New Hampshire
Trump’s New Hampshire triumph: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 27, 2024
The Issue: Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the New Hampshire GOP primary on Tuesday.
There were no surprises from the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday (“Trump train is rolling on,” Jan. 24).
Former President Donald Trump had a solid victory over Nikki Haley. It’s time for her to put her campaign to rest, as she’s not even predicted to win her home state, South Carolina. She came in third in Iowa, where Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly folded, sensing the presidency wasn’t in the cards this time around.
Indictments of Trump have only helped to solidify support in his base. Even many who are not Trump fans take issue with the fact that he is being politically targeted by the current administration.
Putting Trump back in the White House, however distasteful, is the only way to straighten the ship’s course and undo the damage done by bumbling Joe.
Betsy Flor
Putnam Valley
It has become increasingly clear that whether or not you like Trump, he will be the Republican nominee.
Haley asked for a two-person race and she got that in New Hampshire. She doesn’t have support in her home state of South Carolina, so why continue?
There is no path forward, unless she’s intending to launch a third-party run. At this point, her campaign is just wasting money.
Mindy Rader
New City
On Tuesday, Trump did his candidacy a great disservice when he failed to control his ego and, instead of commending Haley for giving him a better battle than expected, he found it necessary to belittle her.
The man has a reputation for bullying and nastiness. It will take the application of an industrial-strength clothespin to my nose to allow me to vote for Trump come Election Day.
I’m afraid I would have to vote for the Republican nominee, whoever that may be, to prevent clueless Joe from destroying America. Still, Trump lost any remaining respect I had for him after his unsportsmanlike performance.
Rick Meyer
Pinehurst, NC
The current president’s policies have led America in the wrong direction.
We need a strong president like Trump to fix this country. Even with all the legal problems Trump comes with, he’s our best bet.
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Bellerose
Haley’s concession speech was optimistic, despite Trump prevailing by double digits, as was widely predicted (“Nikki: It’s far from over,” Jan. 24).
Haley boldly proclaimed that she was going to stay in the race. Polling shows her losing in her home state of South Carolina, where Republican primary will be held Feb. 24. What can she do in the interim to improve her standing? Very little, I would say.
The people have spoken. It is clear that they want the “disrupter” to be the GOP’s nominee for president.
After the events of Jan. 6, 2021, there briefly was the sentiment in Congress that Trump was finished. Yet he has survived — and thrived — thanks to the unwavering support of the Republican base.
Those who founded the United States would hardly recognize it today.
Oren Spiegler
Peters Township, Pa.
I hope that Haley isn’t intimidated by Trump’s threats. We live in a democracy, and everyone deserves the right to run for office, no matter what her chances are of winning.
Contested elections provide voters with a choice, and the opportunity to discuss and debate issues. We don’t live in Russia or China, where opponents of government officials are jailed for disagreeing with them.
How will Trump treat his critics and opponents if he is elected president in November? How will he “get even?” I’m scared to find out.
Paul Feiner
Greenburgh
With an eye toward the South Carolina primary next month, one way Haley could distinguish herself from Trump would be to name several people she would select to serve in her administration.
Haley’s people likely would be distinctly different from Trump’s picks. So let’s find out.
Denny Freidenrich
Laguna Beach, Calif.
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New Hampshire
Drunk driver faces felony charge after I-95 pursuit in New Hampshire
HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WGME) — New Hampshire State Police say they arrested a Massachusetts man driving over 120 mph while drunk on I-95.
At around 10:21 p.m. Thursday night in Hampton, police reportedly tried to stop Mason Hebert of Boxford, Massachusetts, 22, who was speeding north on the interstate, but Mason refused to stop.
Police say they chased Hebert’s BMW, which had its lights off, down I-95 as Hebert continued to speed and drive erratically.
Hebert reportedly left the highway via Exit 5 towards Portsmouth, and then traveled south on Route 1.
The police say they stopped chasing Hebert for safety reasons but soon after found the car behind a business off Lafayette Road.
Hebert was charged with a felony count of reckless conduct and misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving under the influence of liquor and disobeying an officer.
Hebert was reportedly taken to Rockingham County Jail.
New Hampshire
Mass. man accused of driving 120 mph while drunk, leading NH police on chase
A Massachusetts man has been charged for allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in New Hampshire while driving under the influence, according to state troopers.
Mason Hebert, 22, of Boxford, was arrested following the pursuit Thursday night. He’s now facing multiple charges, including reckless conduct, aggravated driving under the influence of liquor and disobeying an officer, according to a news release from New Hampshire State Police.
Police said that a trooper caught Hebert’s BMW going more than 120 mph on I-95 north in Hampton, New Hampshire at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday. He allegedly did not stop when the trooper tried to pull him over, resulting in a pursuit down the highway, which was eventually called off due to safety.
Authorities found his car behind a business off Lafeyette Road, and he was arrested.
Hebert was held in Rockingham County Jail, pending a hearing that was scheduled for Friday in Portsmouth District Court.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can get in touch with Trooper Cameron Vetter at Cameron.S.Vetter@dos.nh.gov.
New Hampshire
Video shows man robbing pizza restaurant at gunpoint in Dover, New Hampshire
Surveillance video shows a man robbing a pizza restaurant in Dover, New Hampshire, at gunpoint on Wednesday evening.
It happened at Papa Jay’s Pizzeria on Broadway Street just after 7 p.m. Dover Police said that the suspect entered through a back door into the kitchen area before threatening the employees with the gun. Surveillance video shows the suspect instructing an employee to open the cash register and put all of the money into a bag, including the change from the drawer.
The suspect then leaves through the same door before heading north, according to police.
The suspect could also be seen smacking something out of an employee’s hand during the video. Police said that no one was hurt during the incident and no gunshots were fired. The amount of money taken is unknown.
Papa Jay’s Pizzeria took to Facebook after the incident, posting several surveillance video angles and asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. Police said that the video, once released to the public, “developed information leading them to arrest” 36-year-old Brice Charest from Dover. Charest was arrested at his home and charged with robbery. He is due in Dover District Court at 9 a.m. on Friday.
Anyone with any additional information about the robbery is asked to call Dover Police at 603-742-4646.
Dover, New Hampshire is located approximately 66 miles north of Boston. It is near the Maine and New Hampshire border. The city has a population of under 33,000
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