Additional CT Democratic Delegation Details
Slowly, more and more details are emerging about the Connecticut Democratic Delegation. From the First Congressional District, I receive an email from Becca Crosswaith. Becca wrote,
As a 19 year old sophomore in college, running for Pledged Delegate for Barack Obama I wasn't necessarily optimistic running against Val and Sophia, but wouldn't you know, after the recommended slate, each round I received more votes than any other candidate!!! At least in the first district, it seems like people truly are ready to let the youth voice be heard :)
From the Second Congressional District, I received details of the votes. In the first round, Robert Madore, the candidate endorsed by the Obama campaign received 50 votes. Jordan Jacobs came in a close second with 41 votes. Nick Soutter, Mark Donovan, and Stephen Wilmarth also received votes. In the round for the female delegate, Vivien Blackford received 73 votes to the 52 votes for Holly Soutter. In the final round for the second male delegate, Nick Paindiris received 52 votes and Jordan Jacobs received 39 votes. Nick Soutter and Mark Donovan also received votes in this round.
For a discussion of this caucus and the caucuses in general, please check Connecticut will send a Delegation to Denver on MyLeftNutmeg.
I’ve already written about the Third Congressional District here. The New Haven Independent has this article about the caucus.
The Fourth Congressional District also so some excitement in the Obama Caucus. State Representative Kim Fawcett ran unsuccessfully against the slate endorsed by the Obama campaign. State Senator Ed Gomes was nominated with an impassioned speech about why the caucus should have taken place in Bridgeport and outlining the many of the great things that Sen. Gomes has done for Bridgeport, Connecticut and the party.
Sen. Gomes thanked the crowd for the nomination, but encouraged everyone to vote for labor leader, Tom Wilkinson. Fairfield First Selectman Ken Flatto was also nominated, but Tom easily won the election.
I’m still trying to get more information on the different caucuses, so any details you can provide would be appreciated.