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New Poll: Underdog Stefanowski Now Pulls Ahead In CT 'Blue State' Governor's Race
In a so-called "blue state," Republican underdog Bob Stefanowski has pulled ahead of Democrat Ned Lamont for the first time in the governor's race, according to a new poll released Thursday by Sacred Heart University. The telephone survey found Stefanowski of Madison favored by 40 percent of likely voters, compared to 37.6 percent for Lamont of Greenwich and 9 percent for independent Richard "Oz" Griebel. Stefanowski's lead for the first time in the campaign attracted national attention on Friday, Nov. 2 when the Republican Governors Association (RGA) issued a rapid respons…
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Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election
This story has been updated. With Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski nearly deadlocked in recent public opinion polls, a third candidate is expected to play a key roll in the Nov. 6 election. Political observers are saying that Richard "Oz" Griebel, a former Republican running as an independent could sift decisive votes away from the two major party candidates. University experts, pollers and party officials predict Griebel could receive at least 6 to 7 percent of the statewide vote -- especially in Hartford County -- and more likely harm Stefanowski of Madison than Lamont of Greenwi…
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It's The Economy, Stupid: CT Gubernatorial Candidates Put Issue Front, Center With Final Debate
Economy, economy, economy. Although they agree that the state's economy is the top campaign issue, the two major party candidates for governor offer very different plans for fixing it. And the television ads and radio airwaves are filled with concern and criticism. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) sponsored a radio ad this week with Connecticut residents of various age groups saying change is urgent and promoting this web site: www.fixconnecticut.com The final gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. is one last live public chance for Democrat Ned Lamon…
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How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…
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Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race
One of the candidates for governor of Connecticut is enjoying his largest lead to date, according to the latest public opinion poll. Election Day is Nov. 6 for the seat being vacated by two-term Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. Democrat Ned Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, holds a 47 to 39 percent lead over Republican Bob Stefanowski, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 10. About 11 percent of Connecticut's likely voters said they favor independent third-party candidate Richard "Oz" Griebel of Hartford. Nutmeg State spoiler alert: Abou…