Comments on: Guinta could beat Shea-Porter, but will he have a primary?

By: JR

JR — Sat, 09 May 2009 21:09:15 +0000

I don’t get it. Is Jeb interested in legislating or just running for office? I just hope he focuses on this budget mess right now.

By: ClarenceClaus

ClarenceClaus — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:42:57 +0000

Whether or not you like Jeb, it would be an ideal opportunity for him because Guinta and Stephen would divide the Manchester vote while he dominates the rest of the district. Furthermore, I doubt Jeb cares much for Guinta since Guinta backed John Stephen after working for Jeb. Jeb may want to run for some other office though, or for state senate again.

By: Amos Tuck

Amos Tuck — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:36:04 +0000

I understand the logic, but I doubt Jeb will run..

By: ClarenceClaus

ClarenceClaus — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:30:27 +0000

It will be interesting to see who he runs against. If John Stephen and Jim Wieczorek both run, the Manchester vote will be divided three ways, and that could present an opportunity for either a seacoast person such as Sean Mahoney or a Lakes Region person such as Jeb Bradley to break out of the pack. Guinta’s negatives were only 8% statewide and 12% in the Manchester area (compared to 52% positive), but he doesn’t have a free ride. There are some Republican activists who may prefer a different candidate.