GOP Opportunity in the Granite State: Liberal House Rep Carol Shea-Porter Resigns

This is incredible.

Republicans are waking up, energized all over the country.

In New England, they are enjoying an unparalleled renaissance unheard of and unforeseen. After the disastrous last two election cycles during the George W. Bush Administration, it seemed all but assured that the New England wing of the Republican Party was an extinct political animal.

Now they are bouncing back. In 2010, both House seats in New Hampshire flipped back to red.

Republicans now hold the governors' seats in four of the six New England states. Reports indicate that they might win a fifth seat in Connecticut, since the Democratic leadership in the Constitution State is deeply unpopular, mired with high crime, budget deficits, and crippling taxes.

New Hampshire is now a GOP trifecta, with Governor Chris Sununu and strong GOP majorities in both chambers. They have passed constitutional carry, and were very closely to finally enacting right-to-work legislation. With the next election cycle, and as long as Republicans continue carrying a strong brand of successful promise keeping in the Granite State, they should win a stronger majority to enact this crucial reform.

Carol Shea-Porter calls it quits

More good news has emerged: an opportunity to capture a House seat and hold it for good.

Rep. Carole Shea-Porter has announced her retirement:

The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement in response: