Proposed decision would ban NHGOP advertisements on ‘anti-Republican Large Tech Platforms’

(The New Hampshire primary source is an integral part of WMUR’s political coverage.) PROPOSED ANTI-BIG-TECH RESOLUTION. When members of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee meet remotely tomorrow, they will consider a resolution instructing the party to stop advertising on Twitter, Facebook and other platforms labeled “anti-Republican” and “anti-free speaking” are designated. The resolution is proposed by Republican National Committee member Chris Ager and 20 other party leaders. The resolution says: “Big tech companies should be held accountable for their censorship. We urge Congress and political leaders to review applicable law, including the Sherman Antitrust Act, and pass the necessary laws to prevent big tech companies from censoring or otherwise restricting the distribution of the through First Amendment Protected Speech. It goes on to say: “RESOLVE that the NHGOP should not distribute any advertising material to anti-republican, anti-free speech big tech platforms (like Twitter, Facebook, Google, YouTube, etc.). .) until concrete measures are taken to restore fairness. “The resolution and the list of sponsors can be found here. Ager tells the State Committee separately in his National Committeeman Report that he has set up a PAC to raise funds for: “Assist in the tasks of liaising between the RNC and the State Committee, and most importantly, taking proactive steps to help our first to get into the nation elementary school. “He writes that the NH Leadership PAC al” Donate to federal candidates “and make it clear that the PAC” is not intended to reimburse (him) for normal RNC expenses “. Ager was elected a GOP Republican National Committee member in New Hampshire a year ago, ousting longtime committee member Steve Duprey.Ager told WMUR Friday night he was motivated to propose the “anti-big tech” resolution when he volunteered for the hired two Republican Senate candidates in Georgia, and concluded that social media platforms were treating David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler unfairly. After former President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter, the RNC passed a similar resolution at its recent winter meeting: “I took this and added a few teeth to say that we will not advertise on these platforms,” ​​said Ager Our candidates are stronger, ”he said. “You will not rely on simple advertisements whose effectiveness claims are questionable. It will force them to do the hard work of an old fashioned campaign. “His resolution met with criticism on social media. Long-time political advisor to the GOP, Michael Biundo, tweeted: “How about we protest against price hikes by not sending voters in the mail? I understand the anger behind the effort, but if I don’t address voters on the platforms they are often on, it won’t change the politics they protest and anything that contributes to losing elections. “Twitter actually banned political advertising in 2019, but other platforms continue to post it. Promoting PrimaryAger PAC said its NH Leadership PAC will raise funds to “provide data and information for the other members of the RNC who will vote on the rules” that will set the nomination calendar for assigning delegates to the 2024 national convention. He said the PAC will help fund efforts to bring RNC members and other officials into the state to observe the retail nature of the New Hampshire elections, beginning with the 2022 split, and receptions for them to organize. “There are challenges every four years,” said Ager. “I’ve reached the other side of the corridor. We can definitely work with the Democrats to protect the elementary school. “>> Download the FREE WMUR App (Follow John DiStaso on Twitter: @jdistaso)

(New Hampshire Primary Source is a regular part of WMUR’s political reporting.)

ANTI-BIG-TECH RESOLUTION PROPOSED. When members of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee meet remotely tomorrow, they will consider a resolution instructing the party to stop advertising on Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms that are spoken of as “anti-Republican” and “anti-free “are designated.

The resolution is proposed by Chris Ager, the Republican National Committee, and 20 other party leaders.

The resolution says: “Big tech companies should be held accountable for their censorship. We urge Congress and political leaders to review applicable law, including the Sherman Antitrust Act, and pass the necessary laws to prevent big tech companies from censoring or otherwise restricting the distribution of the through First Amendment Protected Speech. “

It continues: “RESOLVED that the NHGOP should not distribute any advertising material to anti-republican, anti-free big tech platforms (like Twitter, Facebook, Google, YouTube, etc.) until concrete action is taken to do so – Establish fairness. “

View the resolution and the list of sponsors here.

Ager informs the State Committee separately in his “National Committeeman Report” that he has created a PAC to raise funds to: “Help with the tasks of liaison between the RNC and the State Committee, and most importantly, take proactive steps, to get our First in the Primary Nation. “

He writes that the PAC will also “donate to federal candidates” to the NH leadership, stating that the PAC “does not intend to reimburse (him) for normal RNC expenses”.

Ager was elected Republican National Commissioner for the New Hampshire GOP a year ago, ousting longtime committee member Steve Duprey.

Ager told WMUR on Friday night that he was motivated to propose the “anti-big tech” resolution as he volunteered for the two US Republican Senate candidates in Georgia, and concluded that social media Platforms David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler treated unfairly.

After former President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter, the RNC passed a similar resolution at its recent winter session.

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Chris Ager

“I took that and added a few teeth to say we won’t be advertising on these platforms,” ​​said Ager.

“I think that would make our candidates stronger,” he said. “You will not rely on simple advertisements whose effectiveness claims are questionable. It will force them to do the hard work of an old-fashioned campaign. “

His resolution met with criticism on social media. Long-time GOP policy advisor Michael Biundo tweeted:

“How about we protest against postage increases by not sending voters in the mail? I understand the anger behind the effort, but if I don’t address voters on the platforms they are often on, it won’t change the politics they protest and anything that contributes to losing elections. “

Twitter actually banned political advertising in 2019, but other platforms continue to post them.

PAC to promote primary school

Ager said his NH Leadership PAC will raise funds to “provide data and information for the other members of the RNC who will vote on the rules” that set the nomination calendar for assigning delegates to the 2024 national convention.

He said the PAC will help fund efforts to bring RNC members and other officials into the state to observe the retail nature of the New Hampshire elections, beginning with the 2022 split, and host receptions for them.

“There are challenges every four years,” said Ager. “I’ve reached the other side of the corridor. We are certainly ready to work with the Democrats to protect the elementary school. “

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(Follow John DiStaso on Twitter: @jdistaso)

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