Bender Campaign News

This little PAC went to market, This little PAC stayed home, This little PAC cried,

 “Wee! Wee! Wee!” all the way to the Paul Hodes office

In response to the Paul Hodes ad entitled “Hotdog,“ the Bender campaign held a wiener roast at the campaign office of Paul Hodes.  A porktacular time was had by all.

The Bender for Senate campaign released the following statement:

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Memo to Supporters Regarding Newspaper Endorsements

The Jim Bender for US Senate Campaign is proud to announce we have received more Editorial Board endorsements than any of our opponents.  In fact, we have as many as they do combined!

Today, Jim Bender for US Senate was endorsed by the Portsmouth Herald.

The Editorial states, “Jim wants to take the values and knowledge” he gained working his “way up and through school while holding jobs that included janitor, construction worker, butcher and lumberjack.”

The Bill Binnie for US Senate campaign attacked the Jim Bender for US Senate campaign with a false and negative mailer this weekend.

Bender's Campaign Manager Beth Lindstrom said, "This is a false attack, and once again Mr. Binnie is grasping at straws in his final desperate hours before the primary on Tuesday.  His constant negative attacks have backfired and now he is turning his vitriol on Jim Bender."

The Jim Bender for Senate campaign released the following statement regarding a proposed televised debate in Nashua with the four major U.S. Senate candidates.

The Jim Bender for US Senate campaign is calling for another televised debate with the four major candidates vying for the Republican nomination in the New Hampshire US Senate race. 

Today, the Jim Bender campaign released another web video in a series of extended commercials by former employees speaking about Jim Bender. 

This commercial features Chris Caggiula.  Click here to watch the video

Businessman Jim Bender was the clear victor in tonight's Republican debate for the U.S. Senate.  Jim proved he is the one candidate voters can trust to bring common sense, integrity, and good judgment to Washington. He also proved he is the one candidate voters can trust to defeat Democrat Paul Hodes and his liberal, tax-and-spend, job-killing policies.

Today, Jim Bender for US Senate was endorsed by both the Eagle-Tribune and the Derry News.

The editorial says, “The best choice for Granite State Republicans and independents is Jim Bender.”

Today, the Jim Bender campaign released the first in a series of extended commercials by former employees speaking about Jim Bender. 

This commercial features Jennifer Tyrrell.

“Jim is very good at keeping an eye on the budget; he is very good at building consensus.”

“Jim is extremely honest. “

“Jim is a straight shooter.  There are a lot of people that talk about something but they never deliver.  Jim will not only talk about ideas that he has, he will also come up with a solution.”

“Jim Bender has the right stuff for the Senate”

Jim “understands how economic success is achieved by working collaboratively with others”“Jim Bender has shown that he can meet that test, and that is why he deserves the support of voters in next Tuesday's primary”

“I loved working for Jim Bender and you’ll love Jim Bender working for you in the Senate”

Jim Bender, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, released the following statement regarding President Obama’s new 50 billion dollar increased deficit plan.

Today, Jim Bender was endorsed by the Foster's Daily Democrat. 

Paul Dietterle, Editorial Page Editor, said, "This is an enthusiastic endorsement, make no mistakes about it…This is one we’re happy to make, we’re excited to make."

See what Foster's has to say about Jim Bender:

Jim Gilchrist, Founder of the Minuteman Project told a crowd of Granite State residents that “Every state in the union is now a border state” at an informational breakfast forum this morning at Bickford’s family restaurant in Nashua.  The forum was sponsored by Jim Bender, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate.  Dr. Bruce Reeves, CEO of Manchester-based ID authentication firm, Assure Tec Systems also served as a panelist.  The forum’s intent was to discuss information and solutions to tackle illegal immigration. 

Today, Jim Bender released the following statement regarding a legislative report that found Kelly Ayotte shared responsibility for failing to stop the FRM ponzi scheme.

Opportunities to meet Jim Gilchrist
Founder of the Minuteman Project

Meet and Greet    4:00pm—5:30pm Tuesday, August 31st JP Stephens Restaurant 377 Route 202 - off Route 119 Rindge, NH

Border Security Breakfast Forum 8:30 am Wednesday, September 1st Bickford’s Family Restaurant 356 Amherst Street Nashua, NH

Meet and Greet - 12 Noon Wednesday, September 1st Rileys Gun Shop 1575 Hooksett Road Hooksett, NH

The Jim Bender for US Senate Campaign will be hosting a forum entitled, ”No Compromise: Secure our Borders Tight and Solid” Forum and breakfast with special guest speaker Jim Gilchrist, founder of the Minuteman Project on Wednesday, September 1st. The event will be held at Bickford’s Family Restaurant in Nashua.  Along with Jim Bender and Jim Gilchrist, Dr. Bruce Reeves CEO of AssureTec Systems in Manchester will also serve as a panelist.

“We are expanding because our momentum is strong,” says Jim Bender, candidate for U. S. Senate

The Bender for Senate Team is excited to announce the opening of our third campaign office.  Jim Bender said, “Our Jim for Jobs message is resonating with voters and our campaign is poised to be victorious on September 14th.    We are expanding our efforts to take our message across all of New Hampshire and speak to as many people as possible.”

The Bender for Senate campaign announced today that it has earned several endorsements including former supporters of Bill Binnie and Kelly Ayotte.

Glynis Citarelli, Amherst Activist and owner of Sweet Shot Photography, a former Bill Binnie supporter.

Paula Johnson, Former Nashua Alderman at Large switched support from Kelly Ayotte.