tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post115367022639499530..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: A Note from Scott MacLeanGenghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153833496657968432006-07-25T09:18:00.000-04:002006-07-25T09:18:00.000-04:00The Miriam Masullo campaign has issued the followi...<B>The Miriam Masullo campaign has issued the following press release:</B><BR/><BR/>Tuesday, July 25, 2006 <BR/><BR/>First District Candidates Are in Agreement About Debate <BR/><BR/>Republican Miriam Masullo launches the very first news release of her First District Congressional campaign to address a key issue and publicly challenge her opponents. <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>"National security and foreign policy are central issues of my campaign. My background as a basic research and information scientist gives me a unique perspective on what we need to do to defend America and keep the American people safe. I am challenging Democratic U.S. Representative John Larson, among other things, for his weak record and conflicting actions with respect to the War on Terror. We cannot take chances with unclear views or uncertain loyalties in our decision makers. On that point, my Republican opponent has less than a clear stance, and our differences must be highlighted by way of a debate."<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>During an on-the-air dialogue last week that was later removed from the WTIC Radio website for verified improprieties and untruths, Masullo's opponent, Scott MacLean, claimed that he is willing and able to debate candidate Masullo anytime, anyplace. In that segment, statements were made implying that Masullo was supposed to appear on the show with her opponent, but had declined; in just one of the various invalid comments made by the talk show host and her opponent. <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>In another development, also last week, candidate MacLean failed to appear at the Hartford Republican Town Committee meeting, knowing that Masullo would be there and a debate might ensue. <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>In reaction to these developments, Masullo issued a memo early Friday morning to inform the Republican leadership in the First District that in order to honor candidate MacLean's on-the-air request for a debate, she had already made arrangements with CT-N for coverage, and that CT-N agreed to video-tape the debate for subsequent video-streaming through the CT-N public services website. <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>After this internal communication with Party leadership took place, Masullo's opponent issued a press release stating that he has requested a transfer to Springfield, Massachusetts, also explaining that working for a living puts high demand on his time that conflict with his political campaign. This of course establishes hardships that could prevent him from debating Masullo.<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>Masullo is flexible and will help to facilitate the debate: <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>"A public debate to make both our positions clear on all issues important to Republican voters is more than called for. If my opponent cannot accommodate a debate in Connecticut using the resources of CT-N, I am willing to travel to Massachusetts and have the debate video-taped locally for subsequent video streaming through the CT-N website."<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>Adding the following comments, in reference to recent news reports about this race:<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>"It is high time to set the record straight. There is not a single sentence on my campaign website written by me about candidate MacLean or on any topic associated with him. There has not been a single press release issued by my campaign until now, and I have not been on the air at all, to speak on any subject matter whatsoever. So far he's been doing all the talking and freely attributing remarks and opinions to others, including myself. To get his positions on key issues is the reason why he is being challenged in the first place. It is about time that the candidate stops talking the talk and starts walking the walk to the primary."Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153758187805705402006-07-24T12:23:00.000-04:002006-07-24T12:23:00.000-04:00The Authentic Connecticut Republican needs to get ...The Authentic Connecticut Republican needs to get an Authentic CAT Scan. <BR/><BR/>When McLean wins the primary by 50 points, I predict the Authentic Connecticut Republican will use his Authentic NRA-approved weapon of choice to swallow and Authentic bullet.<BR/><BR/>And I would be cautious, if I were him, in criticizing people who aren't, as he puts it, "in the game." I'm not so certain ACR is "in the game" either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153742180078443062006-07-24T07:56:00.000-04:002006-07-24T07:56:00.000-04:00Why does this matter? Barring a meteor strike, Lar...Why does this matter? Barring a meteor strike, Larson will beat either one of them like a drum? <BR/><BR/>That said: Maclean can use the letter for anything he wants. There is clearly no expectation of privacy in a letter sent to two churches and to the candidate. I might temper the NO expectation remark if the letter had been addressed to two specific ministers and was something personal - as the posting says: churches and clearly has a campaign angle to it - use the letter and have fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153717074894163902006-07-24T00:57:00.000-04:002006-07-24T00:57:00.000-04:00John Larson must be laughing himself sick over the...