New Roberti ad targets Donovan scandal, takes swipe at Esty

Democrat Dan Roberti, who is competing with endorsed candidate House Speaker Chris Donovan, D-Meriden, and ex-state Rep. Elizabeth Esty in a primary in the 5th Congressional District, today released what you’ve got to admit is a creative ad.

The spot takes a shot at the ongoing investigation into contributions to Donovan’s campaign.

Gotta love the smoking bags. They must have blown most of the budget on those, because the money certainly didn’t go to hire a great Donovan double.

Tom Swan, Donovan’s new campaign manager, was not pleased with a recent flyer Roberti circulated alluding to the scandal. This television ad is sure to have smoke coming out of Swan’s ears.

Brian Lockhart