Gravy Train Finally Pulls Out of New Hampshire
Thursday, January 10th, 2008
New Hampshire actually has a law mandating that they hold the first presidential primary in the nation. Can you be any more arrogant? The other 48 states should all pass a $10 surcharge on New Hampshire residents wishing to travel outside the Granite State. We could call it an “I’m someone special.” tax.
The citizens of New Hampshire and Iowa will put forth a million reasons why they deserve to go first in the presidential primaries every four years. But they’ll never mention the massive influx of revenue it generates for them. That’s because it’s all about the money.
Let’s face it. Iowa is not exactly a recreational hotspot. New Hampshire has skiing, but that’s only for winter sports lovers. However when election year rolls around, millions are spent on local TV and radio advertisements. Campaign staffers and journalists spend millions more on hotels, motels and restaurants. Small businesses that cater to tourists get their slice as well. It’s a recurring dream come true for the local chambers of commerce. And the additional tax revenues generated by all this spending benefits everyone in the state.
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