Don’t let repetition replace research
In just two hours of listening to music, I’ve heard 18 attack ads paid for by Sununu and groups supporting him. That doesn’t include the endless social media ads or mailers stuffing our mailboxes.
NHPR has reported that approximately $50 million has been spent by dark money groups seeking to get Sununu elected.
Meanwhile, the NH Fiscal Policy Institute reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services must reduce spending by $51 million over two years, cuts that will adversely affect New Hampshire residents.
Imagine if that attack ad money was spent helping people instead of trying to influence an election. Unfortunately, it’s not the society we live in.
This relentless repetition, seemingly aimed at swaying independent voters and exhausting Democratic voters into staying home, feels like psychological warfare. We saw similar tactics during the 2024 election, reminding us how powerful constant political messaging can be.
Do your homework. Look beyond the ads. Investigate the claims, examine the facts and pay attention to how candidates have actually voted and what their records show.
Don’t let repetition replace research, and don’t let anyone else do your thinking for you.
No matter which party you belong to, or who you vote for, an informed vote based on facts, not a flood of paid political messaging, is one of the most important tools we have to create the changes New Hampshire needs.