tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post115697150348191442..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: General Assembly 2006: Races to Watch (August 30th)Genghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1160152243630137682006-10-06T12:30:00.000-04:002006-10-06T12:30:00.000-04:00Looks like the Republican candidate in the 83rd di...Looks like the Republican candidate in the 83rd district was arrested a couple months back on 4th degree sexual assault.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1158946418726126492006-09-22T13:33:00.000-04:002006-09-22T13:33:00.000-04:00Anybody think the 47th bears watching. The Republ...Anybody think the 47th bears watching. The Republican, John Crooks, is an Alderman on the City Council. Malone is a do-nothing coasting on the advantages of superior democratic registrations. Crooks has already hit 2000 doorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1158946525183036642006-09-22T13:35:00.000-04:002006-09-22T13:35:00.000-04:00Anybody watching the 47th?Anybody watching the 47th?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157209989750917832006-09-02T11:13:00.000-04:002006-09-02T11:13:00.000-04:00This blog considers Litchfield County part of New ...This blog considers Litchfield County part of New York State You never hear about any of the candidates fronm out here Because they just assume the GOP has the seats locked up which in the 8th Senate this year I dont think is the case. Steve Berry has been out campaigning endlessly and tirelessly.<BR/><BR/>Tom Herlihy is a GOP Hack who needs to be shown the door.This guy dont even know where Torrington is just like your pal Ned Lamont.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157174902277926362006-09-02T01:28:00.000-04:002006-09-02T01:28:00.000-04:00I think an interesting dynamic in the mix this yea...I think an interesting dynamic in the mix this year is the fact that many incumbents - of both parties - seem to be faced with young, energetic and reasonably talented challengers. Usually most challengers are a lot more clueless then this bunch.<BR/><BR/>I think the anti-incumbency mood and the unpredictable turnout means that literally anything can happen in a number of these races.<BR/><BR/>Where'd these folks come from? <BR/><BR/>The Ds seem to have a fair bunch - did they recruit or get lucky? The Rs have a few, but about half of their challengers are of fairly advanced age and will thus have a harder time putting on a aggressive grassroots push.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157152224751360692006-09-01T19:10:00.000-04:002006-09-01T19:10:00.000-04:00What about Berry vs. Herlihy in the 8th Senate dis...What about Berry vs. Herlihy in the 8th Senate district?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157142990947081412006-09-01T16:36:00.000-04:002006-09-01T16:36:00.000-04:00The one thing you are right about is Linda's offic...The one thing you are right about is Linda's office could use a good cleaning. Maybe Junior could have his friend John Rowland pull a few strings and get him a janitors job in the L.O.B.? This way you won't have to worry about Linda's office needing to be cleaned out and he will have something better to do with his time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157122955149101202006-09-01T11:02:00.000-04:002006-09-01T11:02:00.000-04:00Romano and his 3 supporters can exaggerate the num...Romano and his 3 supporters can exaggerate the number of doors as much as you want. It won't win you an election. Linda now has two years on the job experience. We don’t need to re-train someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157121786608853262006-09-01T10:43:00.000-04:002006-09-01T10:43:00.000-04:00I thank Aldon for the supportive comments. But the...I thank Aldon for the supportive comments. But the follow-on comment by Anonymous was incorrect. It is not a 2-1 R advantage in the 36th. The full 36th is 38% R, 27% D and 35% U. An advantage, sure, but not Fortress Republican either. You also can't compare Nickerson's win against "rock star" Ned Lamont in a 3 way race in 1990 against a not-since-challenged Bill Nickerson in 2006 that passes out 6 year old palm cards at Greenwich fairs - as he did recently (5 term incumbent is what he says- and please check out his listed website at www.nickersonforsenate.org). And if Nickerson thinks this is easy, why is he buying newspaper ads in August?<BR/><BR/>We have a real organization working in the 36th, and I expect to run an exceptionally hard race. I await your comments in October<BR/><BR/><BR/>Frank FarrickerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157116748453676192006-09-01T09:19:00.000-04:002006-09-01T09:19:00.000-04:00I am not from that area But i know Romano and I kn...I am not from that area But i know Romano and I know he is knocking like a mad man..you shouldn't be underestimating him...FYI if he knocks 4000 doors and the universe is 7600 it is possible he has done it...maybe the Dems down in that area don't know what it means to work that hard for something you have such a large number advantage... but isn't that how the Dem Mayor got knocked off down there?...the dems underestimated the opponent..