump’s history of punishing disloyalty and Republicans’ amplification of conspiracy theories could undermine disaster relief efforts if Trump is elected to a second term in the White House.
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Amplify NH launches $300K+ digital ad campaign against MAGA Republicans in Concord
Amplify New Hampshire, a statewide public policy advocacy organization and communication hub, has launched a major new digital ad campaign aimed at persuading voters to reject what it describes as a “failed, radical MAGA Republican agenda” in Concord. The $300,000+ ad buy represents the largest investment from an in-state group, and features a 30-second spot…
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Informed Analysis: The three moments that won Joyce Craig this week’s NH Governor’s debate
At this week’s gubernatorial debate, Joyce Craig forced the advantage on opponent Kelly Ayotte’s losing positions on economic, education, and housing issues, producing a surprisingly weak performance from the former Senator. Here are the top three moments in the debate hosted by the Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council that pushed Craig over the edge. “It’s…
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Trump’s economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
Mainstream economists warn that Trump’s plans to impose huge tariffs on imported goods, deport millions of migrant workers, and demand a voice in the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies would likely send prices surging.
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Lies about the Hurricane Helene response forecast a storm of misinformation for next month’s election
Perhaps most alarming is what these lies signal for the upcoming election. Tim Alberta, a staff writer at The Atlantic, warned on X: “If you think the lies and distortions and know-nothing takes about FEMA are bad, just wait until this time next month.”
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Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — October 13, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Cory In The House — US Senator Cory Booker did a…
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Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
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Kelly Ayotte campaigns on tax cuts benefiting the rich like herself. You’ll likely end up with the bill.
In the final weeks of the 2024 election, Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Republican Party establishment have focused the majority of their messaging defending eliminating a 100-year-old tax that would overwhelmingly only benefit the top 1% wealthiest of Granite Staters. But money has to come from somewhere, and the cost to pay for this…
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Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
