From Lamont for governor: Ned Lamont, endorsed Democratic candidate for Governor, outlined his plans to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Connecticut residents following the Trump administration’s proposal to roll back federal greenhouse gas emissions standards during a press conference today.
Entries Categorized as 'National Politics'
Lamont, As Governor, Will Sue Trump Over Emissions Standards
August 6th, 2018 · 7 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Tags: George Jepsen·Ned Lamont
Q Poll: Gender Gap Drives Mid-Term Elections
July 26th, 2018 · 5 Comments · National Politics, News and Events
From the Q poll: With almost 2-1 backing from women, Democrats take a 51 – 39 percent lead in hypothetical races for the U.S. House of Representatives this year, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released today. Women back Democratic candidates 57 – 32 percent, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University National Poll finds. Men […]
Protesters Want ICE Iced, 35 Arrested For Blocking Federal Courthouse
July 2nd, 2018 · 4 Comments · Law Enforcement, National Politics, News and Events
News release from rally organizers. Hartford Courant article here. Hartford, CT — Today, hundreds protested outside Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to call for the abolition of ICE, a deadly institution that is caging Connecticut immigrants and tearing apart families every day. ICE unfairly jails immigrants while they await a decision on their immigration status, […]
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When Kids Are Caged–’Worse Than We Thought’
June 24th, 2018 · 20 Comments · Law Enforcement, National Politics, News and Events
From CT Mirror reporter Anna Radelat: Connecticut lawmakers at the U.S.-Mexico border this weekend said they were moved, and even shocked, by what they saw up close as the effect of the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
Lamont: Stop Horrific Separation Of Children
June 19th, 2018 · 21 Comments · National Politics, News and Events, State Politics
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 […]
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: Trump As Immoral A President We Have Seen In This Country
June 19th, 2018 · 41 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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