Tom Foley News and In-Depth Reporting

A blue wave? Actually, the blues got bluer, but the reds also got redder

by Jake Kara November 9, 2018March 4, 2022

A blue wave swept across Connecticut to give Democrats solid majorities in the General Assembly, but the race for governor offered little sign of a political realignment: If anything, the reds got redder and the blues got bluer on the state’s electoral map.
Almost 100 towns voted more strongly in favor of the party they had chosen in 2014.

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Elite group in CT raising millions for Clinton

by Ana Radelat October 25, 2016March 4, 2022

WASHINGTON — An exclusive group of about two dozen Connecticut residents has raised millions of dollars to help put Hillary Clinton in the White House by “bundling” contributions from friends, associates and anyone else willing to give to the candidate. The Trump campaign has not disclosed its bundlers.

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Can Connecticut’s campaign finance reforms be saved?

by Mark Pazniokas January 19, 2015March 4, 2022

Reform it. Leave it alone. Blow it up. Prescriptions for fixing Connecticut’s system of publicly financing campaigns vary wildly. Its tight limits on contributions and spending turned porous in 2014, tarnishing what had been a shiny instrument of campaign finance reform.

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This just in, Malloy wins, officially

by Mark Pazniokas November 26, 2014March 4, 2022

With the last amended results dribbling in Wednesday morning, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill certified the results of the 2014 election: Yes, Dannel P. Malloy is the winner.

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This time, Malloy wins with a majority

by Mark Pazniokas November 5, 2014March 4, 2022

Republican Tom Foley called Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to concede defeat in Connecticut’s race for governor Wednesday afternoon, about 12 hours after the first-term Democratic incumbent declared victory. Malloy won by 27,348, quadruple his plurality in 2010.

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Connecticut voters defeat early voting measure

by Ana Radelat November 5, 2014March 4, 2022

Connecticut voters have rejected an amendment to the state’s constitution giving the General Assembly power to consider allowing early and expanded absentee voting.

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Malloy vs. Foley in maps: What changed from 2010 to 2014?

by CT Mirror StaffNovember 5, 2014March 4, 2022

An analysis of the polling data shows that Gov. Dannel Malloy didn’t poll much better in cities than last time. But he did improve on the Shoreline and near Newtown. In the above image, green towns are where his margin of victory over Republican Tom Foley was better this time than in 2010.

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Malloy declares victory in bitter rematch with Foley

by MARK PAZNIOKAS and KEITH M. PHANEUF November 5, 2014March 4, 2022

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy declared victory early today in his bitter rematch with Republican Tom Foley, not waiting for his challenger to concede what Democrats described as an unexpectedly comfortable victory.

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Live blog: Keep up with today’s election

by CT Mirror Staff November 4, 2014March 4, 2022

We’ll keep you up to date on what’s happening around the state during today’s elections with reports from Mirror staff and social media. Have a report from the polls? Tweet to us at #ctelection14!

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A candidate guide to the gubernatorial race

by CT Mirror Staff November 4, 2014January 25, 2022

Where do Gov. Malloy and Tom Foley stand on the issues? We have you covered on the key issues of this race.

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Once more, decision day is here for Malloy and Foley

by Mark Pazniokas November 3, 2014March 4, 2022

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did for Tom Foley on Monday what President Obama did for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Sunday: Tell the activists the election is up to their efforts Tuesday, even after $30 million in spending.

Money, Politics

Foley’s tax relief on retirement benefits would cost about $100 million

by Keith M. Phaneuf November 3, 2014March 4, 2022

Much of Tom Foley’s last-minute proposal to cut taxes on Social Security benefits already is covered in existing state law. And the GOP gubernatorial nominee’s overall tax relief proposal on retirement benefits would expand Connecticut’s post-election deficit by roughly $100 million next fiscal year.

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Malloy leads Foley by 3 in final Quinnipiac poll

by Mark Pazniokas November 3, 2014March 4, 2022

Buoyed by a solidifying Democrat base, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy opened a three-point lead Monday over Republican Tom Foley in a Quinnipiac University poll that’s likely to be the last word on Connecticut’s race for governor until the polls close Tuesday night.

Money, Politics

After all the campaign promises, a lot of tough choices loom

by Keith M. Phaneuf November 3, 2014March 4, 2022

Though Connecticut’s gubernatorial contenders spent more time this fall talking about tax cuts than state budget deficits, the red ink awaiting the winner of Tuesday’s contest is very real – and can’t be wiped away without tough choices.

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Op-Ed: Connecticut’s school funding system inefficient, ineffective, outdated

by Jennifer Alexander November 3, 2014March 4, 2022

Connecticut needs an education funding system that allows all families to access good schools, not just those who can afford them.

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