On the second night of their convention, Democrats sought to turn the page to focus on the excitement of their nominee, Kamala Harris.
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James Carville urges Connecticut Democrats to accept dissent
Carville told CT’s delegation that winning elections requires a degree of tolerance, patience and perhaps a bit of philosophical flexibility.
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CT delegates join DNC in tribute to Biden — and focus on Harris
Even before the president entered the United Center, Connecticut delegates expressed gratitude that Biden cleared the way for Kamala Harris.
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Former CT GOP Rep. Chris Shays visits Democratic Convention
Shays told CT delegates he wanted a candidate who ‘inspires’ him. He believes he found that in Vice President Kamala Harris.
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On a difficult night, Chris Dodd and Joe Biden’s friendship endures
Former CT Sen. Chris Dodd will be in Chicago for President Joe Biden’s speech Monday, supporting a friend whose legacy is intwined with his.
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‘Hottest ticket in town’: CT delegates rally in Chicago for Harris
Lawmakers, activists and other CT delegates have a busy schedule of meetings and events at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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No-excuse absentee voting in CT? Even the fine print is divisive
CT Republicans said the proposed explanation of the amendment doesn’t detail no-excuse absentee voting, but a committee OK’d the language.
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Anabel Figueroa loses Stamford primary after antisemitism incident
Figueroa was already seen as struggling to hold her House seat when antisemitism allegations arose. Elsewhere, incumbents mostly prevailed.
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Matthew Corey wins GOP primary, faces uphill fight against Murphy
In low-turnout primaries in Connecticut, Republicans chose nominees for the U.S. Senate and the 4th Congressional District.
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CT primary 2024: Live election results
Polls close tonight at 8 p.m., and results compiled by the Associated Press will be updated as numbers come in.
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CT primaries: GOP candidates clash over style more than issues
CT’s GOP primary candidates differ more on personality and the style in which they prosecute the case against the Democratic incumbents.
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A limited menu of Connecticut primaries on Aug. 13
In CT’s Aug. 13 primaries, local divisions frame contests and neither political party sees tests of party identification or ideology.
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CT 2024 primary elections: How to vote and who’s running
Connecticut is holding a primary election on Aug. 13 for Democrats and Republicans to decide who will compete in several down-ballot races.
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CT millennial lawmakers talk JD Vance nomination, age in politics
Hear from CT’s millennial lawmakers on JD Vance becoming their generation’s first member on a presidential ticket and the debate over age.
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Rep. Jeff Currey relinquishes nomination and will not run this fall
Once his term ends in January, there will be no Currey holding elective office in East Hartford for the first time since 1982.