The astro-turf at the South Norwalk Fieldhouse is beginning to fill up with spectators who’ve come to see former President Bill Clinton speak.
Other expected speakers are Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Stamford mayor Dannel Malloy, U.S. Senate candidate, State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Greenwich.
Clinton’s appearance is the second punch of presidential cache for our area this weekend following President Barack Obama’s appearance in Bridgeport Saturday at the Arena at Harbor Yard to stump for Himes and other candidates.
Himes’ campaign is hoping for a strong Democratic turnout on Election Day this week to help fend off a tough challenge from State Sen. Dan Debicella, his Republican opponent.
“We need to do everything we can to participate and take part,” South Salem,N.Y. resident Andrea Hutchinson said.
Himes’ healthcare takeover already has massive cost overruns compared to its advertized costs. Himes 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 first and admit 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.