Republicans Create Web Ad Attacking Kuster on Property Tax Problems
The ad jokes that she “fits right in” after one month on the job.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has created a new online web advertisement poking fun at the recent property tax problems U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, D-NH, has had in the past week.
Back on Feb. 4, WMUR-TV broke the news that Kuster and her husband had not only failed to pay taxes on property they owned in Hopkinton and the White Mountains, but that there have been payment over a number of years. The next day, the Kusters paid the Hopkinton taxes, with interest, and later paid the Jackson rental property taxes.
In a statement, the freshman Congresswoman said that all future payments “will be delivered promptly.”
Local Republicans pounced on the story with some calling on her to resign. One potential GOP challenger – former state Sen. Gary Lambert, R-Nashua – called on her to release her tax returns, wondering why a couple with $1.8 million in reported assets was having problems paying; another, former House Speaker William O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon, pointed out the purported hypocrisy of Kuster advocating for higher taxes while not paying her own.
A number of media outlets – including the Concord Monitor, which endorsed Kuster in 2012 against U.S. Rep. Charles Bass – have also called on Kuster to explain the problems to constituents.
On Feb. 11, the NRCC jumped into the fray, creating a web video “highlighting Kuster’s reckless financial behavior.” The ad features clips of Kuster before she was elected, including footage from the “F-him” incident as well as her commenting critically about Congress living by its on rules. The ad closes with, “It looks like it’s already time to cancel the Annie Kuster show.”
So far, Kuster and her staffers haven’t offered any follow-up comment to media outlets or voters.
Although, according to Raymond Buckley, chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, Kuster made an unexpected visit to the party headquarters today. In a Tweet on Twitter at little past 11:30 a.m., Buckley wrote, “LOL! I tell staff to dress up 'cause you never know who will stop by. Today Im (sic) wearing jeans because of snowfall. @repkuster just walked in.”
After learning that Kuster is back in town, NHGOP Communications Director Meg Stone stated that, "the time has come” for Kuster “to stop hiding from her constituents and offer an open and straightforward explanation about her long history of delinquent taxes.” Stone said that Kuster needed to reveal why she was unable to pay her property taxes while also having reported assets of nearly $2 million. net worth of nearly $2 million.
“Congresswoman Kuster needs to meet with her constituents, give them honest answers, and begin to regain the trust and confidence that she has lost as a result of this embarrassing incident,” Stone stated.
Rob Friedlander, a spokesman for Kuster, did not return an email asking for reaction to the NRCC ad. No public events have been announced either.
Survivor.
2:28 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
She does owe the state an explantion.
Jane Bingum
2:44 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
So where's the film on Jennifer Horns Tax crisis?
http://miscellanyblue.com/post/39989450402
Jeff Hatch
3:14 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
1. The ad was paid for and made by the National Republican Committee. The NHGOP and Mrs. Horn had nothing to do about.
2. Kuster's net worth is about 2 million, Horn is no where near that
3. Kuster is our Congresswoman, not sure about you but I hold her to a much higher standard than that of an average citizen
Scott-NH
7:56 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Anyone who tries to suggest that one of these ladies has a more reasonable excuse than the other, its laughable should someone try it. They both skimped out on their taxes because they felt they could, regardless of whether it was an earnest mistake, or a "if no one see's it, it's not happening" excuse.
Horn leads the states GOP and Kuster is our Congresswoman, they are both of a higher standard and are required to serve the people in earnest [earnest is an oxymoron in politics, I know]. They have both failed, they should BOTH pay the consequences. Chances are, they won't, if they are "electable" despite their transgressions, its only because we, the voters, allow it time and again.
Hardy Har Har Har
2:57 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Looks like Buckleys got a big mouth, or one tweet to many. Mybe Kuster can tweet everybody in her district an apology.
Hardy Har Har Har
3:30 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
NH Dem-Kuster Goes Berzerk Video
http://nation.foxnews.com/ann-mclane-kuster/2012/09/26/video-nh-dem-goes-berzerk-cameraman
Video should have been a hint to everybody
More than 50 years in Salem
6:36 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
@Kleesens
Do an article telling us why Salem residents have to pay their real estate taxes but Kuster does not.
Swamp Fox
7:05 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
NH per capita income is $32,000. I quote "Life is expensive and it caught up to us". BS Annie, I suggest you are so out of the realm of reality you are not fit to represent us in the US Congress.
You are a millionaire and cannot manage that, then god help us all on taxes you will impose on us chumps.
Reggie
7:32 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
I take it Kuster is living above her means.
Patriot
7:37 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Just out of curiosity, what does she get for a pension from her first stint in office?
Simon Says
8:02 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
SIx digit pension after 5 years. Lets throw her sorry arse out before then
Larry Weil
9:33 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013
Who watches web ads anyway? I already get too many ads on TV, why would I subject myself to more?
SoxPats
4:58 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Kuster paid her $11,000 tax bill. when is Horne going to pay her $92,000 tax bill?
National Republican Congressional Committee---still showing they are the party of stupid.
Underwater Couple
5:40 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
A complete review of Kusters tax returns are needed.