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If Connecticut politicians had a sandwich named after them, what would be on it?
Linda McMahon inspired a popular lunch spot in Woodbury, the antiques capital, to create a sandwich in her honor.
Check out the lunch specials from the Sandwich Construction & Art Gallery, where the GOP front-runner campaigned this afternoon.
Sat down with Peter Schiff for a one-on-one interview this morning at the Sugar Bowl, a Darien breakfast institution.
The financial pundit was squired there by three aides in a RV that he said he campaign bought used for $47,000.
Look out for my profile on Schiff in Sunday’s editions of Hearst Connecticut Newspapers.
The Schiff express rolls into Darien.
Officials with Ross Garber’s campaign for attorney general announced Wednesday that he’s received the endorsement of State Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Faifield. Garber is the in middle of a heated primary battle with Martha Dean, the GOP-endorsed candidate, for the Republican nomination in the race.
In a prepared statement released Wednesday by the Garber campaign, McKinney, who had considered a gubernatorial run earlier this year, said Garber is the most qualified candidate to “carry the Republican message.”
“As Republicans, we have not had an opportunity like this in more than 50 years, and we must work together to elect a candidate in the Primary Election who can win in November,” McKinney said.
Garber was also endorsed recently by House Minority Leader Larry Cafero, R-Norwalk, giving the attorney general candidate the support of both Republican leaders in the General Assembly.
Whether or not that means Dean is starting to lose the support of the Republican leadership is anyone’s guess, but GOP chairman Chris Healy had some harsh words for Dean Tuesday when she announced that she would be taking “legal action” against Garber in an increasingly heated war of words between the two candidates in recent weeks.
Dean said she plans to announce what actions she intends to take during a press conference scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in her hometown of Avon.
Healy said he saw no point to Dean taking legal action, adding that she should be spending more time connecting with Republican voters prior to next week’s primary on Aug. 10.
Dean also announced several endorsements in recent weeks, including former Sec. of the State Pauline R. Kezer, who held the office in the early 1990′s.
By The Associated Press
HARTFORD — A new Quinnipiac University Poll shows Rob Simmons closing the gap with Linda McMahon, even as the former wrestling executive gaining ground on Democratic Attorney General Richard Blumenthal in a potential general election match-up for the U.S. Senate. The survey, released Wednesday, has McMahon trailing Blumenthal by 10 percentage points, compared to 17 in a July poll.
The poll also shows Simmons is cutting into McMahon’s lead in Connecticut’s Republican Senate primary campaign since re-entering the race.
McMahon, who won the GOP’s endorsement in May, faces a primary next Tuesday against Simmons and Peter Schiff. Simmons, who curtailed his campaign after losing the endorsement, last month jumped back into the race and began running TV ads.
He now trails McMahon by 17 percentage points. That’s compared to 27 in July.
The poll’s margin of sampling error is 3.1 percentage points among likely GOP voters.
Press release issued by Lamont campaign on Friday:
New Haven, CT – The campaign of businessman and Democratic candidate for governor Ned Lamont responded today to the first negative attack ad of the Democratic primary campaign. Lamont’s opponent Dan Malloy launched the ad after stating just last week that he has no intentions of running a negative campaign.
“Sadly, Dan’s at it again, trying to shake a losing campaign up with the same cheap, false attacks that his strategists tried in 2006 when they were with the Lieberman campaign,” said Lamont campaign manager Joe Abbey. “We knew this day was coming, but that doesn’t lessen our disappointment. Connecticut families deserve better than false negative attacks that were debunked four years ago. Just like his misleading claims about job creation, this is another example of Dan Malloy saying anything to win an election, no matter how untrue.
“What got Connecticut into this mess in the first place is career politicians behaving like Dan does in this commercial, launching negative attacks instead of addressing the challenges our families are facing”
Below is a line-by-line response to the first negative ad of the 2010 Democratic gubernatorial campaign:
Claim: “This year’s race for governor is a critical choice but my opponent refuses to debate.”
