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Former Gov. Sununu: Lynch NH's 'worst governor'

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By GARRY RAYNO
New Hampshire Union Leader Staff

At a Republican gathering, the former governor says the current officeholder has failed to solve problems.

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Mr. Jay Collins.. can you explain to me how my comment about the Sununus lacking class, and your comment about "new citizens" correlate? For the record, I was born and raised in NH.

I was trying to point out that in 2002, the Republican party led by Gov Sununu and then Congressman Sununu corruptly organized a phone jamming scheme against Gov. Shaheen and the Democrats. Fraudulent work perpetrated by an organized crime syndicate. Why didn't John E. ever clear the air over this? Too afraid of the truth?

The Sununus, like Senator Larry Craig, were never prosecuted. Quite frankly Hypocrites.. the whole lot of them. Rep. Foley; Senator Stevens; Senator Thurmond; Senator Vitter; Senator John Edwards; Rep. Barney Frank; Bill Clinton, and then the Sununus. Watch out NH; we may have not seen the end of Johnny BE Incompetent.
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- Justin, Pelham

I love to read the comments here from people who are convinced that it's all the Massachusetts expatriates who have moved to New Hampshire that have turned the State blue. Get a clue... folks who move here from Massachusetts are (generally wealthy) conservatives who are dissatisfied with the tax burden and progressive values of Massachusetts. The reason the state has turned blue is because the GOP has become the big-government party, and independent-minded New Hampshire natives don't want the kind of intrusion in their lives that the Republicans are offering. As a New Hampshire native and former Republican who has met more than a few recovering Republicans in the same boat as I, I can attest to this.
- Ty, Exeter

At last-a NH Republican who has held high ofice speaks out and the Dems respond according to the template sent down from on high. The templates are geared to trash anyone who speaks out to confront the dem disciples. Theirs is the one truth-all else is heresy. It is either the dem way or else the proscribed attack is launched. What's next-annex Austria?

Kudos to Governor Sununu. Are there any other former Republican governors or officials who who dare to engage?

Wally Stickney
- wally stickney, north Salem, nh

Is Daddy John running Johnny Boy for governor next ?
- Tom H., Madbury

Best Recent Governor was Craig Benson?

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- Lyn P., Manchester, NH

For me, the worst governor in the last half-century of NH politics, is Craig Benson; second to him is Judd Gregg. Both men ignored reality by their refusal to negotiate with state workers and their total refusal to develop a set of priority of needs. Further, during the Gregg administration, NH was in the middle of a recession which he preferred to call a "repression" (IE repress the truth).
We can thank "King" John Sununu for the present approach of tax today and spend today as opposed to tax and save today and spend tomorrow. He was the governor who eliminated the historic NH savings plan by spending all of that year's tax revenues and the prior year's collections in one fiscal year. He also gave us political appointees who double and triple dip (with government approval).
I'd like to see the so-called leaders of NH create a priority list of absolute needs and to then fully fund that absolute list, as required and determined by legislation. Unfortunately, the political leaders prefer to do things backwards by creating the estimated revenue stream and then spending that estimated income. That makes the NH "prime directive" - get someone else to pay because politicians choose not to pay. The second half is - if you cannot find alternate revenue sources, then be cheap because money is going out of your own pocket (instead of the pockets of others).
I agree with Sherry D. of Epsom, NH residents really need to contact their representatives NH's general court and give them a list of priorities. Taking "The Pledge" is NOT an item that should be listed as a priority. Providing services such as improving the transportation infrastructure is one. Another is to fully fund the state's share of public education. Another is to develop a flood management plan that would abate and diminish future flood impacts. Priorities first, then find revenue to pay for those services.
- Gary L. Kerr, Chichester

It's very difficult to not view the comments of Sununu Sr. through the prism of the recent senatorial election defeat of his son. The timing is very suspect.

With the advent of the information age the politics of that past are becoming increasingly obsolete. In years past Mr. Sununu's criticism may have been taken at face value. Now it is quickly seen for what it most likely is: a clumsy attempt to begin positioning a recently defeated relative for a run against the current Governor. It will not be soon forgotten that his son acted as a rubber stamp for President Bush though.

The truth of the matter is that his son did not lose because he happened to be an innocent bystander swept up in the anti-Bush sentiment of the moment. John Sununu Jr. voted in lockstep with George W. Bush 90% of the time. It was only as the 2008 elections approached that he began attempting to put some distance between himself and George Bush. Too little, too late. He lost because he richly deserved it.