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157116044689767262006-09-01T09:07:00.000-04:002006-09-01T09:07:00.000-04:00Derby conservative: Did you forget about all the b...Derby conservative: Did you forget about all the businesses and newly constructed homes? Maybe if your candidate lived in the district he would know that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157068804025586512006-08-31T20:00:00.000-04:002006-08-31T20:00:00.000-04:00Derby Progressive,If you are going to make up a nu...Derby Progressive,<BR/><BR/>If you are going to make up a number, make up a believable one - one that doesnt make you look like an ass. <BR/><BR/>There are only 7600 households in all of HD104 - that's unprimed, D's, U's and R's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157050130545005712006-08-31T14:48:00.000-04:002006-08-31T14:48:00.000-04:00Wow! Anon. 2:33, Gentile is approaching Blondin-li...Wow! Anon. 2:33, Gentile is approaching Blondin-like status!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157049190152321072006-08-31T14:33:00.000-04:002006-08-31T14:33:00.000-04:00I hear Linda Gentile has knocked on 8,100 doors wh...I hear Linda Gentile has knocked on 8,100 doors which more than doubles her opponents efforts. He obviously is not willing to work hard enough to win which is why Linda is a shoe in to be re-elected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157041735359975532006-08-31T12:28:00.000-04:002006-08-31T12:28:00.000-04:00anon(11:52) Yes, a lot has happened since the end ...anon(11:52) Yes, a lot has happened since the end of the June 30th filing period in the Farricker campaign.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157040188811322072006-08-31T12:03:00.000-04:002006-08-31T12:03:00.000-04:0011:46 The 2004 Presidential up tick and anti-Bush ...11:46 The 2004 Presidential up tick and anti-Bush sentiment hurt Kissel in 04. Don’t take me wrong, I think Kiner would do a good job but his best chance to win was last election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157039562967969462006-08-31T11:52:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:52:00.000-04:00Regarding the 36-SD, Aldon said: "Frank is running...Regarding the 36-SD, Aldon said: "Frank is running a very strong race. Good fundraising."<BR/><BR/>Aldon, I appreciate your letting us know upfront that you are a volunteer for the challenger's campaign, but really "Good fundraising"?<BR/><BR/>As of the July 10 filing, your guy had raised less than $9k and had only 30 individuals donate. He had roughly $5k cash on hand. By any measure, that is not good fundraising. Maybe he has done a lot since then, but there are no signs of it from what I can tell.<BR/><BR/>This race will not be close, so we are waisting our time talking about it, I guess.<BR/><BR/>If a Democrat wins the 36-SD, then my bet is the D's take all 36 State Senate seats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157039188491114322006-08-31T11:46:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:46:00.000-04:00Anon 11:27Your rationale for Kissel winning the 7t...Anon 11:27<BR/><BR/>Your rationale for Kissel winning the 7th is because he has reached out to the Progressives in Enfield? Are you saying over these past two years? Kiner won Enfield two years ago by a wide margin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157039034258325042006-08-31T11:43:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:43:00.000-04:00Anon 7:41 - How about some analysis like Anon 10:4...Anon 7:41 - How about some analysis like Anon 10:46 to back up your claims? Otherwise it just seems like arm chair QBing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157038053617241592006-08-31T11:27:00.000-04:002006-08-31T11:27:00.000-04:00Too many Rep seats to follow but in the Senate, so...Too many Rep seats to follow but in the Senate, some exciting match ups.<BR/><BR/>Senate7 Kissel Wins. John has done a good job reaching out to the progressives in Enfield. He knows his district and although Bill is a good guy and would do a great job, Johns win. <BR/><BR/>Senate 9 Capenera wins. Don't be fooled by the Democrat leaning district. Lot's of Democrat Italians and they will always cross over for a goomba. Also, there is a large labor workforce that can't stand Paul Doyle. The Democrats should never lose this seat but will. Former Newington Mayor Tom McBride would have been a much better choice and is from the biggest part of the 9th VS Doyle who is from the smallest. A costly mistake. <BR/><BR/>Senate 12 Meyer wins. Ed is no gem but the fact that Republicans have not been willing to unite around Hannan will hurt him. To bad Aniskovich can't get over his loss.<BR/><BR/>Senate 14 Slossberg wins. Two good people but this comes down to the incumbent edge.<BR/><BR/>Senate 16 Caligiuri wins. Like in the 9th Democrats made a critical mistake and supported the weaker of the two candidates. Corky Mazurek should have been their choice and would have run a more competitive race but instead Democrats went with Zoni who continually finds excuses not to debate. Maybe that’s not such a dumb idea. Labor helps Zoni get close but not close enough and Sam knows how to raise the big bucks and that does matter in politics. <BR/><BR/>Senate 18 Winkler wins. Andy is a good candidate and is running a good race but Winkler has too much going for her including the support of labor. Lenny has done a good job with progressives. <BR/><BR/>Senate 20 Finch wins. Rob is another good candidate but again the edge goes to Bill for his incumbent advantage.