New Hampshire
N.H. governor says Trump ‘absolutely contributed’ to Jan. 6. And he’s backing him this November. – The Boston Globe
But that answer left Stephanopoulos flummoxed.
“That doesn’t make any sense to me, Governor. I’m sorry,” the longtime anchor said. “You’re saying it’s not about Trump . . . He would be the president, and you’ve said he’s someone who’s contributed to an insurrection.”
“I understand it doesn’t make sense to you, George, but look at the polls,” replied Sununu who is in his fourth term as New Hampshire’s governor but is not seeking re-election in November.
Stephanopoulos pressed Sununu about his personal views of Trump and his past remarks condemning the former president’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, as well as Trump’s ongoing denial that he lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden.
Less than a week after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol while lawmakers were certifying the 2020 election results, Sununu said in a statement to WMUR that “it is clear that President Trump’s rhetoric and actions contributed to the insurrection at the United States Capitol Building.”
Stephanopoulos asked Sununu, who supported Nikki Haley in the Republican primary until she ended her campaign in March but always said he would support the GOP’s presidential nominee, whether he stands by those remarks.
“His actions absolutely contributed to that, there’s no question about that,” Sununu said on Sunday. “I hate the election denialism of 2020. Nobody wants to be talking about that in 2024. I think all of that was absolutely terrible.”
Later in the interview, Stephanopoulos asked, “You believe that a president who contributed to an insurrection should be president again?”
“As does 51 percent of America, George,” Sununu said.
Stephanopoulos also asked about Trump’s ongoing legal troubles, particularly the New York hush money trial that is set to begin this week. Trump is also ensnared in three other criminal cases tied to his turbulent exit from office from four years ago, as he allegedly tried to cling to power by interfering in Georgia’s vote counting while mounting a national campaign to subvert President Joe Biden’s victory. He is also accused of mishandling classified documents that were discovered in boxes at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Stephanopoulos asked Sununu whether he believes Trump should drop out of the race if he is convicted of any of the charges he faces.
“Look, we fought hard in the primary, we got behind Nikki. This is the chaos that Nikki Haley and I and others warned about was going to follow Trump and that it’s just a complete distraction,” Sununu said, adding that he would rather see Republicans “talking about real issues” instead of “this stuff.”
Stephanopoulos repeated his question, asking again if Sununu believes Trump should drop out if he is convicted on any charges.
“He’s going to drop out after being the nominee? Of course not. That’s not to be expected at all,” Sununu said.
“I’m not saying there’s not real issues to bear there, of course there are,” he added. “But there’s clearly politics to bear in some of these cases, that is undeniable. The average American just thinks it’s more reality TV and prosecution of him at this point. He plays that victim card very, very well. His poll numbers only go up with this stuff.”
Sununu, who considered a presidential run himself but did not enter the race, said the support Trump has seen from Republicans in the polls indicates that “they want that culture change of the Republican Party.”
“And if we have to have Trump as the standard bearer, and the voters decided that’s what they wanted, not what I wanted, but what the voters or the Republican voters wanted, he’s gonna be the standard bearer that. We’ll take it if we have to, that’s how badly America wants a cultural change.”
As the interview wound down, Stephanopoulos again pushed Sununu about his own feelings regarding Trump, not those of the voters who support him.
“So, just to sum up, you would support him for president even if he is convicted in classified documents. You support him for president even though you believe he contributed to an insurrection. You support him for president even though you believe he’s lying about the last election. You would support him for president even if he’s convicted in the Manhattan case. I just want to say, the answer to that is yes, correct?”
“Yeah, me and 51 percent of America,” Sununu replied.
Nick Stoico can be reached at nick.stoico@globe.com.
New Hampshire
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New Hampshire
Concord City Manager Receives ‘Satisfactory’ Review, 2.5% Raise, But Sabbatical Request Gets Trimmed
Schultz said she “highly respects” Aspell, too, but there was a “dissonance between reality” when eyeing what the public and city employees were earning.
