The campaign of Rob Simmons, one of Linda McMahon's Republican rivals, found her campaign literature targeting women voters somewhat ironic in light of World Wrestling Entertainment skits such as this.
"There may be individuals who find this entertaining, but is there anyone who upon witnessing this increasingly vile and troubling programming still" [...]
On Monday nights, The Son and I sit around engaging in talmudic analysis of "24." He raised an excellent point last night. How can there be a "24" feature film without violating the essential premise of "24" (a full day shown in one hour chunks)? Is there going to [...]
An e-mail dropped in my inbox earlier from CT State Dems.
I have to say, I was pretty taken aback. I don't expect e-missives in a multi candidate race on State Central letterhead, particularly when there is a message on the bottom that reads:
Paid for by' [...]
Even though you might be a little tired of New Orleans culture right at this moment, check out this street performance. We heard about this today on our show, and it's really something.
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With a major snowstorm approaching, the state legislature has already canceled a series of meetings and public hearings that were scheduled for Wednesday.
A long-awaited hearing on the controversial campaign finance reform law has been postponed by the Government Administration and Elections Committee.
The budget-writing appropriations committee has postponed all-day hearings on [...]
Hartford (WTNH) – Connecticut State Democratic Party Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo is huddling with the party’s legal cousel this afternoon to determine if she can take the matter of Susan Bysiewicz’s qualifications before a judge.
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[...]by John
I had my first desk top computer in 1985 when I was a researcher at the Pauling Institute in Palo Alto CA. I first used the Internet in 1995 at the Air Force Academy where I was on the faculty for a year. Boy, have things changed since then [...]
By CHARLES BABINGTON
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says it’s time for Democrats and Republicans to work hard because the American people “expect a seriousness of purpose that transcends petty politics.”
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Longtime U.S. Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania died after his large intestine was damaged during surgery, according to his friend.
A Vietnam War combat veteran, Murtha was highly respected among his House Democratic colleagues, including Rep. John B. Larson of East Hartford. He had political enemies, too, for his outspoken comments [...]
Soccer Moms, Security Moms -- whatever you call this year's trendy category of swing voters -- one thing is clear: Linda McMahon is courting them.
The Republican running for U.S. Senate just sent out a glossy campaign mailer featuring eight women, among a total of 12 voters photographed.
McMahon's focus groups must be telling [...]
Women!
From a thick campaign mailing that arrived at my house yesterday: among 12 pictures in the glossy brochure, 8 of them featured smiling females.
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So are you sufficiently panicked by the upcoming Snowmaggedon? I had to look up "Thunder Snow". Can you spell A-W-E-S-O-M-E? Surely another sign of [...]
One of the nation's most notorious examples of alleged wrongful conviction will soon return to center stage, perhaps finally providing an answer to a disturbing question.
Could convicted killer Richard LaPointe really have raped and murdered Bernice Martin?
[...]Naugatuck Deputy Mayor Tamath K. Rossi has launched her rematch against longtime incumbent state Sen. Joseph J. Crisco in the 17th district.
Rossi was seen by Republicans as providing one of the best chances for defeating an incumbent Democrat in 2008, but it never happened. Crisco, who has held the seat in [...]
THIS IS A LIVE BLOGI never liked that song very much.
It's imperative that the Phillippines maintain its embargo against "Lady in Red."
[...]WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama meets with top lawmakers from both parties today in hopes of launching a new jobs bill toward quick passage.
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"Nix on c-ing Rssia"
"Nmes of nwsppers:
NYTimes, WSJourn, WshTimes"
"mvrck!"
The New York Times photographer Stephen Crowley grabbed the money shot.
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(Updated) Connecticut legislators will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the state’s campaign finance law soon. Wednesday’s meeting has been canceled due to the snowstorm.
[...]After pouring through state records, the Yankee Institute reports that 1,137 state employees earn more than the governor's annual salary of $150,000.
In addition, 175 retired state employees currently receive more than $100,000 per year in pensions.
The information is detailed at www.CTSunlight.org, which is a new web site that is [...]
The New Haven Register’s parent company’s new CEO told his 3,100 employees that he’s bringing their newsrooms into the digital age. To start: Every reporter gets a video camera.
Click here to continue reading Paul’s report.
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Victoria Christgau and Warren Hardy discuss their work around the state using Kingian principles of nonviolence. Find out more at CTNonviolence.org.
Click here to download the MP3
[...]Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) – Attorney General Richard Blumenthal obtained an order today on behalf of the Department of Agriculture (DoAg) permanently barring a man with a long history of animal neglect and abuse from ever owning or managing animals in the future.
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Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) – Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she is assembling a panel of state agencies, to be chaired by Senior U.S. District Judge Alan H. Nevas, to identify the cause and origin of the Kleen Energy power plant explosion in Middletown on Sunday, including any potential contributing [...]
East Haven, Conn. (WTNH) – State Representative Mike Lawlor, who represents the Town of East Haven in the Connecticut General Assembly, together with the support of East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon today called for state authorities to urgently determine whether the liquor license at an East Haven bar that [...]
Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) – Some lawmakers are proposing new recommendations, in dealing with domestic violence. But as with everything, the problem is where to get the money.
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[...]What planet do Democrats live on?
Apparently, Harry Reid is considering growing some balls, and Obama is thinking of following suit, by giving recess appointments to the nominees that have been held up by the limitless holds to which Obama’s nominees have been subjected. But the Democrats are fearful that [...]
At the risk of beating a decomposing horse, I want to reply to a comment I received on my post about Susan Bysiwicz’s legal problems. Here it is, the first paragraph being a quote from my post:
Blumenthal responds that the amendment that made the AG a constitutional officer was enacted [...]
Rep. John Murtha, known affectionately as the earmark king, has died. Toward the end, he lost the ability to count heads and apparently was deaf as a door nail.
Welcome to CPR. Take a look.
I know that I'm still mostly a dead tree journalist working for an evil media company and I obviously don't get it, but this cute online name thing seems so 2009. Wouldn't all this be more credible (and honest) if all the reporters used their real names?
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Weather forecasts have prompted the legislature's transportation committee to reschedule its Wednesday public hearing.
Meteorologists are expecting a snow storm to hit Connecticut.
On Wednesday, members of the transportation committee were expecting to hear testimony regarding a bill that would require seat belts to be installed on school buses. Committee Chairman Rep. Antonio [...]
