Sorry Charlie

And here come the former Bass supporters (4.00 / 2)

whose agenda is NOT exactly the same as the Tea Party.

Former Bass Supporters Endorse Kuster

Diverse Group Cites Bass' Poor Record on Spending, Main Street Jobs

CONCORD, NH -  A diverse group of  Republican, Democrat and undeclared former supporters of six-term Congressman Charlie Bass announced this morning that they would be supporting Ann McLane Kuster in next week's second district congressional election, citing the need for a new approach to the problems facing the economy and New Hampshire families.

"As a life-long Republican, I supported Congressman Bass a number of times in the past because I knew him and his family very well," said Former State Representative and Concord Mayor Liz Hager at this morning's press conference.  "Congressman Bass had his twelve years in Washington and now its time for a new approach.  That's why, despite my previous support for Congressman Bass, I'm voting for Annie on November 2nd."

Dave Lang, President of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire (PFFNH) also spoke at this morning's announcement.  

"New Hampshire's Professional Fire Fighters endorsed Charlie Bass in 2000 and 2002 and then he went down to DC and refused to do what it took to protect Main Street," said Lang.

"This year, we're proud to endorse Annie Kuster in her primary and we're even prouder to stand beside her against Charlie Bass, because we know she's going to stand up for us and the families and the working men and women of New Hampshire's Second District," said Lang.

This morning's announcement of support from former Bass voters and supporters follows the "People Over Politics" tour Kuster launched in September to meet with community leaders across party lines about the big issues facing New Hampshire and her recently concluded "30 Diners, 30 Days" tour.

Born and raised in Concord, Ann McLane Kuster has a long history as a community activist, author, public policy advocate, and attorney with deep roots in the Granite State.  She worked with New Hampshire colleges to create the UNIQUE 529 College Savings Program to help families save for their children to attend college, and worked with a coalition of health care providers to create the Medication Bridge Program that distributes free medication to New Hampshire families and seniors who cannot afford the high cost of prescription drugs.  She has served as a board member or advisor to the NH Charitable Foundation, the Trust for Public Lands, Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, the United Way, and many other community groups.

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by: Dean Barker @ Wed Oct 27, 2010 at 22:27:21 PM UTC