*** The Malloy people could care less about the WFP and Ms. Pereira’s point of view on just about anything, no? It seems to me even though the WFP represents another type of Democratic choice, bottom line is they’re still Democrats! And if the rest of the WFP is anything like the members who have been sitting on the Bpt BOE for the past few years being nothing more than obstructionists instead of having a better way or ideas that would improve the board in general as well as the educational school system, then this political party is headed nowhere fast! The Republicans however, should they start working more like a team instead of individuals seem to have a few good quality members who unlike the tea party type could help make Bpt city government “better!” Now this is coming from someone who views himself now as an “independant party Democrat” or IPD. *** GO FIGURE! ***
How has your “independent” efforts gone? Did you forget about the 2008 State Rep. results? I spent like $7 and ran as a Republican and still took you by a few miles. I’m sure you haven’t figured out that one. But you are right about Republicans needing to step up to the plate as far as Bridgeport goes. They put up candidates who are weak to start with; candidates are pretty much left to fend for themselves; if or when they lose, they disappear from the political and social scene; they don’t cross-endorse; they don’t recruit, register and educate people; they don’t recruit people who are bilingual Spanish/English nor make an effort to learn a second language. It’s a one-Machine system and Working Family Party has been a part of that Machine.
In the press release from WFP, they maintain WFP supports candidates whether they’re Republicans or Democrats. Did they reach out to Enrique Torres and Phil Blagys, Larcheveque, etc?
Paging John Slater. Not one single local Republican I know is a millionaire or rich. WFP attacks millionaires yet supports the millionaires running and serving office as Democrats. Malloy isn’t just a millionaire, he has been giving away our tax dollars to millionaires. I’m not even close to being middle class, but I’m trying hard and have aspirations of being a millionaire or middle class like many of the poor I know. So really what’s wrong with being rich? Doesn’t WFP want to be rich with political influence and power?
Both Rick and Phil completed and submitted the WFP endorsement paperwork. WFP did not find the candidates’ answers to align with their party platform. The WFP had their own BOE slate, as did the Dems. WFP would not have any reason to cross endorse the R candidates. I am not on the RTC. Dave Walker and I walked door-to-door to gather signatures for the WFP to have a row on the city council line in the event WFP endorsed Rick and Phil. CW4BB did endorse WFP-endorsed candidate Andre Baker. Ron, I am home organizing fundraisers for Walker for CT. Dave is on the campaign trail attending RTC meetings, fundraisers and speaking in DC at a conference today.
Joel–If my recall serves me right, you were a Republican a short while ago, why didn’t they elevate you to the status of recruiter in the Latino community? I wonder why.
I agree, Mojo–there are about 4500 registered Republicans in Bridgeport. If the RTC would focus on engaging their base, getting out the vote and supporting their candidates, they could actually win elections. I spent more time in other districts with Democrats supporting R BOE candidates last fall than anyone from the RTC. With low voter turnout on the D side, the R could win with an organized and targeted message to the R base.
Malloy knows the people in the Park City will vote Democratic. They pull the lever like they are told to do, then get screwed for four more years. The citizens should think like they are pulling the gallows lever and guess who are the victims, THEM!!!
Lennie, can you tell us who has been diplomatically strong? Is holding people’s jobs over their heads a sign of diplomacy? The opposition as a group has been able to derail the Machine’s plan. It took quite a bit of diplomacy on the part of each and every one of us to do this. We didn’t do it by intimidating people, promising jobs or threatening to eliminate certain jobs. Is what takes place behind the scenes in the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee diplomacy? During these diplomatic negotiations in the DTC, have you ever heard people yell when dozens are talking at the same time? Do you think Moales and the old majority of the BOE would have done things differently if Pereira or Baraka would have just sat there looking pretty and respectful? Kindness gets you a long way, in Bridgeport politics it’s taken as a sign of weakness.
What about the kids? Can we get back in the sandbox and get re-introduced? If not a do-over, how about a fresh start with that youngster who is in Pre-K and has a dozen years to make a mark towards a future of choices and lifetime learning? Who will have that child’s back, philosophically, socially, fiscally, as “family” with patient lessons? Time will tell.
I doubt the Malloy people really care. All they want is the ballot line.
