tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post114339409868011381..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: A Few Small ChangesGenghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143546400598137652006-03-28T06:46:00.000-05:002006-03-28T06:46:00.000-05:00There is a JOSEPH Brennan from CBIA.He would bring...There is a JOSEPH Brennan from CBIA.<BR/><BR/>He would bring business dollars into the Rell Campaign.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143502821280409202006-03-27T18:40:00.000-05:002006-03-27T18:40:00.000-05:00I live in Cheshire and don't know any local pol na...I live in Cheshire and don't know any local pol named Jim Brennan <BR/><BR/>sure it's not the Brennan from Middlebury they are thinking of?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143484749795478162006-03-27T13:39:00.000-05:002006-03-27T13:39:00.000-05:00New layout looks nice.It seems like your source cr...New layout looks nice.<BR/><BR/>It seems like your source credit in the blockquote gets lost with the background. You might want to change the CSS and change the source credit to bold.<BR/><BR/>Again, nice upgrade. I'm happy that you kept it simple and clean.ctbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933171041442029176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143479917947801472006-03-27T12:18:00.000-05:002006-03-27T12:18:00.000-05:00Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Advis...<B>Bush Was Set on Path to War, Memo by British Adviser Says</B> is the title of this front page article in today's New York Times shown <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/27/international/europe/27memo.html?hp&ex=1143522000&en=1a8220fd45b2aca0&ei=5094&partner=homepage " REL="nofollow"> here </A><BR/><BR/>just kidding there disgruntled; I too wonder who Brennan is if he is anyone; it's bluecoat here but speaking of the CBIA their economist, Peter Goia, wrote in the CT Post yesterday that the answer to CT's high costs is to to reopen the state employee contracts that their man, John Rowland, negotiated. How stupid and impractical but typical of the CBIA, who has been part and parcel to CT's economic decline with zippo real ideas..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143479452710007812006-03-27T12:10:00.000-05:002006-03-27T12:10:00.000-05:00Ah, Jim Brennan, Jim Brennan, Jim Brennan. Who is...Ah, Jim Brennan, Jim Brennan, Jim Brennan. Who is Jim Brennan you ask? Well I don't have an answer for you but, and no offense to Jim Brennan, who ever he may be, isn't it sad that his name has been mentioned more today than anyone else's on this blog? It's kinda like George Mason beating UConn, it just shouldn't happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143479307129199702006-03-27T12:08:00.000-05:002006-03-27T12:08:00.000-05:00If Stewart is Lt. Gov. does New Britain go back to...If Stewart is Lt. Gov. does New Britain go back to the Dems? Or does he have a Deputy Mayor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143478985892966482006-03-27T12:03:00.000-05:002006-03-27T12:03:00.000-05:00Jim Brennan from Cheshire?Jim Brennan from Cheshire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143478686649876602006-03-27T11:58:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:58:00.000-05:00Are you guys talking about Joe Brennan from CBIA? ...Are you guys talking about Joe Brennan from CBIA? I have no idea who Jim Brennan is.<BR/><BR/>As for LG... Stewart's a good pick.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143478636519531972006-03-27T11:57:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:57:00.000-05:00any truth to the rumor that DeStefano will select ...any truth to the rumor that DeStefano will select LaMont as the LG pick? In order to butress the left and union votes in the primary...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143478576316570332006-03-27T11:56:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:56:00.000-05:00What about Vince McMahon. Fits the mold of Peterm...What about Vince McMahon. Fits the mold of Peterman except with wrestling and he is a Republican in Greenwich.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143478062263824702006-03-27T11:47:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:47:00.000-05:00I have an uncle named jim brennan, but he lives in...I have an uncle named jim brennan, but he lives in California. He is a democrat too.<BR/><BR/>I'm pretty sure those two factors d.q. him from the discussion.<BR/><BR/>But as long as we are making up people to put on tickets, I'll go ahead and nominate Jay Peterman. Business magnate, world traveler and owner of a Men's clothing cataloge company. I believe he may live in Greenwich. He is aloof, self centered and out of touch with the common man. Should be a good fit for CT Republicans...