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
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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”
Berlin State Rep. Goes Low With “Pro-Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric
By John McNamara BERLIN - State Rep. Donna Veach (R-30), a first-term Republican state representative representing Berlin and Southington, is calling Democrats "pro-criminal" on a campaign billboard. Rep. Veach, however, received a rebuke from constituents at a candidate forum held at the Berlin Senior Center last week when she again attacked Democrats and, by implication, … Continue reading Berlin State Rep. Goes Low With “Pro-Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric
Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain
Mayor, Yes Committee To Hold "Education Session" Tuesday, October 18 at City Hall by John McNamara The Yes on Charter Revision Referendum Committee will hold an "educational session" on October 18th featuring members of the charter commission to promote passage of amendments that have far-reaching implications as to how city government will be governed. Tuesday's … Continue reading Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain
Why Trump’s Party Rallies in New Britain
Mayor Stewart's former campaign headquarters is one of 20 "RNC Community Centers" in the nation where "Stop The Steal" workshops are occurring By John McNamara Ronna McDaniel, the national Republican Party's Chairperson and Donald Trump sycophant, made her way to New Britain this week to blast not one Democrat but all Democrats as favoring "greed, … Continue reading Why Trump’s Party Rallies in New Britain
COO Patronage Job, End To Elections Of Clerk and Tax Collector Are On The Nov. 8 Ballot
Fuzzy Charter Question Will Keep Many Voters in the Dark by John McNamara New Britain voters will be deciding much more than who should be the Governor and making their picks for other elective offices on November 8th. City charter revisions will, if approved, make the biggest changes in a generation as to how Connecticut's … Continue reading COO Patronage Job, End To Elections Of Clerk and Tax Collector Are On The Nov. 8 Ballot
The fictional “Bob” in the new commercial is the same “Bob” who ran for Guv in 2018
by John McNamara Bob Stefanowski's story is the stuff of hardscrabble immigrants making it to America in the 20th century to raise their families and realize the American Dream. That is the narrative in Republican Stefanowski's re-branding to voters in his first television commercial for Connecticut's GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2022. No doubt that Mr. … Continue reading The fictional “Bob” in the new commercial is the same “Bob” who ran for Guv in 2018
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