NOT A VACATION. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MOLLY KELLY.

David,

You won't believe this. At a forum focused on children and families, Governor Chris Sununu said he believes paid family and medical leave is a "vacation."

Paid family leave is being with a newborn baby, caring for an ill elderly relative or helping a loved one in an emergency. It's not a vacation.

Sununu showed he is out of touch with everyday Granite State families. 

Molly knows the challenges Granite State families face because she's lived them.

As a single mom raising three young children, she worked three jobs to put herself through college and law school. If she took time off from work, there wouldn't be money to put food on the table for her family.

We need a governor who understands the needs of Granite State families. As governor, Molly will make sure Granite Staters can be with their loved ones in times of need.

Thanks,

Team Molly

Defend it with everything we have. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE KEN HARBAUGH.

A lot of folks take Labor Day as their opportunity to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy one last picnic before summertime is over. But it’s important for us to remember the reason for this day.

The labor movement is a strong backbone of our community and I’ll defend it with everything I have.

Had it not been for the perseverance of those in the organized labor movement generations ago (and those currently fighting today!), we wouldn’t have a chance to celebrate days like today.

We would not have weekends, overtime pay, safety standards, retirement security, and many other worker protections that have built a foundation for the American middle class.

That’s why I am proud to stand with my brothers and sisters in Labor to keep good-paying jobs in Ohio, to protect our access to health care, and to ensure that hardworking Ohioans receive the pensions they’ve earned.

Have a wonderful Labor Day, everyone.

In service,

Ken

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Never a dull moment. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE MAURA SULLIVAN.

Hey David - Happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you are relaxing with family and friends this weekend.

We wanted to share another update with you before the September 11th Primary. There is never a dull moment on the campaign trail, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Check out everything Team Maura has been up to over the past two weeks. We have been able to accomplish so much lately because of your support!

Our supporters showed off some spunk this Thursday at the Manchester Congressional Candidates forum!

A heat wave couldn’t stop our Portsmouth house party from being a huge success! Great to see so many people out & engaged.

Maura met with Veterans & military families over coffee to discuss national security, Veterans’ health care, and why we need more Veterans in Congress.

Marua showed off her on-the-court skills while taking a break from making calls & knocking doors. The scorching heat couldn’t stop this crew from having a blast!

Tasty & inspiring -- Potter's House Bakery & Café in Rochester is doing great things for the community! Maura loved her tour of the bakery and having a chance to meet staff.

Even weekends are jam-packed on the campaign trail! Maura had a great time breaking a sweat in Odiorne State Park with Marc. She followed up with breakfast at The Golden Egg & talking with voters - perfect post-run weekend activity.

Swung by Pop’s Clam Shell in Alton after knocking doors. National security and health care were hot topics during Maura’s chat with Wayne, Martha, Richard & Sheri.

From pie to dancing to talking to Veterans, the team had so many reasons to smile at Gilford Old Homes Day.

What’s the best way to start off a beautiful Saturday morning? With a full house for our canvass kick-off in Exeter!

Great visit to White Mountain Community Health Center in Conway last week. They're doing incredible work providing healthcare to low income families in the area.

Maura looking wide awake and ready for a great morning debate in North Conway!

Had a great lunch at the Gibson Center, talking with a lively group of seniors about caring for our Veterans, affordability of health care, and what to do about polarization in Washington.

Thanks for keeping this campaign going strong!

-- Team Maura