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Press Release – In Missouri, The People Have Spoken
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The people of Missouri say ‘no’ to Obamacare
Yesterday the people of Missouri went to the polls, and an overwhelming 71% of them said “No” to Obamacare. “We the people” have spoken, but once again it falls on deaf ears. Jack Kimball, candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, celebrates the victory in Missouri, but also realizes that the fight is long from being won.
“This is not just a 10th Amendment issue, but a matter of whether the ‘consent of the governed’ has been granted. The people of Missouri do not consent, nor do the people of New Hampshire consent. This is the beginning of the fight and it is time for New Hampshire to join,” proclaimed Kimball. “But sadly, Gov. Lynch will let this travesty take effect in New Hampshire, admitting that he has all but surrendered to the false belief that a far off, detached, centralized bunch of elitists know what is best for the people of Plymouth, Salem, Moultonborough or Rochester…outrageous!”
“Now is the time to not only defend what our Founding Fathers handed down to us, but what the original representatives of New Hampshire expected when they crafted two of the greatest Constitutions,” commented Kimball. “The New Hampshire Constitution is, what many feel, a stronger Constitution, even more so than the U.S. Constitution. When I am governor, I will fight such oppressive federal legislation with the one-two punch of the 10th Amendment (U.S. Constitution) and Article 7 (State Sovereignty) of the New Hampshire Constitution, and I will fight hard for the rights of every New Hampshire citizen.”
Lynch Ignores His Constitutional Obligation
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Lynch Vetoes Gun Sales Bill
“[Art.] 2-a. [The Bearing of Arms.] All persons have the right to keep and bear arms in defense of themselves, their families, their property and the state.”
There can be no doubt that New Hampshire enjoys the strongest Constitution of any other state, and many feel the New Hampshire Constitution is superior to the U.S. Constitution. Article 2-a is an example of how New Hampshire got it right on the matter of an individual’s right to bear arms. Gov. Lynch had an opportunity to strengthen New Hampshire’s commitment to legal gun ownership, but sadly Gov. Lynch has sided against individual liberty once again.
“I am confused. Gov. Lynch was presented with a bill that had overwhelming bipartisan support , and would have ensured New Hampshire’s gun laws were uniformly applied, and he sided with the special interests…I guess I shouldn’t be surprised,” stated Jack Kimball, New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate. “What is more interesting is that the bill’s sponsor (Democratic State Rep. Dan Eaton) believes this to be a ‘wasted veto.’”
“The nature of this bill is simple to understand,” explained Kimball. “Right now, each city and town can interpret the licensing laws to fit their narrow understanding of the process (yes, politics are involved). Citizens are at the whim of the personalities of a local police department instead of a uniform state law that is equally applied to all, and is also easily verified.”
“In the Union Leader report on the veto, I was glad to hear that Bedford Police Chief David Baily, who supported the veto, stressed his support for the 2nd Amendment, but the 2nd Amendment is irrelevant in this regard. Chief Baily and Gov. Lynch should have been looking to the NH Constitution first! This bill would have clearly made the process of legal gun ownership less confusing and easier to maintain, and would have ensured the defense of Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution,” commented Kimball.
“Gov. Lynch had a chance to uphold his Constitutional duty, and once again Gov. Lynch let us down.”
Kimball Responds to Gov. Lynch's Budget Plan: Irresponsibility and Gimmicks Continue
Posted by: | CommentsJack Kimball’s Response to Gov. Lynch Signing Budget Plan
Jack Kimball Calls for Transparency After Gov. Lynch Attends Secret Donors Meeting
Posted by: | CommentsGovernor Lynch and the Democratic Party Play With Your Free Speech Rights
Posted by: | CommentsGovernor Lynch and the Democratic Party Play With Your Free Speech Rights
Proving once again that the they view the US Constitution and the NH Constitution are nothing more than a suggestion, the current leadership in the New Hampshire House, Senate and Executive Office have mounted a full-fledged attack on freedom of speech.
State Senator Maggie Hassan’s assault on free speech came in the form of an amendment to HB 1449 that would require businesses and non-profits to register with the State before they can engage in political speech.
“I am speechless, but if this proposed amendment to HB 1449 passes, I guess we will all be literally ‘speechless,’” say Jack Kimball, candidate for Governor.
“This is just another charade by the Democrats to gain control of law-making in New Hampshire. They don’t like what other groups have to say, so they are trying to regulate their right to speak. This is not how democracy works,” says Kimball.
