CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire has certified former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte (AY’-aht) as the winner of the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Ayotte was endorsed by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and won a narrow victory over Ovide Lamontagne (LAH’-mohn-tayn). His conservative credentials and courting of the tea party pulled him close in the final days of the campaign.
Lamontagne has until 5 p.m. to decide whether he’ll seek a recount because the margin of victory fell within 1.5 percent of the total votes cast.
The secretary of state‘s office says Ayotte’s official margin of victory was 1,667 votes.
Ayotte will face U.S. Rep. Paul Hodes (HOHDZ’), who was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
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The Bees
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:04pmHeed the call you Republicrat libs
On Nov 2 – there will be no place left for libs to hide.
The Patriots are coming! The Patriots are coming!
Report Post »capnjack
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:55pmGreat news! Almost as great as it will be seeing Obama carrying his cartons back out of the Whitehouse.
Report Post »JD Carp
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:52pmNow it is time for all the paid left wing blogers to attack and smear this woman whatever way possible. Lash out and blame her for any failed attempt she ever made. Attack her for her lack of experience, at least she can run a household. We are all coming together like never before so we can take back our country and the left is acting like a bunch of radical Muslims. “Cut her head off!” Is your battle cry. Attack Palin, Odonell, Bachman, Ayotte, attack and attack again. You would rather destroy this country rather than loose your failed control of it. Face it the TEA party is hitting like a tornado blowing apart the Democrat and Republican structure which is dividing and destroying the United States ans it was formulated. DEFEATING THE DEMOCRATS AND RINOS IS OUR GOAL and it is in our hands to loose if we don’t keep the momentum going.
Report Post »LIBERALS-CRIPPLED-Too-HIGH-FOR-CRUTCHES
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:51pmTHIS JUST IN,,,, ROVE IS ANGRY, HOW DARE ANOTHER “NON MALE” WIN ELECTION,,,, the “good ole boys” are getting mad,,,, they joining forces,,, all the RHINO’S joining together to STOP the madness, they losing control,,,,,,, HEY KARL,,,,,, RACHEL MADCOW WANTS YOU ON HER SHOW TONIGHT,,,,,,, and both her viewers also,,,,, sad,,, with people like Karl Rove,, no WONDER we lost the White House, House and Senate…. and losing America until the PEOPLE started stepping up, and going around the OLD party Rhino’s,,,, BYE Karl
Report Post »Time_To_Stand
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:47pm• Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:27pm
Gibbs said Obama made some calls last night…he’s not going to let this stand.
“What do you mean he’s not going to let this stand? We are not living in a country run by a dictator. And, take these words with you when you move to a country that you would enjoy living in and off of, because you can’t seem to help yourself – AND WE NEVER WILL.”
• Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:42pm
I’m tired of the poor being held hostage by millionaires and billionaires.
“No one is holding you down, but YOU. Are you living off the welfare of hard working people? You must consider yourself a victim. How VERY sad for you! You should be ashamed.”
Report Post »grandmabb
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:42pmI want a big, fat, buttery cinnamon roll with this cuppa TEA!
Report Post »Truncheon
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:36pmContrarianThinker writes: “Bottom line… there were two tea [party candidates]. A win-win for liberty.”
Indeed, precisely so. And when every Republican primary for every office in this nation is marked by one Tea Party candidate against another Tea Party candidate, America will be saved.
Report Post »Whatsamatteru
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:34pmWhy is it when anybody does not agree with a liberal they are labled as ignorant, a nazi, stupid, or racist?
Report Post »Truncheon
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:43pmBecause liberals are noted for refusing to take their own side in an argument. Generally speaking, every liberal position is indefensible morally or intellectually, and liberals spend an awful lot of time masking their true agenda rather than defending it.
The easiest path for a liberal is to avoid any argument at all. Thus, the reflexive impulse to demonize dissenters, rather than defend their ideas.
Report Post »glittersky
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:47pmBecause truth isn’t on their side so they can only resort to name calling. Think about it, isn‘t that what every ignorant person does when they can’t keep up?
Report Post »Awakened One
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:33pmThe easiest path for a liberal/progressive is to avoid debating issues at all costs. Rather, just call anyone who disagrees with them a racist, a bigot, a Nazi or stupid. Never, ever, actually engage in discussions about the issues. It’s understandable from their perspective. If they told the truth about their intents no one would ever vote for them.
Report Post »Truncheon
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:31pmDB writes: “its the republicans who are … blocking all the important legislation.”
An amusing notion, considering that the Democrats hold absolute control of the House and Senate, and occupy the White House as well. In other words, everything can be passed without the need for a single Republican vote.
Can you explain precisely, given this reality, how anybody but other Democrats can block anything?
Report Post »Mr.G
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:17pmWith this and the win in Delaware I believe we have solidified the 2012 front runner, Palin 2012!
