Bender Campaign News

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.

Jim Bender campaign releases new ad campaign- “Jim for Jobs”

Hollis, NH- Today the Jim Bender for U. S. Senate campaign launched its newest television advertising series, “Jim for Jobs,” featuring people who have worked for Jim Bender. These former employees discuss Jim’s character, his ability to “gets things done” and how they believe jobs can be created in New Hampshire.

Click here to watch the ad

Today, the Bender for Senate campaign announced the endorsement of Manchester City Alderman Phil Greazzo.

 “I am proud to endorse Jim Bender for US Senate,” said Greazzo.  “Jim is an experienced leader who knows how to create jobs.  He is a businessman with integrity and that makes him uniquely qualified to go to Washington to take on the tax and spend crowd and reign in government spending.”

The voters want a businessman; the businessman they want is Jim Bender

Today, Jim Bender won the Manchester Republican Committee Straw Poll with a solid 41% of the vote in a 4-way race.

Binnie, another Milk Carton politician is no-show at Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee Forum tonight, another snub to voters

The Bender for US Senate campaign released the following statement and attached flyer regarding Republican candidate Bill Binnie's decision to skip out on a candidate forum in Barnstead NH.

Statement from Communications Director, Christine Baratta

Jim Bender, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate released the following statement regarding a proposed mosque to be built near the site of Ground Zero in New York City.

Jim Bender, U.S. Senate candidate visited Nashua Glass in Nashua today as he continued with the “Jim for Jobs” tour across the Granite State.  Nashua Glass opened up shop in 1967 providing residential and commercial glass repairs, custom mirrors and replacement windows and screens for Southern New Hampshire.

Len Tex business owner says more certainty, stability and focus at federal level is needed to restore economy and bring jobs back

Clark’s Trading Post owner says retail business is down and government regulations have “seeped into every facet of our business”

The Bender for US Senate campaign released the following statement regarding Republican candidates Kelly Ayotte and Bill Binnie's decision to skip out on a scheduled debate in Sandown tonight.

"It is very insulting to Republican voters for Ms. Ayotte and Mr. Binnie to be no-shows at a scheduled debate.  It is unfortunate that they think just buying television commercials can win an election in New Hampshire and that slinging mud is more important than meeting voters face to face and answering their questions."

The video features Jim bringing his shoes to Tom at Gary’s Boot’ n Shoe Repair in Nashua to be re-soled for the fifth time in the past 6 months, proving he has literally burned a hole in his shoes walking across the Granite State to meet voters. 

Click here to see the video

Title: “Show the Voters Your Soles!” video (:48)

Tom:  "This is the 5th pair of shoes you've got here in the past couple months.

Hampton business owner says work is scarce because consumers have no money to spend in down economy

Hampton, NH- Today, Jim Bender, Republican candidate for US Senate, kicked off the “Jim for Jobs” tour at Hampton Concrete Inc.  Jim toured the company and spoke with owner, Lisa Brown Kucharski about her concerns with the economy and the lack of jobs in the region.