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New Hampshire: Will Infantine

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 16:47

Infantine considering challenging Shea-Porter

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Rep. Will Infantine (R-Manchester) said that he will decide within the two or three months whether or not he will run for congress in 2010.

"We're not even in 2009, and we're only 30 days post-election," Infantine said in an interview with PolitickerNH.com. "There's a lot of discussions that need to be had with certain people, with family and business obligations."

The Union Leader reported this past weekend that Infantine is considering challenging U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter in 2010.

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Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:46

Republicans accuse Backus of ‘push polls’

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=3552|title=State senate candidate Bob Backus|desc=Campaign Photo|link=none|align=left|width=160|height=240]The Manchester City Republican Committee is accusing state senate candidate Bob Backus (D-Manchester) of conducting "push polls" against his rival, state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester)

The Republicans are also requesting that the Attorney General and the Secretary of State investigate the polls.

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Tue, 07/22/2008 - 16:44

Kruse to officially kick-off campaign

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Senate candidate Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) will officially launch his campaign on August 6th with a fundraiser.

The kick-off event and fundraiser with take place at Manchester's The Belmont Hall & Restaurant on Grove Street.

State Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), state Rep., and Manchester Republican Chairman, Will Infantine (R-Manchester and Alderman Mike Garrity (R-Manchester) will serve as event co-chairs.

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Sun, 06/29/2008 - 11:32

N.H. political staple closes

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The historic Merrimack Restaurant has officially closed its doors.

Almost every presidential candidate has visited the famed Manchester eatery since the early 1980s.

Earlier this month the owners, sisters Maria Saitas and Koni Farr, announced that they were planning to retire. The sisters reached an agreement with a group of buyers in mid-April to purchase the building.

On Thursday night, state Rep. Will Infantine hosted the last political event and Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta presented the owners with a key to the city.

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Sat, 03/22/2008 - 10:58

Bradley announces Manchester supporters

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

First Congressional District candidate Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) has announced his Manchester Leadership Committee.

Bradley's committee is comprised of elected officials, party activists and business leaders.

Supporters include State Representatives Will Infantine, Irene Messier, Sandy Reeves and Aldermen Mike Garrity and Real Pinard.

Other notables include former Manchester Republican Chairman Jerry Thibodeau, realtor Ben Gamache and former State Senators Andy Martel and Dick Danais.

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