Gravy Train Finally Pulls Out of New Hampshire
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.
A lot of this campaign money comes from California, and west coast voters have grown tired of subsidizing New Hampshire colleges. California schools need help too, especially in light of the state’s projected $14 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year.
When Hillary blows into California for a fund raiser, she refuses to even show her face. Her limo takes her straight to the back door of some restaurant, where she speaks only to the paying guests. Then she’s gone again before the sun comes up. At least Senator Obama has the decency to say hello to his supporters. No wonder New Hampshire supports Hillary. She is as full of herself as they are.
New Hampshire, Hillary, Obama, Democrats, Iowa
January 12th, 2008 at 1:14 am
Holy crap, a primary primary law? I thought it was just some sort of tradition. And mandated that it be held at least 7 days prior to any other state? I guess 15 minutes of fame isn’t enough. Arrogant indeed. Or maybe just starving for attention. Who the hell pays any attention to New Hampshire at any other time? Weird.