Ward 6 City Council Aislinn Kalob, too, would not be voting for the increase, saying it had been “heavily on my mind since we’ve had our nonpublic sessions,” which lasted about six hours of work. She appreciated Kretovic clearly outlining the job of city manager. But people were frustrated with the city manager, and she saw that in the comments in online forums.
“I do feel, after really digging into this, and learning about his job,” she said, “and thinking toward the future when, eventually, at some point, somebody new will be sitting in that seat, we are the ones who direct policy and he is the one that implements it… there is anger out there that should be directed more toward us.”
Kalob said, too, a room full of firefighters, upset about their contract, also made voting for the wage increase something she could not consider.
Michele Horne of Ward 2 echoed similar concerns to Schultz, saying there was significant “wage disparity” between the public and staff and the city manager. She also agreed with Kalob’s point that previous councils created this contract.
Sunflowers are my absolute FAVORITE flowers. I truly feel like they have magical uplifting abilities. Hence, why I’ve always kept fresh sunflowers in my house, brightening up my kitchen table or even my TV stand.
Obviously, it was a dream of mine to have my maternity photos taken in a sunflower field. They reflect sunshine and exude happiness.
Not to mention, one of my favorite quotes is about sunflowers! “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” Helen Keller
A beautiful reminder to keep an optimistic outlook on life and not dwell on the negative.
So, you can imagine the joy I felt when I learned that New Hampshire had its very own Sunflower Festival at Coppal House Farm in Lee!
About the Sunflower Festival:
During the summer, the farm transforms into a sea of golden blooms, giving visitors the chance to wander through thousands of sunflowers, snap photos, enjoy local food vendors, artisan crafts, listen to live music, and experience one of New Hampshire’s most beautiful summer traditions.
Other unique activities on the itinerary? Sip-n-snip! Guests can enjoy a cocktail or mocktail of their choice and cut their own fresh bouquet of flowers.
Or maybe you’re a yoga fan? You can join a 60-minute sweat session from Lee, New Hampshire yoga instructors right in the heart of the flower field.
And because the farm grows oilseed sunflowers for culinary oil (which they harvest in the fall months), the flowers only stay at their peak for a brief window, making the festival a limited-time experience, according to the festival organizers…
What makes this event even more special is the reason behind it. The festival started as a way to share the beauty of the sunflower fields, but it has grown into something much bigger. Organizers say the event has raised more than $90,000 for Make-A-Wish New Hampshire over the years and now shares a portion of its proceeds with several local nonprofit organizations serving the Seacoast community.
Anyone who knows me knows that paying it forward is something that’s incredibly important to me. It’s right up there with my love of sunflowers because both fill my cup in the best way. So, when I found out this festival celebrates my favorite flower and gives back to the community, I knew I had to share it.
Sunflower Festival Details:
This festival only runs from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. You can get the full list of activities and more on the Coppal Farm website.
Daily Field Hours
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
(last admission at 6PM because fields close at 6:30)
Weekend Tickets (prepurchased online – day before)
$12 per person ages 13 & older
$10 per person ages 5-12
$10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
Weekend Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm):
$16 per person ages 13 & older
$14 per person ages 5-12
$14 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
includes: access to sunflower fields, craft fair, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, farm animals, & live music
Weekday Tickets (prepurchased online – day before)
$8 per person ages 13 & older
$6 per person ages 5-12
$6 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
Weekday Tickets (purchased day of – online or at farm)
$12 per person ages 13 & older
$10 per person ages 5-12
$10 per person Seniors (65+) & Military
4 yrs & under are always free
What tickets include:
Access to sunflower fields, food vending area, tented shade area, picnic area, and farm animals
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This festival might just leave you smiling long after you leave the fields!
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14 of the Best New Hampshire Farms Offering PYO Strawberries
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