Fact: Ned and Dan have appeared together at more than 30 debates and forums, including two statewide televised debates, and they will be appearing together next week in Windham. If Dan felt it was so important to launch these attacks face to face rather than resort to false negative ads, he has had more than ample opportunity.
Claim: “So here are the facts: I have a proven record of creating jobs, lowering crime, cleaning up government.”
Fact:
Stamford lost thousands of jobs during Malloy’s tenure as Mayor and the unemployment rate went up (SOURCE:http://www.courant.com/community/stamford/hc-malloy-jobs-0628-20100628,0,480540.story)
As reported this evening by the Hartford Courant, three of Malloy’s city employees were charged with stealing nearly $400,000 from the city of Stamford. Malloy named two of the employees “Employee of the Month,” joining one of them in a celebratory photo. (SOURCE: http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-stamford-arrests-fedele-malloy-07220100723,0,1677355.story PHOTO: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Stamford-city-worker-owed-nearly-250-000-in-taxes-445432.php)
Claim: “I Have A Real Plan to Put People Back to Work”
Fact: Tell that to than thousands of people in Stamford who lost their jobs during Malloy’s reign as Mayor!
Claim: My opponent doesn’t have that experience, in fact he reduced his employees by more than 70% while paying himself a huge salary. Don’t you think CEO’s behaving that way is what messed up our economy in the first place? I’m Dan Malloy and I approve this message.
Fact: The decline in Lamont Digital’s work force resulted mostly from the company’s decision to sell off some pieces of the company in the early 2000′s. Lamont personally worked to ensure that every employee affected was taken care of. Many employees kept their jobs, joining the new owners of the cable system they worked for, some took compensation packages, and others started their own businesses with Lamont’s help.
Joe Lieberman made exactly the same false claim in 2006, and the Hartford Courant debunked his attack, saying Lieberman played “loose with the facts in a commercial attacking Lamont’s business ethics.”
(SOURCE: http://articles.courant.com/2006-10-13/news/0610130098_1_ned-lamont-lieberman-s-social-security-lamont-campaign)
“It’s astounding that anyone would attack Ned’s record as a business owner, when the fact is that he is the only candidate in this race with proven experience creating jobs and building successful small business from the ground up. Ned understands what it takes to help small businesses and get Connecticut moving forward again, and that is why we will win this primary in August,” said Abbey.
Press release issued by Schiff campaign on Friday:
Schiff Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is
Candidate Makes Plea to Event Sponsors: Help Educate Voters, Replay March Debate!
MILFORD, CT – Expert economist and candidate for the U.S. Senate, Peter Schiff today released the following statement requesting Fox 61 and the Hartford Courant replay the only debate the three candidates on the August 10th ballot participated in:
“If Linda is too afraid to debate Rob and me, then Fox 61 and the Hartford Courant should reply the debate the three of us participated in back in March.
“Voters deserve to hear from all the candidates, and if replaying the debate is the only way that can happen, then those news organizations should give the voters what they deserve. I pledge $10,000 from my campaign to help pay for the airtime to replay the debate.”
Press release issued by Himes campaign on Thursday:
BRIDGEPORT, CT–Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced his reelection campaign would celebrate “100 Days to Victory” with volunteer events on Saturday in all 17 towns in the 4th District. Saturday, July 24 marks 100 days until the November election. Throughout his first term in Congress, Himes has aggressively gathered input from constituents in every corner of the 4th District and is eager to continue working with these constituents.
Himes’ newly-updated campaign website includes a searchable database of all public campaign events and provides an online RSVP for volunteers. The refurbished site hosts the Congressman’s biography, and updated issue topics are complete with Himes’ accomplishments during his first term and his goals for the future. Pictures and video of Jim’s latest activity can be viewed on the homepage, which also connects voters to Jim’s YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook pages as well as his personal Twitter feed. Visitors can sign-up to be added to the campaign email list and to volunteer.