<I>John Larson must be laughing himself sick over the latest Republican implosion in the 1st district.</I><BR/><BR/>I definitely don't know jack about this, but if I were he, I'd be about at "who"? Although laughing himself sick would be an appropriate response if he knew the answer to that question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153709427977250062006-07-23T22:50:00.000-04:002006-07-23T22:50:00.000-04:00Congratulations on all who contributed to this thr...Congratulations on all who contributed to this thread. You've now spent more time, energy, and thought discussing the Republicans running in the first district since Barbara Kennelly was being wet-nursed. <BR/><BR/>Scott--if you've got something, go with it. Your numbers can ONLY go up. Do what you have to do to raise the profile of your race--campaigns are a battle and, in your district, the Dems have the decided high-ground. You can't be sitting around on August 8th with bullets still in the chamber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153708543619207242006-07-23T22:35:00.000-04:002006-07-23T22:35:00.000-04:00Anonymous 10:11Re-read your own post of 8:51Anonymous 10:11<BR/><BR/>Re-read your own post of 8:51Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153707099017781632006-07-23T22:11:00.000-04:002006-07-23T22:11:00.000-04:00Whoa...it's quite an intellectual leap to take my ...Whoa...it's quite an intellectual leap to take my comments about Ms. Masullo (i.e. her lack of political acumen) and turn them into racial bigotry. I'm extremely offended to be called a racist, especially when my comments had nothing to do with Ms. Masullo's race, or even race in general.<BR/><BR/>In fact, the only one bringing race (or WASPiness) into this dialogue is you, ATR. I acknowledge a need for thick skin in the blogosphere--and even apologize if you were truly offended by my remarks--but it's completely unacceptable to imply someone is a racist because you don't like their critique of your candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153705025328764042006-07-23T21:37:00.000-04:002006-07-23T21:37:00.000-04:00Anonymous 8:51You miss the point I suspect intenti...Anonymous 8:51<BR/><BR/>You miss the point I suspect intentionally.<BR/><BR/>MacLean keeps bringing up his ordination, no one else has and since he does that he raises the valid question;<I> "Do you agree with John Thomas on the following issues...."?</I><BR/><BR/>Never mind his attempt at deception regarding his address which was clearly made on purpose so as to protect his landlords from the taxation they'll probably suffer now thanks to him. <BR/>read up on IRS 501-C)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Further; don't try the WASPier than thou crap with me.<BR/>I am a 10th (+) generation Congregationalist that has had quite enough of watching my tithe go towards nonsense such as a $50K "speaking honorarium" to Sarah Brady. <BR/><BR/><B>How many people could be taught to read for 50 thousand dollars? </B><BR/><BR/><BR/><I>"...bigoted lunatics.."</I><BR/><BR/>Looks like you might qualify to me; you are after all attacking a female Hispanic for no good reason.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I think Torrington native John Brown had the right idea as to how to handle bigots.<BR/>He was a real hero as far as I'm concerned.Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153702291142331202006-07-23T20:51:00.000-04:002006-07-23T20:51:00.000-04:00Thank God (in the UCC, open-and-affirming, inclusi...Thank God (in the UCC, open-and-affirming, inclusive, humanitarian, peace-loving fashion) for Colin McEnroe's sarcastic dissection of the most absurd and ridiculous campaign issue I've ever come across.<BR/><BR/>What stuns me is that Ms. Masullo is even contacting the First Congregational Church of Bristol and First Church of Hartland--those terrorist-loving, jihadi institutes of social unrest deep in the heart of Connecticut. After all, both are UCC. I'm sure the ministers there won't have time to get back to her about whatever banal issue she's bothered to write them about, however--they are too busy thinking of new ways to incite anti-Semitic beliefs at their weekly coffee hours.<BR/><BR/>Mr. McLean: Take the high road.<BR/><BR/>ACR: And you wonder why there are no “authentic” Republicans left in CT…we all got tired of looking like crazy, bigoted lunatics. Despite the opinions of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, the UCC has a strong history of excellent Christian-Jewish relations. It is a member of the Interfaith Relations Commission of the National Council of Churches and is actively committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the situation in the Middle East. SWC and you may not like the UCC’s use of divesture as a political statement, but it surely does not make the UCC anti-Semitic.<BR/><BR/>Ms. Masullo continues to display an amazing lack of political acumen. John Larson must be laughing himself sick over the latest Republican implosion in the 1st district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153699981130369292006-07-23T20:13:00.000-04:002006-07-23T20:13:00.000-04:00Weicker Liker Little point in responding to you is...Weicker Liker <BR/><BR/><BR/>Little point in responding to you is there?