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143477660440694712006-03-27T11:41:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:41:00.000-05:00bmWho the hell is Jim Brennan? Seriously, can SOM...bmWho the hell is Jim Brennan? Seriously, can SOMEONE answer that? There was a Brennan on Rowland's staff way back when, but presumably nobody from that world would be able to get on the ticket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143477614444176482006-03-27T11:40:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:40:00.000-05:00I just checked my sources close to the Rell campai...I just checked my sources close to the Rell campaign. They've never heard of Brennan. This is all cooked up by someone trying to be funny. Notice the vague descriptions. There is a Jim Brennan that is a criminal defense attorney in Hartford but they are not considering him. This should end that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143476713227389052006-03-27T11:25:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:25:00.000-05:00That's nice anon, but still, who the hell is Jim B...That's nice anon, but still, who the hell is Jim Brennan???<BR/><BR/>Some mentioned Tony Gugliemo...would be a good pick as he is popular and can raise money but as I have said on countless occasions, no chance she will take anyone from the senate...D's are one vote from veto override and she is not about to give it to them by picking a sure thing in a senate race.<BR/><BR/>Also, and you can quote me now, Jack however the heck you spell his last name (and remember, I have never liked this guy as my previous posts should indicate) will beat Nappier. She is so screwed it isn't even funny. Ad her mess-up to Rell on the top of the ticket and you get DEFEATED!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143476550425461432006-03-27T11:22:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:22:00.000-05:00Anon- Why would Rell worry about a fresh face and ...Anon- Why would Rell worry about a fresh face and a fresh perspective for the ticket? <BR/><BR/>Those qualifications would limit the LT. Gov catagory to just about every R in the state...<BR/><BR/>Who is this Brennan guy?<BR/><BR/>Anyone hear if Malloy and DeStephano are planning to announce running mates before the convention. It looks doubtfull that there will be a compromise ticket between these too campaigns, these guys (and their staff) seem to loathe eachother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143476041403031082006-03-27T11:14:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:14:00.000-05:00Brennan brings a fresh face and a fresh perspectiv...Brennan brings a fresh face and a fresh perspective to the ticket. The fact the he does not have state wide name recognition is appealing. It is so much like Jodi Rell to pick somebody that she has confidence in and surprise the pundits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143475582317876612006-03-27T11:06:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:06:00.000-05:00A post about the 1970 Senate race is in the works....A post about the 1970 Senate race is in the works. Probably Friday.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143475431645859252006-03-27T11:03:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:03:00.000-05:00Anonymous 10:58: What are you talking about???? ...Anonymous 10:58: What are you talking about???? Answer the question: Who is Jim Brennan and what experience does he bring to the ticket?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143475208813978862006-03-27T11:00:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:00:00.000-05:00I keep hearing Stewart for LG too. Not sure if tha...I keep hearing Stewart for LG too. Not sure if that's the smartest pick, but she's polling in the 80's so it doesn't matter. When will she announce?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143475125236906722006-03-27T10:58:00.000-05:002006-03-27T10:58:00.000-05:00The fact that you may not know who Jim Brennan is ...The fact that you may not know who Jim Brennan is means nothing. The fact that Jodi does means everything. I too am hearing Brennan for LG and although he is not well known, that is a benefit to Rell because people should be focused on the Governor and not the LG. Looks like the cat is now out of the bag!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143474654362065962006-03-27T10:50:00.000-05:002006-03-27T10:50:00.000-05:00GC: Are you still planning on doing an in depth c...GC: Are you still planning on doing an in depth commentary on the Joe Duffey race for US Senate in 1970? Fascinating parallels to the Lamont challenge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143474544514542242006-03-27T10:49:00.000-05:002006-03-27T10:49:00.000-05:00Who is Jim Brennan?Who is Jim Brennan?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143474306365383322006-03-27T10:45:00.000-05:002006-03-27T10:45:00.000-05:00Thanks, Mrs. Brennan. Who the hell is Jim?Thanks, Mrs. Brennan. Who the hell is Jim?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143474113616416192006-03-27T10:41:00.000-05:002006-03-27T10:41:00.000-05:00Jim Brennan is the leading candidate for Lt.Gov. J...Jim Brennan is the leading candidate for Lt.Gov. Jim has a great personality and is intelligent. Jodi will want somebody without any political baggage. Jim is a real peoples person and Jodi will pick him over Stewart, Cappiello, Kalinoski, or anybody else their friends continually attempt to promote. So remeber, Jim Brennan will be the next L.G. Rell-Brennan 2006Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1143471197933172292006-03-27T09:53:00.000-05:002006-03-27T09:53:00.000-05:00I don't know how worried R's are about Nancy Johns...I don't know how worried R's are about Nancy Johnson, especially with her fundraising lead- but if they are Stewart would presumably help R turnout in New Britain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com