Negative attack ads do not serve our democracy and should not be given any traction. These ads are filled with lies and disinformation and are self-serving for the particular candidate. This is dysfunctional.
What has become of having decent debates where opposing views can be articulated in a civilized manner? We should be having conversations and debates to achieve consensus.
New Hampshire Senate District 8 citizens have been deluged with attack ads against Jenn Alford-Teaster. These are completely unfounded.
The two candidates are aligned on many issues, but you would not know that from her opponent’s attack ads. They agree about increasing telemedicine, increasing broadband, and supporting all-day kindergarten. In addition, Jenn supports gun-free school zones and greater access to affordable health care.
Her opponent suggested that Jenn would advocate raising taxes on Mom-and-Pop businesses. If you know anything about Jenn, this would not be her position. Having grown up in poverty, working in a Mom-and-Pop was her livelihood.
Another postcard mailed by her opponent’s campaign attacked Jenn for using sophisticated language. A good education helps one to be articulate! Is her opponent mocking her for having a higher education?
Would you like a candidate who wishes to listen to her constituents and build bridges between them? Or would you like one who prefers to spend valuable campaign contributions on attack ads? I’ll cast my vote for the one who demonstrates her integrity, Jenn Alford-Teaster.
DEBORAH CHRISMAN
Sunapee