Essam Boraey used his vote to signal dissatisfaction with U.S. military aid to Israel, a demand in protests and at last week’s convention.
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CT Democrats hinge hopes on Kamala Harris to make history
Kamala Harris did not mention the historic nature of her candidacy in her speech at the DNC, but it has been top of mind for CT Democrats.
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In DNC speech, Chris Murphy focuses on borders, not guns
Sen. Chris Murphy’s primetime speech at the DNC focused on border negotiations. Talks about the gun safety bill happened off the main stage.
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CT Dems at DNC see parallels to Obama era – and new energy
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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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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‘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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‘A great nominee’: CT Democrats align in support of Kamala Harris
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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CT delegates embrace Harris for her message — and for who she is
Harris’s personal story as the daughter of immigrants resonated with CT delegates.
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CT delegates help put Biden over top at unconventional Democratic convention
In a highly unusual roll call, a former Waterbury fire fighter cast all of Connecticut’s votes for Biden.
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Murphy raises gun control – and his profile – at convention
PHILADELPHIA — Sen. Chris Murphy’s impassioned, prime time speech on gun control Wednesday helped the Democratic Party showcase its commitment on the issue and helped raise a profile that has been elevated since he led a filibuster on the Senate floor to press GOP leaders to hold votes on gun legislation.
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CT delegates head to Philly seeking unity – and an end for Trump
WASHINGTON — Connecticut Democrats at their party’s convention in Philadelphia probably won’t face the kind of drama displayed at last week’s Republican gathering in Cleveland, with its charges of plagiarism in Melania Trump’s speech and a floor fight by anti-Trump forces — but they won’t be spared controversy.
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Murphy, Malloy join list of speakers at DNC convention
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy, who has raised his profile with his fight for gun control measures in Congress, and Gov. Dannel Malloy will speak at the Democratic National Convention that will begin in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Amid Democratic discord, Malloy takes reins of party platform committee
Gov. Dannel Malloy presided Friday over the Democratic Platform Committee meeting in Orlando, Fla., an event held under the pall of the shooting deaths of five police officers the night before in Dallas and shootings this week by police officers of black men in Minnesota and Louisiana. The platform is usually overshadowed by the drama of officially nominating candidates for president and vice president at the convention. But not this year.