Here’s a scary thought for Halloween Barack and Bill Clinton campaigning for Congressman Jim Himes back-to-back days in Fairfield County starting with Barack’s visit to the Arena at Harbor Yard on Saturday. The doors open at 1 p.m.; first come, first served.
The question is, scary to which political party? If you’re a supporter of Republican candidates do you worry this will juice a Democratic turnout, and perhaps some unaffiliated voters? Or is your spin this will only galvanize the opposition? I see the Barack/Clinton events nothing but plus side for Dems. Cranky Fairfield County voters, upset with Barack and the economy, don’t need a presidential appearance to come out and vote. They’re already voting.
Himes needs a push, particularly in Bridgeport, to juice supporters. Barack will do that. Connecticut in general and Bridgeport specifically will be saturated by Barack news Saturday and Sunday. How much impact that will have in turnout we’ll see.
By the way, a belated happy birthday to Himes’ GOP opponent Dan Debicella. The Bridgeport native turned 36 on Sunday. Dan’s Campaign Manager Jason Perillo issued a birthday appeal to supporters to donate to Dan’s money bomb one week out. It’s Dan’s birthday send money! Both Debicella and Himes have plenty of dough to make their case.
Himes and Debicella will debate Tuesday morning from 8 to 9:30 at Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall Events Center, Room 214, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport.
Barack visit, from DNC:
What:
Moving America Forward Rally with President Barack ObamaWhere:
The Arena at Harbor Yard
600 Main St.
Bridgeport, CT 06604When: Saturday, October 30th
Doors Open: 1:00 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For security reasons, please avoid bringing bags to the rally if at all possible–you should expect airport-like security. No signs, banners, or laptops are permitted.
OK Lennie am I correct in saying no tickets needed? No entrance fee or any fee to get in? What time you guys think I and friends should reach there by to possibly get in? Do you think it will be packed??? I’m pumped to see Obama, the guy who carried 84% of the vote in Bridgeport. This will be a honor to see the most powerful guy in the world; I can’t wait!
That’s correct, according to info issued by the DNC, first come, first served.
The Oracle of Omaha Steaks!!!
Boo!!! Here’s a scary thought??? Two years of Dan Debicella!!! Don’t let him trick you! For a real treat vote for Jim Himes! Happy Halloween!!!
It’s Imbecila damn it!!!
Jim Himes will be a wasted vote. He’ll be part of the minority in DC. And Bpt doesn’t need any more grants or entitlement money. It needs more cops to get rid of the rampant crime which is driving business and opportunities away from Bpt. That and the high tax rate.
JustMe
” Bridgeport doesn’t need any more grants or entitlement money” yet you want to get rid of the high tax rate. I beg to differ. Bridgeport needs every grant and entitlement funding that congress can send our way. Bridgeport’s tax rate is so high the city is behind the eight ball when it comes to growing its tax base. If the tax base doesn’t grow the tax rate will not come down. Bridgeport needs many more millions to help rebuild the infrastructure, clean the brownfields and dredge the harbor.
JustMe–I guess that’s JustYou!!!
We need to open another W.T. Grants. Let the Good Himes Roll!!!
Grin Ripper, do you have anything important to add to the discussion? Or do you just throw out non sequiturs?
JustMe–I guess I must be having a difficult time in following your logic. But then again, that could be just me 🙂
JustMe it seems as if you are not from Bridgeport … Warren I agree we cannot let imbecilla trick us!!! Vote Himes and let the good Himes roll!!!
Do you work? Or collecting entitlements? Betcha!!!
*** Doors open @ 1pm, Obama arrives @ 6pm. Hurry up & wait ya’ll. ***
Mojo thanks. Will you be going??? And have you changed your mind about voting?
*** The answer is no & no but enjoy yourself, you seem like you’re looking forward to it! *** Back to Basics ***
I’ll repeat … Bridgeport doesn’t need any more entitlements or grant money because it’s not the lack of infrastructure that is scaring business away from this town, it’s THE CRIME RATE. IT’S THE FACT THAT ALMOST 75% OF THIS TOWN is ghetto. And yes I DO LIVE IN BRIDGEPORT, that’s how I know. Our police department needs the money. NOW!!! AND NO I’m not a cop. No decent business is going to build in Bridgeport with the “demographics” it currently has. Get It?
JustMe just what might those demographics be? Too many Martians or too many moon people? Why don’t you spell it out?
JustMe maybe we should change demographics just like the Nazis did, is that what you think we should do so some decent business comes to town? This sounds very familiar Herr Fuehrer.
JustMe do you GET IT?
JustMe cat’s got your tongue.