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In a recent poll released by Quinnipiac University on July 15, 2010, Democratic contenders Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy top any of the three possible Republican candidates for Governor of Connecticut by margins of 11 percentage points or more among registered voters. Click HERE for the poll results as conducted by Quinnipiac University.

DEMOCRATS

NED LAMONT CAMPAIGN NEWS

DAN MALLOY CAMPAIGN NEWS

  • Malloy: Foley is 'Putting A Price on Our Children's Safety' August 30, 2010
     Democratic nominee for Governor Dan Malloy today criticized his Republican opponent for supporting a plan to end almost 20 years of federal oversight of the Department of Children and Families, Connecticut's child welfare agency.  Malloy sharply criticized his opponent for arguing that ending the court oversight would save the state money. "For Tom Foley to turn this into …

  • Malloy calls for bi-partisan effort in protecting sub base August 26, 2010
    Democratic nominee for Governor Dan Malloy today commented on recent news that the Groton sub base may once again be under threat of closing.  Said Malloy: “When the sub base was nearly closed in 2005, Connecticut stood up and made the case that the base is not only vital in supporting the U.S. submarine force and its sailors, it also employees thousands of Connecticut residents and cont …

  • Malloy: federal grants to neighboring states are "prime example of why we need new leadership" August 25, 2010
    Democratic nominee for Governor Dan Malloy today commented on news that neighboring states Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island will all receive funding as part of the federal “Race to the Top” program.  Connecticut applied for both rounds of the grants, but was not considered a finalist for funding in either round.  Said Malloy:“All the states that border Connecticut are getting a s …

  • Malloy responds to Pratt & Whitney job cuts August 19, 2010
    Democratic candidate for Governor Dan Malloy today released the following statement in response to news that Pratt & Whitney will eliminate 129 hourly jobs at the Cheshire Engine Center“First and foremost, I’m sorry for the workers and their families being affected by these cuts.  As Governor, I’ll do everything within my power to work with Connecticut businesses and to work with our stat …

  • Malloy says contracting watchdog is necessary, saves money August 19, 2010
    Democratic nominee for Governor Dan Malloy today responded to questions being raised by state lawmakers about the decision earlier this year to cut nearly all funding to the Contracting Standards Board, which ensures that state contracting process is conducted in the most efficient manner possible and in the best interest of the state. “This decision was short-sighted, and it was wrong,” said …


REPUBLICANS

TOM FOLEY CAMPAIGN NEWS

  • Tom Foley’s Statement on August Federal Unemployment Numbers September 3, 2010
    The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the U.S. lost 54,000 jobs in August, increasing the federal unemployment rate from 9.5 to 9.6 percent. Tom Foley released the following statement on the increased unemployment…Tom Foley’s Statement on August Federal Unemployment Numbers is a post from: Tom Foley for Governor. Please consider making a contribution or signing up for email updates …

  • MALLOY AND WYMAN SHOW THEIR CARDS ON TAXES AND BORROWING September 2, 2010
    As a candidate for governor Tom Foley has promised to balance the state budget and restore the economy without tax increases. In fact, he believes fundamentally that the worst thing we can do in the current economic environment is raise taxes on Connecticut working families…MALLOY AND WYMAN SHOW THEIR CARDS ON TAXES AND BORROWING is a post from: Tom Foley for Governor. Please consider making a c …

  • DANNEL MALLOY: WHOSE TAXES ARE YOU GOING TO RAISE? September 1, 2010
    Dan Malloy has made it clear he doesn’t plan to make significant reductions to state spending. So he will have to raise taxes by at least $3 billion in fiscal year 2012. To generate the needed revenues, he will either have to raise the income tax to 9% or more than double the sales tax. So which is it, Dan?…DANNEL MALLOY: WHOSE TAXES ARE YOU GOING TO RAISE? is a post from: Tom Foley for Governor …

  • Tom Foley’s Remarks on the Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr Speech August 30, 2010
    Yesterday Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Foley made the following remarks on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s I Have a Dream speech…Tom Foley’s Remarks on the Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr Speech is a post from: Tom Foley for Governor. Please consider making a contribution or signing up for email updates from the campaign!Paid for by Tom Foley for Governor