George Bush may well be go down as the worst president in the history of the United States, but he could not have done the damage he did to our economy and standing in the world without the support of the Republicans in the House and in the Senate. Dissent was not tolerated and anyone with an opposing viewpoint was quickly labeled unpatriotic or otherwise marginalized.

Until the state and national Republican establishment come to realize that they need to represent a wider swath of America and not just the wealthy they will most likely continue to be marginalized. We need two viable parties in this great country of ours to act as a check and balance against each other and the GOP is not holding up their end of the bargain.

The comments of John Sununu Sr. do nothing to advance the political dialogue or enlighten the electorate.
- Mike Lane, Manchester

Keep the filth coming Justin. It really exposes what has bcome of NH politics since all these "new" citizens have infested NH.
- Jay Collins, Laconia

Nice behavior. You'd never see Governor Lynch sink to that level. Clearly Sununu is someone who would never extend his hand across the aisle - the last kind of politician we need to see or hear from.
- corey d., manchester, nh

Johnny Boy - you were so quiet for so long. Can you go back to that please. The country has moved past that venomous style of politicing.
- Frank, York Me

Interpretation of Gov. Sununu's comments" He and his son are devastated by the loss to Governor Shaheen, so Daddy promised Johnny (John E.) that he'll get him his former job; the Governor's chair.

Where do we begin? Well, first off, you would think that the older Sununu would be at least corgial and professional is some regard, given the fact that the Nation, not just NH, threw the Republicans completely out of office. Why even John McCain had the class and the dignity to make peace offerings across the aisle to Senator Obama. Sununus' on the other hand, have shown nothing but disdain for the working class, the poor, the sick and the elderly. Geez Gov, correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you thrown out as Chief of Staff under GHW Bush because 1) you were considered elitist and arrogant? 2) You were using government assets and airplanes as if you were as rich as Gov. Benson? Bottom line, NH has moderated, appropriately so. Your kind, along with the likes of sonny boy Sununu and Benson belong in Idaho in the land of "wide stances."

If you don't have anything nice to say, then get off stage.
- Justin, Pelham

We're losing financials and high tech right and left because they get no tax incentive to stay here.

We're getting nothing but ugly Big Box sprawl out of some mistaken idea of "that will bring more taxes".

That means less and less high-paying white collar jobs, more low-paying service jobs.

Tell me this is good management of the state.
- Mike R., Bedford

OK. this comment coming from someone who had to resign for using a federal plane to take his family on vacation? I really do not think he should be juding anyone. I have to agree that Jeanne Shaheen was one of the worst Gov's. She is in a dead heat with Gov Benson, the joke of all jokes.

I have to say that Lynch won with 74% because of all the Mass people that have moved into the state. They do not like living in Mass because everything is screwed up so they move to NH. What do they do? They elect the same type of people they are running from. I should not say it is the just the Mass people. We have some Vt people and with the other hardcore Dems that already lived in NH, they are now the ruling party.

SO once they ruin this state which state are they going to run to next?
- Mike, Nashua Nh

Why is he mad at Gov. Lynch...Is it because he lost? What asore loser he is. I'm not crazy about Lynch's performance lately and didn't vote for him this tiem around but he is far from the worst...All you have to do is think back to Benson to get the absolute worst!
- Todd, Concord

For Fred Norris of Bedford:

If Gov John Lynch is doing such a wonderful job why does NH face a possible $800M-$1 BILLION deficit? Why did he raise taxes 25 times? Never any specifics from you or anyone.

The best recent Governor was Craig Benson. Again you say he was so out of touch but you give no specifics. I'd say balancing the budget and cutting the fat were not 'out of touch'. Please spare us the cliches.

Your "wonderful" Democrats are the ones who have MADE this mess both in NH and nationally with the mortgage crisis. Most thinking people understand this. It is breathtakingly mendacious of you to blame the last governor who left NH fiscally healthy, for what Lynch, worst since Shaheen, has done to ruin the financial status of NH.

