On Wednesday, June 16th 2010 at 10:30 AM, AFP-NH will host a press conference at the Legislative Office Building (LOB), State House, Concord to preside over candidates as they sign the AFP-NH Anti-Tax Pledge.

“This pledge is about getting a commitment from candidates to do the right thing when they get into office,” said, Corey R. Lewandowski, state director of AFP in New Hampshire. “Too many times candidates for office say one thing only to change their tune once they get elected. This pledge will ensure they remain steadfast in their commitment to smaller government, lower taxes and our constitution,” Lewandowski concluded. A copy of the pledge can be found below.

Confirmed candidates attending event include:
Kelly Ayotte – US Senate
Karen Testerman – Governor
Rich Ashooh – First Congressional District
Bob Bestani – First Congressional District
Frank Guinta – First Congressional District
Bob Guida – Second Congressional District
Jennifer Horn – Second Congressional District
Fran Wendelboe – State Senate (District 2)
Jeanie Forrester – State Senate (District 2)

Candidates who have already signed the Pledge
John Stephen – Candidate for Governor
Sean Mahoney – First Congressional District
Jim Forsythe – State Senate (District 4)
George Hurt – State Senate (District 4)

The pledge says, “As a candidate for public office in New Hampshire, I pledge to you, that if elected to serve the people, I will work tirelessly to:

1.Cut Taxes and Fees (Oppose a Sales and/or Income Tax)
2.Cut Spending
3.Cut the size of Government
4.Uphold both the New Hampshire and United States Constitution”

All candidates are encouraged to sign AFP-NH’s Anti-Tax Pledge and go on the record in support of smaller government, lower taxes, and the Constitution. Americans for Prosperity does not endorse candidates for public office.