Statement from Ned Lamont: “Seeking asylum and a better life in America is not a crime. As Governor, I will welcome refugees and immigrants and I support policy of not deploying Connecticut’s military to the U.S. border. But that is not enough. As citizens of Connecticut and a country that is founded on immigration, we […]
Entries Categorized as 'National Politics'
Lamont: Stop Horrific Separation Of Children
June 19th, 2018 · 4 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Kos: Connecticut’s Political Environment For Guber Dem Sucky, Malloy’s Baggage
June 1st, 2018 · 11 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
The Daily Kos political analysis site has released its first gubernatorial race ratings for 2018 calling Connecticut’s open seat for governor a toss-up. Governor Dan Malloy’s ratings baggage coupled with the state’s economic stagnation has unaffiliated voters that swing statewide races in a cranky mood. The national political mood, however, could rescue the Democrat, presumably […]
Ganim Calls For Legalized Sports Betting
April 24th, 2018 · 6 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to issue a decision soon on legalized sports betting, Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday released a statement calling on the General Assembly to pass like-minded legislation in anticipation of federal approval.
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Highlights Of Comey Interview
April 16th, 2018 · 22 Comments · National Politics, News and Events
In case you missed the ABC News George Stephanopoulos interview with former FBI Director James Comey, check out video highlights. Full transcript of interview here.
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Whale Politics–’Thar She Blows’–Kohut Pages Captain Ahab
April 13th, 2018 · 1 Comment · National Politics, State Politics
Bridgeport policy wonk Jeff Kohut, in a commentary, declares “Connecticut’s “Pequod voyage” has not yet actually begun and won’t begin until we elect our real “Captain Ahab” governor in this year’s elections and we begin the journey of socioeconomic-political “redemption” that will either take the Republican form of killing the Great Democratic Populist White Whale […]
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Retired High Court Justice: Repeal Second Amendment
March 27th, 2018 · 18 Comments · National Politics, News and Events
John Paul Stevens, retired associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, writes in a commentary for The New York Times, “a constitutional amendment to get rid of the Second Amendment would be simple and would do more to weaken the N.R.A.’s ability to stymie legislative debate and block constructive gun control legislation than any […]
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Ganim: Trump As Immoral A President We Have Seen In This Country
June 19th, 2018 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Shortly after Donald Trump’s presidential election, Mayor Joe Ganim declared “Give him a chance to take a deep breath and, I hope, come out with reassurances that the extreme part of his campaign was left behind. My sense is, you’ve got a good man there”. Joe has changed his tune for the gubernatorial campaign trail, calling […]
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