Tag Archives: Chris Sununu

ABC News reports: In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” Sununu, a Republican who campaigned against Trump in the GOP primary before becoming a Trump defender, was repeatedly pressed by anchor George Stephanopoulos about his previous views. Sununu said he stood by a 2021 denunciation of Trump over Jan. 6 but said he no longer believes that Trump should …

The Advance reports: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has referred to former President Donald Trump as an “asshole,” once joked that he belongs in a mental institution, and campaigned like hell for Trump rival Nikki Haley. But now with Haley out of the race, he’s back on Team Trump. “I’m going to support the ticket. I’m going to support Donald …

Manchester’s ABC affiliate reports: Republican presidential candidates have been competing for Gov. Chris Sununu’s endorsement for months. Sununu has said he does not think Trump can win next year and wants the Republican Party to turn the page. Now, sources tell WMUR that Sununu has made his decision. He’s going to be backing former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, and …

Manchester’s ABC affiliate reports: Gov. Chris Sununu said Monday he is not running for president. The governor was one of a dwindling number of Republican contenders still on the fence about whether to seek the White House. Sununu traveled the country over the last year, testing the waters of a potential presidential campaign. In deciding not to run, the process …

The Dispatch reports: Chris Sununu is accelerating plans to run for president, with close allies telling The Dispatch the New Hampshire governor wants to seek the Republican nomination and is exploring avenues for mounting a viable 2024 campaign. In telephone calls and in-person meetings, Sununu is pitching a potential White House bid to wealthy Republican donors in New Hampshire who …

NPR reports: At the Republican National Committee’s spring retreat in Tennessee over the weekend, a swing-state GOP governor told major donors the party’s future political success depended in part on Fox News. In a speech about attracting independents and young people to the Republican Party, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said he had urged Fox News to break out of …

Axios reports: Former President Trump won’t become the Republican Party’s presidential nominee in 2024, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) predicted during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. “He’s not going to be the nominee, that’s just not going to happen,” Sununu said, adding the GOP is looking for fresh leadership. “Thank you for your service, we’re …

NBC News reports: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has taken his most significant step yet in exploring a White House bid, launching a national political organization that’s a popular tool for prospective presidential candidates testing the waters. The governor first confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday that he had formed the “Live Free or Die” committee (borrowed from his state’s …

The Hill reports: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, two prominent moderate figures in the Republican Party, both predicted on Sunday that former President Trump could not beat President Biden if they were in a rematch for the White House in 2024. An ABC-Washington Post poll conducted over the last week showed that there …

Florida Politics reports: A potential political rival for Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged the Florida Governor has the momentum for a presidential run. “Obviously Ron DeSantis is looking to run for President, which is fine,” said New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu. “He’d probably win New Hampshire right now, without a doubt.” Sununu spoke about the 2024 presidential election in an appearance …

The Hill reports: Newly reelected New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) on Wednesday told CNN he’s not considering mounting a 2024 presidential campaign “right now.” “Right now, I’m not,” Sununu told Jake Tapper when asked about his plans during an appearance on the network. Sununu, who supported former President Trump’s two successful presidential bids but broke with him by declaring …

Manchester’s ABC News affiliate reports: Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday he would veto a piece of legislation that critics say could require New Hampshire schools to out LGBT children to their parents. Supporters of the bill termed the “Parental Bill of Rights” said they’re trying to give parents more of a say in their children’s lives, while critics argue it …

The Washington Post reports: After a two-year absence, the Gridiron Club hosted its 137th dinner Saturday night with the profound desire that the pandemic, two presidential impeachment trials and an attack on the U.S. Capitol have not permanently ruptured this country. So there was both shock and relief when New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, the Republican speaker for the night, …

The New Hampshire Journal reports: On the Howie Carr radio show Wednesday, Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski said his old boss has given him a new job: Get rid of Gov. Chris Sununu. “When we spoke earlier in the day, you told me that [President Trump] assigned you a couple of duties and one is in your home state of New …

NBC News reports: New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced Tuesday that he will not run for Senate in 2022, delivering a blow to Republicans’ chances of regaining control of the chamber. Sununu, during a news conference in Concord, said he instead would seek a fourth two-year term as governor. “My responsibility is not to the gridlock and politics of Washington, …

The Portsmouth Herald reports: An anti-mask protester arrested outside Gov. Chris Sununu’s home in December is now on the hook for a $1,000 cash bail after prosecutors say he violated his bail conditions and flew a drone over the governor’s neighborhood. Skylar Bennett, 38, must pay the bail before April 2 to remain out on release while awaiting trial on …

The Associated Press reports: New Hampshire’s Republican governor said Wednesday that he is canceling his outdoor inauguration ceremony next month because of public safety concerns — namely, armed protesters who have been gathering outside his home in the weeks since he issued a mask order. “My first responsibility is ensuring the safety of my family and our citizens” Gov. Chris …

Courthouse News reports: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and his state’s lottery commission sued the Department of Justice on Friday over a recent regulatory change that would bar the sale of lottery tickets online. “Today New Hampshire is taking action to protect public education in New Hampshire,” Sununu said in a statement. “The opinion issued by DOJ puts millions of …

Manchester’s ABC affiliate reports: Civil libertarians and LGBTQ rights advocates praised Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Friday after he signed into law a bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity. “Discrimination – in any form – is unacceptable and runs contrary to New Hampshire’s Live Free or Die Spirit,” Sununu said in a statement after signing House Bill …