The last mail pieces are dropping. Phone lines have hit a feverish pitch. Campaign operatives have identified their votes. Now it’s just a matter of
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Callahan On Gomes, Newton, Ayala Senate Primary: Jump Ball
Veteran political writer Jim Callahan is back in town helping OIB cover Tuesday’s Democratic State Senate primary featuring Ed Gomes, Ernie Newton and Andres Ayala.
Read moreBracing For ABracadabra In State Senate Battle
With six days left until the Aug. 14 Democratic primary that features the State Senate war between incumbent Ed Gomes, Ernie Newton and State Rep.
Read moreGomes Reelection Strategy: It’s All About Steady Eddie, Plus: The Big Wave Factor
Last September, as Ed Gomes was undergoing heart surgery, the state senator’s legislative leadership allies in Hartford who apparently thought the incumbent had a safe
Read moreAyala’s Intriguing Strategy For Winning Senate Primary–Ed Who?–We’re Running Against Newton
The names of three Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot for the Aug. 14 State Senate primary; Ernie Newton, (State Rep.) Andres Ayala and
Read moreNewton Cranks Up Campaign Message Of Redemption And Opportunity
One week to go until the Aug. 14 Democratic primary for State Senate. This is the first of three OIB posts examining what the respective
Read moreAyala, Gomes, Newton on Public/Private Investment
Continuing responses to questions submitted by OIB readers, State Senate candidates Andres Ayala, Ed Gomes and Ernie Newton, locked in an Aug. 14 Democratic primary,
Read moreThe Influence Of Independent Expenditures For Candidates–What’s Coordinated? What’s Not?
Connecticut’s Citizens Election Program for financing campaigns is clear about what candidate committees can and cannot accept directly to qualify for funding grants. Participating candidates
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