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I noticed the other day in Concord, that the sign for Judd Gregg's former office on Main St. is still there, above the medical supply store. Ruminating on office locations ensued. I learned that:
US Senator Kelly Ayotte has 1 office in the state she's representing. It's in Manchester. In contrast, Judd Gregg had offices in Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, and Berlin.
US Senator Jeanne Shaheen has offices in Manchester, Claremont, Nashua, Dover, and Berlin. Only a couple of them are open all the time, but if you live in Colebrook, you can make an appointment to see one of Senator Shaheen's staffers in Berlin. You don't have to drive all the way to Manchester.
Congressman Charlie Bass has offices in Concord, Nashua, and Littleton. Bass's constituents in West Stewartstown don't have to drive 3 or 4 hours to get to Bass's office.
Congressman Frank Guinta has one office. It's in Manchester. Carol Shea-Porter had an office in Manchester, and one in Dover, as did Jeb Bradley.
Ayotte and Guinta would undoubtedly say that this is all about economy - they're saving the taxpayers money. These are invisible, and questionable savings. The constituent spending $50+ on a tank of gas to get to the office isn't seeing any savings at all.
The north country is used to being ignored - but deliberately snubbing the seacoast?
It speaks to whom Guinta and Ayotte value as constituents, and whom they intend to represent.
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