Monthly Archive for August, 2013

: August, 2013

Sen. Toni Boucher, the newest gubernatorial candidate, doesn’t want to recall her multi-hour filibuster against medical marijuana

  After first announcing her candidacy in Naugatuck, where she grew up, Sen. Antonietta Boucher, R-Wilton, the latest pol to set sights on the Governor’s Residence or there abouts, arrived in the

You can call me Al

Connecticut Republicans are looking to cash-in on Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s multilayered friendship with Al Barbarotta, the controversial and politically-connected construction manager from

Right click: Gun owners sour on Boucher on social media

Not all social media traffic is created equal, as the Connecticut Republican Party is learning. Upon Tuesday’s announcement that state Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton, is exploring a run for governor, the

LIVE: I Have a Dream 50th anniversary

Follow the events in Washington with Reuters live blog from the events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

The Meek shall inherit…the dearth

The yeoman’s task of running for Congress in the 4th District, where the GOP is desperately trying to fill a void, is drawing strong interest from Stamford Republican Chris Meek, according to a person

Bring in the righty

Here’s further proof that Yankee Republicans are indeed a dying breed. Connecticut Republican Chairman Jerry Labriola Jr., the guest of former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown on a private tour of

Source: Boucher eyeing statewide office

Seen with greater frequency at Republican fundraisers outside her home district in Fairfield County, veteran state Sen. Toni Boucher is close to filing exploratory papers for a potential bid for

Heir unapparent

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy would just as soon choose between Colony Grill and Riko’s for Stamford’s best pizza slice. Or maybe between UBS and RBS for the bank with the most cachet. There’s one rivalry in

Mad Hatter: former Danbury rep scolds Boughton over state aid rant

A former Danbury legislator on Monday accused Mayor Mark Boughton, who is exploring a run for the state’s highest office, of understating the goodwill of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy toward his city in terms

Round 2: Christie vs. Malloy

Connecticut Republicans are an entire year away from settling on a candidate to challenge Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. But that didn’t stop GOP brass from courting Malloy nemesis and New Jersey Gov. Chris