Politics & Government

VIDEO: Hassan Says NH Republicans Are 'Taking Us Back Centuries'

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate spoke against NH House Speaker William O'Brien and Republicans during a trip to Amherst on Wednesday.

Democrat Maggie Hassan said she wants to put a stop to New Hampshire House Speaker William O'Brien, R-Mont Vernon.

The former state Senate Majority Leader and now candidate for governor made a visit to the Congregational Church of Amherst last night for a potluck dinner sponsored by Amherst Democrats.

Hassan spoke out against what she sees as destructive policies from O'Brien and the Republicans that follow him in the New Hampshire Legislature.

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She to run for the Democratic nomination for governor last month. The other gubernatorial candidate to announce at this point is Republican .

We will have a more detailed report on Maggie Hassan's visit coming for you later today.

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