“Worse still,” Kimball points out, “is the arrogant boasting by NH Democratic Party’s legal counsel, Kathy Sullivan, in an e-mail where she outlined her revisions to the amendment. These revisions to the amendment would limit any adverse effects for groups that have a long history of supporting the pet causes of the Democratic Party.”
“Senator Maggie Hassan’s actions are not only completely unconstitutional, but frankly, are nothing more than a blatantly childish political tantrum,” Kimball commented. “It appears that King Lynch is now the anointed leader of a trio of tyrants (Kathy Sullivan, Maggie Hassan, and Terie Norelli), who are not satisfied with just trying to take away our 2nd Amendment rights, but now they want silence any opposing voices. It is very disheartening when our elected representatives decide that party politics are more important than the individual rights of the very people they have sworn to represent. The day of reckoning is coming, and the people of New Hampshire will speak loud and clear.”
Arizona to the Whitehouse: "Do Your Job!"; Kimball Applauds Arizona Governor Brewer
Posted by: | CommentsArizona to the Whitehouse: “Do Your Job!”; Kimball Applauds Arizona Governor Brewer
For Immediate Release
Contact: Press Office
603-766-059
Jack Kimball, candidate for New Hampshire Governor, congratulates the Governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer, for her recent pushback against the White House (in response to President Obama’s administrations ill-informed criticism of the recently passed Arizona Immigration law), when Governor Brewer proclaimed to President Obama – “Do your job!”
“Bravo to Governor Brewer, what a breath of fresh air to see a person of Governor Brewer’s strong moral character standing up for the people who elected her. As America watched members of the Obama administration parade before the cameras and mischaracterized the integrity of the Arizona law, it came as little surprise to many that these disconnected elitists within the
Obama Administration didn’t even read the law!” stated Kimball.
“This is just another example of why we are in need of a sea change across this country, one that will come this November. But more importantly, this demonstrates why we need strong leadership in the corner office of each and every State, especially here in New Hampshire. I have little doubt that had John Lynch been the chief executive of Arizona, the will of the people would have been ignored, and John Lynch would have surrendered to the force of a far off distant power.” declared Kimball.
“But hey, if John Lynch was Governor of Arizona, it would be better for New Hampshire. But I would not wish Lynch on any other State”
Jack Kimball applauds the leadership demonstrated by Governor Brewer, and pledges to exhibit the same type of fortitude if elected the next Governor of New Hampshire.
Kimball Outraged Over Treatment of World War Two Veteran Joe LeVangie
Posted by: | CommentsKimball Outraged Over Treatment of World War Two Veteran Joe LeVangie
For Immediate Release
Contact: Press Office
603-766-059
Joe LeVangie, 88, answered the call of his country as a young man, and served with honor in the U.S. Navy during World War Two. Mr. LeVangie has asked for very little in return for his service, but one such request was the right to fly the flag of the country from his home. Sadly, this simple request was been met with resistance from some of his neighbors.
“This is outrageous, to think that a person who served his country would be slapped in the face for merely wanting to fly the American flag, it is beyond disappointing, it is a wound committed against all those that have served their country as Mr. LeVangie did.” – commented Jack Kimball, candidate for New Hampshire Governor.
Kimball, a U.S. Navy veteran himself, expressed his pride in the strength demonstrated by Mr. LeVangie. “I stand with my brother and fellow New Hampshirite, and believe that Mr. LeVangie is a true representation of that Granite State spirit that has made our State so great, and if there were ever a time a person who lived by the words of our State motto “Live Free or Die; Death is Not The Worst of Evils,” certainly Mr. LeVangie actions stands head-and-shoulders above others.”
Kimball is pleased that an agreement was reached to allow Mr. LeVangie to fly the American flag, but knows it should not have gone as far as it did. “This is just another example of a lack of commonsense that seems to be permeating our State and our country. It is my hope that a lesson was learned, and that an incident such as this is not repeated. But if history does repeat itself, I know that there will be another Joe LeVangie out there who will stand up for his State and Country, because Joe is just one example of the type of people New Hampshire produces.”
Unveiling of Memorial for Slain New Hampshire Police Officer Delayed Due To Governor’s Busy Schedule
In 1891, Strafford County Deputy Sheriff Charles Smith died after being shot by a horse thief. Members of Smith’s posse beat the suspect and spoke of lynching him, but the wounded Smith ordered them to bring him to jail instead. Deputy Sheriff Smith was the first New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officer killed in the line of duty.