Report Post »RightWingKookTank
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:15pmAyotte wasn’t supported by the Tea Party. She was supported by Sarah Palin, as well as by the “Republican machine”. The Tea Party fav in this race lost. Not sure why the headline says, “Tea Partying…”
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:20pmThe Tea Party is a state of mind. You know, a lot like Dumbass is on the Left.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:30pmKOOK: You made a valid point. BUT, you need to recognize that to some in the Tea Party she is a spokesperson. IF she was’t a NeoCon on foreign/military policy, I could feel much better about her.
Bottom line… there were two tea part candiadates. A win-win for liberty.
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:36pmCONTRARIAN, You obviously don’t know the definition of “NeoCon” it means “Jew” in Politically-Correct-Leftyspeak. Mrs. Palin is not, in fact,Jewish, to my knowledge.
Report Post »Aither
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:01pmAyotte was supported by some of the Tea Party’s here in NH.. The only difference was that Lamontagne had the majority of them due to his strict Constitutional values.
I met all of the GOP candidates personally and can confirm if Lamontagne wasn’t in the race, Ayotte would of been the Tea Party nominee. I liked them both and could honestly say it was a tough choice on who to vote for. But I will be looking forward to voting for Ayotte this coming November.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:09pmSarah Palin is proving herself to be a king (queen) maker.
Report Post »firethecommunityorganizer
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:17pmRINOs drowning in TEA
Report Post »glittersky
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:45pmDrowning in TEA…..I love it!!! Do you think they realize that we’re serious yet??
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:22pmApparently they are not. High TEA is taking on a new meaning tho.
Report Post »Tatum
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:00pmYaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Report Post »RodT82721
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:57pmThere were no losers in that race.
Report Post »wodiej
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:48pmAnother home run for We the People.
Report Post »dteam270
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:48pmNudge…
Report Post »Elrik68
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:03pmWink..Wink..
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:10pmSay no more.
Report Post »Ellie
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:45pmWow, really close on this one.
Report Post »What’s the Obama vs. Palin endorsement score now?
TomBombadil
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:45pmBegin the firestorm of liberal and old-Washington style insults, jeers, and self-posturing.
The people who really understand the tides are seeing their power slipping from their hands. And it’s activating the political machine. This is the beginning of what will be absolute quagmire. I pray America will be able to see the candidates that stay truly honorable and don’t get into mudslinging, backstabbing, and bold-faced lies.
As Timon said, “It starts.”
Report Post »leftylemn
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:45pmYeah, I’m tired of the poor being held hostage by Democratic millionaires and billionaires.
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:54pmNo way, its the republicans who are evil and holding us down, blocking all the important legislation.
CowwFace
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:15pmHey Dingle,
The Republicans can block NOTHING…. The Dem’s have a super-Majority.. they have enough votes to pass ANYTHING and stop any attempt by the republican’s to filibuster. It’s your own NON-Progressive Dem’s that are blocking the agenda you like so much.
I’m no cheerleader for the established GOP … but I just want you know acknowledge the TRUTH!
Carry on
Report Post »slwolfgram
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:46pmDanglinbags and just what legislation would that be?
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:34pmRepublicans? Darn Dinglebags The Dems tried blocking the civil rights amendment. But I guess they wouldn’t tell you that.BTW what flavor kool ade today?
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:44pmSince Palen is the Tea Party leader crowned by the MSM, isn’t this a win for the Tea Party? It seems we had two Partiers running.
Report Post »Grandpa
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:50pmdouble whammy win
Report Post »Aither
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:51pmYou actually speak the truth. I am from NH and have been looking closely at both Ayotte and Lamontagne. I think both represented the Tea Party quite well, though Lamontagne won more endorsements cause of his strict Constitutional values.
It was a good run, and while I voted for Ovide, Kelly was my very close second choice. It was hard to choose between the two and I am not saddened by the outcome in the least.
Report Post »smartypoop
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:19pmGood insight, Im on the other side of the nation, so I was a bit confused about that. Thanks for clearing it up.
Report Post »NHPatriot
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 7:00pmShe is no Conservative. She actually supported our (New Hampshire) democratic governor against a Conservative in the last gubernatorial election. She’s a rino!!
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:42pmI’m tired of the poor being held hostage by millionaires and billionaires.
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:45pmWell, then you should joyful for what happened in Delaware. She is having similar financial problems as many of the people. Are you for her. IF NOT, why NOT???
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:45pmJust wait til Nov. 2012. If it’s Captor/Hostage now, it will be Executioner/Condemned then.
Report Post »DanglingBag's (Therapist)
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:48pmDangling…. The FDA called again today. They would like to begin testing medication on you again. I answered for you (yes), as they couldn’t possibly do more damage than has already been done.
Report Post »A Extremist
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:49pmThen the poor should get going. If you can’t succeed in America you truly are a failure.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:59pmIT’S THE ISSUE STUPID! THE ONLY RELEVANT ISSUE IS INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM OR TYRANNY!
http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »AirFiero
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:01pmHey, bags, you do know that many Democrats/liberals are millionaires and Billionaires…right? Obama’s a millionaire. Soros, who basically OWNS the Democratic party, is a billionaire. How does that fit into your narrative?
