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Press Release on INew Hampshire Leadership Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Rick Tyler |
News Release | Catherine Frazier |
May 13, 2015 |
New
Hampshire
Conservatives
Coalesce
Behind Cruz for President
U.S.
Sen. Bob Smith, Rep. Bill O’Brien, Councilor David Wheeler to Chair
Cruz NH Leadership Team of more than 40 conservative leaders across the
state
HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today announced more than 40 New Hampshire conservatives to his state leadership team, to be led by former U.S. Senator Bob Smith, New Hampshire Representative and former Speaker William O’Brien, and Executive Councilor David K. Wheeler.
“I am thrilled to have all of these courageous conservatives join our campaign in New Hampshire and honored to have Bob Smith, Bill O’Brien and David Wheeler leading this team,” said Sen. Cruz. “I couldn’t ask for a stronger, more equipped group of patriots at the helm of our ground game in New Hampshire.”
Sen. Smith, Speaker O’Brien and Councilor Wheeler today held a press conference with other members of the leadership team to voice their support for Sen. Cruz’s leadership and endorsement of his candidacy, noting that he is the only candidate positioned to being real change to the status quo in Washington.
“As a former United States Senator I have seen firsthand the difficulty in challenging the status quo in the halls of power. Changing Washington will require exceptional leadership. Ted Cruz is that exceptional leader,” said former US Senator Bob Smith. "I knew Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan was a friend of mine. And let me tell you, as one conservative to another, Senator Ted Cruz is a lot like Ronald Reagan."
“In my experience as a legislative leader, there is a tremendous resistance to change how government operates. Too many politicians claim to be the change we need, but once elected simply fail to deliver,” said Representative Bill O’Brien. “Ted Cruz has a proven record of standing for principle and doing what he says he will do.”
“If you like what you got, you will have plenty of good candidates to choose from. But real change requires real leadership.” said Executive Council Member David Wheeler. “I believe Ted Cruz is the only candidate who is serious about fixing Washington."
Below is the full New Hampshire Leadership Team:
Former U.S. Senator Bob Smith
Smith represented the state of New Hampshire in the U. S. House of
Representatives for six years (1985-1990) and the U. S. Senate for 12
years (1990-2003). While a member of the U. S. Senate, Smith chaired
the Environment and Public Works Committee as well as the U.S. Senate
Ethics Committee. He was a leader in the efforts to cut spending and
taxes and to balance the federal budget. He received the Golden Bull
Dog Award every year in Congress for his votes to cut spending. He also
received the highest ratings from the National Taxpayers Union and
other fiscal watchdog organizations.
Former Speaker William L. O’Brien
William L. O’Brien is in his fifth term as a member of the New
Hampshire House of Representatives, where he served as Speaker from
2010 to 2012. He is currently Republican Leader of the New Hampshire
House. During Rep. O’Brien’s term as New Hampshire Speaker, following
unabated growth in the state spending, the New Hampshire House
eliminated a budget deficit of almost 18 percent entirely by spending
reductions, while also eliminating or reducing more than a dozen state
taxes. Symbolic of the new approach to government brought forward by
Speaker O’Brien, in 2011, New Hampshire returned all federal funds
given to it set up a state Obamacare exchange with instructions for the
federal government to use the funds to pay down the federal deficit.
Executive Councilor David Wheeler
Councilor David K. Wheeler first won election to the New Hampshire
Executive Council from District Five in 2000, after serving many years
in legislative service in both the New Hampshire State Senate and the
New Hampshire House of Representatives. He has subsequently served on
the Council from 2003-2005, 2011-2013 and was re-elected for the
2015-2017 term. Councilor Wheeler was elected to the New Hampshire
House of Representatives in 1988. He served for two terms from 1988 to
1992. From 1992 to 1998 Councilor Wheeler represented state Senatorial
District 11. He served as Majority Whip of the Senate from 1994 to 1998.
Esther
Brown,
Amherst
Esther is a software engineer. She has been active in conservative
politics for many years.
Rep.
Duane
Brown,
Wentworth
Representative
Brown
was
elected
in 2014 and represents Grafton County
District 16 which is comprised of Canaan, Dorchester, Ellsworth,
Groton, Orange, Rumney, Thornton, and Wentworth.
Rep.
Carol
Bush,
Newington
Carol
was
elected
in
2014 to the State House and represents Newington,
Greenland, N. Hampton, and Portsmouth Ward 3. Carol is also a
small-business owner.
Dana
Chapman,
Rochester
Dana is a conservative Seacoast activist. He has been active in
Republican and conservative politics for many years.
Lawrence
Cheetham,
Bedford
Lawrence is a resident of Bedford and was a 2014 candidate for
Hillsborough 7 of the State House.
