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Final Term Insights: Speaker Sherman Packard on Veto Day and Social Media in Politics
Final Term Insights: Speaker Sherman Packard on Veto Day and Social Media in Politics
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New Hampshire House Speaker Sherman Packard joins host Jeff Chidester to share his reflections following the State House’s recent Veto Day proceedings.

Speaker Packard discusses the key legislative outcomes from Veto Day and opens up about his upcoming departure from legislative leadership as he serves his final term as Speaker of the NH House.

Additionally, Jeff and Speaker Packard examine the evolving political landscape, focusing on how the rise of social media and rapid online commentary have negatively impacted bipartisan governance and the legislative process in Concord.

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