Kelly Ayotte

On The Political Front For May 6

Josh Rogers — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:17:34 +0000

With April being a big month for state revenue, New Hampshire could end the biennium in the black; things are looking tougher for the casino proposal, as the legislature continues to work on the budget; Senator Ayotte held a handful of town halls meetings last week, getting questions and a bit of backlash on her gun control positions.

On The Political Front For April 29

Josh Rogers — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:58:23 +0000

Senator Kelly Ayotte has been in the news for her opposition to expanded background checks for gun sales; the NH Senate set to vote on a number of bills this week, with a number of them expected not to pass; one bill that may find bipartisan support is the proposed freeze of the Voter ID law, which would mean that more stringent requirements set to go into effect in September would be put on hold.

Shaheen And Ayotte Fight Online Sales Tax

Matt Laslo — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:31:51 +0000

New Hampshire’s U.S. senators don’t often see eye to eye, but this week they’re teaming up trying to defeat a bill that would force businesses to collect online sales tax for the first time.

Soldiers Land at Pease Airport

Roger Wood — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:42:31 +0000

New Hampshire U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte was on hand for the arrival of 117 American soldiers at Pease International Airport.

Shaheen, Ayotte Query Feds On Northern Pass Trespassing Question

Chris Jensen — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:36:35 +0000

After some North Country residents complained that U.S. Department of Energy contractors working on the Northern Pass project are trespassing on their land, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte have sent a letter to the federal Department of Energy looking into it.

On Assault Weapons Ban, Sen. Ayotte Only Holdout Among N.H. Delegation

Michael Brindley — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:42:17 +0000

New Hampshire Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte is the only member of the state’s Congressional delegation who has not pledged support for an assault weapons ban this week.

Sen. Shaheen: Sen. Kerry Would Make 'Excellent' Secretary Of State

Michael Brindley — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:16:37 +0000

New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen says she will support John Kerry for Secretary of State.

President Barack Obama is expected to tap the Massachusetts Senator to replace Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down.

In Hudson on Monday, Shaheen said Kerry is more than qualified for the job.

“I worked on his campaign to become president. I think he’s got a lot of experience internationally. I’ve served with him on the foreign relations committee for the last four years. I think he’d be terrific.”

Ayotte: North Country Should Have "The Voice" In Northern Pass

Chris Jensen — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:05:24 +0000

Senator Kelly Ayotte says he North Country should have a major voice in what happens with the Northern Pass hydro-electric project.

Ayotte spoke about the project while in Pittsburg in the North Country on Friday for a town meeting.

NHPR’s Chris Jensen was there.

Pretty much the first issue raised with Sen. Kelly Ayotte was the Northern Pass project which – if approved – would probably cross the border near here.

“It seems to me you all should have the voice in this.”

Ayotte: We Have Divided Government And Lots Of Challenges

Chris Jensen — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:59:27 +0000

Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she's optimistic that a deal can be reached to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff at the end of the year. Ayotte held a town meeting in Pittsburg Friday and the major topic was the economy.

NHPR’s Chris Jensen was there.

Talking to about 150 people in the tiny Northern town, Kelly Ayotte said the Democrats and the Republicans got the country into the debt crisis together.

“It is going to take two parties to get us out of it. We have divided government in Washington and we've got a lot of challenges.”

Ayotte: John Kerry Has Experience To Be Secretary of State

Chris Jensen — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:07:24 +0000

During a visit to Pittsburg Friday for a town meeting, Sen. Kelly Ayotte said she thought fellow Senator John Kerry has the experience to be the next Secretary of State.

Earlier this week, U-N Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration after criticism over her response to the attack on the Libyan embassy.

Ayotte had been highly critical of Rice.

Shaheen, Ayotte Proposals For Fiscal Cliff Deal Reflect National Partisan Debate

Michael Brindley — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:09:38 +0000

With a Jan. 1 deadline for the so-called fiscal cliff looming, New Hampshire’s senators are in the Granite State and discussing what needs to be done to reach a deal.

At an event meant to celebrate New Hampshire’s all-female delegation last week, the most excited crowd reaction came when the discussion turned to dealing with the nation’s fiscal issues.

“The biggest issue for me is that we are 16 trillion in debt," Sen. Kelly Ayotte said during a celebration of the state's all-female delegation last week.

Ayotte: We'll Have A Female President In My Lifetime, But It Won't Be Me

Michael Brindley — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:20:16 +0000

While seen as a rising star in her party, Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte says she has no plans to be the nation's first female president.

Sen. Ayotte: Ambassador Rice 'Misled' Public On Benghazi Attack

Michael Brindley — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:22:58 +0000

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., said U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice "misled" the American public in the days following the Sept. 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

Governor Lynch Presents Families With N.H. Medal Of Honor

Ryan Lessard — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:01:36 +0000

Four New Hampshire servicemen were honored posthumously with the New Hampshire Medal of Honor at the State House Friday.

PolitiFact Rulings: President Obama, Sen. Ayotte And The Kuster Campaign

Rick Ganley — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:28:25 +0000

Every Friday leading up to Election Day, NHPR checks in with PolitiFact about just how truthful candidates’campaign statements are. PolitiFact New Hampshire is a partnership of The Telegraph in Nashua and the national PolitiFact.com., a project of the Tampa Bay Times. The goal is to help you find the truth in politics. They research candidates’ statements and then rate their accuracy on the Truth-O-Meter.