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Longtime CT Senator, Former VP Candidate From Stamford Joe Lieberman Dies At Age 82 Longtime CT Senator, Former VP Candidate From Stamford Joe Lieberman Dies At Age 82
Longtime CT Senator, Former VP Candidate From Stamford Joe Lieberman Dies At Age 82 Joe Lieberman, who represented Connecticut in the US Senate for more than two decades and ran alongside Al Gore during his historically unsuccessful bid for the White House in 2000, has died at the age of 82. The Democrat-turned-Independent died Wednesday, March 27, in New York after suffering complications from a fall, according to NBC News. "Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest," the outlet quoted his family as saying. News of his death sparked a flood of tributes from across the political spectrum. A…
George Santos Leaving ‘Embarrassing’ GOP, Will Run For NY House Seat As Independent George Santos Leaving ‘Embarrassing’ GOP, Will Run For NY House Seat As Independent
George Santos Leaving ‘Embarrassing’ GOP, Will Run For NY House Seat As Independent Disgraced former New York Congressman George Santos is declaring his independence. The ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced that he is leaving the Republican Party on Friday, March 22, following what he described as an “embarrassing showing” in the House hours earlier. He was no doubt referring to the House’s passage of a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills to avert a government shutdown. The budget bill passed with more Democratic than Republican support and prompted Georgia Rep. Marjorie Tay…
George Santos Won't Run For Re-Election: 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking, Committee Says George Santos Won't Run For Re-Election: 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking, Committee Says
George Santos Won't Run For Re-Election: 'Substantial Evidence' Of Lawbreaking, Committee Says Beleaguered New York Rep. George Santos says he won’t run for office in 2024 after an investigation by the House Ethics Committee found he likely committed federal crimes that have yet to be charged. In a damning report released Thursday, Nov. 16, the committee - made up of five Republicans and five Democrats - said it had unanimously concluded there was “substantial evidence” of lawbreaking and was referring its findings to the Department of Justice. Specifically, the investigation found that Santos, a Long Island Republican whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau County and Queens: …
Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds
Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds Almost three-quarters of Americans think that Boston is one of the safest cities in the country, according to new poll.  It's one of the few things Republicans and Democrats agree on these days. However, a person's political party is becoming a driving factor in what they consider is safe.  In a Gallup poll, 74 percent of Americans believed Boston was a safe city to live in or visit. The survey looked at 16 of the country's biggest cities. Only Dallas performed better.  Seattle, Las Vegas, and Miami followed Boston as third, fourth, and fifth-safest cities, respectivel…
President Kennedy? RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House President Kennedy? RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House
President Kennedy? RFK Jr. Announces 2024 Bid For White House There's now a possibility of another Kennedy back in the White House if the political winds blow in the right direction. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - son of the late US Attorney General and New York Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy - filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for president in the 2024 election, he announced Friday, April 7. The 69-year-old will run as a Democrat, according to his FEC filing. He said that he will officially kick off his campaign in Boston on Wednesday, April 19. “I am grateful for the outpouring of support…
NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure
NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure The next House Minority Leader will most likely hail from New York, according to multiple reports. Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who represents the state’s 8th Congressional District covering eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens, is widely viewed as the favorite to succeed California Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who announced Thursday, Nov. 17, that she would not seek a party leadership role in the next Congress. Jeffries, age 52, was elected to Congress in 2012 after previously serving in the New York State Assembly since 2007, representing the 57th Assembly District. He has chaired the Hous…
CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose' CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose'
CT Congressional Race With National Implications For Party Control Is 'ThisClose' The race for Connecticut's 5th Congressional District between Democratic US Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican challenger George Logan is still too close to call, with the results containing national implications for which party will control Congress.  Hayes currently leads with 50.37 percent, or 126,893 votes, compared to Logan's 49.63 percent, or 125,052 votes, with more than 95 percent of votes counted, according to The New York Times as of Wednesday afternoon.  Hayes, the first African-American woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, is running for a third term to represent Connectic…
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Connecticut’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont will spend a second term in the governor’s mansion after defeating Republican Bob Stefanowski, ABC News projects.  Lamont was leading Stefanowski by five percentage points, 52 to 47 percent, as of 11:35 p.m. with 31 percent of the vote reporting. A former Greenwich selectman, Lamont first ran for Connecticut governor in 2010, but lost in the Democratic primary to former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, who went on to win the general election. He ran again and defeated Stefanowski in 2018. Among his most noteworthy accomplishments in office,…
Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin
Hochul Elected To First Full Term As NY Governor, Defeats Trump-Backed Zeldin This story has been updated. New York’s Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul has been elected to her first full term in office, fending off her Republican challenger, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, NBC News projects. Hochul is leading Zeldin, who represents the state’s 1st Congressional District covering much of Suffolk County, by five percentage points, 52.7 to 47.3 percent, as of 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, with 93 percent of the vote counted. "I'm deeply honored to be elected Governor of the State of New York," Hochul posted on Twitter shortly after the race was called. BREAKING: I’m…
Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy
Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy This story has been updated. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has been elected to a third term in the US Senate, according to multiple projections. The 76-year-old Democrat is leading his Republican opponent, Leora Levy, by 14 percentage points, 57 to 43 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9 with 95 percent of the vote counted. On the campaign trail, the two-term senator and former Connecticut attorney general went after Levy for being endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and for reportedly telling Trump that she would always have his back. “If you always have President …
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians A series of racist, violent headlines that were posted on the website and Twitter account of the New York Post on Thursday, Oct. 27, were carried out by an employee, Variety reports.  In a statement to the outlet, a spokesperson for the Post said an investigation had revealed that the “unauthorized conduct” was an inside job and the employee responsible has been fired. “This morning, we immediately removed the vile and reprehensible content from our website and social media accounts,” the spokesperson said. The news organization did not reveal the employee’s name. The New York Post ha…
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal'
Trump-Endorsed Leora Levy, 1 Of 3 GOP Senate Primary Contenders, Vows To 'Beat Back Blumenthal' Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Leora Levy, a Republican candidate who is running for US Senate in Connecticut and has vowed to "beat back" Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Levy is running against Themis Klarides and Peter Lumaj in the Republican primary election, which is set for Tuesday, Aug. 9. Trump gave his endorsement on Thursday, Aug. 4. If elected, Levy said she would "beat back" Blumenthal, a Democrat who first assumed office in 2011. Trump has clashed with Blumenthal numerous times over the years, as detailed in a 2019 report from Politico. "Thank you President T…
NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions
NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions Lawmakers in New York and Connecticut are vowing to protect those seeking abortions from potential legal trouble that could arise from states with more restrictive laws. Responding to the leaked draft opinion hinting that the Supreme Court may soon strike down Roe V. Wade, New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi called on lawmakers to pass a bill under consideration that would legally shield those who travel to New York for reproductive or gender affirming healthcare. “New York must hold strong as a safe haven for people seeking to exercise their rights. This bill will help protect anyone who…
Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor
Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor If at first, you don’t succeed… Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski, who ran and lost to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont in 2018, announced that he is taking a second shot at the office with an initial investment of $10 million straight into his campaign. “Connecticut has some of the most honest, hard-working people in the country.  But we are being short-changed by leaders prioritizing politics over people,” he announced. “Over the past three years, our state has become less affordable and more dangerous for the good people who live, work, and go to school here.” Stefanowski specifically …
'Perfect Storm' For Comeback? Speculation Starts About Possible Hillary Clinton 2024 Run 'Perfect Storm' For Comeback? Speculation Starts About Possible Hillary Clinton 2024 Run
'Perfect Storm' For Comeback? Speculation Starts About Possible Hillary Clinton 2024 Run Could a rematch be on the horizon between former President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2024? A new op-ed in The Wall Street Journal made the case that a “perfect storm” could be on the horizon for the Democratic Party as it looks to maintain its hold on the Oval Office, and the former US secretary of state may be its best option. Citing Biden’s age - he’s now 79 years old - and dipping approval numbers, researchers said there could be a “leadership vacuum” that paves the way for another Clinton run. According to pollsters, Clinton "is already in an advantageous position to become…
COVID-19: Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Tests Positive COVID-19: Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Tests Positive
Covid-19: Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren Tests Positive Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The 72-year-old Massachusetts Democrat said in a tweet that she received her positive test result on Sunday, Dec. 19 after testing negative earlier last week. I regularly test for COVID & while I tested negative earlier this week, today I tested positive with a breakthrough case. Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symptoms & am grateful for the protection provided against serious illness that comes from being vaccinated & boosted. — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 19, 2021 Warren said she…
Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says
Lamont Is Nation's Most Popular Democratic Governor, New Survey Says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is the most popular top Democratic lawmaker in the country, according to a newly released survey from Morning Consult. In the new survey, which polled the number of voters in each state who approve the job performance of their governors, Lamont was the most popular Democrat, earning a 64 percent approval rating. The list of the most popular governors in the USMorning Consult The survey conducted by Morning Consult, a technology platform that focuses on data collection, included daily interviews of residents with more than 5,000 registered voters polled. Lam…
Lamont Says He'll Run For Re-Election Lamont Says He'll Run For Re-Election
Lamont Says He'll Run For Re-Election Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has filed the necessary paperwork to make him a candidate for re-election to a second term in the 2022 race. With the paperwork filed, Lamont, a Democrat, is officially in the running for the gubernatorial race, the governor announced during a press conference on the state’s transportation infrastructure on Monday, Nov. 8. “I filed the paperwork today, which facilitates our getting into a political campaign,” he stated. “I’ve got to make up my mind formally in the months to come, but I figure let’s be prepared. Let’s file the paperwork. Let’s get this thing going…
State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler
State Rep Defends Facebook Comment Comparing Lamont To Hitler  Connecticut State Rep. Anne Dauphinais is doubling down after being called out for comparing Gov. Ned Lamont to Adolf Hitler. On Facebook last week, Dauphinais, a Republican who represents the 44th General Assembly District in the towns of Killingly and Plainfield in Windham County, compared the governor to the Fuhrer in response to an article posted about state employees who have not been compliant with COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates. “King Lamont aka Hitler dictating what we must inject into our bodies to feed our family!” she posted under a story about compliance. State Repr…
'Rhymes With Local': Kathy Hochul Takes Command As NY's First Female Governor 'Rhymes With Local': Kathy Hochul Takes Command As NY's First Female Governor
'Rhymes With Local': Kathy Hochul Takes Command As NY's First Female Governor Just after midnight, Kathy C. Hochul, became the 57th governor of New York, making history as the first woman to take the reins of state’s highest office. She was sworn in early Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the State Capitol by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, in a private ceremony, just hours after outgoing governor Andrew M. Cuomo walked out the door amid a series of sexual harassment allegations. Hochul, a 62-year-old Democrat from Buffalo, who has served as Cuomo’s top lieutenant for seven years, is slated to reveal some of her priorities as well as her choice for lieutenant governor later Tuesday. …
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face
Speculation On Possible 2022 NY Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Includes Familiar Face With Andrew Cuomo out and New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul stepping in the governor’s shoes, some are speculating about who could potentially run in what could be a stacked 2022 gubernatorial election. Cuomo resigned on Tuesday, Aug. 10, with Hochul, a Buffalo native, set to take over. In recent weeks, with the walls closing in on Cuomo as he navigating through the sexual harassment scandal, speculation has been circling his administration regarding who could challenge for his seat in 2022. Among those who could consider a run is a familiar face: former Secretary of State and US Senator from…
Chris Cuomo's In-Laws Attend Fundraiser For GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin, Report Says Chris Cuomo's In-Laws Attend Fundraiser For GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin, Report Says
Chris Cuomo's In-Laws Attend Fundraiser For GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin, Report Says It’s not just Democrats that are looking to distance themselves from embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, now family is doing the same. Rainer and Regina Greeven, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s father and mother-in-law, recently attended a fundraiser for GOP Congressman Lee Zeldin, a Long Island gubernatorial candidate eyeing the governor’s chair in Albany, according to Newsweek. The news comes following the release of the independent investigators' report that found Andrew Cuomo guilty of sexually harassing 11 women, including a New York State trooper and other state staffers. Related story …
Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign
Neighboring Governors Fence In Cuomo, Jointly Calling On Him To Resign Democratic governors in the state surrounding New York have become the latest to call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step away from office following the release of the Attorney General’s report into allegations of sexual harassment. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of an internal investigation led by Joon Kim and Anne Clark, which determined that Cuomo allegedly had inappropriate contact and conversations with at least 11 women. Original story - NY AG Investigation Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed Multiple Women, Violating State, Federal Law The reaction from are…
Bobby Valentine Reeling In Some Big-Name Donors In Race For Stamford Mayor Bobby Valentine Reeling In Some Big-Name Donors In Race For Stamford Mayor
