The WFEA Morning Update

The Pledge That Started It All: Grover Norquist on NH’s Tax Legacy and the 2026 Choice
The Pledge That Started It All: Grover Norquist on NH’s Tax Legacy and the 2026 Choice

In this episode of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester sits down in-studio with Grover Norquist, founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform.

Grover returns to New Hampshire to celebrate and reaffirm the Taxpayer Protection Pledge—a commitment to resist tax hikes that originated right here in the Granite State before growing into a nationwide political movement.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Jeff and Grover analyze why the upcoming election cycle centers squarely on kitchen-table economics, rising living costs, and tax policy.

Plus, Grover breaks down the political dynamics shaping voter turnout across the country, examining how public sentiment surrounding Donald Trump’s platform and economic record continues to influence key races.

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