A grant announcement in New Haven was rebranded as the work of the Biden-Harris administration as CT Democrats continue to endorse Harris.
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In focus: The Republican National Convention, in pictures
Last week’s RNC provided a glimpse into a cross-section of America, a collection of die-hard Trump supporters fully in their element.
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Biden drops out, and CT Democrats largely line up behind Harris
Most top CT Democrats quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Biden said he wouldn’t run.
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Chris Murphy praises Biden, Harris as part of effort to reset race
Murphy’s statements mark the first step by CT Democrats, one of many across the U.S., to reset the race as offering generational change.
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Trump strays from ‘unifying message’ CT delegates had hoped for
Trump addressed issues that Connecticut delegates had hoped the former president would emphasize, most notably inflation.
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CT Democrats target ‘Project 2025’ to counter messaging at RNC
Donald Trump has sought to distance himself from Project 2025, but the conservative blueprint was drafted by members of his administration.
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CT GOP hopes J.D. Vance writes a new chapter in Trump era
J.D. Vance’s memoir is a must-read for Stephen Harding, a CT delegate who views the RNC through the prism of what matters to CT Republicans.
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Trump smiles as Haley endorses him and DeSantis attacks Biden
Donald Trump watched as a parade of vanquished rivals at the RNC pledged their fealty, sang his praises and denounced President Biden.
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A triumphant, if not-so-surprising, entrance by Trump
Eight years ago, Trump also appeared on the first night of a convention that ended with his first nomination. This year was different.
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Trump nominated, with help from 28 Connecticut votes
Delegates and guests from Connecticut and other blue states insisted intra-party differences disappeared Saturday after Trump was shot.
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Trump shooting changing the script at Republican convention
CT’s delegates spoke somberly about the attack on Donald Trump, and some were grateful for the bipartisan urging to dial back the rhetoric.
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Attempted assassination of Trump draws calls for unity — and blame
Lawmakers reacted with condemnation and calls for unity after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on the eve of the GOP convention.
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CT GOP sets delegation for RNC convention unlike any other
Republican State Chair Ben Proto said after Trump was convicted that he is unlikely to lose the support of the party or its delegates.
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With no notice, Rep. Robyn Porter fails to show up at nominating convention
CT Democrats endorsed Steve Winter for the New Haven seat after Rep. Robyn Porter didn’t show up or announce her plans beforehand.
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CT GOP fails to avoid primary in U.S. Senate race
Republican Gerry Smith defeated Matthew Corey at the convention but not by enough to avoid a primary for the right to face Sen. Chris Murphy.