New Hampshire Substance Abuse Recovery Advocates and Law Enforcement Decry Disgusting Heroin Ad By Kelly Ayotte's Washington Allies

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Today, more Granite Staters decried the disgusting ad currently being aired by Kelly Ayotte's Washington, D.C. allies that politicizes the heroin and opioid crisis. While Ayotte has tried to distance herself from the ad with hollow words, if she means what she says she will refuse to raise or accept funds from the NRSC until they take down the ad.

"As someone who has lost a son to this epidemic, it's despicable to see Washington attack ads politicizing a crisis that has hurt so many across our state. Governor Hassan has been leading our efforts to stem the deadly tide of addiction and save lives, and for this Washington political group to say otherwise is just plain false. I hope Kelly Ayotte will ensure that this misleading attack ad comes down at once." -- Karen McNamara, mother of son who died from heroin overdose, professional treatment specialist, 30 years in recovery

"I am saddened by the smearing of Governor Hassan's efforts to combat the heroin and opioid crisis in New Hampshire. Governor Hassan has worked tirelessly to combat the heroin and opioid crisis since she first entered office, expanding drug courts statewide and signing into law over $5 million in additional funding to address the crisis. As a Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator, I have seen the effects of Governor Hassan's efforts first-hand. Addiction is a bipartisan issue and we need our elected leaders to work across party lines to help stem the tide of this epidemic. New Hampshire needs a Senator who goes above and beyond negative campaigning to win an election -- a Senator like Maggie Hassan." -- Polly Morris, Substance Misuse Prevention Coordinator

"Recently, the National Republican Senatorial Committee released an advertisement that uses misleading attacks to denigrate Maggie Hassan's work to combat the heroin crisis in New Hampshire. Governor Hassan has consistently worked with advocates to hear our voices on this issue; she recently fought to pass legislation providing an additional $5 million for substance abuse treatment, prevention, recovery, and housing. Under Maggie Hassan's leadership, the State of New Hampshire has increased access to treatment and recovery support services. It is shameful that the National Republican Senatorial Committee would, from its distant and disconnected vantage point, dishonestly undermine the work that's been done to address the desperate needs of individuals and families who continue to struggle with untreated addiction in New Hampshire. As our next Senator, Maggie Hassan will lead by example to counteract the anemic response we've seen from a Republican-controlled Congress to aid our state in its time of crisis." -- Marty Boldin, Recovery Advocate, in long term recovery

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