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CloseUP: Panelists look at debate performance of GOP District 2 candidates

September 9, 2018

Casey McDermott of NHPR and Kevin Landrigan of the Union Leader give their takes on this past week's debates.

WATCH: 2018 Republican candidates for 2nd CD square off in debate

September 7, 2018

Republican candidate for the U.S. House Seat in the 2nd Congressional District took to the debate stage Friday night ahead of next week's primary election.

2nd District GOP Candidates Differ on Some Policy, Not Trump

September 7, 2018

Robert Burns, who served as chair of the Trump campaign's youth coalition called  [Trump's diplomacy with Russia] an example of Trump's skill as a negotiator.

"What is he supposed to say to Putin when he denies it, call him 'Liar, liar, pants on fire'? That's just ridiculous," said Burns. 

Bob Burns: "I'm the only candidate with Trump from the beginning"

September 6, 2018

In 2016, New Hampshire saw tens of thousands of new voters turn out to support the Trump agenda. If we want to build on that momentum, we must nominate a candidate who stood with the president from the beginning. I am that candidate, and I ask for your vote on September 11.

NH Primary Source:  Trump endorsed by NH Trump campaign leaders 

September 6, 2018

Burns, who chaired the Youth for Trump Coalition, said, "These endorsements show that I am the clear choice of the grassroots movement that elected Donald Trump as president. I am grateful for their support, and with their help, I will win the Republican primary and go on to defeat Ann Kuster in November."

Where 2018 Republican candidates for 2nd CD stand on the issues

September 1, 2018

Scroll through to see where the 2018 Republican candidates for the U.S. House seat representing New Hampshire's Second District stand on the most important issues of the day.

WATCH: Meet Robert Burns, candidate for 2nd CD seat

August 29, 2018

From small town New Hampshire beginnings, Robert Burns now leads a life of international business, advancing the family company, Burns Automation, in markets around the globe.

WATCH: Robert Burns's top issue: Second Amendment

August 29, 2018

Robert Burns, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District Seat, says the top political issue is protecting the Seconds Amendment.

NH Primary Source: Burns says he supports federal marijuana bill

August 27, 2018

Republican 2nd District U.S. House candidate Robert Burns on Monday said he supports federal legislation respecting state laws legalizing marijuana.

Burns’ campaign says Burns “stand with President Donald Trump,” who has indicated potential support for legislation introduced by Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, a Colorado Republican.

Burns says he's the conservative choice

August 23, 2018

Robert Burns, one of seven Republicans vying to unseat U.S. Rep. Ann M. Kuster, D-N.H., in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, contends that he is the clear conservative choice for voters in the upcoming primary.

In an interview at The Sentinel Tuesday, the former Hillsborough County treasurer said his early and avid support for President Donald Trump sets him apart in a crowded field.

2nd Congressional District Republicans tout Trump in Concord debate

August 17, 2018

While all five [candidates] praised the president, Bedford resident and former Hillsborough County treasurer Robert Burns touted that he was “an original Trump supporter early on.”

“It’s wonderful to see so many Republicans getting on board now with Donald Trump,” said Burns, who served as chair of the Trump campaign’s youth coalition and as a delegate to the 2016 GOP presidential nominating convention.

NH Primary Source: Former Trump NH campaign director Ciepielowski signs on with Burns

August 16, 2018

Matt Ciepielowski, a conservative activist and operative who was the New Hampshire director of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, has joined Republican 2nd Congressional District candidate Robert Burns's campaign as a senior advisor.

WATCH: Live interview with Republican Congressional candidate Bob Burns

August 14, 2018

Facebook users wanted to know whether Burns is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.

"It's always been a cornerstone of my campaigns, but particularly here, what I want to focus on is a constitutional amendment for national reciprocity of being able to carry a firearm," Burns said.

NH Primary Source: Republican 2nd District U.S. House candidate Burns makes campaign staff hires

August 8, 2018

Republican 2nd Congressional District U.S. House candidate Bob Burns said Wednesday he has hired a campaign manager and communications director for his campaign.

Shaun Doherty is now officially Burns' campaign manager, while Joshua Whitehouse is communications director.