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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Dan Feltes on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Maggie Hassan on Free Trade
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Democratic Governor:
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- N.H. is fastest-growing state in the nation for exports. (Feb 2014)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
- Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Jilletta Jarvis on Free Trade
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Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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Steve Marchand on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Chris Sununu on Free Trade
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Congress should pass USMCA trade deal. (Jun 2019)
- Opposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Mar 2018)
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Colin Van Ostern on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Andru Volinsky on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Senate:
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Scott Brown on Free Trade
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Voted NO on International Trade Council to promote exports. (Jan 2004)
- Rated 88% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Maggie Hassan on Free Trade
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Democratic Challenger:
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- N.H. is fastest-growing state in the nation for exports. (Feb 2014)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
- Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
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Andy Martin on Free Trade
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Corky Messner on Free Trade
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Republican Challenger:
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- Incentives to move labor from rogue countries like China. (Jun 2020)
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Bill O`Brien on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Protect our technology & intellectual property. (Dec 2019)
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Jim Rubens on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Expand free trade. (Nov 2013)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Free Trade
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Opposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Mar 2018)
- Expand opportunities to export to markets around the globe. (Jul 2014)
- Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
- Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
- Maintain sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Mar 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 88% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
- More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
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Karen Testerman on Free Trade
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Republican Challenger:
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- Trade should be fair to all. (Jan 2014)
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Frank Guinta on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (NH-1):
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- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Annie Kuster on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 2):
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- For USMCA trade deal after labor, environmental additions. (Jan 2020)
- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (May 2013)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Chris Pappas on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 1):
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- For USMCA trade deal after labor, environmental additions. (Jan 2020)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mark Connolly on Free Trade
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Derek Dextraze on Free Trade
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Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Free Trade
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Oct 2015)
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John Lynch on Free Trade
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Democratic NH Governor:
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- Enforce anti-dumping laws against unfair trade practices. (Mar 2006)
- Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Dec 2005)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Free Trade
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Opposes tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. (Mar 2018)
- Expand opportunities to export to markets around the globe. (Jul 2014)
- Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
- Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
- Maintain sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Mar 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 88% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
- More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
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Craig Benson on Free Trade
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2004):
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- Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Jan 2004)
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Mark Fernald on Free Trade
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| Former Democratic Governor (until 1996):
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Burt Cohen on Free Trade
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator:
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- NAFTA does not set up a level playing field. (May 2004)
- Amend NAFTA to protect local workforce. (Jan 2004)
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Doris Haddock on Free Trade
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- Fair trade for the people instead of exploitive trade. (Aug 2004)
- Globalization of the workforce is a con. (Jun 2004)
- Don’t forgo trade, but trade within communities. (May 2004)
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Bill Zeliff on Free Trade
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Tom Alciere on Free Trade
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2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep:
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- Expand free trade. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Free Trade
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Republican Representative (NH-2):
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- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
- Rated 89% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Jim Bender on Free Trade
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| 2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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Ken Blevens on Free Trade
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Libertarian challenger:
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- Law of the Sea Treaty diminishes our sovereignty. (Jul 2007)
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Jeb Bradley on Free Trade
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
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Judd Gregg on Free Trade
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Republican Sr Senator (NH):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
- Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
- Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Paul Hodes on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- End tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas. (Aug 2010)
- Supports GATT and the WTO. (Nov 2004)
- Supports NAFTA only if revised for labor & environment. (Nov 2004)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
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Paul Hodes on Free Trade
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Democrat:
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- End tax breaks for corporations that ship jobs overseas. (Aug 2010)
- Supports GATT and the WTO. (Nov 2004)
- Supports NAFTA only if revised for labor & environment. (Nov 2004)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
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John Sununu on Free Trade
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 83% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
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Kelly Ayotte on Free Trade
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Sponsored sugar quotas & import tariffs to stabilize prices. (Feb 2013)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Rated 88% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Don Bolduc on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Bring manufacturing back instead of paying other countries. (Nov 2020)
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John Sununu on Free Trade
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 83% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
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