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Dan Malloy has been a Nightmare since the beginning. He has made this state even less friendly to small (and medium) size businesses, and has increased taxes.

We all know that he urged the passage of the terrible Gun Bill that we have had shoved down our throats; and of course, he failed to push for Sunday Hunting, something he claimed to support.

I'm happy to discuss all the reasons I want him out in November, BUT the first order of business is selecting a candidate to run against him.

Tuesday I urge all Registered Republicans to vote, and I specifically urge you to vote for Tom Foley.

Tom Foley is running against John McKinney. I have a number of reasons to favor Foley over McKinney, but the biggest is that Foley is decent on the Gun Issue and McKinney is terrible. (see link)

All the Gun Control types (and the Liberals) are pushing hard for McKinney in this primary because they know that Malloy can beat him. Foley came close last time, and I think that electorate is very much more motivated this year.

If you are an unaffiliated voter, you can register with the Republican Party (call the registrar of voters in your town) and vote on Tuesday. If you are registered in another party it is too late to switch, as there is a waiting period. Don't be surprised however if many Dems switched before the deadline, just so they could vote for McKinney in the primary (that's the new Dem way).

I suggest that we all support Foley on Tuesday, then after he wins against McKinney we contact his office and tell them that Hunters and Gun Owners will put him in the Governor's Mansion in November, and we will expect his support in demanding that a Sunday Hunting Bill be brought to a vote in both the Senate and the House!

Gun Owners in this state are a significant percentage of the electorate, if we show up in force we CAN make a difference!

Cory, we judge people by shot placement no sexual preference. At least I don't. Now, I don't know about the community forum. They are brutal there.

McKinney said he listened to and voted for what his constituents wanted.

McKinney is appealing as he declares he will downsize the state government, but, unless he gets a legislature to agree, it's smoke.

The real Republican(Foley) appeal seem to be, "Vote for me, I'm not Malloy".

So McKinney gets to run and Malloy beats him? So Foley gets to run and Malloy beats him? What you won't see on any ticket is a return to morality, or ethical behavior. Is Malloy exploiting the Newtown tragedy? IMHO,YES! And there is where McKinney and Foley are following him. Just like Linda moved closer to the left when closer to the election, all the candidates will be feeding us crap.

Without conservative values, none of them are worth my vote.

I was VERY impressed with Walkers background and plan for CT. He's never been an elected official (not a politician), Comptroller in private business and for the federal government under Regan. He has definite plans to reduce the size of government and eliminate the state income tax for people making less than $75k by the year 2017.

I belieive McKinney voted for the new gun bill, so that's one strike!!

Foley is not my idea of a perfect candidate, but he is better than Malloy on all counts.

Bob, the elimination of an Income Tax for earners under $75K is a McKinney plan. Nothing more than a gimmick to buy votes. Not many families in CT are earning less than $75K, so how many will really benefit? We have a clear spending problem that has to be fixed. Once that's fixed the Income tax can be phased out for all. This state has to become more business friendly to attract and keep jobs.

As far as Lieutenant Governor is concerned, Penny Bacchiochi is the only candidate who voted AGAINST the Gun Bill, and she is Endorsed by the Connecticut Coalition of Sportsmen. She has the guts to state that she is strongly pro second amendment and doesn't hide from the issue, I like that.

She and Foley will make a strong team. check her out at the link. Foley/ Bacchiochi now and Penny as Governor down the road! Let's get this state back on track!

Foley or Mc Kinney has to be an improvemnt

How many people do you know who have died from smoking marijuana or have gotten cancer from it? Ever hear of anyone overdose from it? Not me. There are also NO reported cases of ANYONE ever dying/getting cancer/OD'ing from smoking marijuana. That is zero out of millions (approx 147 million) of people who smoke it regularly. In the US alone there are 88,000 alcohol related deaths a year. That's the 3rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation.

I can go can if you want but I would prefer to message you privately about it since I don't want this thread to get too much off topic :)

Let me know.....

The biggest hue and cry is always about "cases of rape/incest" or "the life of the mother being at stake". The sobering reality is that these 2 "justifications" for abortion combined only represent approximately 10% of all abortions performed annually. That statistical reality doesn't come from some far right, Pro-Life blog either; it comes from both ACOG (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology) and Planned Parenthood (yes, PP, not a typo).

In a nutshell that means approximately 90% of all abortions performed annually are done solely for convenience. No rape/incest, no risk to mother, just convenience. I can't think of a single statistic that points to how far we have fallen as a society as that one.

OK-back on topic-I agree completely Malloy has to go. The state of CT can't survive another 4 years of his economic policies. The problem we face though is we also need a large turnover in both Houses; too many economic illiterates voting on policy and the results are in; CT is nearly dead last out of the 50 states in every economic indicator.

I would love to be proven wrong but personally I think this state is beyond saving....

I see a bunch of things wrong with CT, but let's start with how we fix the problems in Hartford.

It didn't take much research to find out that here in CT, we don't have either the right to get an item on the ballot by petitioning for a referendum, OR to demand a recall election of the State Senators or Reps.

SO, I say we need term limits!

