Mostly, I stayed out of the 2010 election cycle. While I supported the Democrats across the board in the general election, the primaries were more difficult. I was good friends with many of the candidates running against one another and I just didn’t want to get into it.

2012 is a different cycle. With Chris Murphy running for U.S. Senate in Connecticut, his congressional seat will be open. Already there are three Democrats running for the nomination, Chris Donovan, Dan Roberti, and Elizabeth Etsy. I don’t really know Dan or Elizabeth, and I’m sure that they would be find candidates if they win the nomination. However, I have known Chris Donovan for about eight years. He is currently the Speaker of the Connecticut House. I suspect that if I dug back through his legislative history, I could find something that he has done that I disagree with. That’s the way it is with just about every politician. However, I can’t recall any thing off the top of my head that I’ve disagreed with him on. Instead, on just about every issue I can think of, he’s been a great State Representative. He has stood up for the people, against special interests on issue after issue.

So, when my wife and I received a phone call the other night from Chris asking for our support, I was glad to give it. I encourage you to do the same thing. I’ve set up an ActBlue contribution page for Chris’ campaign. Please, join me in supporting and contributing to Chris Donovan’s campaign.