Thomas Oppel
@tpoppel.bsky.social
Grafton 9 State Representative for Canaan, Dorchester & Orange. Founder and President of O2 Strategies communications consultancy.
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Statement from House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson demanding ICE accountability after another tragic murder in Minneapolis:
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January 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Statement from House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson demanding ICE accountability after another tragic murder in Minneapolis:
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“I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say ‘The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the f*ck they want and make sh*t up as they go along.’” — George Conway
January 26, 2026 at 12:37 PM
“I just checked—it turns out that Art. II, Sec. 1 of the Constitution of the United States does *not* say ‘The executive Power shall be vested in a bunch of sociopaths who think they can do whatever the f*ck they want and make sh*t up as they go along.’” — George Conway
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Here's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
Bovino: "When politicians, community leaders, & some journalists engage in that heated rhetoric we keep talking about, when they make the choice to vilify law enforcement calling law enforcement 'Gestapo' or using the term 'kidnapping,' that is a choice & there are actions & consequences."
January 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Here's the thing, Greg — free speech is still protected by the First Amendment under the Constitution.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
If you want folks to stop saying you're the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people, maybe stop acting like the secret police who are kidnapping and killing people.
Hope you'll check out my latest substack, Lying Eyes, about how the GOP is cutting taxes for the ultra wealthy resulting in downshifting costs and rising property taxes for middle class and working folks. substack.com/profile/8980...
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LYING EYES
There’s an old joke about a man whose wife catches him in bed with another woman, and without shame, the husband proclaims his innocence, boldly asking the wife, “Are you going to believe ...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Hope you'll check out my latest substack, Lying Eyes, about how the GOP is cutting taxes for the ultra wealthy resulting in downshifting costs and rising property taxes for middle class and working folks. substack.com/profile/8980...
The Canaan Town Library is closed today due to the snow storm, so I'm rescheduling my office hour to next Monday, February 2, at 6 p.m. instead of tonight. Hope to see you there next week.
January 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Canaan Town Library is closed today due to the snow storm, so I'm rescheduling my office hour to next Monday, February 2, at 6 p.m. instead of tonight. Hope to see you there next week.
New year, note the new time for my office hours at the Canaan Town Library on Monday, January 26.
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
New year, note the new time for my office hours at the Canaan Town Library on Monday, January 26.
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton and Orange Democrats and allies, hope you can join us this Sunday afternoon at Chappy's for the Mascoma Forward holiday party. Food and soft drinks provided. Bring your own adult beverages.
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Apologize for the latest change, but scheduling conflicts mean I am having to reschedule the December Office Hour. Please note date and time change. I will NOT be holding an office hour in November.
DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR MY OFFICE HOUR!
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
October 28, 2025 at 9:52 PM
DATE AND TIME CHANGE FOR MY OFFICE HOUR!
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Between Thanksgiving and other scheduling issues, I'm moving the November office hour to Monday, December 1, and changing the time to 6p to 7p at the Canaan Library.
Just a reminder I'll be at the Canaan Town Library, NH, tomorrow evening to talk with anyone who has a question or issue with state or county government.
October 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Just a reminder I'll be at the Canaan Town Library, NH, tomorrow evening to talk with anyone who has a question or issue with state or county government.
Mascoma Valley Regional School District, like so many others, is having trouble finding school bus drivers, which is why I proposed introducing this legislation highlighted in Friday's Valley News.
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New Hampshire rep proposes bus driver certification bill - Valley News
Vermont-licensed school bus drivers may find it easier to become certified in New Hampshire with the introduction of a new bill.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Mascoma Valley Regional School District, like so many others, is having trouble finding school bus drivers, which is why I proposed introducing this legislation highlighted in Friday's Valley News.
vnews.com/2025/10/23/v...
vnews.com/2025/10/23/v...
Hope you'll check out my first Substack post, making the case for Democrats to act more boldly in response to the onslaught against our democracy nationally and here in NH.
