John T. MacDonald: Not bipartisanship when Republicans are excluded
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On June 10, The Winnipesaukee Republicans held a Town Hall Forum concerning the proposed New Hampshire State Budget. It was well attended by residents. People were informed of the budget process and some of the proposed changes being made. Both Republican and Democrat viewpoints were presented.
At that time there was an air of bipartisanship and of working together with my local Democrat colleagues on this critical legislation. We left on a positive note and I was heartened by our discussion.