tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post112403136868860731..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: New Poll -- Newton ScandalGenghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124195610622533772005-08-16T08:33:00.000-04:002005-08-16T08:33:00.000-04:00Oh wait...never mind. Malloy is a hypocrite with ...Oh wait...never mind. Malloy is a hypocrite with the rest of them. From the CT Post:<BR/><BR/>"But the three Democrats who have declared their interest in the gubernatorial race — New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy — all said Monday that Newton has time to decide whether to return to office when the Legislature reconvenes in February."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124195401579966542005-08-16T08:30:00.000-04:002005-08-16T08:30:00.000-04:00DeStefano and Bysiewicz are hypocrites. I found t...DeStefano and Bysiewicz are hypocrites. I found the following on WTNH.com:<BR/><BR/>(New Haven-AP, Aug. 15, 2005 5:23 PM) _ Leading Democrats running for governor say state Senator Ernie Newton shouldn't be forced to resign amid bribery accusations.<BR/><BR/>Federal investigators are looking into Newton, a Bridgeport Democrat. A businessman pleaded guilty to bribing him this month. Records show the FBI has intercepted hundreds of incriminating phone calls.<BR/><BR/>New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy are the three Democrats in the governor's race. They say Newton has time to decide whether to return to the legislature when it reconvenes in February.<BR/><BR/>DeStefano and Bysiewicz say they called for the resignation of former Republican Governor Rowland because his corruption scandal interfered with state government. They say Newton's case is different because the legislature is on a summer break."<BR/><BR/>COME ON! It's different because it's summer break? I don't care if you're a Republican or Democrat...corruption is corruption. These guys should have come out stronger...they should have said if Newton is indeed guilty he should resign. The Democrats this year look like the Rowland apologists of last year.<BR/><BR/>What does Malloy have to say? Maybe I'll vote for him if he is honest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124131534496235502005-08-15T14:45:00.000-04:002005-08-15T14:45:00.000-04:00Frankly, I don't think too many people are followi...Frankly, I don't think too many people are following the Newton story. So I don't think it will have much of an impact at all, at least over the short-term.<BR/><BR/>Agreed with DeanFan and Stomv: parties allow corruption at their own peril.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124130296689857562005-08-15T14:24:00.000-04:002005-08-15T14:24:00.000-04:00How does this effect DeStefano and other Democrati...How does this effect DeStefano and other Democratic gubenitorial candidate attempts to link Rell with the corruption of Rowland? Do you guys think that the bipartisan nature of recent corruption scandals makes this an easier or harder claim to make?<BR/><BR/>I personally think that everyone is sick of this corruption from CT politicians, and the reason Rell looks so unstoppable is that she is not corrupt (or at least has had no serious accusations otherwise).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124065418029887502005-08-14T20:23:00.000-04:002005-08-14T20:23:00.000-04:00Anonymous,A good analysis of the situation. Newton...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>A good analysis of the situation. Newton's own silence probably means his lawyer is telling him to keep quiet: never a good sign.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1124064395759786642005-08-14T20:06:00.000-04:002005-08-14T20:06:00.000-04:00Bravo for starting the discussion.If Newton is inn...Bravo for starting the discussion.<BR/><BR/>If Newton is innocent, he better start an offensive now-- get the facts out there and clear his name.<BR/><BR/>If Newton is guilty,he should resign and save his energy for the court fight ahead.<BR/><BR/>Politically, this will have no effect on the Democrats in CT or even in Bridgeport. His seat is safely Democratic and will remain so (although we might get a better Senator there).<BR/><BR/>The real loser here is the State of Connecticut's reputation. Newton becomes the latest in a bipartisan roll call of corruption and depravtity....Ganim, Rowland, Santipietro, Girodahno, Newton.<BR/><BR/>Ungh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com