I Think I’d Rather Have Kelly Ayotte Anyway

Sununu is correct. He can help more from the Governor’s office.

Republicans' Chances of Reclaiming U.S. Senate Take a Hit – PJ Media

n a disappointing setback to the GOP’s hopes of reclaiming the U.S. Senate next year, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu decided Tuesday to seek a fourth term as governor.

“My responsibility is not to the gridlock and politics of Washington, it is to the citizens of New Hampshire,” Sununu said. “I’d rather push myself 120 miles an hour delivering wins for New Hampshire than just slow down and end up on Capitol Hill debating partisan politics without results. That’s why I’m going to run for a fourth term. And I’d be honored if the people in New Hampshire would elect me again as their governor. We have a lot more to do to protect the interests of New Hampshire citizens. And it’s just clear that I can be most effective doing that.”

But who is waiting in the wings?

Reminder to Democrats sighing in relief at Chris Sununu not running in NH: Kelly Ayotte lost to Maggie Hassan in 2016 by a grand total of 1,017 votes. Out of 708k cast. So if Ayotte runs, Hassan is still in a VERY precarious situation in a Republican wave year.

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 9, 2021

If 2022 really is a Red Wave election, Ayotte should have no trouble taking this seat. If it isn’t, then the GOP probably wouldn’t have picked up the seat anyway.

This is a better deal. Keep a Republican Governor. Pick up a Republican Senate seat.