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That's odd simply because Humphrey was considered a shoo-in for the nomination a few monthes ago. But Humphrey lost the 2000 election, so I can see why Republicans would be reluntant to run him again. Best run a new face with all the pampered politician's kids dominating the NH GOP.

Other than silly "sign up for my brigage" logo (people might think he's a Buchanan-style candidate) The only problem I can see is he doesn't list his stance on abortion on his website. Considering New Hampshire is a conservative state (Benson clearly tells people he's pro-2nd amendment on that site), I wonder why not. My only guess is that his pro-life credentials aren't that good.

If any NH Freepers can vouch for this guy as a strong pro-life candidate, then by all means he deserves the nomination. We're in desperate need to replace some 'RAT governorships in November with all the vunerable GOP governors (including my own state, where the 'RATs are actually trying to associate the corrupt RINO governor with the current nominee, even though their candidate is far closer to the current governor's cronies).

Humphrey spent a large sum of money on negative attacks on Benson-- he was the first to go negative (attacking Benson's credentials as a Republican). Humphrey looks desperate and it also feeds into the perception Shaheen painted of him (that she'd also paint of Smith) that he's a mean, grumpy old white man. The race was neck-and-neck until the negative ads, then Benson really sprinted ahead of him. He hasn't really produced any positive ads on the issues either like Benson has. Benson has made the tax issue the #1 issue and it really resonates (both of his possible opponents this fall are pro-income tax).

On the abortion issue, I don't think there is statewide support to repeal Roe v. Wade. This is New England and not Alabama. Benson is a conservative Republican-- he broadcasts that exact phrase in his ads.