<BR/><BR/>It's quite clear to me if no one else that promoting a Cuban refugee who spent her teenaged years in Harlem and went on to earn a phd offends you.<BR/><BR/>You appear to be exactly who the first post on my blog was in reference to.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://authentic-connecticut-republican.blogspot.com/2006/05/who-are-these-characters-calling.html#links" REL="nofollow">Who are these characters calling themselves Republicans?</A>Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153698763562852002006-07-23T19:52:00.000-04:002006-07-23T19:52:00.000-04:00ACRThe whole rationale about Miriam Masullo appeal...ACR<BR/><BR/>The whole rationale about Miriam Masullo appealing to Hartford's Hispanic voters is unfounded.<BR/><BR/>Her "agenda" does not appeal to this block of voters.<BR/><BR/>What does she have in common with them? Coming from wealthy New Canaan?<BR/><BR/>Her Hispanic connection in 2002 did. Nothing for her against Phil Steele. It will do nothing for her in 2006.Weicker Likerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283455865780405919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153693773417563222006-07-23T18:29:00.000-04:002006-07-23T18:29:00.000-04:00I have no idea how this guy was chosen to be the n...I have no idea how this guy was chosen to be the nominee. I am embarrassed to be a Republican in the 1st District. Shame on Christopher Healy for backing this guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153691505586234962006-07-23T17:51:00.000-04:002006-07-23T17:51:00.000-04:00>>so absolutely meaningless and stupidTo allow som...>>so absolutely meaningless and stupid<BR/><BR/>To allow someone with MacLean's baggage to remain the unchallanged GOP nominee gives that element a foothold in the party.<BR/><BR/>That is not acceptable to some of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153690127705290252006-07-23T17:28:00.000-04:002006-07-23T17:28:00.000-04:00This sideshow is so entertaining. The fact that a...This sideshow is so entertaining. The fact that a few people with a little power in their hands can get so riled up and flustered over a pathetic primary race is hilarious. Even more pathetic is that these two "candidates" and their apparatchiks are tearing each other apart with no mercy, all for the glorious privilege to be the sacrificial lamb to John Larson. Very rarely have I ever seen people so encouraged over something so absolutely meaningless and stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153685620857210482006-07-23T16:13:00.000-04:002006-07-23T16:13:00.000-04:00Genghis Conn said... "Here's what the FEC says abo...Genghis Conn said... <I>"<BR/>Here's what the FEC says about fundraising in the 1st District:</I>"<BR/><BR/>The 1st dist has more D's than even U's and is the only such district in the state.<BR/><BR/>It is therefore for Republicans the worst scenario.<BR/><BR/>However in a state where the GOP garners under 10% of the Hispanic vote (vs nat'l of around 40%) it just makes sense to run Miriam.<BR/><BR/>Cuban, spent her teenaged years in Harlem, NY the woman can connect to otherwise unreachable to Republican voters like no one else.Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153684029402026312006-07-23T15:47:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:47:00.000-04:00drex3;Your arguement rings hollow.No one other tha...drex3;<BR/><BR/>Your arguement rings hollow.<BR/><BR/>No one other than MacLean has gone to any lengths to keep bringing up the fact he is an ordained minister.<BR/><BR/><B>He brings it up</B> yet should anyone question his stances on UCC topics he claims his church is being attacked.<BR/><BR/>It might well be all become a moot point anyway seeing as he violated CGS by regsitering to vote at a non-existent address. <BR/><BR/>Undoubtedly in a feeble attempt to conceal the fact that he's living in a church owned tax exempt property, and running a campaign out of it.<BR/>Now that that has been established the IRS will probably want to suspend the church's 501-C status for at least a year.Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153682613208588972006-07-23T15:23:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:23:00.000-04:00I'm surprised the Hartford RTC even has meetings.I'm surprised the Hartford RTC even has meetings.Weicker Likerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283455865780405919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153682188207336112006-07-23T15:16:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:16:00.000-04:00ACR,When, oh when, will Miriam Masullo condemn Nan...ACR,<BR/><BR/>When, oh when, will Miriam Masullo condemn Nancy Johnson for her membership in the Unitarian Church? When will Johnson finally denounce her theologicial allies?<BR/><BR/>The Unitarians have agreed with Amnesty International that the U.S. should <A HREF="http://www.uua.org/uuawo/pdf/statesum_Israel-Palestine.pdf" REL="nofollow">suspend weapons and munitions aid</A> to Israel. They have called for "<A HREF="http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=334" REL="nofollow">equal rights</A> for bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people." They have been <A HREF="http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=54" REL="nofollow">pro-choice</A> for decades. They support the <A HREF="http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=53" REL="nofollow">abolition of nuclear weapons</A>. They have <A HREF="http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=190" REL="nofollow">called for the support</A> of the ACLU, People for the American Way, and other civil liberties groups. They urge <A HREF="http://www.uua.org/actions/immediate/00handgun.html" REL="nofollow">handgun control</A>. How anti-Republican can you get?