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VIDEO: Connecticut Republican Debate was a Trump Lovefest

Candidates Double Down on their Support for Trump Connecticut Republicans running for governor want voters to know one thing: They LOVE Trump. At last week’s debate, the candidates bent over backwards to convince the audience that they enthusiastically supported President Trump during the 2016 election and continue to support his agenda now. A highlight reel…

CT-Gov Candidate Says RGA Will Quit on Connecticut

GOP Mayor Lauretti: ‘I’m not convinced that the RGA has any interest in a state like Connecticut.’ Connecticut GOP gubernatorial candidate and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti is already writing off the RGA as a serious player in next year’s race. As some of his opponents flew South for this year’s RGA conference in Austin, Lauretti…

DGA Calls on Connecticut Gov Candidates to End Silence on Trump

Boucher, Lauretti, Klarides Duck Questions on Trump’s Comments on Charlottesville                                                        It’s been five days since Donald Trump’s controversial press conference in which he defended the white nationalist demonstrations in Charlottesville. Leaders from around the country, Democrats and Republicans, have boldly criticized him for spreading the blame on “all sides.” But while Marco Rubio, Cory Gardner,…

RGA Loses Top Recruit in CT-GOV

Senate Leader Len Fasano Rules Out A Run Today the RGA lost another top recruit, this time in Connecticut. Senate Republican leader Len Fasano announced that he would not enter the race for governor: Senate Republican leader Len Fasano of North Haven said Wednesday he will not join the crowded field of Republicans in the open…

DGA Statement on Governor Dan Malloy’s Decision To Not Seek Reelection

Today, DGA Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson released the following statement on Connecticut Governor and DGA Chair Dan Malloy’s decision to not seek reelection: “We would like to thank Governor Malloy for his steadfast leadership and service to the state of Connecticut. Throughout his tenure, Governor Malloy has been a national leader on forward-thinking policies. He…

ICYMI – Gov. Malloy On GOP Health Care Defeat: “Good Day for America”

Gov. Malloy Statement on the House Republican Health Care Proposal

Gov. Malloy Statement on the House Republican Health Care Proposal DGA Chair and Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy released the following statement today on the House Republican health care proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act: “The House Republican plan to repeal the ACA falls woefully short of the promises made to expand and improve health coverage…

Malloy Statement on Roy Cooper’s Victory in North Carolina

Malloy Statement on Roy Cooper’s Victory in North Carolina Today, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, issued the following statement on Governor-elect Roy Cooper’s victory in North Carolina’s gubernatorial race: “Congratulations to Governor-elect Roy Cooper on a major win in North Carolina’s gubernatorial election,” said Gov. Malloy. “This election is a strong endorsement…

Malloy Speaks at Democratic Convention

Malloy Speaks at Democratic Convention Malloy on Democratic governors: ‘We are about solving problems’ Watch video of speech below: PHILADELPHIA – Today, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy addressed the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Speaking from Convention Hall at the Wells Fargo arena, Gov. Malloy shared with the DNCC his personal story of why he…

ADVISORY: Malloy to Speak to Democratic Convention

ADVISORY: Malloy to Speak to Democratic Convention Gov. Dan Malloy to address DNCC during 6pm Hour PHILADELPHIA – On Monday evening during the 6pm hour*, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy, Chair of the Democratic Governors Association, will address the Democratic National Convention from Convention Hall at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Gov. Malloy will…