Statement of Condemnation

March 24, 2021 / Portsmouth Republicans NH.

The Portsmouth Republican Party unequivocally condemns the horrific attacks in Boulder CO committed by Ahmad Al Aliwi Al Issa resulting in 10 fatalities, and in Atlanta by Robert Aaron Long resulting in 8 fatalities. These abhorrent criminal acts are unacceptable and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

These events reinforce the importance of our long-standing belief in the founders’ vision that all people have a right to be treated equally under the law and have a natural right to defend themselves from oppression and violence directed at them for their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or any other reason. Liberty is for everyone.

We express our solidarity with the victims and their families, especially those of Asian descent who were particularly affected. Our deepest condolences to everyone affected by these tragedies.

How your State Reps voted (update March 15th 2021)

March 15, 2021 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        FOR requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        AGAINST reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        AGAINST permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        FOR presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        AGAINST giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        AGAINST allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

Hamblet, Joan (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        FOR requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        ABSENT: reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        AGAINST permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        FOR presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        AGAINST giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        AGAINST allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

McBeath, Rebecca (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        ABSENT: requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        ABSENT: reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        ABSENT: permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        ABSENT: presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        ABSENT: giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        ABSENT: allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

Meuse, David (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        FOR requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        AGAINST reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        AGAINST permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        FOR presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        AGAINST giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        AGAINST allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

Pantelakos, Laura (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        ABSENT: requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        ABSENT: reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        ABSENT: permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        ABSENT: presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        ABSENT: giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        ABSENT: allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

Somssich, Peter (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        FOR requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        AGAINST reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        AGAINST permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        ABSENT: presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        AGAINST giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        AGAINST allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

Ward, Gerald (Democrat, Portsmouth)

    TAXES & FEES
        ABSENT: requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. (HB274)
        ABSENT: reducing the cost of electricity. (HB614)

    GUN CONTROL
        ABSENT: permitting self-defense within a vehicle. (HB197)

    OTHER
        ABSENT: presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. (HB246)
        ABSENT: requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. (HB233)
        ABSENT: giving parents more information about students’ assessments. (HB194)
        ABSENT: allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. (HB349)

How your State Reps voted Feb 24-25 2021

March 4, 2021March 15, 2021 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

HB274, requiring state taxpayers to make up for poor investments by the Retirement Board. Killed.
    100% of Democrats voted to Pass.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    91% of Republicans voted to Kill.

HB614, reducing the cost of electricity. Passed.
    98% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    97% of Republicans voted to Pass.

HB197, permitting self-defense within a vehicle. Passed.
    96% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    99% of Republicans voted to Pass.

HB246, presuming the defendant is guilty until proven innocent. Killed.
    98% of Democrats voted to Pass.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Pass
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    94% of Republicans voted to Kill.

HB625, prohibiting abortions after 24 weeks. Passed.
    98% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    93% of Republicans voted to Pass.

HB233, requiring that any baby born alive shall not be killed just because it was unwanted. Was not killed.
    91% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    93% of Republicans voted to Pass.

HB349, allowing school nurses to have associate (community college) degrees rather than bachelor’s degrees. Passed.
    97% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    98% of Republicans voted to Pass.

HB194, giving parents more information about students’ assessments. Passed.
    99% of Democrats voted to Kill.
        Cali-Pitts, Jacqueline (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Hamblet, Joan (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        McBeath, Rebecca (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Meuse, David (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Pantelakos, Laura (D, Portsmouth) Absent
        Somssich, Peter (D, Portsmouth) Kill
        Ward, Gerald (D, Portsmouth) Absent
    96% of Republicans voted to Pass.

Executive Council Meeting

February 23, 2021 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Our newly elected executive council will be meeting Wednesday Feb 24th at 6:30 PM. Zoom link will be emailed to the invitees.

Relaunch

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 a general meeting was held and an election for officers was conducted. The following officers were elected:

Alan Forbes, Chairman
Susan Polidura, First Vice Chair
Thomas Rossi, Second Vice Chair
Cassy Robinson, Treasurer
Christine Jankins, Secretary

We look forward to meeting as an Executive Council and will be updating the members shortly!

May 2016 Meeting

May 26, 2016 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Join us for our May meeting on Thursday, May 26th at 5:30pm at the Rusty Hammer (upstairs). Our guest speakers will be Jason Grosky, candidate for Rockingham County Attorney, and Mike Ciccio from Americans for Prosperity. Free apps and cash bar. All we welcome!

GOP Debate Watch Party

January 12, 2016 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Please join the Portsmouth GOP, Strafford County GOP, and the ONE Campaign for a debate watch party for the next GOP Presidential debate this Thursday, January 14th.

WHEN: Thursday, January 14th at 7:30pm (debate starts at 9:00pm)

WHERE: Rusty Hammer (upstairs), 49 Pleasant St., Portsmouth

Free appetizers and cash bar. All are welcome. RSVP requested but not required.

FBN GOP Debate Watch Party

November 9, 2015 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Come join the Portsmouth Republicans for a debate watch party for the Fox Business News GOP Debate:

WHEN: Tuesday, November 10th (Party starts at 8:30pm and debate starts at 9:00pm)

WHERE: Rusty Hammer (upstairs), 49 Pleasant St., Portsmouth

Free appetizers and cash bar will be provided. All are welcome! No RSVP required.

CNBC Debate Watch Party

October 26, 2015 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Come join the Portsmouth and Rye Republicans for a debate watch party for the CNBC GOP Debate:

WHEN: Wednesday, October 28th (Party starts at 7:00pm and debate starts at 8:00pm)

WHERE: Rusty Hammer (upstairs), 49 Pleasant St., Portsmouth

Free appetizers and cash bar will be provided. All are welcome! No RSVP required.

Social Meeting and Social

September 22, 2015 / Portsmouth Republicans NH. / Leave a comment

Please join us on Tuesday, 9/22 for a meeting and social at Rusty Hammer in Portsmouth from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Free appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. We will hear from an RNC representative, Portsmouth City Council candidates, and representatives from several presidential campaigns.