<BR/><BR/>Connecticut House minority leaders Bob Ward and Larry Cafero are Catholics. Have they condemned their church, which is notoriously <A HREF="http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/national/deathpenalty/" REL="nofollow">soft on the death penalty</A>, sympathetic to pinko notions like "economic justice," <A HREF="http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/international/bush902.htm" REL="nofollow">opposed to the war on Iraq</A>, and supportive of increased welfare spending? I think not. (By the way, Masullo is suspiciously Catholic-sounding to me!)<BR/><BR/>Where is Masullo on these Republicans in Name Only? And what right-thinking religion does she subscribe to? Or is she another godless heathen, like those Unitarians? Where is the voice of the Republican leadership on this culture war when it counts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153681858521357882006-07-23T15:10:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:10:00.000-04:00Here's what the FEC says about fundraising in the ...Here's what the FEC says about fundraising in the 1st District:<BR/><BR/>Masullo and MacLean have very little:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/can_ind/H6CT01149" REL="nofollow">MacLean</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/can_ind/S4CT00104" REL="nofollow">Masullo</A><BR/><BR/>While Larson has a lot:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00330142/227186/" REL="nofollow">Larson</A>'s latest form.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153681414869887622006-07-23T15:03:00.000-04:002006-07-23T15:03:00.000-04:00"I hear Masullo is scared to debate him."MacLean w..."I hear Masullo is scared to debate him."<BR/><BR/>MacLean won't even show up at a Republican Town Committee meeting if he hears Miriam's going to be there.<BR/><BR/>He skipped Hartford last Wednesday for example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153678389913817352006-07-23T14:13:00.000-04:002006-07-23T14:13:00.000-04:00When are we going to have a discussion of the real...When are we going to have a discussion of the real issues that people of the 1st CD care about??<BR/><BR/>Is Miriam Masullo going to campaign in the 1st CD??<BR/><BR/>At least I got a mailer and phone call from a MacLean volunteer.<BR/><BR/>Are they going to debate? I hear Masullo is scared to debate him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153678748987453602006-07-23T14:19:00.000-04:002006-07-23T14:19:00.000-04:00Scott,Something that I would guess is very importa...Scott,<BR/><BR/>Something that I would guess is very important to bloggers and readers alike is the open exchange of information. I feel most of us would encourage that you bring the contents of the e-mail into the discussion of the campaign, but I would also be cautious. I find it very strange that she would copy you on this e-mail, and wonder if because of the contents it's something she can use as an attack if you release it. <BR/><BR/>-A Democrat who is giving you serious consideration for November.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923992479192751622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153676641275326532006-07-23T13:44:00.000-04:002006-07-23T13:44:00.000-04:00Wrath of Conn said... "What... the... hell?"Well p...Wrath of Conn said... <I>"<BR/>What... the... hell?"</I><BR/><BR/>Well put!<BR/><BR/>Miriam's a NICE lady with a big IQ.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Dr.+miriam+j.+Masullo+phd" REL="nofollow">She googles pretty well too.</A><BR/><BR/>As a retired research scientist she feels (as was her habit throughout her career) that those with a contrary point of view should be kept apprised of what she's saying regarding their work. <BR/>To that end she has copied MacLean repeatedly on a variety of issues, including internal documents where frankly I wish she hadn't.<BR/><BR/>MacLean, unfamiliar with the ethics of science, has no idea how to take it or her.<BR/><BR/>I doubt he's yet figured out why he even has an opponent.Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153674799747556742006-07-23T13:13:00.000-04:002006-07-23T13:13:00.000-04:00MikeCT said... "Her minions are fearlessly hypocri...MikeCT said... <I>"<BR/>Her minions are fearlessly hypocritical, raising MacLean's address as a campaign issue.</I><BR/><BR/>Not at all, at least we know where Miriam lives.<BR/><BR/>If MacLean is not legally registered due to his use of a false address he can not be an elector in the state; thus he can not be a candidate.<BR/><BR/>Getting him off the Republican line via any means possible is the only goal.Authentic Connecticut Republicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867654898369536598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1153674688848289422006-07-23T13:11:00.000-04:002006-07-23T13:11:00.000-04:00Well, what is Mr. MacLean's ethical thought proces...Well, what is Mr. MacLean's ethical thought process about publishing it? Is he doing so for political advantage, or does he feel obligated in some other fashion to share it?<BR/><BR/>And, is there a meta-conversation about ethics in political campaigns that has been ignored for the last two hundred and thirty years that we should be reviewing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com