Robert
Clivio,
Raymond
Robert is the founder of NH4Israel.
Jane
Cormier,
Hooksett
Jane is a former State Representative of Alton and 2014 State Senate
Candidate for District 16.
Terry
Cox,
Webster
Terry has been active in conservative politics for many years by
building faith-based coalitions across the state.
Rep.
Susan
and
Jerry
DeLemus, Rochester
Susan
and
Jerry
DeLemus
are top liberty minded activists from
Rochester. Susan is in her 2nd term as a state representative. Jerry is
a former candidate for Strafford County Sheriff and founder of the
Rochester 9/12 group.
Steven
Goddu,
Salem
Steve is a Salem businessman, running a printing company and a top GOP
activist in southern Rockingham County.
Karen
Goerndt,
Brentwood
Karen is a small business owner and has been involved in conservative
politics for several election cycles.
Rep.
Jeff
Harris,
Epping
Serving in his 2nd term in the State House from Epping, Harris has
served in Epping town government in multiple positions.
Rep.
Eric
Johnson,
Campton
Eric is a first term state representing Campton and is a small business
owner.
Steve
Kenda,
North
Hampton
Steve
is
a
small
business owner and former candidate for State Senate.
Kenda is one of New Hampshire’s strongest liberty voices and a champion
for liberty causes.
Warner
Lund,
Bedford
Warner Lund is a veteran and a dentist. He has been activist in
Hillsborough and Bedford politics for many years.
Sylvia
Manley,
Freedom
Sylvia
will
be
helping
the campaign organize in Carroll County.
Originally a Texas native, Manley has strong ties to Senator Cruz.
Terry
McCarthy,
Conway
The husband of Representative Frank McCarthy in Carroll Conway. Terry
is very active in the state’s Republican Women groups.
Pat
and
Larry
Miller,
Merrimack
The Miller’s are long time confidants of Senator Bob Smith.
Rep.
Josh
Moore,
Merrimack
Josh was elected to the State House of Representatives in 2014. Moore
will organize Millennials for Cruz.
Rep.
Jeanine
Notter,
Manchester
In
her
3rd
Term
in the State House, Notter is a mother and State Rep
from Merrimack tied into the faith based and liberty movements.
Donna
Price,
Exeter
Republican Woman activist who has strong ties to the GOP activist
community in eastern Rockingham County.
Rich
Riley,
Portsmouth
Rich is a small business owner and a strong Republican Party activist.
Michael
Roccio,
Strafford
Michael is a Junior at UNH and has been very active in the College
Republicans, he will be our UNH Chair.
Sally
Rosa,
Newmarket
Sally has been a strong Republican Party and conservative activist in
the Seacoast for many years.
Rep.
David
Scott,
Dover
David is a former State Representative from Dover and business owner.
Craig
Sheffert,
Hampton
Craig has actively been involved in Republican campaigns for several
election cycles.
Rep.
Ken
Sheffert,
Hampton
Ken is a former State Representative for Hampton.
Kevin
Sleeper,
Andover
Kevin has been a small business owner and has been strong voice in
tea-party politics for many years.
Pam
Smith,
Manchester
Pam is a Manchester resident and known for her hard work campaigning in
the city for conservative, liberty-minded candidates
Rep.
James
Spillane,
Deerfield
Serving
in
his
first
term in Concord, Spillane is a strong voice for
small government, the 2nd Amendment and personal liberties. Spillane is
a lifelong hunter and active in town government.
Laura
Spottiswood,
Pelham
Laura has been a prominent conservative activist in Pelham for many
years.
Steve
Stefanik,
Manchester
A
life-long
Granite
Stater,
Stefanik has been one of the strongest 2nd
Amendment advocates in the state and will be helping to organize that
community.
Paula
and
Joseph
Tarta,
Rye
Paula and Joseph have been strong activists in Seacoast Republican
politics for many years.
Michelle
Trant,
Londonderry
Michelle
is
new
to
politics and took a leadership role for Senator Cruz
after her child was part of the “world is on fire” news stories.
Rep.
Len
Turcotte,
Barrington
Len is a Civil engineer and State Representative for Barrington. He has
been heavily involved in Rochester GOP.
Patrick
Wetmore,
Lebannon
Patrick has been a strong conservative activist within Grafton County
Republican politics for many years.
Dean
Whiteway,
Hooksett
Dean is a former member of the Canadian Parliament and a faith-based
leader here in the Granite State.
Rep.
Greg
Salts,
Manchester
Greg is a former State Representative and has been a strong activist in
conservative politics for many years.
Alan
Rice,
Bedford
Alan is a businessman and training director at the New Hampshire
Firearms Coalition.