Report Post »BeadGirl
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:09pmPeople, stop feeding the troll. He drools, he‘s butt ugly and he’s fed on Progressive nonsense. He’s not worth our time.
Report Post »cuzifit
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:27pmMaybe they should try working for a living also, then they too have the opportunity to become capitalist pig millionaires.
Report Post »SGTTAZ67
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:30pmAww cmon since the city of Reading banned feeding the ducks at the museum I gotta feed something.
Report Post »Actually Beadgirl is right. All DBAGS, Stupidwindmill, and beckisademagogue want to do is distract us from what our mission should be. I just hope we can follow the advice glenn put out in his newsletter today.
Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:31pmBEEDCAR: Thanks for your great advice but many of siad the same but the Pavlovian posters ar as stupid as Dangling suggests. You don’t feed a troll. GET IT!!!!!
Report Post »Former Communist
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:51pmShhhh! Until you stop accepting the ‘Goverment Grant’ , free services and start to pay at least $50,000 taxes a year to cover your share to live ‘FREE” in the US, be quiet and respectful to the ‘Rich People’ who feed you. If you want to have a better life start working, start working for 7 months for free for the government to cover your food as all those bad rich people do. You can kill all the rich people, you can take all of their Money once, but you can not make them work for you more than 7 months a year!
Report Post »hanovertea
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:21pmdanglinbags your just plain tired
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:30pmYou mean the poor being supported by those people
Report Post »pepperanne
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:32pmThen go out and get a job!! Oh yeah you cant obama took them all away and gave them to all his cronis. Wake up its that big business that gives you a job!!! Get up off your lazy azz and off the computer and off my tax dollars and get a damn job and stop whining!!!!!!
Report Post »Eagle07
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:34pmThen get a job.
Report Post »timeisnow
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:46pmdang
You mean those hand outs you love and suck out of this country that is in a RECESSION!
Report Post »stephenb.net
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:05pmLike Pelosi and Obama and Reid and Boxer…those millionaires? Moron. All the politicians are millionaires and they spend our money to make more millions and you think it’s just one party. You are truly a moron.
Report Post »alienguns
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 5:17pmdangling idiot…….if you are tired of being poor, try getting a job and joining us rich guys making that magical number of $75,000…you know….the teleprompter of the United States says people making more than that figure are just not truly happy………LMAO
Report Post »Carborendum
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 11:00pmI would think you’d keep that comment to millionaires, since billionaires tend to be liberal (Oprah, Gates) while millionaires tend to be conservative.
Report Post »mallsniper
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:42pmGood dog Rove…good dog
Report Post »mallsniper
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:41pmWhat?? Rove has no comment??
Report Post »chiknlit
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:40pmLooks like Sarah’s endorsement is taking these candidates over the top. Another winner endorsed by The Governor.
Report Post »FreedomGal76
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:52pmPalin‘s stamp of approval and wins she’s helped pull out should give HER the “Govenator” title – LOL. I‘m not taking any respect away from Arnold’s nickname here guys, just using a cute play on words.
Report Post »timeisnow
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:40pmI love that the Radicals think this is good for them…LOL she has gotten almost 1 Million in donations today… I think they need to pay attention.
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:38pmMore GREAT news for the Democrats, I’m sure. Lol! We’re happy to oblige you losers.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 2:50pmHoly schniekies!! They keep on rolling!!
Report Post »Danglinbags
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:27pmGibbs said Obama made some calls last night…he’s not going to let this stand.
US Army Retired - MSG
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:29pmLets hope this momentum keeps up. Can’t afford to take a breat in Nov 2010 or Nov 2012
Report Post »Whatsamatteru
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:30pmWhy did libs ALWAYS call those who disagree losers, racists, or Nazis?
Report Post »LasVegas Lady
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 3:54pmGosh DB, I thought you would be happy another TeaParty candidate pulled out a Repub victory…all the better for Dems in November. Right? Can you see my smile?
Report Post »Simxn
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 4:17pm@Whatsamatteru
When in doubt, they go back to First Principles. (just so we don’t forget their true colours)
Report Post »Flagwaver
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 6:32pmDanglingbags… If you look at that statement, you prove yourself to be against the American version of government and reinforce what the Tea Party has been saying. How can the President change the vote of the people unless he is interested in dominance rather than representation.
Also, I don’t think Gibbs knows how to dial a phone.
Report Post »Bryancpe
Posted on September 15, 2010 at 6:35pmThe Democrats might start breathing easier because Tea party backed candidates are winning but they should remember a little story from a couple years ago. The was a well known and very popular candidate in the democrat primary that was “sure” to win because she was established and had name recognition compared to the no-name “radical” candidate running against her. Hardly anyone had heard of this fellow but for some reason he came in with energy. By some miraculous momentum build up he won the primary. The biggest upset in a democrat primary. So the Republicans blew a sigh a relief thinking well surely the democrat candidate could not win with such a left wing platform. Well the democrat candidate continued to build the momentum and ended up winning to the astonishment of many on the right. How could this happen? Don’t know… but it did. The Tea Party backed candidates can win… just like Barrack Hussein Obama did over Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
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