As the 2020 Democratic National Convention kicks off today in the midst of a pandemic, CT delegates participate from home.
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Blumenthal takes exception to GOP slam of Kamala Harris as ‘the most liberal attorney general’
Blumenthal said many Democratic attorneys general are as progressive as Harris and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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‘Mayor Pete’ continues to lead in campaign fundraising in Connecticut
Pete Buttigieg raised $247,181 in the third quarter and President Donald Trump raised $246,325 from Connecticut supporters.
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Kamala Harris’ fundraising tour lands in Greenwich
Dita Bhargava is hosting Kamala Harris today at her home in Cos Cob.
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Q-Poll: Democratic support for Warren rises after last week’s debates
The poll found former Vice President Joseph Biden has retained his front-runner status, but Warren’s support rose from 15% to 21% since the July 29 poll. Democrats also believe Biden has the best chance of beating President Trump in 2020.
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Q-poll: Support for Biden surges among Dems, Trump holding his own
The new poll shows Biden was the favored candidate to run for president among 34 percent of Democrat surveyed, followed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who won 15 percent of their support.
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‘Mayor Pete’ raises the most campaign cash in CT
While it’s still early, Connecticut residents are beginning to make their picks among candidates in a very crowded Democratic field.
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Hayes endorses Harris as ‘perfect antidote’ to Trump
In announcing her endorsement, Rep. Jahana Hayes said she was impressed by Sen. Kamala Harris’ performance at the Democratic debate last week.
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Lamont endorses Biden as other Dems wait and watch
For most Democrats, including those who represent the state in Congress, it’s too politically risky to make an endorsement.
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CT activists are giving early to White House hopefuls
Hundreds of Connecticut donors have already contributed to candidates in the 2020 race for the White House.
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Esty prepares to leave Congress — and politics
WASHINGTON – Many lawmakers who will retire at the end of this Congress or have lost re-election have shuttered their offices and gone home. Not so Connecticut Democrat, U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty. While she is determined to work to the last moment, without an office or staff, Esty says she’s done with politics.