New Hampshire: Ted Gatsas

February 8, 2009 - 07:53 am

Is Ted Gatsas The Worst Person In the World?

By Kathy Sullivan 2

In today's Union Leader, there is story about how several members of the Manchester Building and Planning Departments are taking much smaller raises than they are entitled to in order to expedite a merger of the departments.

State Senator Ted Gatsas, who unfortunately also serves as the Alderman from Ward 2 in Manchester, did not thank the employees when asked for comment. This is how the Union Leader describes his reaction:

"I think in these times, people should be very happy they still have a job," he said.

Uh - Senator? Have you no idea how churlish, rude, ungrateful and just plain mean you sound?

Republican Senator Ted Gatsas - doing his Mr. Potter imitation, Senator Ted Gatsas: perhaps the Worst Person In The WOOOORRRRLLLDDDDD!!!!

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Tue, 11/11/2008 - 09:31

Bragdon stresses consensus within GOP caucus, will work with Lynch

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Newly elected Republican Senate Leader, state Sen. Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) said that he will attempt to work with Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) on the budget and will also build a consensus within the senate Republican caucus on policy issues and issues surrounding the senate Republican PAC.

Bragdon was elected in a surprise vote to become Senate Republican Leader. Bragdon's election ousted state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) who was the Republican leader in the last legislative session and was expected to continue serving as the Republican leader.

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Mon, 11/10/2008 - 16:38

Bragdon topples Gatsas for GOP senate leader

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Sen. Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) has been elected the new Senate Republican Leader.

Bragdon defeated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), who was the Republican leader last legislative session. According to a press release, all 10 Republican state senators supported Bragdon's bid.

"I look forward to having the Senate Republicans work as a team along with the Democrats as we tackle some of the serious challenges facing the state," Bragdon said in a statement.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:05

Backus concedes to Gatsas

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

In 2006 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) came 314 votes away from defeating state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester). Two years later, Backus has again conceded to Gatsas in the senate district 16 race.

This year Backus lost to Gatsas by over 3,000 votes.

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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 19:53

Gatsas says Backus wants to ‘kill the American dream’

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

GOFFSTOWN--In their second debate, state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) said that his opponent Bob Backus (D-Manchester) wants to "kill the American dream."

Gatsas made the comment after Backus criticized deregulation of Wall Street in a debate sponsored by the Manchester Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

"Guess what folks markets don't solve everything," Backus said. "Deregulation can go too far it can cause real damage when you leave financial institutions."

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Thu, 10/23/2008 - 13:38

Manchester state senate candidates’ debate

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

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.

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 14:19

Gatsas airs ad during MNF

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

HENNIKER-While watching the New England Patriots dominate the Denver Broncos during their Monday Night Football matchup, Manchester voters were greeted with a television ad from state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester).

"We need a State Senator in Concord that says no to wasteful spending and understands the family budget," the announcer said. "That's why Ted Gatsas voted against the budget that increased spending by 17.5 percent."

Gatsas is running for re-election against Bob Backus (D-Manchester) in Senate District 16.

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Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:04

Fire fighters union endorses Gatsas

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

MANCHESTER-- The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire have endorsed state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester) re-election campaign.

In 2006, the group endorsed Gatsas' current opponent Bob Backus (R-Manchester). Gatsas and Backus are competing for the state senate district 16 seat.

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Sat, 09/27/2008 - 12:27

If not Kenney, who? The 62 NH Republicans who would get at least 18 percent against Lynch this year

By James W. Pindell, Politicker.com Editor

The University of New Hampshire poll this week showed Republican gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney receiving a whopping 17 percent of support against Democratic Gov. John Lynch. Given Lynch's approval rating (75 percent) some argue that no one could do better than that. I disagree.

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Mon, 09/15/2008 - 11:41

Special legislation will deal with heating costs

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD--The rising costs of home heating oil has forced Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) and legislative leaders to call for special legislation to help residents deal with historic increases in energy prices.

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