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Scott Brown Announces Senate Run in New Hampshire, Criticizes ACA

Scott Brown speaks at event in 2017

In a surprising political move, former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown has entered the race for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, reigniting his campaign against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and appealing to supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Brown’s Campaign Focus

In his campaign announcement video, Brown expressed his support for Trump and criticized the “extreme left,” accusing them of empowering Hamas and allowing men to compete in women’s sports. Brown also voiced frustration with the federal delegation over issues such as open borders and sanctuary cities. “The reason I’m running is I’m kind of fed up with the federal delegation,” Brown told WMUR.

A History of Opposition to Obamacare

Brown first gained national attention in 2010 when he won a special election in Massachusetts, a victory that shocked many in the political sphere. During his time in the Senate, he was a staunch opponent of the ACA, frequently arguing that it was fiscally irresponsible and would increase the federal deficit. However, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has consistently reported that the ACA actually reduces the deficit.

In 2010, as the legislation was under debate, Brown stated, “We need to drop this whole scheme of federally controlled health care,” and voted in favor of repealing the ACA the following year.

Previous Runs and Political Experience

Brown faced accusations of carpetbagging during his unsuccessful 2014 Senate run in New Hampshire, having changed his official residence shortly before entering the race. Despite the controversy, he maintained his criticism of the ACA, emphasizing civil liberties over economic arguments. “Obamacare forces us to make a choice: live free or log on,” he remarked, stressing New Hampshire’s preference for freedom.

After losing to Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen by nearly 16,000 votes, Brown served as the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during the Trump administration.

The Current Political Landscape

As the first prominent Republican to declare candidacy for the open Senate seat in New Hampshire, Brown faces competition from U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, the only notable Democrat in the race so far. Pappas responded to Brown’s announcement by saying, “It’s official: MAGA loyalist Scott Brown just announced he’s running to flip this seat red. New Hampshire rejected him before, and we can do it again.”

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