May convention madness is here. Monday night in Bridgeport Dems endorsed Congressman Jim Himes for what he hopes is another two years representing Connecticut’s Fourth District that includes the Park City and heavy GOP suburbs.
Several Republicans have lined up to challenge Himes in November including Shelton State Senator Dan Debicella, former Bridgeport GOP Chair Rick Torres and Easton First Selectman Tom Herrmann.
The GOP battle right now is for money and delegates to endorse a candidate, but an August primary looms. Debicella, a Bridgeport native, has locked up most of the party support. He also shows fundraising strength having raised more than $500,000. The big question: how much moolah must Debicella burn to win the primary? Himes will have several million to spend for his reelection effort.
From the Debicella campaign:
Herbst Endorses Debicella for Congress
Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst today endorsed State Senator Dan Debicella for Congress in Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District.
“Dan Debicella has demonstrated time and time again during his service in Hartford that he is a true fiscal conservative,” said Herbst. “He will bring new ideas to Washington to get this economy growing again and reduce our massive federal deficit without raising taxes.”
Herbst is serving his first term as Trumbull’s First Selectman. Herbst previously served eleven years on Trumbull’s P&Z Commission, and said he has known Senator Debicella since before either of them held major elective office.
Herbst had previously endorsed former State Senator Rob Russo, who represented Trumbull in the state legislature. Last week, Russo dropped out of the race for Congress and endorsed Debicella.
“While there are many candidates in the race, Dan Debicella has the best ideas for how to create jobs and reduce the size of government in Washington,” said Herbst. “We need a candidate who can be a sharp contrast to Jim Himes’ rubber-stamp approval of Nancy Pelosi’s big-government agenda. Dan is that leader.”
Herbst noted that Debicella already has endorsements from over 60% of the delegates to the convention. “Dan is going to be our nominee, and I encourage all delegates to support him. We do not need to waste our time and resources fighting among fellow Republicans in a primary—the real contrast is between Dan Debicella and Jim Himes’ vision for America.”
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Himes….you’ve got to be kidding. No way for that “obama yes man”
I want less gov’t and less spending. We cannot afford even another day with what is happening in Washington!
I am supporting Rick Torres for Congress! He has seen socialism at its worst and he wants no part of that here. Neither do I.
Let’s put some fresh thinking and strong Constitutional convictions in the Congress. There is going to be a clean sweep in November and I am supporting the GOP nomination of Rick Torres to step up and roll up his sleeves and represent the voters of CT to go in a sound direction to turn this economic disaster around. He is smart, he is not afraid to speak his mind and take action. RICK TORRES FOR CONGRESS IN 2010 !!
Himes’ $115 Billion Mistake
When Himes secured his party’s nomination yesterday, he listed his vote for the healthcare takeover as an accomplishment that should lead voters to want to return the incumbent to Washington. However, on the same day, it emerged that Himes healthcare takeover already has massive cost overruns compared to previous estimates. He voted for a bill that was supposed to cost only $788 billion. Since March, the estimate has been increased by $115-125 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Only in Washington does one encounter the phrase “only $788 billion”. Only with followers such as Himes can Nancy Pelosi pass laws by asking for votes first and admitting to the costs later. Only if the voters return Himes to Washington will we get more of the same – fraudulent accounting of the costs of his votes, wasteful spending, and abuse of the taxpayer.
Before you make up your mind about candidates because of long standing party politics as usual…
Take a look at Rick Torres for Congress – 4th District – 2010
and also I am supporting Peter Schiff for Senate !
These two men have been interviewed, participated in debates and have shown strong conservative constitutional standards that this Country needs right now! We are backsliding into financial ruin and the same
old politicians will not be enough.
My candidates have what it takes to listen to the people! Go to youtube and try to locate some videos on both candidates. They have heart, guts and the will to do the job that needs to be done in Washington. Rick Torres for Congress 2010 – 4th District
Peter Schill – Senate 2010
Let The Good Himes Roll!