You can lie about it all you want, but those are the facts, NH is in a DEMOCRAT DEFICIT.
- Jane Aitken, Bedford NH

So, do you think Mr. Sunnunu is planning to run for governor? If so, he should be man enough to say so publically before launching gratuitous shots at the man we have elected to be our governor.
- LJC, Manchester

Lynch seems to enjoy high approval rates for the same reasons President Clinton enjoyed high ratings.....he has done nothing to solve any problems, certainly not anything that might upset someone or some group. He has not done anything that might cause debate on issues (i.e. education crisis) or force an argument of facts. That might cause people to question him and we all know Democrates do not like to be questioned or forced to take a stand. Just love everyone and let politics take their course.....

Hows that deficit? The national economy may have a little to do with our budget woes, but this train wreck has been coming for a long time. Now, Lynch is asking state agencies to make even more drastic cuts in budgets that had already been cut and stretched to the max. I guess no one will notice until our streets aren't getting plowed, the police take an hour to get to you because they have such few officers to spread around, school bus service is stopped, etc....

But, what do you expect from a state that has gone from bright red to purple, to navy BLUE!

My vote will go to Kelly Ayott if she ever runs.......
- J, Concord

How could they fill up a whole room with Republican women? They must of sent out for fill ins from Texas.
- Leon, Manchester

The state employees are the reason this state is broke. Six of them alone in the prison cost the state over six million dollars and rising. Gov. Benson was unpopular and could have done a few things with more tact, but he kept the books balanced and reigned in the SEA who owns Lynch, lock stock and barrel. State employees have a much better situation than those they serve. That is just plain wrong and will only get worse with the SEA owning Lynch.
- Jay, Concord

I don't think Lynch is doing the state a lot of good, he is like a SURVIVOR player... just hanging out, low key, and trying not to cause waves.

Jeanne Shaheen was by far and away the WORST gov that NH has ever had... and a completely embarrasing Senator!!!
- Marc, Weare

Republicans are such sore losers! It's really pathetic to watch.
- Joni, Manchester

In my lifetime the two major parties can share the title of worst governor of New Hampshire: Mel Thompson (Oh, blasphemy) and Hugh Gallen. Rest their souls but they were by turns an ideologue getting marching orders from William Loeb and an ineffectual elitist. But we voted for them and they were ours. We get what we pay for, no more, no less.
- Tom, Dover-Foxcroft, Me.

Wow! Sununu Daddy doesn't have a lot of friends. He should really tell us all why he had to resign his White House job. Sonny should try to find a job on his own. He would have better luck.
- Bob, Bedford

Too funny, coming from someone who lasted less than 3 years as Chief of Staff in Washington for ripping off taxpayers. A total hypocrite.
- Mark, Concord

Way to go, telling a room full of Republican women that the previous two Republican candidates for governor weren't "serious."
- Spike, Brentwood NH

If Lynch is so terrible, why did the Republicans not mount any serious opposition to Lynch the last 2 elections? They understand the effectiveness of this Governor and respect his popularity throughout the entire state. To reach a 74% level in a general election you have to have the support of many Republicans and Independents. I do not see that changing in 2010. That is not to say the well connected Sununu family will not spend money to fund a campaign for Johnny Jr. Good Luck with that...the NH people will speak loud and clear again and look for a similar result.
- Charles Whitenhower, Manchester NH

At least someone in the GOP has the guts to challenge Lynch. Too bad it is former Governor Sununu. Look around at the vacant store fronts ,empty commercial real estate, roads that are showing wear and the Claremont Lawsuit still around after more than ten years. The Democrats have had the governors office for 10 of the last 12 years. It is time for a change.
- Chris, Merrimack

Actually, I'm quite confident that the worst NH governor was William Plumer.

Unlike Plumer, Lynch doesn't want to secede from the US.
- Moses Burnshaw, Keene, NH

This state desperately needs a governor right now that has the ability to tell the citizens of NH what he NEEDS to do to fix the state, how much pain it will cost, to be able to bully the state legislature to get the job done instead of bickering with the State Supreme Court, and to be able to take the heat (undeserved and deserved) for the difficult decisions that he makes in his effort to restore the state's fiscal health in an economy that is gravely ill.

Would I vote for a governor that would do what it takes to eliminate our $250,000,000+ state deficit, even if it means shredding the dickens out of our state government - regardless of the pain that it might cause me emotionally and possibly to my wallet?

Now that former Governor Benson has had a term to learn that government cannot be run by an autocrat - if he ran again to do the same job as he did last time (only better), would I vote for him?

The answer to both questions is: "In a heart beat."

