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Unfortunately the NH Academy of Family Physicians has been infiltrated by leftists, and like many similar organizations spews the Democrat talking points. Take a look at their 2017 report on AAFC advocacy - it looks like it was copied from the DNC talking points.:

Resolution no. 512 “Immigration Policy” This resolution proposes that the AAFP actively oppose the current administration’s im-migration policies and the building of a wall along the southern border of the United States given its detrimental effects the economic, ecological and community health of the border region. There was mixed testimony regarding the resolution, both for and against. There was testimony of the stress of immigration policy on patients. Some supported the right of the country to pro-tect its borders. Others were concerned about the specific targeting of the current presidential administration and suggested a more comprehensive policy in this area.

Resolution no. 513 “ Support a Publicly Funded Universal Primary Care Program” This resolution proposed that the AAFP develop a policy statement in support of a pub-licly funded universal primary care system in states who pursue this model and survey chapter about the feasibility of a legislative approach to promoting a universal primary care system in their state. There was overwhelming support of this resolution and the reference committee con-sider this an incremental step toward adoption of more universal access to primary care services. Outcome: Adopt

Somehow taking the life of an unborn child doesn't bother these "family" medicine providers:

Resolution no. 501 “Repeal the Hyde Amendment” This resolution proposed that the AAFP endorse the principle that women reeiving health care paid for through health plan funded by state and federal government who have coverage for continuing a pregnancy also should have coverage for ending a pregnancy. It also proposes that the AAFT engage in advocacy and lobbying efforts to overturn the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions.

But really it just boils down to the dollars. They are all for tort reform as long as it only benefits them as a defendant - not when the plaintiff wins!

Resolution no. 506 “Loser Pay Tort Reform” This resolution presented three proposals. First, that the AAFP support “loser pays” tort reform for medical malpractice and personal liability cases, whereby the plaintiff ’s attorney shall be jointly and severally liable for the costs of defendant’s legal and related fees, up to a cap established by legislation.

They also have a section seeking to change the perception that they play a role in the opioid epidemic. In our state, according to the CDC, in our state there were 146 firearm deaths, 17 of which were homicides. During the same time period there were 467 drug overdose deaths. Many of those deaths were the end result of an opioid addiction that started with a prescription for pain killers written by a doctor. Suicides accounted for 265 deaths, another area that family physicians could and should be working harder on.