Tuesday was the first day candidates for statewide office could canvass signatures from Connecticut electors to qualify for the August 12 primary ballot. Mayor Joe Ganim, for one, opened a headquarters for governor in Hartford–he also has campaign locations in Bridgeport, New Haven and Waterbury–to kick off the petition drive. He has company in that effort.
From CT Post reporter Ken Dixon
Republicans Mike Handler of New Canaan, David Stemerman of Greenwich and Bob Stefanowski of Madison will need 9,081 valid signatures submitted to the secretary of the state by June 12 to get on the August 12 ballot. Ganim and Guy Smith, who last month announced that the Democratic Convention is “rigged” for Ned Lamont of Greenwich, need 15,458 John Hancocks.
Both totals equal 2-percent of enrolled party members. Those who receive 15 percent support among the delegates at their respective conventions, do not need to collect petition signatures to qualify for the primaries.
Full story here.
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(Updated) Boise Kimber is getting Guy Smith into black churches. Audrey Tyson is opening Ned Lamont’s New Haven office. Clyde Ramos is sending Joe Ganim’s message out through Instagram…
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*** Its off to the supreme court races for Trump & his “hole in the wall” legal team, no? Trump is not about to sit down with Mueller & team to answer any questions cause the investigation already knows the facts. Trump would be caught in many lies to say the least cause he’s a pathological lier! And always has been, along with the type of shady business dealings in the past against Trump Casino workers, Trump University students, construction companies working on many of the Trump projects, etc.. He’s been a “con-man” all his life as well as a womenizer & bully,constantly pushing his nationalist right-wing views to anyone gullable enough to listen & believe him. And there’s lots of mostly right-wing whites that are so upset with the Fed. goverment & the economy, the nation’s education system and of course the NRA’s phobia about the “right to bare arms” & the Dem’s ideas for “common sense gun laws”! Topped off with this country’s inabilities to understand, relate to & coexist with minorities in general about many things. You have your (wolves) or rebel white racist which let there feelings known about people of color, jews, blacks, and left-wing yankees, etc.. Then you have the (wolves in sheep’s clothing) racists that smile in your face, slap you on the back & may shoot the shit with you at work or school or just in general situations, however when in private or with (birds of the same feather) will tend to show there nails about race issues, etc… *** Time to go back in the “American History Archives” and read about the history of “Human & Civil Rights” in America & the “Moral Values” that were present in America’s past but is disappearing fast in the present & coming future! ***
Mojo with out a doubt you have joined the racist fringe you mention white racists did you forget the black panthers or the puerto rican racists. Your true colors are showing.
*** The 10+ years that these minority groups tryed to influenced American politics & urban folk in general with their pro-military anti-goverment idealogy which they learned & took ideas from radical white racist groups like the KKK, etc.. was nothing like the hundreds of years of imperialistic torment,racist views & laws to maintain slave labor mentality for goverment & personal gain, along with continuous lies & treaty breaking after offering a better way & hope to the many minorities that not only helped built this nation but also fought for it time & time again, only to come home and be treated like 2nd class citizens or immigrate people! White American Constitutional Laws & Bill of Rights written at the time by white politicians for a White American People that not till passing years later. As smart white religious clergy and educated people of color began to break down the constitutional laws & Bill of Rights of these here United States, they started to realize some of the wording’s in the Constitution & Bill of Rights meant “all the people” not just some of the people or just the white’s! But now it seems that for “some parts” of white america, etc.. that when people of color complain about injustice or racist doing’s in America, many american’s state “Why are they always complaining, they don’t have it so bad”! Now depending where in America you may live, till you’ve walked a few miles in a person of colors shoes, then you really don’t know what it’s like, no? *** Yes my true colors are showing & there “RED, WHITE & BLUE”.
*** Almost forgot to mention that whenever Trump supporters are faced with any media news that is not within their way of thinking in general; its labeled “FAKE NEWS”, no? ***
Did your rant make you feel better?
*** Yes it did Gary, when it comes to politics, religion, civil/human rights issues, etc.. it triggers a personal mind, heart & gut feeling response & graving in me at times, that I have to feed!***
Good comeback Ralph.
*** Thanks Lisa, and in speaking of certain whites who would see disparities throughout their life time or while serving on different types of political venues; you come to my mind because of your quick wit & passion to see a wrong & speak out then try to correct it! In the time I was on the DTC or on the Bpt. City Council, you were always one of the first to come forward & introduce yourself & make new people in general of any color, religion or gender feel welcome and let them know that if they ever needed any help with something, not to hesitate to ask you! I can’t say it enough, how you were always there for me while I was on the council & so on throughout time.***
Ron Mackey, thank you for sharing that article. Although posters on this blog are attempting to create a negative reality for Bridgeport’s Mayor, the realty of Joe Ganim extends far beyond the borders of the city of Bridgeport.
People know Ganim’s past. People know that he will not receive State aid. Ironically he has raised 550,000 against all odds. Getting 15,000 signatures is a guarantee to get on the ballot. 15,000 signatures should not be at all difficult to get. Ned Lamont may have all the money and it may seem stacked against Ganim but lets face it. Trump had all the money and look what we got! Bridgeport’s best chance to be relevant is Joe Ganim. Don’t like him? He is still Bridgeport’s best chance to be relevant. Think there is another candidate that will put Bridgeport at the top of the agenda for the state? Think again. Still don’t like Ganim? You are entitled and I respect your choice. I believe Ganim he a great chance to win. Promoting our city everyday is priceless. If we had to depend on our Economic Development Dept.we’s be shit out of luck. Mayor Joseph Ganim does a great job marketing our city daily just as most posters on this blog do their best to cut the city down regurgitating the mantra that failed 2 years ag0..
Umm, Dave Walker is from Bridgeport. Federal appointee by 3 presidents (Regan, Bush 1 and Clinton) vs Ganim Federal incarcerated guest. What a fantastic year for Bridgeport and elections.
Now that’s the kind of post a patronage city employee must write!!!!!
The Mayor isn’t promoting Bridgeport when he opens offices in Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury. He’s promoting himself. The money was raised here but spent there. Critics would say he’s made Bridgeport irrelevant and unappealing to legislators and party delegates.
But we’ll find out soon enough, right?
I received information that a meeting was held at Testo’s last night regarding his petition drive. The usual “stooges” were there. The most interesting attendee in my opinion was the President of the Young Democrats, Constance Vickers.
What a disappointment the Young Democrats have been, but especially Constance Vickers.
Maria, some people need attention, good or bad, it’s like looking for love with all the wrong people. (Politically).
Monday, I got a Ganim email soliciting my vote at the State Dem Convention. He is the only candidate NOT to have addressed my DTC or telephoned personally to solicit my vote
While the Mayor hustles voter signatures, others seek permanent capital for Bridgeport. With enough permanent capital taxes would be eliminated, right?
Bridgeport already has a permanent debt; permanent capital would make Bridgeport unique and special.
Put another way, Bridgeport needs an aura to replace its stigma.
Permanent capital means income from investment offsets income from taxes. Hidden in the new tax code is a provision that stokes philanthropy. I’m trying to transform that into municipal-style philanthropy.
If you live in this world, you’re feeling the change of the guard.