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Voter Guide: Connecticut's 4th Congressional District Race
Jim Himes (D) vs. Dan Debicella (R)
The race to represent Connecticut's 4th Congressional District is a contest between incumbent Democrat Jim Himes, who was elected to Congress in 2008, and Republican Dan Debicella, who was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 2006.
Jim Himes (D)
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Voter Guide: Connecticut U.S. Senate Race
Richard Blumenthal (D) vs. Linda McMahon (R)
The race for U.S. Senator in Connecticut is a contest between Democrat Richard Blumenthal, who has served as the state's Attorney General since 1991, and Republican Linda McMahon, political newcomer and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.
Richard Blumenthal (D)
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Voter Guide: Connecticut Governor's Race
Dan Malloy (D) vs. Tom Foley (R)
The race for Governor of Connecticut is a contest between Democrat Dan Malloy, a former District Attorney and the longest-serving mayor of Stamford, CT, and Republican Tom Foley, who's been a GOP fundraiser for 30 years and was selected by the Bush administration ...
If we decide that the government should remain in housing finance, we are going to run into exactly the same problem, some crisis in the future, because government's involvement creates moral hazard.
.Registering to Vote is Easy!
So you want to vote. But you’re not registered. Don’t freak out! You still have until October 8th to get in on the action in New York. (The deadline is October 12 in New Jersey and in Connecticut, mail-in forms have to be postmarked by October 19 or you can ...
Cuomo's Harlem Adventure
It was intended to be an event in Harlem to demonstrate just how much African American support Cuomo can count on come November. But according to several reporters at the scene, weather and poor advance work conspired to produce a media mess.
Cuomo's Harlem Adventure
It was intended to be an event in Harlem to demonstrate just how much African American support Cuomo can count on come November. But according to several reporters at the scene, weather and poor advance work conspired to produce a media mess.
It's ironic that we would want to improve nutrition for children and then take away parents' ability to buy them nutritious food.
It's ironic that we would want to improve nutrition for children and then take away parents' ability to buy them nutritious food.
This is a pernicious practice. It's being somewhat cleaned up just now, but you are absolutely correct there is no justification for that. I won't speak for his motives, I don't know, but I think someone could be reasonably well suspicious what they were.
Tea Party has definately increased political involvement, not only among Tea Party members but among people who oppose the Tea Party members.
Tea Party has definately increased political involvement, not only among Tea Party members but among people who oppose the Tea Party members.
Lazio Out of Governor's Race
Former Rep. Rick Lazio said he will not pursue a gubernatorial campaign along the conservative party line, but stopped short of endorsing the man who beat him in the Republican primary, seemingly warning of Carl Paladino's "outrageous promises" and lack of policy specifics.
Lazio Out of Governor's Race
Former Rep. Rick Lazio said he will not pursue a gubernatorial campaign along the conservative party line, but stopped short of endorsing the man who beat him in the Republican primary, seemingly warning of Carl Paladino's "outrageous promises" and lack of policy specifics.
Blumenthal and McMahon Face Ambivalent Connecticut Voters
Former President Bill Clinton headed to New Haven, Connecticut over the weekend to campaign for Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Clinton's classmate at Yale Law School. Clinton's trying to lend some firepower to candidates around the country, and Blumenthal is locked in a close race for US Senate with Republican ...
Blumenthal and McMahon Face Ambivalent Connecticut Voters
Former President Bill Clinton headed to New Haven, Connecticut over the weekend to campaign for Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Clinton's classmate at Yale Law School. Clinton's trying to lend some firepower to candidates around the country, and Blumenthal is locked in a close race for US Senate with Republican ...
Stucknation: Beyond the Newark Facebook Millions
Last week New Jersey could be proud when its pugnacious Republican Governor Chris Christie sat down with the Democratic Mayor Cory Booker on Oprah to thank Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg for his $100 million dollar gift to Newark's schools. The challenge grant could ultimately leverge as much as $250 million ...
Colorado Voters Aren't Cheering Either Party
Two years after Obama accepted the Democratic nomination in Denver, Andrea Bernstein found much less enthusiasm about Washington politics in Colorado.
Contest for Congress: Adler Fights to Keep Seat in NJ's 3rd District
In 2008, New Jersey Democrats scored a big win when they captured the 3rd Congressional District House seat after decades of Republican control Now, they are having to fight to hold on to the seat held by freshman Congressman John Adler.
Contest for Congress: Adler Fights to Keep Seat in NJ's 3rd District
In 2008, New Jersey Democrats scored a big win when they captured the 3rd Congressional District House seat after decades of Republican control Now, they are having to fight to hold on to the seat held by freshman Congressman John Adler.
