Congressional Candidate Frank Guinta's Hypocrisy Reaches Astounding New Level

by: DRicher

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 18:35:43 PM EST

After two dismal fundraising quarters, Frank Guinta is hoping that Washington special interest money will resuscitate his floundering campaign for Congress.   But the move looks desperate, coming on the heels of a statement issued by the Guinta campaign criticizing his opponent for taking special interest money.

In a flailing attempt to defend his weak fundraising performance, the Guinta campaign released a statement complaining about "PAC or lobby money" and that his opponent was "being financially supported by out of state interests."

"How can anyone take Frank Guinta seriously?" asked Derek Richer, Press Secretary for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.  "The hypocrisy is astounding.  He complains about special interests one week and then attends a fundraiser hosted by Washington lobbyists the next."

This isn't the first time that Frank Guinta has come under fire for his questionable judgment.  FEC reports recently revealed that Guinta received a donation from a major insurance company PAC the day before publishing an Op-Ed supporting their position on health care reform.  

"The last time Guinta accepted PAC money he published an Op-Ed the next day parroting the insurance industry's talking points," continued Richer.   "Now that Guinta is going to a fundraiser hosted by the National Restaurant Association, I wonder if we'll see an Op-Ed from him detailing the health benefits of chicken McNuggets?"

(Posted by Derek Richer, Press Secretary of the New Hampshire Democratic Party)  

Congressional Candidate Frank Guinta Continues his Assault on Meaningful Health Insurance Reform

by: DRicher

Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 16:59:30 PM EDT

Congressional hopeful Frank Guinta released a statement today continuing his assault on meaningful health insurance reform.  In his statement, the candidate makes outlandish claims about the legislation unveiled by House Democrats today, reaffirming his support of the insurance industry.  Furthermore, the statement was full of lies about the Congresswoman, falsely accusing her of refusing to meet with constituents to discuss her position on reform.

Guinta has a history of standing for insurance company profits and against New Hampshire's families and businesses.  Recent FEC reports have revealed that the Congressional hopeful received a donation from a major insurance company PAC the day before publishing an Op-Ed supporting their position on health care reform.

"How can Frank Guinta make these outlandish claims? Is he serious?" said Derek Richer, Press Secretary for the New Hampshire Democratic Party.  "His latest statement attacking the Congresswoman reads like it was signed, sealed, and delivered by the insurance industry."

Doctors, nurses and hospitals, consumer groups and seniors groups, even drug companies, have expressed support for reform. And a growing chorus of prominent Republicans have come out in support of meaningful reform as well, including Senator Olympia Snowe and Tommy Thompson, a former Secretary of Health and Human services in the Bush Administration.

"The people of New Hampshire support meaningful reform and Frank Guinta's latest statement shows that he would rather represent the insurance industry than the people of the Granite State."

(Posted by Derek Richer, Press Secretary of the New Hampshire Democratic Party)    

Frank Guinta: "The Contender?"

by: DRicher

Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 08:41:36 AM EDT

If you only watch one NHDP video this year, this should be the one.

NHDP Debuts new web video: Guinta's Barroom Blitz

by: DRicher

Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 10:38:53 AM EDT