"I don’t think President Bush would want to campaign particularly for me," said Rell. "I’m campaigning right now..with individuals who wish to campaign with me."
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"I don’t mean that to be disrespectful in any manner, but I think over the last year there have been many initiatives that I have put on the table where I differ very much with the Republican administration," Rell added. (Hldaky)
Can you blame her? According to the Courant/UCONN poll released this morning, Bush's approval rating in Connecticut hovers around 30%.
Of course, it isn't like Bush would come here anyway. He was only born in New Haven, went to college at Yale, and is the grandson of a well-respected Greenwich senator. No connection at all. Has he actually come to Connecticut while president? I can't remember him campaigning for Simmons, Shays or Johnson.
I also can't imagine those three particularly wanting Bush to show up to campaign for them, either. The only people who would benefit if Bush set foot within our borders are Democrats.
Source
Hldaky, Gregory. " Rell to campaign without Bush’s help." Bristol Press, 16 November, 2005.
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Rell is apparently a fair-weather political friend, she previously welcomed him to the state for a fundraiser in Bridgeport. Rowland was absent or Bush didn't want to appear with him.
Bush clearly has personal ties to Connecticut, so Rell's "spin" seem more calculated. What initiatives has she offerred that differ?
I think the repuke party should send in Tom Delay as their top gun.After all all three Republican congresscritters from this state are his bitches when their vote counts and they should stand shoulder to shoulder with their leader even if he is under indictment.
YEAHHHRRARRA!!!
To be fair, he did come to New Haven for his daughter's graduation in (I think) 2003.
First to FrankS, different initiatives...stem cell research, civil unions, campaign finance...and the list continues to grow.
Next up, yeah, she was there when "W" came but she was not the beneficiary of the visit. Now that she would be is it so wrong for her to say that she wasn't interested? Seems you screaming libs have nothing better to do since you have NOTHING on the lady.
Fact is, not likely to see any big name Republicans in town this year for Jody because she doesnt need them. Neither Dem has a shot, bottom line. Especially since they are dividing the party they wish to represent.
You guys babble on wondering why you cant win the big seat...answer is simple, you are too far out of the mainstream. Why did Bill Clinton, who I voted for twice, do it? He was a MODERATE...look the word up, might do you all some good.
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