To all those who voted for Democrats on Nov 6th, giving them back the NH House, do you know what the term "BOHICA" means? I suggest you look it up, because it's going happen with Norelli as Speaker...apparently, we didn't learn after 2007-2010. Get out your checkbooks..

I like both Terri Norelli and David Campbell, I"m glad that former Republican speaker of the house Billy O'Brien is done with his term. He was an embarrassment to NH, wasn't ethical, and got his nick name "bully O'Brien" for a reason from most of the house, even from his Republican peers. Terri is a level headed, intelligent and respectful person who will respect the rules, process and ethics of the NH House and restore respect! National networks will be bored because there will be no more outrageous activity because of former Republican speaker O'Brien's behavior! Thankful!

Can someone explain this comment, and then the second comment below it. It is a bit confusing.

"The New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus today cast a unanimous ballot for Representative Terie Norelli as their nominee for Speaker of the House for the 2013 – 2014 legislative session."

The Democratic Committee caucus has nominated Terie Norelli as Majority Leader and Speaker of the House by a vote of 131-73.

So, was it unanimous, or 131-73? Maybe someone can explain how they are the same thing.

@ Dick, it is tradition in parlimentary election process, between candidates of similar interests such as political committees, to have a first ballot which is the actual election (Norelli beat her opponent 131-73) and then for the losing candidate, or thier representative, to move a second ballot casting a single vote (the unanimous result) for the prevailing opponent. This token gesture is to show unity to the entire House on organizational day when the Republicans and Democrats have their first session and elect the Speaker.

Thanks for the question, Dick. As per legislative assistant Eileen Kelly, the ballot vote was 131-73. I've updated the story to clarify that following that vote, David Campbell called for a unanimous voice vote, and got it. So it's both, technically speaking!

Both candidates spoke very well. I believe that she win lead us in a unified fashion, we can now get back to working with each other to move our great state forward. I thank our hometown representative David Campbell for putting himself on the ballot for us to consider. I am happy to serve under her leadership.

same old same old in the NH House

same old same old in the NH House
Had a chance to show NH voters that Dem's get...................................but let it slip away

Our spending increased by 24% from 2007 through 2010, and left the incoming 2011 legislature with an $800M budget deficit. Norelli was a key factor in pushing through the legislation that had NH on a course towards bankruptcy.

Her fiscally irresponsible policies and those of her associated democrats (who held a majority in the House during those two terms) -- is what we are going to see again.

When will we learn from history and educate ourselves? We were smart enough to elect fiscal conservatives in 2010, but unfortunately, too many bought into the disinformation campaign by the democrats in 2012.

The democrats are fond of claims that our 2011-2012 republican legislators were "radical" leaders. To understand what they mean by the term "radical", it is important to understand their mindset.

Many of the republicans that were elected in 2010 simply looked to the Constitution and rule of law as the basis for their governance. It is the Constitution -- and the liberties and freedoms the Constitution represent -- that liberals view as radical.

A former high school teacher, Terie Norelli understands from her own experiences the problems faced by the middle class. She feels that our problems can be solved if we work together as a community, rather than taking the attitude that it's everyone for himself and those who fail should just be left to their own misery. Her impending re-election as House Speaker shows the respect and confidence of her colleagues. Her election as president of a bipartisan, nationwide organization of state legislators further demonstrates that Norelli is a competent leader who enjoys the trust of even those in the opposite side of the aisle.

Wait til the voters see the new crop of democrats they elected. Some are pretty weird.

Noodnick Norelli returns.

NH State Debt $11,376,659,700

A welcome change after the past 2 years of insanity................

NH State Debt per the below site is $11,376,659,700.
http://www.usdebtclock.org/state-debt-clocks/state-of-new-hampshire-debt-clock.html

John Lynch was first elected in 2004. The democrat has party controlled both the House and the Senate for much of that time it can ALL BE TRACED TO DEMOCRATS.

Mr Healy you are being just silly.

When the speaker from "The Peoples Republic of Portsmouth" chooses her leadership team we then will know if "she heard the voters". As far as gaming I believe that she has been opposed from day one?

No biggie we're going from far right leadership to far left leadership. Let the show begin

I've seen the movie before, Jeff. Governor Hassan is what you would call " the New Tax Queen." Role model: Gov. Shaheen. Tax and Spend. Add more state workers. Tax and Spend. Add more state programs. Tax and spend. etc. It's a very boring movie, and it will cost the taxpayers millions. You're absolutely right. They got rid of the Republican Extremists, and replaced them with Democrat Extremists. The only bright spot is the Dems just might vote in a Casino. They have enough votes to do it.
How does the bill filed by a Democrat for a 1% Income Tax strike you? As Al Jolson would say: " you ain't seen nothing yet."

What goes around comes around people..... take care of your fellow man/woman and they will provide for you. Terie Norelli was obviously well respected or she wouldn't be considered for re appointment of Speaker of the House. NOTE Bully O'brien isn't even being considered for minority leader this time around.

Hassan and Norelli are "Bacon Hill Politicians. Taxes going up people.

Is NH Unfunded pension Liability 4 Billion or 5 Billion.

Another gift from Republicans who avoid paying their bills at all costs.

http://newhampshire.watchdog.org/11067/could-nhs-5-billion-pension-problem-be-much-much-bigger/

@Mike Healey, underfunded pension liabilities are the rule. Perhaps Republicans could have done a better job. But NH and most states overstate assumptions for growth of funds and add unfunded liabilities. And both have been the case for decades both in private and the public sector. The Penn Central pension collapse was in the 70s.

BTW INVESTMENTS mean spending to democrats and have nothing to do with investments.