After what was shaping up to be a long night, the 4th Congressional District race ended earlier than expected Tuesday when incumbent Jim Himes took the stage to claim victory shortly after 11 p.m. “We’re going to have some fun tonight!” he said. But he added, “We have a lot of work yet to be […]
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Himes and Debicella work to get out the vote
With one day left in what has become a close race, 4th Congressional District candidates Jim Himes and Dan Debicella braved the cold Monday to reach as many voters and volunteers as they could. Dan Debicella shakes hands with a voter outside a Trumbull supermarket (Uma Ramiah) “This race has turned out exactly how I […]
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4th District debate turns to energy and the environment
NORWALK–It’s been a campaign season fiercely focused on the economy, and this latest debate was no exception. But for a good part of Thursday’s event, two other crucial issues got some attention: energy and the environment. “Ninety seconds on energy policy,” said Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th District), “Okay. Here’s an area where we really need […]
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Blumenthal brings his fight theme to New Haven
NEW HAVEN–Richard Blumenthal was making his way down the business-lined strip of Grand Avenue in the Fair Haven section when a figure stepped out of the Best Offer clothing shop. “Keep fighting for us, man,” said store owner Shawn Right, vigorously shaking Blumenthal’s hand. The candidate appeared taken aback by Right’s enthusiasm; Right didn’t seem […]
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Can Obama make Bridgeport a game-changer?
When Bridgeport shows up to vote, it shows up Democrat. But the city, the largest and also one of the poorest in the state, doesn’t always perform on Election Day. And with a close race for the 4th Congressional District seat, Democrats badly need Bridgeport voters to turn out. “As Bridgeport turnout goes that’s how […]
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Himes and Debicella find much to agree on, but plenty to debate over
It wasn’t so much the issues that divided Jim Himes and Dan Debicella at their Sunday night debate. Instead, the two 4th District Congressional candidates took shots at each others’ voting history, campaigns and even integrity. Dan Debicella, right, and Jim Himes debate as moderator Kay Maxwell looks on (Uma Ramiah) “Let’s mark 15 minutes […]
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In a tight race, Debicella takes his campaign retail
Amid the sounds of automatic doors and clattering grocery carts, a familiar refrain: “Hi there, I’m Dan Debicella. I’m running for Congress.” Side by side with Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia, the Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut’s 4th District spent a bit of Wednesday night shaking hands outside of the Norwalk Stop & Shop. And […]
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Michelle Obama rallies Democrats in Stamford
STAMFORD–The 1,500 red velvet seats of the Palace Theater were filled well before the star arrived. Folks had waited in line for hours to get in, and a low buzz of anticipation filled the hall. Then Michelle Obama took the stage, and it was like 2008 all over again. Michelle Obama rallies Democrats for Senate […]
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Student leaders working to build election enthusiasm
Midterm elections are just weeks away, and without a presidential campaign in the mix, it’s hard to get many people out to vote. But on college campuses across the state, student leaders are working to build enthusiasm among their peers. “It’s pretty easy to get kids excited about campaigning, advertising and registering once they realize […]
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In 4th District debate, it all comes back to the deficit
BRIDGEPORT-As you’d expect at an event held by the AARP, the hot ticket issues were Social Security and Medicare. But in a year where the struggling economy is everything, Wednesday’s 4th District Congressional debate was at heart all about the deficit. “The unfortunate truth is that government can’t afford to give a COLA right now,” […]
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Himes, Debicella call each other too extreme
With three weeks until the midterm elections, Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Himes and Republican challenger Dan Debicella are reaching to moderate and unaffiliated voters, painting each other as too extreme for Fairfield County’s 4th Congressional District. “I feel very comfortable about the very clear distinction between what we’re proposing to the voters of the district,” […]
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Door-to-door politics in a “moderate” district
STAMFORD-U.S. Rep. Jim Himes trudged up and down Connecticut Avenue one day this week, knocking on doors and handing out fliers in the rain. In brown loafers and a blue Marmot waterproof jacket, he looked slightly out of place in this working-class neighborhood. But Himes doesn’t have much time to think about aesthetics: It’s a […]
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McMahon finds support on tour of New Haven businesses
NEW HAVEN – The Fair Haven section of the city isn’t exactly a Republican stronghold, but Linda McMahon was warmly welcomed as she took her U.S. Senate campaign on a tour of local businesses. “She’s new blood, and she’s got a lot of experience in business,” said Orlando Rivera, an employee at Italy’s Best Pizza […]
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Congressmen tout federal funds to extend high-speed Internet
At a time when trashing the stimulus package is a popular Republican campaign strategy, Connecticut Democrats were happy Monday to show off stimulus dollars at work through a federal technology and infrastructure grant. With a self-congratulatory tone, the delegation touted federal funding they say could create up to 1,200 jobs while providing high-speed Internet to […]
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The thin line between policy, politics
BRIDGEPORT – It was a Congressional event, one of more than 17 in 17 days that freshman U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, scheduled for the congressional recess. But the distance between policy and politics was as brief as his introduction Thursday. “Please give your applause, and if I can say, your vote, to Congressman […]