Charles Bass for Congress

 

 

Vitriol and hyperbole have dominated the last few cycles of US politics. Although many would assert that this has been the case since the beginning of time, our family believes otherwise.

 

Our collective experience working for, with, or around a number of public servants over the years has taught us differently: even when we didn’t always agree with them, folks like US Senators Hank Brown, John Chafee, Bob Bennett, and Congressmen Rob Simmons (among others) always proved that there were still some statesmen in the arena.

 

Those are all Republican examples, of course, but our family has also had the opportunity to work with Democrats and Independents who have also proven to be true statesmen: despite our differences of opinion.

 

Even in candidacy for public office our family has been fortunate enough to engage in a constructive discussion of the issues. We understand not all campaigns will succeed at this, even when an honest effort is made to stay on the positive path of spirited debate focused on substance; yet we feel both parties are sorely lacking candidates that elevate the discourse of American politics and do everything they can to avoid falling into these patterns. We feel both parties have neglected the importance of statesmanship in politics.

 

This brings us to New Hampshire’s second congressional district.

 

Our family endorses Congressman Charles F. Bass in the upcoming September 14th Republican primary because we feel he exemplifies the qualities of statesmanship that are sorely missing in politics today. While Congressman Bass faces opposition in the primaries from other energetic and outstanding candidates we appreciate the experience, background, and especially the quality of discourse that Congressman Bass will take back to Washington DC.

 

We feel Congressman Bass will help restore a vision for the Republican Party – one that is focused on a message of fiscal conservatism, delivered in a tone of inclusivity. Congressman Bass represents the best opportunity to help rebuild Republican leadership in New England and the broader Northeast. A victory for Congressman Bass on September 14th is a victory for a vigorous and forward-looking Republican Party; a victory for Congressman Bass in the November election will be a victory for New Hampshire and the United States.