Insightful column from Chris Powell, managing editor of the Journal Inquirer. Are Connecticut’s Republicans really going to nominate Linda McMahon for U.S. senator again? It could seem so, as she has collected endorsements from dozens of party leaders, if Connecticut’s Republican Party can be said to have leaders. Maybe “officials” would be more accurate.
Entries Tagged as 'Dick Blumenthal'
Investigate Those CL&P Bastards!
November 4th, 2011 · 1 Comment · News and Events
Entering eight days of no power. From Connecticut’s federal legislative delegation: DELAURO, LIEBERMAN, BLUMENTHAL, COURTNEY, MURPHY, HIMES CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO CL&P STORM RESPONSE New Haven, CT – Six members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation called for an investigation today into the response of Connecticut Light & Power and its parent company, Northeast Utilities, to [...]
Malloy Campaigns For Finch
October 25th, 2011 · 7 Comments · City Politics
The Finch campaign issued this news release about the governor’s fundraising visit fronting CT Post reporter Ken Dixon’s coverage: Malloy sings Finch’s praises at fund-raiser Ken Dixon, Staff Writer Published 10:55 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2011 BRIDGEPORT — Mayor Bill Finch is turning around Connecticut’s largest city and deserves a second four-year term, Gov. Dannel P. [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·CT Post·Dan Malloy·Dick Blumenthal·John Stafstrom·Ken Dixon·Mario Testa·Ned Lamont·Tom Foley
Court Decision Countdown–Finch’s Irene Response Impact
September 2nd, 2011 · 46 Comments · City Politics, News and Events
Shortly after 3 p.m. today (Friday) we’ll know if a Democratic primary for mayor will take place. If Judge Barbara Bellis rules for the defense mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster is expected to appeal the decision and another election hangover will linger in the city. If there is a primary the Foster campaign will receive a jolt of adrenaline in [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Dick Blumenthal·Harding High School·Jim Himes·Mary-Jane Foster
As Shays Smiles, WWE Response Undercuts McMahon
January 24th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, State Politics
Every time operatives for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon respond to her primary opponent Chris Shays filleting her for peddling porn and body bags during her association with wrestling giant WWE, they’re doing the former congressman a favor. He’ll take that give and take any day. All it does is bolster his argument questioning her electability [...]
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Tags: Barack Obama·Chris Murphy·Chris Shays·Dick Blumenthal·Linda McMahon·Sly Salcedo·Susan Bysiewicz·William Tong