Since when do we have to kiss somebody’s butt to get them to run? The top tier candidate is IN OUR LEADERSHIP. When they don’t run they don’t lead. We’re then left behind. What does that say about anyone who doesn’t want to be in the world’s most exclusive club? Too many instances. Name them. I’ll start with Sarah.
They do not have to kiss Sununu’s butt. HE has been running for US Senate for years. The governor’s office is just a stepping stone. He is a very popular governor in NH where 1/3 of the electorate calls themselves independents.
NH has an open primary system and same day registration. So, an independent can become a Republican and then change back to be an Undeclared right after voting. Sununu won reelection in a landslide last November. The polls have him winning against Maggie Hassan.
WE need to pick our battles. Sununu, while far from perfect is MUCH better than Hassan. As a resident of NH. I will hold my nose and vote for him.