From today’s Q Poll:
Less than one week before the Connecticut primary, former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy trails businessman Ned Lamont 45 – 40 percent in the race for the Democratic nomination for governor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of Democratic likely primary voters released today.
This compares to a 46 – 37 percent Lamont lead in a July 15 survey by the independent Quinnipiac University. In today’s survey, 14 percent are undecided and 43 percent of those who choose a candidate say they might change their mind before the August 10 primary.
Among Republican likely primary voters, Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele trails former ambassador Tom Foley 41 – 26 percent, surging from a 48 – 13 percent deficit July 15. Oz Griebel has 13 percent. In this fluid race, 21 percent remain undecided and 62 percent of those who choose a candidate say they might change their mind in the next six days.
Oh what fun, Tsunami Tuesday just around the corner and we’ll be talking about it tonight 6:30 at the Black Rock Library. Join former Post scribes John Gilmore, Jim Callahan and little ol’ me for a chat about primaries past and present and handicapping the Tuesday match-ups. It’s free to get in and by the time we’re done you’ll be asking us for money! (Or a drink.)
So it’s getting a little edgy out there as races tighten in both the Democratic and GOP primaries. City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh, a Lamont supporter, has filed an elections complaint against the Malloy campaign. www.theday.com/article/20100804/INTERACT010403/100809828
Check out these adoring slams from the Dan Malloy and Ned Lamont campaigns.
Hey Lennie, my parents were telling me about some of the physical confrontations that have occurred in past elections. During one of Mandanici’s campaigns they held a dance to bring awareness to the campaign at “sokul hall” owned by Tito Ayala at the time and a big fight (there were weapons involved) ensued, in one of Tom Bucci’s campaigns Alvin Penn was assaulted as they walked (caravan) down Pembroke St., the infamous Rizzitelli/Testo throw down and a few more. While they could only remember snippets of what happened, you and your fellow scribes could possibly offer more intense details tonight.
Yes indeed; Callahan, Gilmore and I were all there for the Rizzy-Mario fight. And yes, Callahan has lots of fight stories to share. Hope you can make it tonight, Hector.
I am going to try. I get out of work at 7:00p.m. Hope you guys are still there at that time. I’m sure it will be “fun.”
Damn, just found out I have to stay until 8:00 p.m. Hope you guys have a great time. Don’t make it a 1-time deal and come back for the week before the general election.
OK … I’ll start … inquire tonight about a city official and a First Family member who yanked pistols on a kid waving a knife outside a Main Street mayoral campaign headquarters … then there were the vast number of weapons CARRIED in City Hall (and mostly by non-cops) prompting a mayoral decree to leave guns at home … And the beat goes on!
John–What’s in your Wallet??? Who’s buying???
“… then there were the vast number of weapons CARRIED in City Hall (and mostly by non-cops) …”
Weapons are carried and used in City Hall ’til this very day.
The ballpoint pen.
Wow it’s tight and every vote counts so make sure you guys go out and vote and vote Lamont!!! Remember to also vote for Gerry Garcia for Sec of state.
I for one can’t wait for this damn election to be over. Every day my mailbox is jammed with political bullshit and lies. donj I vote at Hooker and will be working there also.
TC for real so do you have to vote by absentee because you are working there or can you still vote there in person? Another question tc who will you vote for the sec of state and for comptroller??? Remember keep us updated on the total votes on the machine throughout the day.
No I don’t have to vote absentee. I will only be working the polls for 4 hours but will give a count when I am done. Don’t know yet who else I will vote for.
The “independent Quinnipiac University” should conduct a Q Poll asking voters the following question:
Which Connecticut politician do you think is a “white man’s bitch?”
www .suntimes.com/news/nation/2569466,racial-wisconsin-election-candidate-epithet-080510.article
I think you’re all nuts if you vote Lamomt, he’s just a rich boy stampin’ his feet for power. He said he wont tax the rich so screw the middle class and he’s against unions, unions are what made America strong.
“… City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh, a Lamont supporter, has filed an elections complaint against the Malloy campaign …”
Welcome to the “snitch” club, Bob Walsh!
The Candidate for sec of state is clear and he is Gerry Garcia; he has addressed all of the issues. Denise Merrill on the other hand has just been dodging questions left to right about early voting!!! Vote Garcia.
Thanks to all OIB friends and others who came by the Black Rock Library Thursday night to say hello. I enjoyed meeting you and seeing many old friends again.