I am not much of a fan of Governor Benson - but two years from now when Governor Lynch fails to make a measurable dent in the state's deficit, Mr. Benson is the only person that I see on the horizon who already has the experience and the capability of getting the job done.
- David R, Manchester

For those that are critical of Craig Benson...I thought Gov Lynch enjoyed spending the budget surplus Benson left behind. Craig Benson was disliked because he forced the state to tighten its belt and not spend frivolously. Unfortunately, Gov Lynch is a spender and we will pay the price for it with higher taxes...how he got re-elected after raising taxes by 17.5 percent is incomprehensible...there be more tax increases to come...there is still a big shortfall to cover....
- Dawn Gagnon, Manchester

Howdy Doody would be a more effective Governor than Lynch. He's a good businessman, but a lousy ineffective pol
- gr chase, Exeter

MR. sununu, you said what? Did you tell the women of the Republican Party how you lost your job at the White House? Let's be fully honest - oh I am sorry, that is not a trait of your Republican principles.
- rm, nashua

Sununu is obviously not done licking his wounds for his sons loss in the senate race. He seems awfully critical of democratic spending for a man who resigned from his chief of staff position under a cloud a controversy regarding his mis-use and mis-management of government property...A.K.A. WASTING TAX PAYER MONEY.
- Shawna, Manchester

Slinging mud at each other accomplishes nothing! Yes, our state has a deficit, I challenge anyone to name a state that doesn't. Between Mother Nature, the economy and with the taxpayer's proverbial "head in the sand", it's a wonder our government can operate at all. It is time to pay attention and get involved in the process. Stop complaining and start attending town meetings, contacting your representatives or read the budget. Obtaining a better knowledge will benefit everyone! And just in case anyone cares about my opinion, Governor Lynch makes a positive impact on our community everyday, he is in touch with his constituents, understands the need for real change and is moving our state in the right direction.
- Sherry D, Epsom

Ooooh, sounds like somebody's daddy is bitter about the election results in NH.
- Eileen, Hooksett

I can't help but notice how all the democrats praise and adore the current governor and are so willing to beat up on the conservatives.

I wonder how you're all going to feel when our now liberal state government increases the gas tax now that gas tax revenue is dropping so that the governor and his liberal cronies can keep the cost of government growing.

I also wonder if you'll keep singing the praises of the governor.
- DW, Merrimack, NH

I would say second worst after Shaheen. To Daniel in Greenland, conservative Republicans are not out of touch, but you sure are, and you make a great sore winner. The reason Republicans have been losing elections is because they abandoned their conservative principles and started acting like Democrats. In fact, conservative Republicans are the ONLY ones completely in touch with the fact that our Constitution, which binds us as a nation, is being usurped by liberal democrats and socialists like Barrack Obama who have the sad notion that government is the solution to the country's many problems. Now, thanks to all of this, we are on the verge of becoming another second-rate country like most of Western Europe. Somewhere in Hell, Karl Marx is laughing. A government that gives you everything can also take it from you. Grow up liberals, and stop asking the government what it can do for you before we all suffer for it.
- Mike, Temple

Spare me! Gov John Lynch is doing a wonderful job. Hey wasn't he re-elected to a third term? Must be doing something right.
The worst recent Governor was Craig Benson. He was so out of touch and a Republican who was only elected to one term.
Sununu's are done with politics. time to move on.
Our wonderful Democrats will have to straighten out this mess caused by the Republicans. Thanks a lot!
- Fred Norris, Bedford NH

Does anyone remember our state's worst governor? That would be Governor Benson! Only elected to one term! That was enough of him.
And don't forget This Recession was brought to you by a Republican!
Sununu is a sore looser!
- Ben Stern, Manchester

I think the GOP left Kenney out to dry and Daddy Sununu is just setting up for Junior 's next run. Why doesnt he run against the other Senator that is also living off he's Daddy's reputation
- Rick, Manchester nh

Another angry Republican blaming the world for the fact that they belong to a political party that is almost completely TONEDEAF to the needs of ordinary Americans.

