Some say moving the primary to April 2 will benefit CT during the election. But some still believe it’s held too late in the season.
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Over GOP leader’s objections, Trump faces primary in Connecticut
Whether or not they want one, Connecticut Republicans will have a presidential primary in April.
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They back Hillary, but are careful to praise Bernie
The strength of Bernie Sanders’ appeal in Connecticut was evident Monday night at the opening of a headquarters for Hillary Clinton in the North End of Hartford: Each speaker took care to say something nice about the U.S. senator from Vermont.
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Murphy, legislators help kick off grassroots effort for Clinton
WASHINGTON — Sen. Chris Murphy said Thursday that he and other state Democratic officials are helping to launch a phone bank aimed at helping Hillary Clinton win the state’s April 26 Democratic primary.
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Surprise winner for top line in CT Democratic primary
Cue the music. Rocky wins again. Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, a petitioning candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, won the top ballot line Tuesday for Connecticut’s presidential primary. Ted Cruz won the top line in the GOP primary.
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Connecticut ‘super delegates’ part of Clinton’s insurance policy
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and at least three of Connecticut’s seven-member congressional delegation are campaigning for Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire over the next few days, all elements of an establishment firewall of super delegates trying to protect against a surging Bernie Sanders.