tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post114773483980653865..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: Fedele may be Rell's ChoiceGenghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1147805680551055952006-05-16T14:54:00.000-04:002006-05-16T14:54:00.000-04:00Are we so gaga about Kevin O'Connor because of mon...Are we so gaga about Kevin O'Connor because of money?<BR/><BR/>He comes off personally as a big wooden indian.Weicker Likerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283455865780405919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1147781137030042632006-05-16T08:05:00.000-04:002006-05-16T08:05:00.000-04:00I've lived in Stamford since Fedele was first elec...I've lived in Stamford since Fedele was first elected. I was less involved in politics back then, however, other than his loss to McDonald, I don't remember much about him. My guess is that he might swing a few Stamford Republicans, but that is about it.<BR/><BR/>By the sounds of it, Malloy and DeStefano are set to name LG candidates that will help their tickets much more than Fedele will help Rell's ticket.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1147745501920672142006-05-15T22:11:00.000-04:002006-05-15T22:11:00.000-04:00One thing we know for sure is it isn't going to be...One thing we know for sure is it isn't going to be Brian Mattiello!<BR/><BR/>Whomever Rell picks has to know when Lisa Moody says "this meeting never took place" they are not to testify it did.ctkeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225806283179995491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1147742143880857872006-05-15T21:15:00.000-04:002006-05-15T21:15:00.000-04:00Danbury News Times Piece On Fedele....Former State...Danbury News Times Piece On Fedele....<BR/><BR/>Former State Rep. Michael Fedele of Stamford will be the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, The News-Times has learned. <BR/><BR/>The matter is not official yet, but Gov. M. Jodi Rell is expected to make the formal announcement at a press conference Thursday. <BR/><BR/>Two high ranking Republican officials, who requested that their names not be used, said members of the Rell campaign staff told them Rell made her final decision late last week. <BR/><BR/>Further, former state GOP chairman Richard Foley told The News-Times reports of Rell’s decision were solid. <BR/><BR/>"It’s as much a certainty as there can be in politics," Foley said. "If you want guarantees in politics, buy a refrigerator. I had a conversation with someone of significance involved with the campaign this morning about it." <BR/><BR/>Fedele couldn’t be reached for comment Monday. <BR/><BR/>Fedele was elected to the state House of Representative in 1992, and served until 2002. That year he ran unsuccessfully for an open state senate seat against Andrew McDonald. <BR/><BR/>He is the CEO of the Pinnacle Group, a computer sales and leasing company based in Stamford. <BR/><BR/>Losing his last campaign shouldn’t’ be a liability, Foley, the GOP chairman, said. <BR/><BR/>"He is a very bright guy and well spoken, intelligent and a refreshing new face," Foley said. <BR/><BR/>Being from Stamford is also helpful, said Rep. John Frey, R-Ridgefield, who said Fedele’s name has been the buzz in the capitol on Monday. <BR/><BR/>"It’s great to have someone from lower Fairfield County who will understand the transportation needs," Frey said. "Maybe the governor would use him as the transportation czar."Weicker Likerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283455865780405919noreply@blogger.com