<BR/><BR/>Senate 31 Colapietro wins. If I were to predict a Republican upset this would be the one. Beverly is a good candidate but I give the incumbent edge to ColapietroAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157034965429263472006-08-31T10:36:00.000-04:002006-08-31T10:36:00.000-04:00Anon 7:41 said - And if Ed is beloved why are loca...Anon 7:41 said - And if Ed is beloved why are locals including co-workers running to the incumbent's side<BR/><BR/>Who are these co-workers? Are you talking about cops? Do you really think most of the cops will vote for a non-cop over a cop? Especially a non-cop that has weakened drug penalties? Union leadership is not the same as rank and file.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157031731234656662006-08-31T09:42:00.000-04:002006-08-31T09:42:00.000-04:00Dude, anon, etc.Thanks for the welcome back. I'm ...Dude, anon, etc.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the welcome back. I'm very busy with various campaigns, and can't be around very much. I am friends with Bill Nickerson. We used to go to the same church. Bill is incredibly well liked in the district. Many very staunch Democrats I know really like Bill. It will be very difficult to take him on.<BR/><BR/>I am helping in every way I can for Frank's campaign. Strictly volunteer. Frank is running a very strong race. Good fundraising. Good visibility. So far, I haven't seen any substantive campaigning by Bill.<BR/><BR/>If it were simply by strengths of campaigns, I do believe that Frank would win by a landslide. However, as noted, Bill is very well liked, and has been for 20 years. Balancing the two out, it is an uphill battle for Frank, but it is going to be a great campaign and probably closer than people outside of Greenwich are anticipating.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that the race between Scherer and Tong is going to be interesting. William Tong is also running a very strong campaign. Scherer isn't nearly as strong as Nickerson, so that should be an interesting race. I am not doing anything with Tong's campaign at this time.<BR/><BR/>One other race that I'm very interested in is Ed Krumeich versus Dolly Powers in the 151st. Like Bill, Dolly hasn't seen real competition in a long time. Like Scherer, Dolly isn't as well liked as Bill. Ed is running a strong race and I'm volunteering there a bit as well.<BR/><BR/>With Ned, Frank and Ed all on the ballot in Greenwich, it will be interesting to see what sort of coattails they give each other.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157018674894773522006-08-31T06:04:00.000-04:002006-08-31T06:04:00.000-04:00147th is Fedele's old seatFugeddaboutit147th is Fedele's old seat<BR/><BR/>FugeddaboutitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157024485542880952006-08-31T07:41:00.000-04:002006-08-31T07:41:00.000-04:00"We are still watching the 30th race very closely...."We are still watching the 30th race very closely."<BR/><BR/>I don't know why. Pocock has no chance in Berlin has already burned out by his ties with local R's that locals have no use for. Joe has never lost an election either and has been all over Southington for 2 years so if nothing else they split. Do the math Pocock should have stayed on the meaningless Water Board becuse he will not be a State Rep. <BR/><BR/>And if Ed is beloved why are locals including co-workers running to the incumbent's side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1157028316920238482006-08-31T08:45:00.000-04:002006-08-31T08:45:00.000-04:00In response to GC's original postS7-too close to c...In response to GC's original post<BR/><BR/>S7-too close to call<BR/><BR/>S9-Doyle due to the makeup of the district; Capenera would make a better legislator<BR/><BR/>S12-Meyer in a landslide; Hannan will have trouble winning his own town<BR/><BR/><BR/>S14-Lisman knocks off the incumbenent<BR/><BR/>S16-Caliguiri wins the open seat; both are capable individuals who would make fine legislators<BR/><BR/>S18-too close to call; the early edge is to Winkler<BR/><BR/>S20-Sen. Stillman retains her seat by a fairly decisive margin<BR/><BR/>S21-R's hold onto Doc's seat; Debicella is the favorite; Jones, however, is working very hard<BR/><BR/>S22-D's keep Fitch in office without too much trouble<BR/><BR/>S31-Bobroske will come close to pulling off the upset but Colapietro should hold on; Colapietro has a small group of very loyal followers who are working hard for him<BR/><BR/>Selected House Districts<BR/><BR/>H19-The retirement of Farr (Attorney General) means his seat goes D<BR/><BR/>H50-Goes D; Vogt is running very strong<BR/><BR/>H58-Rep. Tallarita slides by easily<BR/><BR/><BR/>H86-Candelora wins the open seat<BR/><BR/>H100-Rep. Kalinowski stays in office; his opponent is nowhere to be seen<BR/><BR/>H104-Rep. Gentile still has a huge advantage due to the makeup of the district; Romano is campaigning his behind off<BR/><BR/>H120-Mooney is capable of the upset; very close race to watch<BR/><BR/><BR/>There is how I see things in the races that I am somewhat familiar with. Thoughts/comments. Great Job GC!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com