Guinta backs Stephen over his former boss, Jeb Bradley
By Daniel TrudeauCongressional candidate John Stephen got the nod from the mayor of New Hampshire’s biggest city and one of his opponent's former top advisors Wednesday.
Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta -- who worked on former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley's congressional staff from 2003 to 2005 -- released a statement Wednesday saying he is backing Stephen in the 1st Congressional District, calling the former state Health and Human Services director the “true fiscal conservative in this race.”
Stephen is running against Bradley for the chance to take on Democratic incumbent Carol Shea-Porter. On Wednesday Guinta said that, while he considers Bradley a friend, he disagreed with the implications coming out of Bradley’s campaign that Stephen is not a real conservative.
"I've spent a lot of time thinking about this, and I feel that John Stephen is the one candidate who can best protect the taxpayers of Manchester and New Hampshire," said Guinta. "He's the true fiscal conservative in this race. I know that John will do the hard work to keep taxes low and has the discipline to say no to new spending. He also is totally focused on finding solutions, not continuing the bickering we see in Congress. That's just what we need right now in Washington."
In a statement, Stephen lauded Guinta’s record on cutting taxes and welcomed his endorsement as a major development in the race.
"Mayor Guinta has changed the culture in Manchester politics," added Stephen. "He has taken what was an annual discussion about how big the tax increases would be to a focus on ways of cutting spending and bringing efficiency while delivering results. That's the type of approach that I will bring to Washington. I am thrilled to have the Mayor's support and look forward to working with him in Congress."
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Thank You Mayor Guinta. It
Thank You Mayor Guinta. It takes courage to step out on a limb and endorse for the right reasons. You continue to show why you keep getting elected.
Taking on water
The rats are smart enough to know when to abandon a sinking ship. The SS Bradley appears to have run aground.
Guinta made the best choice
Frank Guinta has grown a lot politically since he worked for Bradley. He has become much more conservative - both fiscally and socially. He has also become a man who does what he believes is right not just what someone else wants him to do.
He made the right decision in this race and I think that is a perfect example of how much he has grown over the years. Good for him.
No surprise
Guinta is trying to reposition himself as a conservative. It makes a whole lot more sense for him to endorse the conservative over the moderate.
Alright!
Way to go Frank! We love John, he's the best Congressional candidate we've had in ages, from either party.
He's going to do the 'right thing' in DC...and vote like a Republican, who wants to save the republic....
John Stephen the Right Choice at The Right Time
Although I personally don’t know Mayor Frank Guinta it’s quite apparent to me that he has clearly demonstrated, he a man of substance and conviction. Even though he is a friend, supporter and former employee of Jeb Bradley, he made the decision to support the true agent of change in the NH First Congressional District race John Stephen because the Mayor believes John is the right person for the job. That for me is quite profound considering the Mayor and Jeb’s past relationship.
John Stephen is the right choice, at the right time if we truly want change in Washington. If we want to restore trust and confidence in the process we don’t need more leaders who go along, to get along like Jeb. We need people to step up and say no two the leadership of both parties, if the Parties interest conflicts with the best interest of the people of our state and country. I believe John Stephen is that leader.
I hope you join with me and elect John Stephen as our candidate on September 9th.
Too bad guinta doesn't have
Too bad guinta doesn't have what it takes to stand up to the union leader. Will guinta act like Stephen and not pay legitimate bills so he too can say he saved money? What if it was you
No surprise the slickster
No surprise the slickster from jersey showed his true colors.....YELLOW
Who else thinks guinta has
Who else thinks guinta has his back? Look what he did to Bradley.
Still think you can trust him?
Guinta made us pay our taxes
Guinta made us pay our taxes and didn't pay his until the union leader caught him. What else does the union leader have on him to make him support Stephen
Joe Krazy is on the case!
How many new names did we create today, Joey?
Guinta the snake
So slithery Guinta showed he real stuff. Finally Republicans will see his real core. It is all snake. For a guy who hasn't lived in the state for ten years, held a job or have his personal life and finances in order he sure knows how to expose himself.
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