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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Dan Feltes on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Protect DREAMers, opposed funding border wall. (Nov 2020)
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Maggie Hassan on Immigration
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Democratic Governor:
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- Temporarily halt acceptance of refugees from Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Close borders for now; but welcome ISIS refugees later. (Nov 2015)
- Halt acceptance of Syrian refugees until fully vetted. (Nov 2015)
- Stop allowing Syrian refugees into the US. (Nov 2015)
- Ensure robust screening before we admit refugees from Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Jilletta Jarvis on Immigration
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Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Background checks against possible terrorism. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire:
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- Strongly opposes Trump's immigration and border law changes. (Oct 2018)
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Steve Marchand on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- 1st-generation American; sees positive power of immigration. (May 2017)
- Aggressively pursue pro-immigration policies. (Apr 2017)
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Chris Sununu on Immigration
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Supports DREAMers; reform immigration laws. (Feb 2018)
- Don't block all immigration; do block 10,000 Syrian refugees. (Sep 2016)
- The US should halt admitting Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
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Colin Van Ostern on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Make sure new immigrants learn English & civics. (Sep 2016)
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Andru Volinsky on Immigration
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Senate:
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Scott Brown on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- The border is secure when people don't come across it. (Oct 2014)
- It's wrong that illegals can just walk across the border. (Jul 2014)
- DREAM Act provides "back door amnesty". (Oct 2012)
- Tighten our borders; no blanket amnesty. (Nov 2011)
- Opposed two-way bilingual programs; supported English-only. (Jul 2003)
- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
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Maggie Hassan on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Temporarily halt acceptance of refugees from Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Close borders for now; but welcome ISIS refugees later. (Nov 2015)
- Halt acceptance of Syrian refugees until fully vetted. (Nov 2015)
- Stop allowing Syrian refugees into the US. (Nov 2015)
- Ensure robust screening before we admit refugees from Syria. (Nov 2015)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Andy Martin on Immigration
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Corky Messner on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- For border wall to stop flow of illegal immigrants & drugs. (Sep 2020)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Bill O`Brien on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- On immigration: I simply believe Illegal is Illegal. (Dec 2019)
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Jim Rubens on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Halt immigration of Syrian refugees; reduce all immigration. (Apr 2016)
- No amnesty; no birthright citizenship; no sanctuary cities. (Apr 2016)
- No comprehensive immigration reform. (Nov 2013)
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Jeanne Shaheen on Immigration
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- We need to fix our broken immigration system. (Oct 2014)
- No automated entry-exit control system; allow free flow. (Jul 2000)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Allow administrative amnesty to some illegal aliens. (Jun 2013)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2014)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2018)
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Karen Testerman on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Illegal immigrants breaking the law should not be rewarded. (Jan 2014)
- Illegal immigrants are stealing from our country. (Dec 2013)
- Illegal immigrants over burden our public schools. (Nov 2013)
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Frank Guinta on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NH-1):
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- Opposes a pathway to citizenship. (Nov 2010)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Annie Kuster on Immigration
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Opposes exiting US to apply for citizenship. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
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Chris Pappas on Immigration
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Democrat (District 1):
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- PVS:Let illegal immigrants apply for citizenship. (Aug 2018)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Apr 2019)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Allow administrative amnesty to some illegal aliens. (Jun 2013)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2014)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mark Connolly on Immigration
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Immigration is key to the state's economic growth. (Sep 2016)
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Derek Dextraze on Immigration
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Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Come in the legal way. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Immigration
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Enforce the laws & send back those here illegally. (Oct 2015)
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John Lynch on Immigration
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| Democratic NH Governor:
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Jeanne Shaheen on Immigration
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Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor:
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- We need to fix our broken immigration system. (Oct 2014)
- No automated entry-exit control system; allow free flow. (Jul 2000)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees now, and more later. (Sep 2015)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Craig Benson on Immigration
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| Former Republican Governor (2003-2004):
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Mark Fernald on Immigration
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| Former Democratic Governor (until 1996):
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Burt Cohen on Immigration
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator:
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Doris Haddock on Immigration
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger:
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Bill Zeliff on Immigration
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Tom Alciere on Immigration
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2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep:
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- Illegal immigrants should earn citizenship. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Immigration
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Republican Representative (NH-2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Jim Bender on Immigration
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2010 Republican Senate Challenger:
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- America should secure her borders tight and solid. (Aug 2010)
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Ken Blevens on Immigration
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Libertarian challenger:
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- Enforce present law & deport illegal aliens. (Jul 2007)
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Jeb Bradley on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Judd Gregg on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (NH):
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- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 54% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
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Paul Hodes on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Beef up the border & work with Mexico on jobs & fairness. (Nov 2006)
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Paul Hodes on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Beef up the border & work with Mexico on jobs & fairness. (Nov 2006)
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John Sununu on Immigration
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Ban access to benefits by illegals; oppose sanctuary cities. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Kelly Ayotte on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Stop the dangerous flow of illegal immigrants. (Jul 2010)
- I support English as the language of our country. (Jun 2010)
- Supports Arizona law against illegal immigration. (Jun 2010)
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Don Bolduc on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Citizenship off the table for those entering illegally. (Feb 2020)
- Effectively secure our borders, including a wall. (Jun 2019)
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John Sununu on Immigration
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1):
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- Ban access to benefits by illegals; oppose sanctuary cities. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 58% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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