Sun Publisher Mark Guerringue spoke Wednesday with Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu. The former congressman and U.S. senator faces Scott Brown in the primary, and should he make it through to the general election likely will face Democrat Chris Pappas, currently the District 1 congressman. This interview, which can be seen in its entirety on conwaydailysun.com, has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Mark Guerringue: I watched your interview with Adam Sexton (WMUR) and you wore a tie and jacket.
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