Below is a list of the events Jim will use to celebrate 100 Days to Victory this Saturday. Jim will personally attend italicized events.
100 Days Events
Saturday, July 24th
Bridgeport:
Canvass and phone bank
Jim will arrive at 11:35am, eat lunch, speak to volunteers and depart at 12:15pm
10:00am – 2:00pm
Himes for Congress Campaign Headquarters
350 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Darien
Volunteers and staff will share information about Jim Himes with voters.
Darien Doughnuts
8:30am – 10:30am
370 Heights Rd Darien, CT 06820
Upper Crust
8:30am – 10:30am
980 Post Road Darien, CT 06820
Easton
Phone bank
10:00am – 12:00pm
Home of volunteer
115 Deerfield Drive Easton, CT 06612
Fairfield
Democratic Town Committee Headquarters Grand Opening and Canvass
Jim will arrive at 9:15am to address the crowd and leave at 9:45am
9:00am- 12:00pm
DTC HQ
500 Kings Highway East in Kings Plaza 06825 (The space formerly known as the Designer’s Workshop)
Greenwich
Canvass
10:00am – 2:00pm
Western Middle School
1 Western Junior Highway Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone bank
10:00am – 2:00pm
Home of volunteer
55 Summit Road Riverside, CT 06878
Greenwich Volunteer Party
Jim will arrive at 5:00pm and leave at 6:00pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
Home of volunteer
115 Byram Shore Road Greenwich, CT 06830
Monroe
Phone bank in conjunction with State Representative candidate Michele Mount 10:00am – 2:00pm
Law Offices of Fred Martin
450 Monroe Turnpike 06468
New Canaan
Volunteers and staff will share information about Jim Himes with voters.
Dunkin’ Doughnuts
8:00am – 10:30am
98 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840
New Canaan Farmers Market
8:00am – 10:30am
Corner of South Avenue, Maple Street, and Main Street
Norwalk
Canvass
10:00am – 2:00pm
Home of Volunteer
208 Flax Hill Road Apt 27 Norwalk, CT 06854
Himes for Congress Block Party
Jim will arrive at 3:35pm and leave at 4:30pm
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Barcelona restaurant
63-65 N. Main Street Norwalk, CT, 06854
Oxford
Volunteers and staff will share information about Jim Himes with voters.
Oxford Dunkin Dunkin’ Doughnuts
71 Oxford Rd Oxford, CT 06478
Redding
Phone Bank
10:30am – 2:00pm
Home of Volunteer
6 Costa Lane Redding, CT 06896
Ridgefield
Phone bank
11:00am – 2:00pm
Home of Volunteer
45 Cooper Hill Road Ridgefield, CT 06877
Lemonade Stand
Volunteers and staff will share information about Jim Himes with voters.
9:00am – 12:00pm
Recycling center
55 South Street Ridgefield, CT 06877
Shelton
Canvass
Jim will arrive at 10:15am and leave at 11:15am
10:00am – 2:00pm
Home of State Representative Candidate Elaine Matto
88 Audubon Lane Shelton, CT 06484
Stamford
Canvass
10:00am – 2:00pm
Stamford Democratic Headquarters
123 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone bank
10:00am – 2:00pm
Stamford Democratic Headquarters
123 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Trumbull
Phone bank 10:00am – 2:00pm
Home of Volunteer
14 Petticoat Lane, Trumbull, CT 06484
Weston
Phone bank
10:00am – 2:00pm
Home of Volunteer
43 Good Hill Road Weston, CT 06883
Westport
Block Party
Jim will arrive at 2:20pm and leave at 3:15pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Jesup Green
20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880
Note: There is a large parking located next to the Green and individuals can also park at the library.
Wilton
Phone bank
10:00am – 12:00pm
Home of Volunteer
305 Olmstead Hill Road Wilton, CT 06897
Lemonade Stand 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Volunteers and staff will share information about Jim Himes with voters.
108 Old Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT 06897
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