Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The current ‘war between women’ pitting Hilary Rosen against Ann Romney is deflecting attention from the true ‘war ON women’ and distracting us from the real question—Who are we voting for?
[Editor's Note: Please keep an eye out later this week for "Patch Back," a new feature from Lisa Bigelow that will serve as response piece to certain installments of Heather's "Patch In."] The question isn’t whether Ann Romney ever ‘worked’ a day in her whole life, but: Does her husband Mitt truly give a rat’s ass about anyone—especially women—in the 99 percent? This made-up battle between working moms and stay-at-home-moms is causing people of every gender to lose focus on more important issues—namely whether politicians are advocating stripping rights from women (like reproductive health choices) or finding ways to penalize them and hold them back (withholding equal pay) or simply having a double standard when it comes to lower- vs. …
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Eligible voters have until Monday April 23rd at 12:00 p.m. noon to register as Republicans if they wish to vote in the Presidential Preference Primary.
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Sunday, April 1
A press release from Secretary of the State Denise Merrill: Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today reminded Republican and unaffiliated voters that the voter registration deadline for the April 24, 2012 Republican Presidential Preference Primary in Connecticut is fast approaching. Secretary Merrill is also reporting that since the beginning of the year, some 3,878 new voters have registered with the Republican party and 1,515 unaffiliated voters in Connecticut have enrolled with the Republican party, enabling them to vote in the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary. “Republicans in Connecticut will be going to the polls in a major regional primary on April 24th, along with voters in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
A Quinnipiac poll breaks down the U.S. Senate race and Republican presidential primary.
A Quinnipiac University poll shows Linda McMahon leads former U.S. Rep Christopher Shays by a 51-42 margin, but falters against Democrats compared to her opponent. In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-5, leads with 37 of the vote, followed by former Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz with 25 percent and State Rep. William Tong with 4 percent. Polling results for possible November matchups: “Congressman Christopher Shays has narrowed the gap with Linda McMahon from 15 points to 9 points. The question is whether he can catch up by primary day, August 14,” said Quinnipiac University Poll Director Douglas Schwartz. “In general election matchups, Shays runs neck and neck with either Congressman Christopher…
Saturday, November 12, 2011
After Connecticut's local elections come and go with political changes on both sides, the parties look to the big 2012 elections.
In Milford, a Democrat took city hall for the first time in 22 years. In East Haven, a Republican eked out the incumbent by 31 votes. Victories from all over the state were claimed on Nov. 8, and both political parties are auguring their fortunes from the results. “These [elections] that happen locally are often indicative of larger trends,” said Eric Hyers, executive director of the Democratic Party of Connecticut. “I think you can view [the results for Democrats] in great confidence moving into a presidential year. We’re very excited about some of the towns we were able to win.” As expected, Democrats won mayoral elections in the biggest cities, but also claimed spots in cities like New Britain and Middletown. Hyers said the party’s hold…
Monday, November 7, 2011
A look at what some lawmakers are thinking - and doing - in Hartford.
In light of last week’s Civic Health Index and because Tuesday is Election Day, Capitol DisPatch asked lawmakers the importance of local elections. Connecticut was the first of the 13 colonies to adopt a constitution, “The Fundamental Orders of 1639”. That explains the moniker “The Constitution State” and the state’s tradition of representative government, according to the newly released Civic Health Index. The state’s 169 towns and municipalities shed county government in the 1960s, a move that created unique challenges. Last week Secretary of the State Denise Merrill told Capitol DisPatch much work must be done to get more people to vote and to encourage more people to register to vote. This week, lawmakers hope the public turns out for…
Monday, October 17, 2011
Longtime Congressman tells Naugatuck Patch she will seek a 12th term in the district that includes New Haven, Waterbury and Naugatuck.
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro has announced she will run for reelection to the 3rd Congressional District seat in 2012. In an email to Naugatuck Patch on Monday, DeLauro spokesman Kaelan Richards confirmed the 20-year incumbent would seek a 12th term as the representative for the House of Representatives district, which stretches from the New Haven region to Naugatuck and Waterbury. DeLauro’s statement comes shortly after Republican Wayne Winsley, a motivational speaker from Naugatuck, announced he would run for the 3rd Congressional seat also. “I welcome his candidacy and anyone else that might be interested in running,” DeLauro said in an email to Patch. “I will be working on getting the economy back on track here in Connecticut, and getting …
Monday, May 2, 2011
Steve Thornquist and Donald Shea retain their positions on the board of selectmen.
The Democrats dominated in Bethany today and at the end of the day, when all 1,653 votes were tallied, Derry's Team remained in town hall for another term. Just moments before the winners were announced First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski (D) said she had "no idea" where the numbers would fall. With 904 votes to Rosemary DeFilippo's (R) 702, Gorski retained her position, accompanied by Steve Thornquist (D) with 897 to Donald Shea's (R) 737. Town Clerk Nancy McCarthy ran uncontested, and for Town Treasurer, Lawrence Eisner (D) tallied 877 votes to Russell Scovin's 730. David Forman (D) retained his position as tax collector by a wide margin with 998 votes to Catherine Geloso's (R) 623. Of the three candidates running for the board of …
Polls are open until 8 p.m.
Bethany and Woodbridge are two of only a handful of Connecticut towns that hold their municipal elections in May. Your local politicians are at the polls stomping for some last-minute votes - you have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot and be counted!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Democrat Dan Malloy was declared the unofficial victor in a tight governor's race, but the Associated Press and Republican Tom Foley aren't convinced.
Update - Nov. 4, 2:00 a.m.: The latest figures from the Associated Press show Republican Tom Foley clinging to an 8,424 vote lead. But those numbers haven't yet been confirmed by state officials, and 11 precincts—including 10 in Democratic-leaning Bridgeport—have yet to report their results. HARTFORD — Claiming victory over his opponent's calls for a recount, unofficial governor-elect Dan Malloy addressed a cheering crowd in Hartford late Wednesday afternoon, bringing to an awkward pause a contentious state race that was too close to call overnight. Malloy announced he would name Tim Bannon, the current president and executive director of the Board of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, as his chief of staff. Bannon, a 1977 …
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Foley, Malloy remain optimistic as race tightens.
Editor's Note: Patch will continue to update you on this race as results come in. Update 1:42 am Malloy told his supporters at around 1:10 am that it "appears that we may enjoy a victory tonight." Malloy appeared on stage with his running mate Nancy Wyman and a procession of bagpipers preceded his announcement. Malloy also told supporters that he respected Foley's right to contest the election results. Update 1:11 am In a quick speech in front of his supporters, Foley apologized for the long wait and announced that, although he and his camp think he's ahead of Malloy in terms of votes, he does not want to declare himself the winner since all of the votes have not been counted. He said, however, that he "is quite confident that he will …
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Betsy W.
5:37 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012
My thought as a woman..don't tell me how to vote, or who is the better candidate..I decide that for myself. Some women are Republicans, some are Democrats and some are Independents. We may all have different opinions. We don't have to think alike! Get use to it! more ›