Senator John Sununu has spent his first term in the U.S. Senate staying true to New Hampshire “live free” principles. Challenger Jeanne Shaheen seeks to tie him to the Bush administration, but the truth is that John Sununu has always shown his independence and commitment to represent New Hampshire citizens. Senator Sununu joined a filibuster aimed to make the the Patriot Act more protective of civil liberties. He has clashed with the Bush administration on its policy of amnesty for illegal immigrations and was the first Republican to call for the resignation of attorney general Alberto Gonzales.
In addition, Senator Sununu has fought tirelessly for small-government solutions. He was successful in passing legislation blocking taxes on internet access. The senator supports allowing health insurance to be obtained across state lines and backs tax credits for those lacking health insurance. His goal is to increase health insurance options and make insurance more accessible to those without it.
On the other hand, his opponent Jeanne Shaheen supports government-run socialized health care that reduced or eliminates choice and puts the citizens’ health in the hands of government bureaucrats. (The Amtrak of health care.)
Senator Sununu supports responsible development of domestic energy resources, including more oil drilling, to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce energy prices. Jeanne Shaheen is only interested in carping about “big oil gouging” and offers no effective, market-driven energy solutions. Just like when she was governor, Jeanne Shaheen’s agenda is to increase taxes and grow government. These are not Granite State values.
Senator Sununu fights for New Hampshire values. Let’s fight to keep him in the U.S. Senate!
Stephen A Poschmann is a member of the Bedford Republican Committee.