How the hell do we convince or elect someone who will propose it AND get it passed by the very people who will be affected? Maybe get Foley and Bacchiochi to endorse it?

And while we're on this topic, can we impose the same restrictions on our Federal representatives?

If we keep flushing the toilet, eventually the crap will end up in the Septic System, where it belongs, and the water will run clear.

We need to get back to the things that made this country great.

with all due respect, I think the problems of this state, especially the economy, are bigger than hunting. I haven't heard Mrs. Bachhiacci present her approach to the office but Walker was on the radio and I was really impressed with his credentials and plans for the state.

If this state doesn't change things for retirees (which I will be one of soon) and control spending, I'll be moving out of state, so the hunting side of the equation won't really matter to me.

As for the folks who say we will never elect a Republican, how long have you lived in CT, and how long ago did we have a Republican in the Governor's job?

I agree that we have it tough here in CT, but unless we do something about it, it will be even worse.

I for one intend to shout the message from the rooftops. and vote, and encourage others to do the same. I may be discouraged, but I'm a fighter and I will never give in to the Gun Grabbing, Tax and Spend, Socialist types. There are more conservatives in CT than many think, and if we all vote, especially in this, a mid term election, we CAN make a difference. Every time someone says 'they are all alike', or 'it will never change', they suppress the vote of guys who think like us. Why in the hell would you want to do that?

Quitcher Bitchin and become part of the solution!

first off, calm down, stop telling me who to vote for and re-read what I wrote. I never said who I was voting for. I said I heard one Lt Governor's plans and liked them, not just on gun control but on ALL topics that need to be addressed in the state. I don't have one perspective when it comes to my future, what I do have is an open mind, so I listen to the candidates and THEN make a decision.

Did you know that Heather Summers is the only candidate for Lt Governor who has a pistol permit? Should we all vote for her?? I wouldn't base my vote on that one topic. The future of this state and therefore my children and grandchildren are more important to me than hunting, so I'll base my vote on the complete picture.

Me possibly moving out of this state is based upon a financial decision due to being on a fixed income in retirement, not about where I want to hunt.

To answer your questions: I'm 63 and lived in CT all my life. Now what does that mean??? Does that make my vote better than yours? I've also been a Republican my whole life,....soooo?

Jodi Rell was the last Republican governor and before her it was Roland. So since 1995 - 2004 this state has had a Republican in office. Do I pass the Poli Sci quiz?

As for "bitchin",..... I suggest you read your own comments above,...when you come down off the roof.

I started this thread so what I write is what I want to write, anyone else can feel free to start one too.

The questions I asked in my last post were pretty clearly directed to those who say we'll never elect a Republican, and were meant rhetorically, as in WE HAVE QUITE RECENTLY HAD REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS, so why is it so unlikely that we can again this time?

Vote for the one you like the best, decide based upon whatever criteria you wish. My biggest beef is about those who complain yet do nothing, and those who don't realize that a defeatist attitude not only is annoying to those working in a positive direction, but is pretty much a guarantee of ending up exactly where you think you will, as the loser.

Anyone who thinks this post is specifically directed at them, probably has similar paranoia issues in other aspects of their life, not sure what to tell you about that, maybe seek professional help.

It also has some info and links to where you can register and the NRA grades for the candidates.

Besides, I heard for these elections that White Buffalo and DEEP were counting the votes anyways.

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....

"Un- employ Dan Malloy"

Say that over and over

thin skin, absolutely not. I love to argue points and I do it with passion. That how we learn.

Your last comments were directed at me personally, so I assumed you wanted a response from me to you about your comments.

I respect your opinion but I took acception to being told who I was voting when I never once said that, and who I should vote for.

I think this kind of dialogue is good, it makes us all think about the choices we make and why.

The majority of people leaving Connecticut are fed up with the political climate here. The majority of people moving to this state are ignorant of how bad it is here(low information voters), or the political climate agrees with them. We were outnumbered a few year back.

Malloy's record speaks for itself. This state has been on the "Worst List" for just about every category possible. He embraces Obama's policies and most Dems are stepping back from Obama because of his performance.

Spending is out of control, taxes are increasing, utilities costs are through the roof, unemployment is lagging behind the national average, we're one of the worst states to retire in, we are business UNfriendly, and there's no opportunities for the young adults leaving college looking for jobs.

To your last point; it used to be the largest demographic fleeing CT were the retirees; today it is the 22-30 year olds, in other words the future of our state. That future sees the handwriting on the wall and are leaving in droves.

I once spoke about this to Michelle Cook and advised her that this statistic should be an alarm sounding to every representative in CT. From the blank look on her face she either didn't get it or had no idea about it or both.

I agree that politicians have turned public service into a private club to get rich. They retire with the best health care plans and pensions available, the whole idea of public service is upside down.

Have you voted yet today?

Unemply Dan Malloy!

Who is making the tshirts?

Good win guys, but the fight has just begun. Too close to call on the Lt Governor race, but the good news there is that the 2A has strong representation no matter who wins it.

We need to fire up the hunters and the gun owners in this state for a November 4th win. Just 12 weeks away!