*** The Malloy people could care less about the WFP and Ms. Pereira’s point of view on just about anything, no? It seems to me even though the WFP represents another type of Democratic choice, bottom line is they’re still Democrats! And if the rest of the WFP is anything like the members who have been sitting on the Bpt BOE for the past few years being nothing more than obstructionists instead of having a better way or ideas that would improve the board in general as well as the educational school system, then this political party is headed nowhere fast! The Republicans however, should they start working more like a team instead of individuals seem to have a few good quality members who unlike the tea party type could help make Bpt city government “better!” Now this is coming from someone who views himself now as an “independant party Democrat” or IPD. *** GO FIGURE! ***
How has your “independent” efforts gone? Did you forget about the 2008 State Rep. results? I spent like $7 and ran as a Republican and still took you by a few miles. I’m sure you haven’t figured out that one. But you are right about Republicans needing to step up to the plate as far as Bridgeport goes. They put up candidates who are weak to start with; candidates are pretty much left to fend for themselves; if or when they lose, they disappear from the political and social scene; they don’t cross-endorse; they don’t recruit, register and educate people; they don’t recruit people who are bilingual Spanish/English nor make an effort to learn a second language. It’s a one-Machine system and Working Family Party has been a part of that Machine.
In the press release from WFP, they maintain WFP supports candidates whether they’re Republicans or Democrats. Did they reach out to Enrique Torres and Phil Blagys, Larcheveque, etc?
Paging John Slater. Not one single local Republican I know is a millionaire or rich. WFP attacks millionaires yet supports the millionaires running and serving office as Democrats. Malloy isn’t just a millionaire, he has been giving away our tax dollars to millionaires. I’m not even close to being middle class, but I’m trying hard and have aspirations of being a millionaire or middle class like many of the poor I know. So really what’s wrong with being rich? Doesn’t WFP want to be rich with political influence and power?
The Bridgeport Republicans leaders and supporters David Walker and Jennifer Buchanan, where are they?
Both Rick and Phil completed and submitted the WFP endorsement paperwork. WFP did not find the candidates’ answers to align with their party platform. The WFP had their own BOE slate, as did the Dems. WFP would not have any reason to cross endorse the R candidates. I am not on the RTC. Dave Walker and I walked door-to-door to gather signatures for the WFP to have a row on the city council line in the event WFP endorsed Rick and Phil. CW4BB did endorse WFP-endorsed candidate Andre Baker. Ron, I am home organizing fundraisers for Walker for CT. Dave is on the campaign trail attending RTC meetings, fundraisers and speaking in DC at a conference today.
Jennifer Buchanan, that’s nice but what about the local Republicans, what are they to fight for, themselves?
Not sure what you are asking, Ron.
Joel–If my recall serves me right, you were a Republican a short while ago, why didn’t they elevate you to the status of recruiter in the Latino community? I wonder why.
I agree, Mojo–there are about 4500 registered Republicans in Bridgeport. If the RTC would focus on engaging their base, getting out the vote and supporting their candidates, they could actually win elections. I spent more time in other districts with Democrats supporting R BOE candidates last fall than anyone from the RTC. With low voter turnout on the D side, the R could win with an organized and targeted message to the R base.
Malloy knows the people in the Park City will vote Democratic. They pull the lever like they are told to do, then get screwed for four more years. The citizens should think like they are pulling the gallows lever and guess who are the victims, THEM!!!
“Diplomacy is not exactly Pereira’s strength.”
Lennie, can you tell us who has been diplomatically strong? Is holding people’s jobs over their heads a sign of diplomacy? The opposition as a group has been able to derail the Machine’s plan. It took quite a bit of diplomacy on the part of each and every one of us to do this. We didn’t do it by intimidating people, promising jobs or threatening to eliminate certain jobs. Is what takes place behind the scenes in the Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee diplomacy? During these diplomatic negotiations in the DTC, have you ever heard people yell when dozens are talking at the same time? Do you think Moales and the old majority of the BOE would have done things differently if Pereira or Baraka would have just sat there looking pretty and respectful? Kindness gets you a long way, in Bridgeport politics it’s taken as a sign of weakness.
What about the kids? Can we get back in the sandbox and get re-introduced? If not a do-over, how about a fresh start with that youngster who is in Pre-K and has a dozen years to make a mark towards a future of choices and lifetime learning? Who will have that child’s back, philosophically, socially, fiscally, as “family” with patient lessons? Time will tell.