Connecticut
Post posts about what is happening in the State of Connecticut.
Jim Maloney's letter to members of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 01/10/2005 - 18:52Our Democratic Party is at a crossroads. Nationally our party just lost an election against the most politically deceptive and socially destructive Republican administration in our life times.
Here in Connecticut we haven’t elected a Democratic governor in 20 years, and the majority of our “Blue State” House Congressional delegation is in Republican hands. Thankfully, we have long had strong majorities in our General Assembly. As former State Party Chairman John Bailey quite correctly used to stress, however, the focus of ability to move a political agenda in Connecticut is found in the “Corner Office”.
Running for State Chair, updated 1/10 5:45 PM
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 01/10/2005 - 13:59Back on December 22nd, I wrote a blog entry about rumors that George Jepsen might not be running for re-election for State Chair. I mentioned that my wife suggested that I run for State Chair. Within a few days, the rumors were confirmed and an exciting race for State Chair has emerged.
People online picked up on this, such as Jerome Armstrong at MyDD wrote about it on his blog, and sent me a note encouraging me to consider running. It was picked up on Democratic Underground, and I’ve been getting messages from around the country about this.
Questions for Connecticut Democratic State Chair Candidates
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 01/10/2005 - 13:54What are the key issues that you believe the state party faces?
How do you intended to address these issues?
What is your leadership style?
How do you believe this style will help you lead the party?
What examples can you give of this leadership style from previous leadership roles?
To get to specific issues that many of my friends are concerned about:
How do you envision getting more people actively involved in the Democratic Party?
As an aside, I encourage you to read the November 3rd Theses and provide your comments on them.
Also, who do you believe should become the next DNC Chair, and what are your reasons for supporting your choice?
Nick Paindiris on why he is running for CT Democratic Party State Chair
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Fri, 01/07/2005 - 17:18Here is the message that I got from Nick Paindiris about why he is running for State Chair. In his covering email he wrote:
I intend to run on these issues and hope to spark a spirited debate on how to reinvigorate our party
Why am I running for State Chair? I have been a very dedicated “Party” person all my life and I want to make a difference in rebuilding and strengthening our Party. Recently, I headed the Kerry for President Campaign in CT, have served on the DSC for 5 years, and was Chair of the Glastonbury Town Committee for 10 years. The reason I am seeking the position of the DSC Chair, is because I want to take the lead to energize the Party and be an agent of unity and change. The premise of my campaign for State Chair is that we must alter the direction of, and reinvigorate our Party.
Inside Connecticut Democratic Politics
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 14:04The Democratic State Central Committee in Connecticut is scheduled to meet on January 19th, 2005 to elect new officers. George Jepsen is currently the state chair. He has served well, and served as majority leader of the State Senate from my hometown of Stamford.
