Hint, Hint? Scott Brown to Headline NHGOP Fundraiser

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee announced Tuesday that former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown will headline the party's holiday reception on Dec. 19. It's the latest in a string of New Hampshire appearances for Brown as rumors continue to swirl that he may run for Senate in New Hampshire.

"Senator Brown is an outstanding leader and a strong voice for fiscally responsible policies," NHGOP Chairman Jennifer Horn said. "He has been a tremendous supporter of our party and we are grateful that he continues to help us raise the resources we need to win in 2014." 

Brown's political action committee recently donated $10,000 to the New Hampshire Republican State Committee.

Horn told Patch last month that there's "no question" Brown would be welcomed here in New Hampshire, but wouldn't say if she's talked to him about running for Senate. Brown owns a summer home in Rye, and has put his Massachusetts home on the market.

On Sunday, former New Hampshire Sen. Bob Smith became the third Republican to announce that he will seek the seat now held by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. Former State Sen. Jim Rubens and conservative activist Karen Testerman had previously announced that they were running.

The location of the Dec. 19 dinner has yet to be announced. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.nhgop.org.