Bedford Men Join NH Republicans for Obama

Bedford Republicans, plus dozens of other locals, hail to the current chief as Obama campaign rolls out new coalition.

David Finley and Michael Jurnak of Bedford are two of many longtime Republicans, like Tammy Perron, a mother of three from Salem, who didn't vote for Mitt Romney in the Primary. And Perron doesn't plan to on Election Day, choosing instead to support the incumbent Democrat because of what she calls the GOP ticket's "anti-choice" foundation. "I can say without hesitation, when it comes to women's health, today's Republican Party is just plain backwards," said Perron, joining an Obama campaign media call Tuesday to join a new coalition, Granite State Republicans for Obama. "It starts with their nominee for president, Mitt Romney," she said. "Romney promised to get rid of funding for planned parenthood, a vital health care provider for …

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New Hampshire Politics

Candidate Profile: Robert Burns

Hillsborough County Treasurer running for Ray Wieczorek's soon-to-be-vacated seat on the Executive Council.

NH Executive Council, District 4 05/27/1978 Republican I attended Bedford public schools and graduated from Manchester High School West. In 2002 I earned a degree in Business Management from Keene State College. I am currently the Hillsborough County Treasurer and a business owner of Burns Automation. A company that manufactures and resells automated production equipment, mainly to the pharmaceutical industry. Manchester Selectman, Hillsborough County Treasurer Personal. I am actively involved in the New Hampshire Young Republicans (NHYR) serving as their National Committeeman since 2008. I have received both National and Local Awards for my involvement with the Young Republicans. In 2010, I was presented with the Gipper Award by …

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New Hampshire Politics

Candidate for Governor in Bedford Tonight

Gubernatorial hopeful meets with members of Bedford GOP.

Last fall, Ovide Lamontagne chose Bedford as the location to make his 2012 run for governor official. Now, the former congressional candidate returns to town, where he'll meet and speak with the Bedford Republican Committee tonight at 7:30 p.m., downstairs at the Bedford Public Library. The general public is invited to the event, and Bedford Patch will have coverage posted tomorrow morning for those who couldn't make it. While Lamontagne is rubbing elbows with Bedford Republicans, his chief GOP opponent, Kevin Smith, will be speaking at the home of another former congressional candidate, Jennifer Horn.

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New Hampshire Politics

Sanborns: 'We'll Defend Traditional NH Values'

Couple speaks at Bedford GOP meeting, to move to Bedford and run for NH House and Senate seats.

Sen. Andy Sanborn and Rep. Laurie Sanborn are no strangers to Bedford. Sure they live in Henniker, where they were elected to their respective seats, yet when they spoke in front of the Bedford Republican Committee Tuesday night, they already seemed at home. Indeed, the Sanborns are moving to Bedford, where they have many friends and political acquaintances. In fact, they're quite familiar with the greater-Manchester area. They did, after all, reside in the Queen City for nearly a decade prior to moving to Henniker, and Laurie's parents live locally as well. Laurie, the first in her family to attend and graduate college, was elected to the House in 2010. She spoke first at the meeting and discussed, primarily, her background in banking and…

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New Hampshire Politics

Sanborns to Speak to Bedford Republicans Tonight

Sen. Andy Sanborn and his wife, Rep. Laurie Sanborn, to appear at Bedford GOP meeting.

The Bedford Republicans hold their monthly meeting tonight and, this month, the group welcomes Andy and Laurie Sanborn, along with WGIR-AM's Paul Westcott. The Sanborn's, who are moving to Bedford from Henniker, are well-known in New Hampshire political circles. Andy, currently a state senator, plans to run for the soon-to-be-vacated District 9 seat currently held by Sen. Raymond White, R-Bedford. Laurie, a member of the House GOP leadership team who created the House Business Coalition, plans to run for one of Bedford's six at-large represenative seats. The Sanborns, who know the Bedford area well, having resided in Manchester for almost 10 years prior to moving to Henniker, also co-own The Draft on South Main Street in Concord. New …

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Laura Condon

10:25 pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sorry to see Senator Ray White 'retire' back to private life. He campaigned that he would be a true conservative at the State House and he has not let us down. Thank you Senator White for your dedicated service. It was a pleasure having Rep. Laurie Sanborn and Senator Andy Sanborn speak to the Bedford Republicans this evening. Words to describe this dynamic duo are: candid, dedicated, hard-…   more ›

Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 15

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Fulfill a civic duty without the hassle of running for office. Though the filing period has ended for those looking to run for an elected position in Bedford, those who would rather apply for a board or committee still have the opportunity to apply to one of many positions available without the hassle of an election through March 1. View the complete list here. 2. Going to be out of town for one of the three remaining 2012 elections? The Town of Bedford has absentee ballots available for the upcoming town and school elections on March 13, the state elections on Sept. 11 and the general/presidential election on Nov. 6. 3. The weather man says ... According to Weather.com snow flurries or freezing drizzle are possible early, but …

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need To Know Today: Feb. 14

As a special Valentine's Day treat, we've thrown in an extra announcement to today's 5 Things.

  1. Happy Valentines Day! In case you haven't checked it out yet, we have a full Valentine's Day Guide full of great last-second local getaway and gift ideas, as well as some fantastic recipes you can whip up with quickness and ease for the one you love. 2. Going to be out of town for one of the three remaining 2012 elections? The Town of Bedford has absentee ballots available for the upcoming town and school elections on March 13, the state elections on Sept. 11 and the general/presidential election on Nov. 6. 3. Bedford Republicans Unite. Bedford GOP members hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting today downstairs at the Bedford Public Library. Corey R. Lewandowski, State Director of Americans for Prosperity NH, will be the guest speaker tonight. 4. …

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N.H. Primary

Bedford Man Named Gingrich's Deputy NH Director

Hillsborough County Treasurer takes on new challenge.

Bedford resident Bob Burns, who serves as treasurer for Hillsborough County and the Bedford Republican Committee, in addition to chairman of the Hillsborough County GOP, will join Newt Gingrich's campaign staff. According to the Union Leader, Burns, who was elected in 2010 as county treasurer, backed and was an alternate delegate for Mike Huckabee in 2008. He now joins the Gingrich campaign where he'll serve in a paid position as the former House Speaker's deputy state director.

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N.H. Primary

Huntsman in Bedford Tonight

Former Utah governor, China ambassador to appear at local house party.

  Don and Melinde Byrne are opening their home to presidential candidate Jon Huntsman tonight and are inviting anyone interested in meeting the former Utah governor and China ambassador to join them. Huntsman, who has spent more time campaigning in Granite State than any other candidate outside of Gary Johnson (who recently threw in the towel on his New Hampshire campaign) is expected to arrive at the Byrne's 84 Rosewell Road house around 6 p.m. Huntsman, who recently revamped his campaign strategy, is planning to discuss and take questions about topics concerning national and international issues facing the United States. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP at BedfordEvent@gmail.com.

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