Joel Maiola

Grant Bosse and Bob Clegg, both Republicans running for Congress in the second district, characterized themselves as experienced and prepared for the job in separate interviews this morning.

New Hampshire Republicans are reacting to the news that Joel Maiola is leaving his position with Senator Judd Gregg.

Maiola announced today that he starting a consulting company called Granite Edge.

Republicans agree that Maiola has left a lasting impact on Granite State politics.

The resignation of Judd Gregg's long time aide Joel Maiola as chief of staff will increase chatter that Gregg could soon resign himself.

The long time Chief of Staff to U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg is resigning to set up his own political consulting firm, a report suggests.

The Union Leader broke the story this afternoon that Joel Maiola, who has been an aide to Gregg for 27 years, will be stepping down.

Maiola, 49, of Bow, will be replaced by Gregg's legislative director Allysa Shooshan.