Betsi DeVries

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State legislators honored by BIA

CONCORD-Before Organization Day began, the Business and Industry Association gave awards to five state legislators they say supported the state's business community during the 2008 legislative session.

State Reps. Pam Price (R-Nashua) and David Hess (R-Hooksett) were awarded the BIA's Friend of Business Award along with state Sens. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester), Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) and Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester).

State Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) has won re-election in state senate district 18.

DeVries defeated challenger Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) in one of the most closely watched state senate races in the state.

MANCHESTER--The three Democratic candidates vying for the state senate in Manchester all used a familiar Barack Obama chant to close their speeches before 1,000 supporters.

Incumbent state Sens. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) and Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) joined Bob Backus (D-Manchester) in addressing a crowd assembled to hear President Bill Clinton speak at a "Unite for Change" rally.

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October 2008CONTACT: Kristy Roney

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DOUG KRUSE STATEMENT ON DEVRIES DECEPTIONS

"Senator DeVries, You Owe the Voters the Truth – Not Desperate Deceptions"

Manchester, NH – Today, Republican candidate for State Senate Doug Kruse issued a statement on the disclosure that Senator Betsi DeVries has at least twice misled the voters and claimed to have endorsements she doesn't actually have.     

MANCHESTER--Speaking at a campaign rally for Barack Obama, state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) told the crowd to look toward the next four years when voting next week.  

"The question in this election is not are you better off than we were four years ago, I think we all know the answer to that question, the question is will this country be better off four years from now," DeVries said a rally featuring Hillary Clinton.

For Immediate Release:
October 28, 2008
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603-657-0791   

Senator DeVries Demonstrates Record of Fiscal Responsibility

Last night's debate proved once again that Senator Betsi DeVries is the only candidate in this race who is ready to deal with the serious problems facing New Hampshire families. Senator DeVries stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced budget in order to keep the burden from rolling onto the taxpayers. She acknowledged that tough decisions would have to be made in Concord during the next session. While Senator DeVries has already demonstrated her ability to provide thoughtful and responsible leadership, her opponent continued to tout vague plans to make drastic cuts while refusing to name one single program he would eliminate when asked directly by Senator DeVries.

GOFFSTOWN--Both candidates in the state Senate District 18 race agreed that spending and the state budget are the most important issues facing the state.

Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) and state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) participated in their only debate, which was sponsored by Manchester's Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008                                                                 (603) 836-0655
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Gov. Lynch, Law Enforcement, Firefighters Campaign for State Senate Candidate Betsi DeVries

MANCHESTER – Praising her for her work on behalf of the people of Manchester, Gov. John Lynch today endorsed state Senator Betsi DeVries in her bid for reelection in Manchester and Litchfield.

 PRESS RELEASE from Friends of Doug Kruse

   

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October 2008

CONTACT: Kristy Roney

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DOUG KRUSE STATEMENT ON CITY CLERK CAROL JOHNSON

"Senator DeVries Once Again – and Predictably - Demonstrates Bad Judgment"

Manchester, NH – Today, Republican candidate for State Senate Doug Kruse issued a statement on the 10-4 vote by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to place Manchester City Clerk Carol Johnson on unpaid administrative leave in light of her indictment on abuse of office charges.

Candidates running for the three state senate districts held three separate debates on Manchester Community Access Media (MCAM).

In state senate district 16 Bob Backus (D-Manchester) debated state Sen. Ted Gatsas (R-Manchester), while in district 20 state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester) faced-off against Jason Sakellar (R-Manchester), but in district 18 Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) was alone, since state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) decided not to participate in their debate.