Imagine a Republican family-values-bullshitting governor who is so much of an asshole that he puts up his own signed veto of your state's would-be family and medical leave bill for bids at a party fundraising auction.

Yep, that's what New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu did in front of a laughing, cheering crowd of gathered state Republican activists. He also offered up the state and U.S. flags that flew over the State House on the day he did it, too.

State Republicans are, of course, claiming it was all in good fun. Tee-hee, nobody gets family or medical leave because of us. Don't you see how hilarious it is? Republican state Rep. Glenn Cordelli said, “I’m surprised that anyone is trying to make this into something political. It was just a fun, good-natured event.”

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So how much did the highest bidder spring for for this particular veto copy? 42 bucks.