Deletion of Jim Bender

Comment: Having reviewed the article, I see no basis for deletion. It contains numerous, independent citations indicating major press coverage and it meets (). He's notable, so unless there's some other argument for deletion, the page should stay
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:POLITICIAN)

Comment: ) makes it clear that potential candidates for office may or may not be notable enough to merit inclusion, so the arguement that if "he wins the Republican nomination he will be notable, because of the expected major press coverage" is not valid. In addition, the phrase "expected major press coverage" incorrectly assumes that there has been no major press coverage already. It is clear that this article deserves to exist. Furthermore, the message at the top of the page suggesting possible deletion of the article should be removed as it tarnishes the article despite being based on an incorrect reading of the rules outlined on the () page
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:POLITICIAN)

Comment: He has already received major press coverage. You can't arbitrarily decide the matter; read () for the exact criteria by which we consider articles for inclusion or removal. As the rules state, a political candidate may or may not be notable for his candidacy alone (i.e. a city council candidate who receives no press coverage).  They are notable if they receive "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject of the article." The subject clearly meets this criterion. Even if he wasn't notable for his business career (which he is), his political candidacy has produced major press coverage "independent of him." His columns appear in New Hampshire's state paper, the Union Leader; he regularly appears and is discussed on the state's news station, WMUR; and he's discussed in the Boston Globe, Politico, and other reliable, independent sources. Inclusion of the subject can only enhance Wikipedia as a credible source of information
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:POLITICIAN)