When Tom Foley announced his exploratory campaign for governor at the Burroughs Community Center last September he acknowledged Republicans must perform better in Democratic strongholds with a promise to spend more time in cities. We’ll see if he puts words into action. The U.S. ambassador to Ireland under George W. Bush made his formal announcement […]
Entries Tagged as 'Nancy DiNardo'
DiNardo Whacks Walker On Gun Control Response
January 13th, 2014 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Democratic State Party Chair Nancy DiNardo welcomed Republican David Walker’s exploratory campaign for lieutenant governor with a stinging statement regarding Walker’s response to a reporter’s question about gun control. From DiNardo:
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Game On! Moore Versus Musto For State Senate, Foster Care For Moore
January 12th, 2014 · 43 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Political activist Marilyn Moore has filed a candidate committee for State Senate setting up a rematch of her 2008 Democratic primary with Anthony Musto who occupies the city-suburban district. Moore has built an intriguing early coalition that includes former City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh as her treasurer and 2011 mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster as deputy […]
Tags: Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Ed Gomes·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Mary-Jane Foster·Nancy DiNardo·Rob Russo·Tom McCarthy
Bridgeport GOP Chair Slater, Democratic State Party Chair DiNardo Urge Christina Ayala To Resign Office
October 17th, 2013 · 7 Comments · News and Events
Statement from Bridgeport Republican Town Chairman John Slater: “It remains to be seen whether the State Elections Enforcement Commission’s referrals will result in criminal prosecutions and convictions. Like all Americans Rep. Ayala is innocent until proven guilty. But, this issue goes beyond criminality.
Musto Busto On Reform Measures, Sides With Dark Money Interests–McKinney: Disgusting Power Grab
May 29th, 2013 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Lately, State Senator Anthony Musto hasn’t met a conflict of interest he doesn’t love. First, in aid of his political pals, he led the charge against the government reform bill that would eliminate conflicts of interest on the City Council, then he led the charge to emasculate campaign finance reform on the side of dark […]
Tags: Anthony Musto·Chris Murphy·Dan Malloy·Hartford Courant·John McKinney·Linda McMahon·Lowell Weicker·Nancy DiNardo
Dems Send Republicans Valentine Smooch
February 14th, 2014 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, State Politics
The Connecticut Democratic Party today issued a Valentine’s blast to various Republicans for public office. Hmmm, nothing like political lovers.
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