Sununu has always come off to me as an uncaring, bloodless Machiavellian figure. Do you think he realizes no one is listening, and his bitterness about his sons loss is quite obvious? Back to obscurity dear Elder, we didn't ask for your advice or opinion...
- Jon, Atkinson

Former GovernorSununu is right on the money regarding our incumbent services as Governor however he is not alone to share the title of worst Governor, Judd Gregg, Jeanne Shaheen and even Craig Benson, left a deficit mess for his or her replacement. they all created with numbers a fictitious oversupply when they left that turned into a budget shortage for the replacement governor, who is kidding who, They shoiuld be considered in the list of worst governors
- Richard L. Fortin, Manchester

Charles Therriault- I recommend that before you post you at least make a small attempt to get your facts straight so that your thesis doesn't look and leak like a sieve. Know this: the Republicans had control of the entire Federal Government until 2006, exactly two years ago. Their pigeons are coming home to roost and for good reason. Let the Republicans cannibalize themselves while the adults confront the very tough issues facing America and New Hampshire. If they fail we both know what will happen to them.
- Tom, Dover-Foxcroft, Me.

If the elder Sununu is angling for a run again at the Corner Office, he can forget it. And the worst Governors in NH history, in order, are Shaheen, Lynch and Benson. That last one was the GOP's fault. If people in the GOP like the elder Sununu had supported its candidates for governor for the past two cycles and not privately trashed them, or ignored them, we might have had a stronger ticket. Instead, they hide until the election and THEN come out swinging against the likable, but big-spending Lynch. What gall!
- Michael, Manchester

The only argument all you "Pro-Lynch" people are using in all these replies is attacking Old man Sununu and his son's loss which happened to be because of GW. Try something new for a change. Sununu was one of the best young Senators in the country who happened to get caught up in the GW backlash. Now we have Shaheen...God help us all.
- John, Londonderry

Lunch was re-eelcted with 74% of the vote because most people fear meaningful change. Those who voted for him like his low-profile don't rock the boat style. While this style may be likeable to many, it is not useful in confronting the issues before us.

If people have followed Sen. Sununu's career in Washington, they would know that he has been a very strident force in protecting our rights and security. Often he has been cited as one of the brightest minds in Congress. I agree.

Governor Sununu has been speaking out about New Hampshire government and fiscal responsibility since he left the White House. He sticks to his principles, which many of us share. His comments are honest talk. Most people don't like to hear the stark truth.

Ray in Northwood
- Raymond E. Pinard, Northwood

Nice play Sununu! Just trying to set up sonny up with a new job. Sununu's record as Gov. was a joke! He was a disaster in Concord and Washington. He and his type are the reason the republican party is in shambles. Sununu needs to shut up and retire. Hopefully somewhere other than NH.
- Dave, Manchester

Governor Lynch does have a remarkable ability to fly under the radar.
- Dan, Manchester

I would have to disagree...Jeanne Shaheen had to be the worst governor in the states history.
- Paul, Nashua

This just helps to prove how out of touch the Sununus and conservative Republicans are. Continuing on his whine from the night that his son got demolished at the polls, Sununu claims that voters are idiots and only he (and I guess his conservative buddies) knows reality and what this state and country need. According to him the Republicans aren't the problem, the voters are. What a sore LOSER.
- Daniel Kern, Greenland

It is not the fault of anyone it is all the liberals moving up from other states and bring their high faluting ideas with them that is turning NH into a democratic state, which for many years was republican. Also the rising costs of bridge and road repairs have gone through the roof, one mile of road is over $800,000 dollars to repair and many bridges cost one million dollars or more. Which would in turn bring a budget short fall. The town of Bow, NH is a good example for many years the old time residents had low taxes and went to the town dump every day. With the influx of out of staters moving into Bow and wanting trash pick-up, better roads, a high school, a larger elementary school etc. the taxes in Bow have tripled over the years. I say we build a one way road back to where they came from and make NH the peaceful, quiet state it used to be. They also bring their bad driving habits with them and run everyone off the road and are very rude and domineering!
- Sherry, Concord, NH

As a Republican, I disagree with Sununu's claim about Lynch being NH's worst governor. He is the second worst. The title of worst Governor has been earned by former Governor Shaheen. Her tax and spend policies set the foundation into place for NH's massive current day budget deficits.

However, the NH GOP has not been much better on these issues and only has itself to blame for it's election losses. For far too long, the Party has been run by out of touch, liberal, country club types who make decisions from behind the closed doors of their ivory towers.

