A GOP twice bitten, not shying away

Outspent three-to-one in 2006, Cong. Carol Shea-Porter unseated GOP incumbent Jeb Bradley in New Hampshire’s swing first district – and beat him again in their heated 2008 rematch. Undeterred, the GOP has again placed Shea-Porter on their list of top targets for 2010.

An advocate for consumers and veterans

Shea-Porter has authored cyber-security legislation and cosponsored credit card reform bills to safeguard consumer’s rights. A member of the House Armed Services Committee, she is a dedicated advocate for troops and veterans, and has worked to ensure their access to health care and to hold defense contractors accountable for shoddy safety practices.

Republicans on the attack

The GOP primary field is crowded, but the frontrunner is Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta, whose record includes cutting education and social safety net while beefing up his own payroll. Republicans are giving him help through their “Young Guns” program – where was recently elevated to “contender” – and he’s on the attack . Shea-Porter needs support from EMILY’s List members to raise the funds necessary to hold this swing seat.

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