  • Iraq Veterans for Congress Support Tom August 27, 2010
    As you may know, Iraq Veterans For Congress (IVC) helps Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get elected to high office. Today however, I want to express the organization's deep appreciation for an extraordinary civilian running for Governor of Connecticut who served in Iraq in a crucial government position. Iraq Veterans for Congress Support Tom is a post from: Tom Foley for Governor. Please consid …

MICHAEL FEDELE CAMPAIGN NEWS

  • Thank you August 12, 2010
    For the last eight months it has been my honor and privilege to crisscross our state meeting with, listening to, and learning from thousands of Connecticut residents while seeking our Party’s Gubernatorial nomination. Despite our unprecedented momentum over the closing weeks of the campaign, last night we fell just short of our goal in one [...]

  • Cast Your Vote TODAY!! August 10, 2010
    Please upgrade your browser The polls are open from 6AM to 8PM and we’re not taking a single vote for granted. Because of your help, we are closing this primary campaign with tremendous momentum. But with this race so close we need to make sure all our supporters get out to the polls and cast [...]

  • New Poll Shows Fedele Overtakes Foley August 8, 2010
    I’m writing to share with you some very exciting campaign news as we enter the final hours before election day. This week, our campaign commissioned a poll of 300 likely Republican Primary voters and I think you will find these results startling: Mike Fedele – 28% Tom Foley – 24% Oz Griebel – 15% Undecided [...]

  • The Fedele-Boughton Team August 6, 2010
    Thanks to your support the Fedele-Boughton team is heading into the August 10th Republican primary with tremendous momentum.  Together we are poised to complete one of the fastest and most stunning surges to victory in the history of Connecticut politics.  But it is in these last days before the primary that your support matters most. [...]

  • Connecticut Post Endorses Mike Fedele for Governor August 4, 2010
    Fedele the choice among Republicans Connecticut Post Editorial Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No. 1 seat, would be good for the state of Connecticut. The Connecticut Post endorses his candidacy in the Aug. 10 Republican three-way primary. The 55-yearold Fedele [...]

OZ GRIEBEL CAMPAIGN NEWS

  • Griebel Releases New Radio Ad, “Had Enough?” August 4, 2010
    West Hartford, CT – Oz Griebel, Republican candidate for governor, today released a new radio ad entitled, “Had Enough?” “As Oz traverse’s the state talking with Republican primary voters from Torrington to Trumbull and Wilton to Woodstock, the message is clear: people have had enough of negative campaign attack ads and political insiders speaking in platitudes,” [...]

  • CT POST: Griebel’s GOP bid banking on what’s good for business August 3, 2010
    R. Nelson “Oz” Griebel, the Simsbury businessman who says the private sector has been beaten down by the Legislature, is in the Southport Brewing Co. trying to win voters, or brewmasters, one at a time. It’ll be a little while before he realizes manager and brewmaster Frank DelGreco is unaffiliated, ineligible to vote in the Aug. 10 Republican gubernatorial primary. But [...] …

  • Norwich Bulletin Endorses Oz Griebel for Governor August 2, 2010
    In the Republican gubernatorial contest, there is only one clear and obvious choice, and we endorse the candidacy of R. Nelson “Oz” Griebel.” Griebel understands both how government works and the needs of Connecticut’s businesses. But more importantly, Griebel brings a simple, common sense approach to this race — something sorely lacking in government today. Unlike his [...]

  • ICYMI:Torrington Register Citizen Endorses Oz Griebel for Governor July 26, 2010
    “Connecticut has 16 days to realize just how important its race for governor is this year, and why the Aug. 10 primary matters as much as the general election in November. Connecticut needs a leader who will depart from the passive approach of the Jodi Rell administration and be the state’s chief salesperson and facilitator [...]

  • Web Ad (Parody): “Who Are You Supporting for Governor?” July 23, 2010
    One of this week’s most popular Internet videos was, “iPhone4 vs HTC Evo.” This parody was created by a Best Buy employee, annoyed with customers continually asking for the iPhone4 even though there are several better products on the market. The video depicts the store clerk telling the customer about the enhanced features of the [...]