The Democrat may find less support than expected from a Hispanic community that sees him as “out to lunch.”
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Barbs and glitches mark the first debate among Hayes, GOP challenger Sullivan and independent candidate Walzack
The candidates disagreed on the Supreme Court, a GOP tax bill, federal COVID aid, policing and other issues.
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Preferring to focus on pandemic emergency aid, DeLauro is leaving the campaigning to GOP challenger Streicker
GOP challenger Margaret Streicker has the money and determination to challenge Rosa DeLauro, a formidable opponent.
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Trump slams Barrett critic Blumenthal, says senator should be ‘impeached’
Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Sen. Richard Blumenthal after the senator slammed the president’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
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As Trump picks Barrett to replace Ginsburg, Blumenthal, Murphy unleash their opposition
The CT senators have already rejected Barrett for her legal views. Now they say her nomination is ‘illegitimate’ too.
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CDC gives CT an Oct. 16 deadline, and $2.4 million, to come up with a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Lamont is creating a panel to develop a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The CDC wants it in three weeks.
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Blumenthal, Murphy pitch Biden phone bank in CT aimed at voters in battleground states
Chris Murphy said Connecticut’s senators have ‘surplus energy’ to spend on helping Joe Biden in other states.
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CT Democrats pledge to defend health care after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
Democrats pledge to protect health care locally if Ginsburg’s replacement helps sink the Affordable Care Act.
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Blumenthal, a key figure in looming Supreme Court confirmation battle, says he’ll ‘fight like hell’ against Trump nominee
Blumenthal and other Democrats hope to win the war on messaging about the folly of replacing Ginsburg with a conservative.
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CT Supreme Court tosses GOP challenge to mail-in voting
In dismissing the case, Robinson agreed with the state that the Supreme Court did not have jurisdiction over the issue.
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Democrats see political gain in Trump’s SCOTUS win
Democrats believe that President Trump’s animus to Obamacare, especially as it applies to women, energizes their base in blue states.
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CT immigrants hail Supreme Court DACA decision, but say stronger protections are needed
Immigrant advocates say congressional action is needed to permanently protect immigrant youth from deportation.
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Senate Democrats to tackle drug prices, revive public option in upcoming session
The agenda unveiled Tuesday is expected to be followed by an announcement tomorrow that Gov. Ned Lamont will use executive authority to limit price increases by providers and insurers.
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Sandy Hook families ask Supreme Court to toss Remington appeal
The Supreme Court will either put an end to a ground-breaking suit against a gun maker, or allow family members of Sandy Hook shooting victims to continue their lawsuit against Remington in a Connecticut court.
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Blumenthal joins controversial filing in Supreme Court gun case
The amicus brief by Blumenthal and other Senate Democrats says failure to dismiss the case could hurt the high court’s credibility.