Doug Kruse

State Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) has won re-election in state senate district 18.

DeVries defeated challenger Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) in one of the most closely watched state senate races in the state.

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October 2008CONTACT: Kristy Roney

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DOUG KRUSE STATEMENT ON DEVRIES DECEPTIONS

"Senator DeVries, You Owe the Voters the Truth – Not Desperate Deceptions"

Manchester, NH – Today, Republican candidate for State Senate Doug Kruse issued a statement on the disclosure that Senator Betsi DeVries has at least twice misled the voters and claimed to have endorsements she doesn't actually have.     

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Doug Kruse, Jeb Bradley and Mitt Romney

MANCHESTER-- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigned at a local business for various Republican candidates.

The Republican presidential primary runner-up talked to workers at Oven Poppers about the importance of electing Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) to the state senate and former U.S. Rep. Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) to the U.S. House.

If you are a former Massachusetts Republican governor, there is a good chance you will be campaigning in New Hampshire tomorrow.

Both Gov. Jane Swift and Gov. Mitt Romney will be campaigning in the Granite State.

Sarah Palin has been accused of going off script the last couple of days to start laying the groundwork for 2012. She may not be the only one looking ahead. Mitt Romney, who has been seen on TV by John McCain's side the last few days in Ohio, will be in the Granite State tomorrow stumping for John Sununu, Jeb Bradley, Jennifer Horn, Bob Letourneau and Doug Kruse.

Romney has also rewarded some of his loyal supporters with financial donations. His PAC has cut checks in the amount of $1,000 for senate candidates, $500 for county candidates and $250 for house candidates who endorsed him during the primary. His way of saying thank you to those who were loyal to him.    

For Immediate Release:
October 28, 2008
Contact: Jeremy Lerman
603-657-0791   

Senator DeVries Demonstrates Record of Fiscal Responsibility

Last night's debate proved once again that Senator Betsi DeVries is the only candidate in this race who is ready to deal with the serious problems facing New Hampshire families. Senator DeVries stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced budget in order to keep the burden from rolling onto the taxpayers. She acknowledged that tough decisions would have to be made in Concord during the next session. While Senator DeVries has already demonstrated her ability to provide thoughtful and responsible leadership, her opponent continued to tout vague plans to make drastic cuts while refusing to name one single program he would eliminate when asked directly by Senator DeVries.

GOFFSTOWN--Both candidates in the state Senate District 18 race agreed that spending and the state budget are the most important issues facing the state.

Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) and state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) participated in their only debate, which was sponsored by Manchester's Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

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October 2008

CONTACT: Kristy Roney

(603) 562.6766 

DOUG KRUSE STATEMENT ON CITY CLERK CAROL JOHNSON

"Senator DeVries Once Again – and Predictably - Demonstrates Bad Judgment"

Manchester, NH – Today, Republican candidate for State Senate Doug Kruse issued a statement on the 10-4 vote by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to place Manchester City Clerk Carol Johnson on unpaid administrative leave in light of her indictment on abuse of office charges.

Candidates running for the three state senate districts held three separate debates on Manchester Community Access Media (MCAM).

In state senate district 16 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) debated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), while in district 20 state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) faced-off against Jason Sakellar (R-Manchester), but in district 18 Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) was alone, since state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) decided not to participate in their debate.

State Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) campaigning in Manchester: Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com

MANCHESTER--On this brisk fall morning state Sen. Betsi DeVries campaigned door-to-door for her re-election campaign.

The Manchester Democrat, also a member of the Board of Aldermen, was also pulling double-duty has she listened to complaints from constituency. DeVries reminded voters she met about a public comment hearing for a proposed recycling center and mentioned the state's home heating assistance program. One voter even handed her a list of concerns.

DeVries is running for re-election against Manchester school board member Doug Kruse in senate district 18.