Dated: October 31, 2022
It is easy to criticize what Maggie Hassan has done as the 50th, decisive, vote for the Biden/Pelosi/Schumer agenda. It is equally important to highlight the positives of her opponent, retired General Don Bolduc:
- He is genuinely “of New Hampshire” – raised on a farm; a local policeman after high school in Laconia; campaigned for two years by holding over 500 “town hall meetings” in every corner of the state. He listens as well as talks, and understands and reflects our aspirations and concerns. Greatly outspent, he is relying on “message over money”.
- He had a highly successful 33-year Army career serving our country in the Middle East, in Africa, and in Washington. His progression from private to general speaks volumes about his competence and character. He is an active advocate for veterans, and serious about his oath to “support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic”.
- He has direct, on-the-ground experience in national security – experience which would surpass any other member of Congress – at a time when relations with Russia, China, and Iran will be central to the national agenda.
- He has run an energetic, principled, frugal campaign and will serve that way in the Senate.
Republicans, independents, and thoughtful Democrats should promote General Don Bolduc.
Bill Bowen, Portsmouth, NH
