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Sununu flips anti-incumbent script on Pappas
Sununu challenges Pappas' 8-year Senate record with New Hampshire focus
In brief
Sununu challenges Pappas' 8-year Senate record with New Hampshire focus Sununu argues Pappas hasn't delivered for New Hampshire in 8 years Originally reported by Fox News.
Sununu targets Pappas
Former Sen. John E. Sununu, the 2026 Republican Senate nominee in New Hampshire, accuses Rep. Chris Pappas of 'being in Washington for 8 years and hasn't delivered for New Hampshire'.
“He has attempted very little in Congress. He's accomplished even less.”
Race dynamics shift
Cook Political Report shifted New Hampshire Senate race from lean Democrat to toss-up, with Inside Elections also updating their rating.
Sununu's background
Sununu's father was governor of New Hampshire and his brother Chris served eight years as governor before taking a break from politics.
Pappas' infrastructure work
Pappas introduced the Highway Fair Share Act to increase federal highway funding for New Hampshire and secured $9 million in federal projects.
Pappas' healthcare achievements
Pappas expanded healthcare benefits for 3.5 million veterans and brought high-speed internet to towns across New Hampshire.
Sununu's criticism
Sununu claims Pappas' lack of action harms New Hampshire's infrastructure and fails to support state needs.
“New Hampshire is dead last in highway funding in New England. That hurts New Hampshire.”
Pappas' defense
Pappas highlights New Hampshire voters want practical solutions and has worked on healthcare, housing, and infrastructure.
“New Hampshire is a state of voters who are pragmatic, who want their lives to be better and want problems to be solved.”
Manzur's challenge
First-time candidate Karishma Manzur accused Pappas of seeking a 'cushy job' and avoiding meaningful work.
“All Pappas wants to do is just get his little cushy job and go to D.C. and do whatever the bare minimum is.”
Funding battle
MAGA super PACs are pouring millions weekly into New Hampshire to flip the Senate seat, with Pappas claiming they outspend Democrats 3 to 1 on TV.
Sununu's response
Sununu denies meeting Trump and claims he'll be a more effective voice with the administration than Pappas.
“I've never even met the president. There's no question I'll be a much more effective voice with this administration.”
The short version
Sununu argues Pappas hasn't delivered for New Hampshire in 8 years
