Reply #24: NH likes their pukes to show some independence, but...

[Redneck Socialist]

if they step too far out of line the Nat'l Party will smack 'em down. Witness Bob Smith.

The NH subspecies of republican tends to have a pretty broad libertarian streak. NH conservatism is generally more about "leave me alone, nobody's gonna tell me what to do and keep yer filthy hands off my wallet" then about the "god told me to stick my nose in your business" type fundie republicanism seemingly so prevalent elsewhere.

As a result the republicans up here show some independence from time to time, but not too much. Sununu's up for reelection in '08 so he's looking to step out from Gregg's shadow. The fact that NH went for Kerry, coupled with bushCo's poll numbers being in the tank, makes now an opportune time for him to show some of that much heralded Granite State independence. Sununu's not going so far out on a limb as you might imagine. The Union Leader, the most vile right wing rag imaginable (and only state wide newspaper) supports him on his opposition to portions of the Patriot act.

This supposed moderation on the delegation's part is mostly just an act. They are pretty hardcore pukes most of the time.