Merrick Alpert In His Own Words
Merrick Alpert spoke to The Courant's Rinker Buck on Friday night at the Democratic Party convention. Alpert said, "They cut every backroom deal possible to deny me the nomination. They don't want a...
View ArticleLinda McMahon, the outsider, beats Rob Simmons, the former congressman
Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment who has never held public office before, has seized the Republican convention's U.S. Senate endorsement from Rob Simmons, the party...
View ArticleLamont Is Ready For Fiesty Battle; Democrats Gavel In
It may be early in the morning, but Democrats are energized, including Ned Lamont, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Lamont said he is ready for a fiesty, uphill battle. He said he...
View ArticleNappier Gets State Treasurer Endorsement
Democrats unanimously endorsed incumbent Denise Nappier for state treasurer Saturday. Nappier, of Hartford, is seeking her fourth term as treasurer. She was first elected in 1998 and is the first...
View ArticleIrony alert: Political insider lauds McMahon's outsider cred
An astute reader pointed out the irony of Torrington mayor Ryan Bingham dissing "career politicians.'' Bingham was first elected at 22, fresh out of Marist College, and, like most newly minted college...
View ArticleBysiewicz Speaks; Pushes Democratic Ticket
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz says she had a bad week, but that did not stop her from addressing state Democrats Saturday. Bysiewicz said she appreciated the warm welcome she received when she...
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Dannel Malloy Wins Democratic Nomination Over Ned Lamont; Wyman Defeats...
HARTFORD - Former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination Saturday by more than a 2 to 1 margin over challenger Ned Lamont - setting the stage for a hotly contested...
View ArticleJepsen Endorsed By Democrats For Attorney General
Democrats endorsed former House Majority Leader George Jepsen for attorney general by acclamation Saturday. Jepsen, 55, is from Ridgefield. His endorsement comes just days after the state Supreme...
View ArticleWyman Takes Shot At Rell Administration
Nancy Wyman has been the state's comptroller for 16 years. This year, she is not looking to be re-elected to that position. Instead, she is trying something new. Today, Wyman received the Democratic...
View ArticleBlumenthal disclosures loom large over the GOP convention
The New York Times story about Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal's misrepresentation of his military record helped shape the GOP convention in several ways. Several delegates said the...
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Tom Foley Wins GOP Endorsement For Governor, Fedele And Griebel Qualify For...
By JON LENDER Hartford Courant State Republicans today endorsed former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Thomas Foley as their candidate for governor on the first ballot, after a series of switches at the...
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Orchulli Wins GOP Nod For Comptroller
By Jenna Carlesso Republicans on Saturday unanimously endorsed Jack Orchulli, a former fashion executive from Darien, for comptroller, a seat being vacated by Democrat Nancy Wyman. Orchulli,...
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2nd Ballot Gives Merrill Democrats' Endorsement For Secretary Of The State
By Rinker Buck A last minute maneuver to throw votes to West Hartford State Senator Jonathan Harris failed to stall the bid of House Majority Leader Denise Merrill to win the Democratic endorsement...
View ArticleWaterbury Mayor Mike Jarjura Confirms Deal For Votes For State Comptroller;...
State party conventions are a time of arm-twisting and deal-making. But some politicians do their best to avoid confirming the actual deals that are happening in the hallways. Waterbury Mayor Michael...
View ArticleRace and the GOP
Corey Brinson, who lost his bid for secretary of the state, was the only African American candidate at the state convention on Saturday. And don't think he didn't notice. "The state is 25 percent...
View ArticleFarrell Gets GOP Nod For Secretary Of The State
By Jenna Carlesso Jerry Farrell Jr., the state's consumer protection commissioner, is the Republicans' choice for the next secretary of the state. Farrell defeated Corey Brinson, a lawyer from...
View ArticleDemocrats React To The Garcia-Harris Deal
Meriden Democratic town committee Chairwoman Mildred Torres-Ferguson said four Meriden delegates had supported Gerry Garcia because Meriden is a diverse city. When Torres-Ferguson heard about the deal...
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Wright Nominated For Treasurer By GOP
By Daniela Altimari Newington Mayor Jeff Wright handily won the Republican nomination for state treasurer today, turning back a challenge from Andrew White of Ridgefield. Wright had initially pondered...
View ArticleThe Public Editor weighs in
Read Clark Hoyt's take on Blumenthal, the Times and the war here.
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Kevin Lembo Wins Democratic Endorsement For Comptroller
By Rinker Buck Kevin P. Lembo won the Democratic Party's endorsement for State Comptroller, ending a surprisingly brief state Democratic convention on Saturday. Lembo, a former assistant state...
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