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open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
A Case for Boldness
My friend, Steve Marchand, New Hampshire political analyst extraordinaire, recently took a comment by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about our nation’s economy and applied it, correctly in my ...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Hope you'll check out my first Substack post, making the case for Democrats to act more boldly in response to the onslaught against our democracy nationally and here in NH.
open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
open.substack.com/pub/thomaspo...
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
September 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Late reminder I'm holding an office hour tonight starting at 6:30p
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
August 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An update on my Office Hour tonight.
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
August 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
My second Office Hour this Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Canaan Town Library.
Great discussion last night on public education funding with Reps. David Luneau & Hope Damon & Mascoma Valley Regional School District Board Chair Tim Josephson. I'll email slides to all who signed up. If you couldn't make it & want the slides, email me at [email protected].
August 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great discussion last night on public education funding with Reps. David Luneau & Hope Damon & Mascoma Valley Regional School District Board Chair Tim Josephson. I'll email slides to all who signed up. If you couldn't make it & want the slides, email me at [email protected].
Good conversation last week with @repgoodlander.bsky.social on Goose Pond in Canaan. She and I are both focused on finding solutions to maintain health care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.
August 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Good conversation last week with @repgoodlander.bsky.social on Goose Pond in Canaan. She and I are both focused on finding solutions to maintain health care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.
Just a reminder, our session on what's next for public school funding is tonight at the Canaan Meeting House at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there.
August 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Just a reminder, our session on what's next for public school funding is tonight at the Canaan Meeting House at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there.
If you're interested in property tax relief, our public schools, our economic future, or all of that, the NH Supreme Court's decision in the ConVal case is a key. Join us Monday night for this important discussion.
August 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If you're interested in property tax relief, our public schools, our economic future, or all of that, the NH Supreme Court's decision in the ConVal case is a key. Join us Monday night for this important discussion.
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As we warned, this was inevitable. NH Republicans deliberately underfunded vouchers to hide the impact on taxpayers.
Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
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Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
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EFA enrollment nearly doubles, hits cap in new law
A new state law making Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) available to anyone sparked record growth in families applying for the taxpayer-funded subsidies, according to the program’s administrator.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As we warned, this was inevitable. NH Republicans deliberately underfunded vouchers to hide the impact on taxpayers.
Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
#NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
Vouchers are now millions over budget, so YOUR taxes will rise to foot the bill for the super rich's private-school tuition.
#NHPolitics
www.unionleader.com/news/educati...
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
August 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
What's next for education funding in NH? Come find out at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m.
As always, concluding Canaan's Old Home Days celebration will be the annual service at the Old North Church on Canaan Street, across from the Canaan Street Cemetary. This year will also feature a special celebration, honoring the Noyes Academy history. Don't miss this special event today at 4p!
August 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
As always, concluding Canaan's Old Home Days celebration will be the annual service at the Old North Church on Canaan Street, across from the Canaan Street Cemetary. This year will also feature a special celebration, honoring the Noyes Academy history. Don't miss this special event today at 4p!
Great turnout for Saturday's Canaan Old Home Days parade, including Canaan Democrats parade crew! Big thanks to Chair Paul Lambert, Jane Strohl, Chuck Townsend, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (and Zoey) and Grafton County Commissioner Katie Hedberg! Always a great weekend!
August 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Great turnout for Saturday's Canaan Old Home Days parade, including Canaan Democrats parade crew! Big thanks to Chair Paul Lambert, Jane Strohl, Chuck Townsend, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill (and Zoey) and Grafton County Commissioner Katie Hedberg! Always a great weekend!
Now that the NH Supreme Court has established just how much more the state should be providing to support public schools and reduce property taxes, what's next? We'll discuss with an expert panel at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m. Join us!
July 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now that the NH Supreme Court has established just how much more the state should be providing to support public schools and reduce property taxes, what's next? We'll discuss with an expert panel at the Canaan Meeting House on August 11 at 6 p.m. Join us!