We can count on Andrew Hosmer to protect rights of our families

To the editor,

In these uncertain times, we need a state senator who will work for our families in Concord. Andrew Hosmer is a leader who understands our priorities and who will stand up for us in the face of the extreme right-wing agendas that continue to threaten our rights in the Legislature.

Josh Youssef, however, has not convinced us that he has even the slightest understanding of our values, let alone the courage to fight for them in the State Senate.

By signing the Cornerstone Pledge, Mr. Youssef promised to dismantle marriage equality, threaten the quality of education for all New Hampshire children, and take away a woman's right to make her own health care decisions. He has stated that his high profile, contentious custody battle is part of the reason that he is running for State Senate. This forces us to question both his capacity to comprehend our family values, and his true intentions for seeking office in the first place.

We want our children to have safe, loving homes and a strong education. We expect our elected officials to remain focused on ensuring this basic ideal by working to improving New Hampshire's business climate and growing our economy.

Andrew Hosmer has a proven track record as an assistant district attorney, a business leader, and a family man. As state senator, we can count on him to protect the rights of our families in Concord.

Ellen M. McClung

Dorothy Piquado

Thea Aloise

Gilford