Governor Sununu to the President, “We’re holding ours first. There’s no two ways about it. Folks are going to challenge Joe Biden. They’re going to be in New Hampshire doing it. They’re going to get the press and the attention that they are looking for.”
In an interview with New Hampshire Today’s Chris Ryan, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discusses the importance of maintaining the Granite State as the First in the Nation Presidential Primary; applauds efforts by the leadership of both parties to work together in the New Hampshire Legislature; and reacts to a letter from eight New Hampshire mayors asking for the state to do more to deal with the homeless problem
Governor Sununu reiterated the reasons, which he stated in his inauguration speech, on why New Hampshire not South Carolina is where the Democratic Party should have its first primary election.
The argument that South Carolina has a more diverse population is disputed by the Governor by pointing out that only 16% of voters participate in the Palmetto State’s primary and candidates are charged $20,000 to enter.
Governor Sununu calls on President Biden to reconsider moving the first Democratic Party Primary.
“We’re holding ours first. There’s no two ways about it. Folks are going to challenge Joe Biden. They’re going to be in New Hampshire doing it. They’re going to get the press and the attention that they are looking for.”
With the Republicans holding a razor thin 201-197 majority, with two vacant seats, in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the GOP holding a 14-10 advantage in the Senate, Governor Sununu is encouraged by early signs of cooperation and a willingness to compromise by leadership of the two parties in both Houses of the Legislature.
When asked about the letter calling for the state to do more about homelessness from the mayors of eight of New Hampshire’s thirteen cities, Governor Sununu defended what has been done on a state and national level to deal with the problem.
“Homelessness is no individuals fault, but the tools and resources are there that would be expected from a state.”
The Governor went on to describe the difficulties presented by the homeless population, which can be resistant to assistance; stated that millions of state and federal dollars for this problem has been unspent by Manchester and other municipalities; and said that he preferred local solutions.