Conservatives and libertarians who are fed up with the GOP leadership have even formed a new coalition at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nhrvc whose goal is to help elect articulate and principled Reagan style Republicans in NH.
- Kevin, Salem, NH

Whether you agreed with anything Governor Benson did or not the facts are that when Shaheen left office as Governor the State had almost an Eighty Million dollar deficit and when Benson was beaten by Lynch after only two years the State had a Two Hundred Million Dollar surplus. He did it by taking drastic measure just as he said he would have to and was not very popular because of it. Now the facts are we are facing a Two Hudred and Fifty Million Dollar Deficit.Republicans have not had control of any part of the Federal or State Goverment except the White House which does not make the laws or budgets since 2002 when the economy was going so much better than now. Democrats are in charge of the entire economy now so blaming anyone but themselves is out of the question. If Benson could turn it around, and yes it was during the last recession when he did it, and Lynch does not with total control with his Democratic controlled State Government then they should all be replaced with more conservative people. Throwing money at every problem has never solved it, lets make our elected officials accountable for their decisions for a real "Change".
- Charles Therriault, Barrington, NH

Nice to hear from a man who was thrown out of the White House for abusing power, makes his living peddling influence to foreign interests and is upset he has lost his direct connection to the US Senate. Poor Johnny the free ride is over.
- Mike, bedford

Benson was unlikeable in "many" ways and Lynch is likable in many ways, even I find him hard to dislike yet his record has been a complete disaster. Benson was a far better Governor when it came to fiscal issues. The state would not have this huge deficit if he was still governor or if Lynch had listened to the Republicans over a year ago when everyone that lived outside a cave knew the economy was tanking. People get caught up in thinking a likable person is an effective manager, just look at MA and now that we are no longer NH but Northern MA the same goes for us. Kudos for former Gov Sununu for telling it like it is. The truth lies in the numbers, they don't lie.
- John, Londonderry

Like the old man has any creditability these days? He's just a washed up right-wing hack. Obviously, 74% of New Hampshire voters are smarter than him.
- Frank Smith, Manchester

Hey Colin Manning/Gov Lynch:

1.) “now is not the time for partisan attacks”??? That’s all Democrats did for the past 8 years. It was all Bush’s fault. Don’t you remember?? Now it is entirely your fault.
2.) The state budget issues are NOT a result of the national economic situation. Governor Lynch and the Democratic legislature RAISED the budget 17.5 % when they knew that revenue would only increase between 4-5%. It was a designed deficit.
3.) How much is the legislature going to increase the budget this coming year? How many more “hacks” are going to be put on the payroll? You can’t even get out of Concord around 4:30pm without getting caught in the onslaught of state employees rushing for the door.

Don’t even think about turning to the Federal Government to bail you out. Take your out-of-state hacks and your Napoleonic complex back to whatever hole it is you crawled out of.
- Tim Moore, Gilmanton Iron Works

Appears Poppy Sununu has forgotten the Wonder Years of Craig Benson in between ('course, who can blame him? You sure don't want to remind people of THAT nastiness when talking about the possibility of another Republican governor).
- Betty, Salem

Lynch is focused on bringing people together? How about some strong leadership!
I admire John H. but this last election was the time for him or others who had the financing to oppose Lynch. I would have worked hard for him.
Buckley and I were there for the $63 million that Steve Merrill would not fund.
No matter how much the state guarantees in "education funbding" it will never be enough for the NH NEA.
School choice for all parents and you will see the government schools decline in enrollment.
bnyoung@metrocast.net
- Niel Young, Laconia

It seems that Lynch was re-elected with about 74 percent of the vote. They call that a landslide.
- Dick Roux, Bedford NH

How can anyone talk about NH's worst governor and not think of Craig Benson is beyond me.
- John Hattan, Concord NH

What, did Sununu just wake up from his nap? Lot of good to shoot his mouth off now, after the election! Where was he when Kenney was running? Did it take his kid getting thrown out to make the old man emerge? Are his words meant to open his son's campaign for Governor? Kenney was right to be mad after the election. The GOP sure has "done him wrong" with tepid support and an insipid campaign probably due to his being out of the old boy network.
- John LInville, Wolfeboro

With former Gov Sununu's latest 'blast from the past' aimed at Gov John Lynch, it looks like former Senator Johnny-Boy Junior Sununu could be headed for running to be governor in November 2010.

Hey Johnny-Boy...why not go after Senator Judd 'Powerball' Gregg in the September, 2010 Republican primary? That worked for you against Senator Bob Smith so why not try that route again?
- Walter, Meredith, NH

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