Deputy Sheriff Smith died as he had lived, a hero. So it is fitting that New Hampshire honor Deputy Smith’s service to his community. A bill to honor Deputy Sheriff Smith was introduced by Rochester Representative Julie Brown. The bill would show New Hampshire’s gratitude for Deputy Smith’s sacrifice by renaming Route 202 on his behalf. The bill passed with ease, and after a delay, was signed by Governor Lynch.
Through the continued efforts of Rep. Julie Brown, Strafford Country Sheriff Wayne Estee, and Deputy Sheriff Paul Rowe, a memorial plaque was finally created (all from private funds) and planted a little less than a year ago. And, where would this memorial be you might ask? It is planted in its designated spot along Route 202, covered in plastic waiting its unveiling. The reason for the delay? Governor Lynch has been unable to find time in his schedule to honor a fallen hero. Governor Lynch believes that he might be able to attend an unveiling sometime in July!
Navy veteran Jack Kimball, candidate for New Hampshire Governor, knows that this is not only unacceptable, but disgraceful. “This is not about politics, it is about honoring the ultimate sacrifice of a fallen New Hampshire Officers-” stated Kimball. “Deputy Sheriff Smith was not only shot in the line of duty, but his dying actions were to ensure the safety of the very criminal that shot him! That is the definition of heroism.”
Kimball believes that “Governor Lynch has his priorities all wrong. Deputy Smith has waited long enough, and Governor Lynch should make every effort to recognize Deputy Smith by holding a ceremony during Memorial Day weekend.” Kimball believes that it would be a fitting tribute to one of New Hampshire finest.
Report Shows NH Recovery Slow, NH Can Do Better
Posted by: | CommentsReport Shows New Hampshire Recovery Slow, But New Hampshire Can Do Better
The New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies (NHCPPS) recently released their report on the state of the New Hampshire economy. Although NHCPPS believes that New Hampshire was “stumbling towards the light,” little comfortable can be found in the fact that New Hampshire has lost an additional 28,000 jobs under the Lynch administration, a direct result of the anti-business legislation passed by the Democratically controlled House and Senate.
Jack Kimball, small-business owner and candidate for Governor of New Hampshire, agrees with the report that “small businesses in New Hampshire are leading the state’s recovery efforts;” and Kimball believes that small-business is the key to the New Hampshire advantage. However, poor fiscal management and deceit spending, at the hands of Governor Lynch, Speaker Norelli, and Senate President Larson, have created a climate of uncertainty. Kimball believes that “such a climate is not contusive with establishing an “atmosphere of success;” an atmosphere needed for the entrepreneurial engine of New Hampshire to run on all pistons.
Kimball believes that the 4.5% of additional job lost since 2007 is not only unacceptable, but could have been avoided if Gov. Lynch had provided leadership instead of allowing the NH House and the NH Senate spend the State to the brink of bankruptcy . This lack of leadership in the most current Lynch term is as much too blame for an additional 28,000 people losing their jobs as any other factor.
Uncertainty, poor leadership, and fiscal malfeasance make for a poor business environment. Combine this with over 40 new fees and taxes (which were signed into law by Gov. Lynch), which include the devastating Lynch LLC tax, and you have the perfect storm for destroying jobs.
Kimball is also concerned with the part of the report that stated the expected recovery of the jobs lost under Lynch’s watch might happen sometime in the year “2012.” Kimball believes that this would be disastrous for New Hampshire families. “To believe that the citizens of New Hampshire will have to wait until 2012 just to return to pre-2007 employment numbers is foolish” stated Kimball. Kimball knows that with the policies he is proposing, and with the help of legislative and executive branch that are supportive of small-business, that record employment is achievable by 2012.
“With New Hampshire businesses (who employ less than 50 people) accounting for upwards of 75% of job creation, the only thing standing in their way is stifling government policies” stated Kimball. “Under my watch, we will get the hell out of the way of small-business, and let them get back to what they do best…..create jobs!”
Fact Checking Gov. Lynch's First TV Ad
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Lynch Leads NH to Taxes and Big Government: Fact-Checking Gov. Lynch’s First TV Ad
We didn’t elect Governor Lynch to raise taxes on businesses and shovel spending mandates to our cities and towns. He said he wouldn’t… we made the mistake of believing him.