During a televised “Conversation with the Candidate” on WMUR, Rep. Maggie Goodlander, the Republican incumbent for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, outlined her plan to rein in federal spending and ease the cost‑of‑living crisis that is hurting families across the nation.
Term limits and accountability
Goodlander said the lack of urgency in Congress over the deficit stems from career politicians who have been in office far too long. “I’m a big believer in term limits. I’m a big believer in age limits. I’m a believer in cognitive testing,” she asserted, adding that fresh leadership would restore public trust and fiscal responsibility.
Ending the war in Iran
Addressing the surge in prices, Goodlander linked the inflation spike to the United States’ involvement in President Trump’s war of choice in Iran. “For the last 229 days that we’ve been in President Trump’s war of choice in Iran, we’ve seen prices go up across the board,” she explained, calling for an immediate end to the conflict. She argued that ending the war would remove a major driver of rising energy and consumer costs.
Stopping senseless trade disputes
Goodlander also criticized ongoing trade wars, stating, “We’ve got to end these senseless trade wars.” She suggested that removing punitive tariffs would lower import costs and help families stretch their dollars further.
Transparency in congressional hearings
When asked about televising congressional hearings, Goodlander defended public access, citing the Constitution’s requirement that records of congressional proceedings be made public. “Way too many committees have become about show horses and not workhorses,” she said. “There is a lot of value in showing hearings, because this is your government. This is your right to see and to know.”
Looking ahead
Goodlander’s remarks come as she seeks a second term, promising to champion term limits, end costly foreign entanglements, and protect the public’s right to government transparency. The full interview will air at 10 a.m. Sunday on WMUR‑TV.
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