Lisa Wilson-Foley, a Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 5th congressional district, raised about $200,000 in the 2nd quarter of 2011. Her campaign didn’t say how much cash she had in the bank. “With our state and country reaching almost 10% unemployment, and with our government at a stalemate in this budget crisis, I am seeing voters […]
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Roberti tosses rhetoric at Donovan, hits Malloy
Has Dan Roberti decided that the way to win a Democratic primary for Congress is by questioning the tactics and motives of the Democratic governor, Dannel P. Malloy? Roberti tried to score points against House Speaker Christopher Donovan today by lobbing a grenade at a budget solution devised by the governor and supported by the […]
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The Hotline on Tong
The National Journal’s Hotline looks at U.S. Senate hopeful William Tong’s “compelling personal narrative” and the genesis of his one-time nickname, “balloon boy,” among other things. Check out the story here.
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Murphy raises $925,000 in 2nd quarter
Rep. Chris Murphy raised more than $900,000 for his U.S. Senate campaign in the 2nd fundraising quarter. A news release from his campaign this morning said he raised $925,000 in the 2nd Quarter, bringing his total so far this year to more $2 million. The campaign ended the 2nd quarter with more than $1.6 million […]
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Donovan raises $230,000 for 5th District contest
House Speaker Chris Donovan has raised more than $230,000 in the 2nd quarter for his bid to represent Connecticut’s 5th congressional district, his campaign said Thursday. Donovan announced his bid in mid-May, getting a later start than other contenders in the crowded contest to replace Rep. Chris Murphy. Murphy is running for the U.S. Senate. […]
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Wilson-Foley challenges Connecticut Democrats over debt
Republican businesswoman Lisa Wilson-Foley made a move Thursday in her campaign for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. She said she will ask voters to sign an open letter addressed to Democrats U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy and Independent U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman asking them to adopt a “Balanced Budget Amendment” before voting […]
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Tong, Murphy tout strength in Senate campaign organizations
William Tong may have to keep up-or even speed up-his fundraising pace, given the campaign staff he’s assembled for his U.S. Senate bid. In a release Wednesday, Tong, a state representative from Stamford, touted the political talent he’s hired for his campaign to replace retiring Sen. Joseph Lieberman. Among the recruits are Jim Jordan, a […]
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Tong raises more than $500,000 for U.S. Senate bid
William Tong said he’s raised about $550,000 in the 53 days since he jumped into the 2012 U.S. Senate contest. Tong’s campaign said Tuesday that he ended the 2nd fundraising quarter, which ran from April through June, with more than $500,000 cash on hand. Tong, a Democrat and state representative from Stamford, is in a […]
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Malloy endorses Segarra in Hartford mayoral race
As the House and Senate met for a special session Thursday to tackle the remaining whole in the state budget, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy took time for Hartford city politics by endorsing Pedro Segarra for Mayor. Mayor Pedro Segarra (left) and Shawn Wooden (right) Segarra’s opponent, Democrat Shawn Wooden, dropped out of the race and […]
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As concession deal teeters, Donovan postpones congressional announcement
One of the first politicians affected by the waning hopes for ratification of the state employees’ concession deal is one of labor’s biggest friends, House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, D-Meriden. Donovan, a former labor and community organizer, is postponing a formal announcement of his candidacy for the open seat in the 5th Congressional District, which […]
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Bysiewicz finds a campaign manager in Florida
To oversee her U.S. Senate race, Susan Bysiewicz has found a campaign manager, Jonathan Ducote, willing to go the distance on past campaigns, including competing with a client in a triathlon as a fundraising gimmick. Ducote, 29, arrived in Connecticut last month, about a week after helping elect Alvin Brown as the first African-American mayor […]
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Bernier announces support of 60 Republican leaders
Republican candidate Justin Bernier announced the support of 60 Republican leaders for his campaign in the 5th Congressional District Tuesday afternoon, one year ahead of the 2012 Connecticut Republican Convention. Justin Bernier The list of supporters includes Republican activists, officeholders, and town committee members from 27 municipalities across western Connecticut. Thirty-eight of the 60 supporters […]