Glassman:
Just two weeks into her campaign, Mary Glassman’s exploratory committee has already raised more than $25,000 from several hundred contributors, and today’s Quinnipiac poll puts Mary ahead of other candidates who have been campaigning for months.
“I’m heartened by the response I’ve gotten these last two weeks,” says Glassman. “I didn’t take this decision to explore a run for governor lightly, and I’m ready to keep working for the people of Connecticut.”
Glassman was the top vote-getter in the 2006 statewide gubernatorial primary, harnessing more votes than her then-running mate Dan Malloy. A six-term first selectman, she won her last election with 71% of voters favoring her over the Republican opponent.
Lamont:
“Today’s poll results show that we are now the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for governor by a margin of 16 points. While it is early in this process, it is clear that Connecticut voters want an outsider who will be able to lead our state in a new direction, and that our focus on creating jobs, getting our economy back on track, and taking an entrepreneurial approach to governing is resonating with voters across the state.
“I look forward to continuing to talk to voters in every corner of our state about my vision for the state of Connecticut and how we can can get there together. I intend to make an official announcement about my plans in the coming weeks.”
Bysiewicz:
Susan Posts Stunning 52-point Lead
Q-Poll Shows Bysiewicz as Clear FrontrunnerToday’s Quinnipiac Poll results show Susan Bysiewicz with a remarkable 52-point lead in the first public poll of the Democratic primary for Attorney General.
Bysiewicz 62
Jepsen 10
Undecided 24593 Democratic Voters, MOE +/- 4%
From Quinnipiac’s Dr. Douglas Schwartz: “Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz has to feel good about her poll numbers…she is the clear favorite over the virtually unknown George Jepsen in the Democratic primary. And her favorability numbers have remained high.”
While this is great news, rest assured that Susan is taking nothing for granted and will work hard to earn the Democratic nomination this August.
Article does make clear about the as to who is Democratic or Independent or Republican. Is the Post just covering democrats?
Comment by glowha — January 22nd, 2010 @ 10:00 am
I’m not the Post, I’m an independent blogger – and Democrats are the only ones who send me announcements. I did cover Republican Will Gregory in my last post, however.
Comment by Jonathan Kantrowitz — January 22nd, 2010 @ 10:16 am