Month: November 2022

A Day Frozen In Time

The "New Frontier" Presidency ended two years and 306 days after it began 59 years ago today. A day frozen in time not to be forgotten. Below is a remembrance from the 50th anniversary of the assassination. https://nbpoliticus.com/2013/11/17/11-22-63/ LIFE Magazine covers from October 1964 and January 1961 11-22-63 It’s a week and a November 22nd … Continue reading A Day Frozen In Time

Hayes’ Ground Game Came Late To A CT-5 Democratic Stronghold

New Britain Had 2.6K Fewer Voters Than '18 Gubernatorial Election By John McNamara Urban votes in state and federal elections are the firewalls for Democratic candidates to win competitive races in Connecticut. New Britain, the most reliable Democratic town in non-municipal years in the 5th Congressional District (CT-5), joined other cities in a lower turnout … Continue reading Hayes’ Ground Game Came Late To A CT-5 Democratic Stronghold

DeFronzo on City Charter Referendum: “No Thank You”

Former Mayor Sees Less Accountability, Conflicts At City Hall If Ballot Questions Are Approved Don DeFronzo said "no thank you" to city charter revisions on this year's ballot at a public forum on Nov. 2 in a cogent takedown of the most sweeping changes to municipal government in a generation. He found a receptive audience … Continue reading DeFronzo on City Charter Referendum: “No Thank You”