Gale Thomson and Granny D Pass Away

Earlier today, Conservatives across New Hampshire and all Granite Staters were saddened to hear of the passing of former First Lady Gale Thomson.  All of condolence statements from both sides of the aisle honored her life and her service to the Granite State.  Public officials, past, present, and future honored her life with class.

It similarily sad to note that campaign finance reform activist, and one time Democrat US Senate Democrat nominee Granny D passed away at the age of 100.  While, few on this site agreed with many, if not all, of her policy positions, she still stood for what she believed to be true.

Gale Thomson and Granny D couldn’t have been further from each other politically.  At the end of the day, they each were a part of the New Hampshire political culture and worked for what they believed was right.

This evening several Republicans across the state also issue statements on the passing of Granny D:

Gov. John H. Sununu:

Sununu Statement On The Passing Of Doris “Granny D” Haddock

CONCORD – Former New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu released the following statement today on the passing of Doris “Granny D” Haddock:

“We are always saddened when someone with a genuine commitment to their values and principles passes away. Granny D was an unwavering advocate for her beliefs, and her tireless efforts inspired many Granite Staters to participate in our political process.

“Granny D was an activist in the New Hampshire tradition and our state will certainly be diminished by her passing. Nancy and I extend our condolences and prayers to her family during this difficult time.”

John Stephen:

John Stephen Comments On Passing Of Doris “Granny D” Haddock

MANCHESTER, NH- John Stephen, Republican candidate for Governor, today offered the following statement regarding the passing of Doris “Granny D” Haddock, 2004 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate and campaign finance activist, who passed away at age 100 this evening, according to NHPoliticalReport.com.

“Granny D was an inspiration for New Hampshire residents of all ages. Her tireless commitment to delivering change to campaign finance should motivate all of us to get more involved in the political process. She was committed to making the nation better for future generations, and the enthusiasm she brought to everything she did should energize us all to action. We can all feel better knowing that she did make a difference.

“My condolences and prayers are with her family and many, many friends at this sad time.”