Most of the Republican candidates hoping to challenge the Democratic incumbent in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District say they would rise above partisan bickering, but one says arguing is part of the job. Five candidates competing in Tuesday's GOP primary faced off in a debate at New England College Thursday.
CONCORD, N.H. — Most of the Republican candidates hoping to challenge the Democratic incumbent in New Hampshire ’s 1st Congressional District say they would rise above partisan bickering if they make it to Washington, but one says arguing is part of the job.
Levasseur and four others competing in Tuesday’s GOP primary faced each other in a debate at New England College, where a panelist cited a poll in which nearly 90% of Americans said they believe Republicans and Democrats are more interested in fighting each other than solving problems. Aside from Levasseur, they said they would work to regain voters’ trust by staying positive and cooperating with colleagues.
“It’s also important to find like-minded people in Congress, not the ones that are standing in front of the camera asking for five minutes of fame, but the ones who are rolling up their sleeves every day and doing the hard work,” she said.Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at nightBusiness executive and Army veteran Chris Bright agreed, saying uniting the country is a top priority. Career politicians have eroded the public’s trust, he said.
Former executive councilor and state Sen. Russell Prescott said he has attracted broad support, including from independent voters and Libertarians, in part due to his positive attitude.
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