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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Campaign dollars soared in ’21 municipal election but voter participation declined
28% Turnout Continues A Downward Trend In Voting For Local Office Holders By John McNamara "Money is the mother's milk of politics" goes the observation first coined in the 1960s that applies to almost every state and federal election cycle as all kinds of committees and special interests raise billions in reported and anonymous donations. … Continue reading Campaign dollars soared in ’21 municipal election but voter participation declined
Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
By John McNamara Joe Harper, New Britain's former state senator and a local Democratic Party leader for a generation, died May 20th at the age of 69. Harper's public service -- mayoral aide, state representative, state senator -- is being remembered as "iconic" and legendary by former colleagues and state Capitol observers. Mark Pazniokas in … Continue reading Remembering Senator Joe Harper: “One Of A Kind”
Art Perry’s Fighting Spirit and Boundless Optimism Will Not Be Forgotten
New Britain's and SEIU's Art Perry died this week after an extended and brave battle with cancer at the age of 63. I knew and will not forget Art as a union organizer of fighting spirit and boundless optimism through too many political and union organizing campaigns to count. He worked at it for 34 … Continue reading Art Perry’s Fighting Spirit and Boundless Optimism Will Not Be Forgotten
Your Tax Dollars At Work: Erin Stewart Does Politics On Dem. Primary Day From City Hall
Republican Erin Stewart is taking time from her duties at City Hall to jump into today's Democratic Primary for State Senate and Registrar of Voters, posting a pitch from her official Facebook page to support the challengers. Acknowledging she "is not a Democrat" Ms. Stewart urged her social media followers to oppose endorsed candidates State … Continue reading Your Tax Dollars At Work: Erin Stewart Does Politics On Dem. Primary Day From City Hall
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