Bobby Valentine Reeling In Some Big-Name Donors In Race For Stamford Mayor Some high-profile names are throwing their support - and money - behind baseball legend Bobby Valentine as he looks to make a run at the mayor’s seat in his Fairfield County hometown. Valentine, 70, the former Major League Baseball player and manager who currently serves as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, announced on Friday, May 7 that he plans to run for mayor the second largest city in Fairfield County - his hometown of Stamford. Original story - Sports Legend, Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of His Hometown Since making his announc…
COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Changed Mask-Wearing Habits COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Changed Mask-Wearing Habits
Covid-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Haven't Changed Mask-Wearing Habits When it comes to mask-wearing, just because you can ditch them, should you? A newly released Monmouth University poll found that since vaccines became more prevalent, public anxiety about contracting COVID-19 plummeted, though nearly half of Americans are still choosing to continue wearing facial coverings. Even with one in five adults continuing to refuse to get the shot, the new poll also found that nearly four in 10 Americans have not changed their mask-wearing habits, even with updated guidance not making non-mandatory under the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
Biden Taps One Of Massachusetts' Top Democratic Leaders To Prestigious Post Biden Taps One Of Massachusetts' Top Democratic Leaders To Prestigious Post
Biden Taps One Of Massachusetts' Top Democratic Leaders To Prestigious Post A top Democratic leader in Massachusetts is being vetted by President Joe Biden’s administration and is expected to become the next ambassador to Ireland, the White House announced this week. Massachusetts House Majority Leader Claire Cronin has been tapped by the president to go take over a top position in his administration overseas after she helped him win the Massachusetts primary during the election. Cronin, who is the second-ranking Democrat in the House, has long been rumored to be in line for the position, but the White House made Biden’s intentions official in a statement on Wednes…
COVID-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says COVID-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says
Covid-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says The COVID-19 vaccine has become the latest thing to become split along “red” and “blue” party lines, according to a newly released study. A new report released in The New York Times, which examined survey and vaccine administration data for nearly every US county, found that those willing to receive a vaccination and actual vaccination rates to date were lower in regions that voters sought to re-elect former President Donald Trump. According to the report, some largely Democratic cities find themselves unable to meet the demand required for the number of vaccines required, while other more …
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Want To See Country Broken Up Into Regional Unions Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Want To See Country Broken Up Into Regional Unions
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Want To See Country Broken Up Into Regional Unions The United States is feeling a lot less united lately. A new study that asked Americans whether they support dividing the country into regions found almost one-third of adults think it would be a good idea. Conducted by the political science research project Bright Line Watch at Rochester University, the study found that 3 in 10 citizens (29 percent) said they’d support their state seceding from the union. Pollsters said they were encouraged to ask the question due to national discord over the 2020 election. “Until recently, we would have regarded it as too marginal to include in a survey…
Andrew Giuliani Making Plans To Run For NY Governor In 2022 Andrew Giuliani Making Plans To Run For NY Governor In 2022
Andrew Giuliani Making Plans To Run For NY Governor In 2022 Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani who served as a special assistant to former President Donald Trump, is teasing a run at Andrew Cuomo’s governor’s seat in Albany. The younger Giuliani told the Washington Examiner that he is “heavily considering” a gubernatorial run in New York in 2020 to challenge the embattled Cuomo, who has been under fire for months amid multiple scandals. During his interview, Giuliani explained that Republicans - who have not won a New York gubernatorial election in nearly two decades - “have a very, very real chance to win,” saying …
State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor
State Rep. Says Sorry For Parking, But Not Alleged Threat Against Neighbor With an election close at hand, Republican State Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’Amato gave an apology to a Bristol man after allegedly leaving a nasty note on his mailbox. The apology from the Bristol, District 77th representative sprung from an incident on Saturday, Oct. 3, when Pavalock-D’Amato apparently illegally parked her vehicle and was asked - rudely - to move it by a neighbor. Soon afterward, the neighbor found a hand-written, profanity-filled note affixed to his mailbox. Believing the note was from Pavalock-D’Amato, he posted it to Facebook where it drew significant attention. The short mes…
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination
Candidate Accused of Domestic Violence, Dropped Out Of Race, May Still Win GOP Nomination Early voting results indicate that a man who was arrested and then dropped out of the primary election for Congressional Second District could win the nomination. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, morning, Republican Thomas Gilmer, who had dropped out of the race on Monday, Aug. 10, was leading Justin Anderson by just a handful of votes: Gilmer: 7,875 Anderson: 7,797 Gilmer, 29, of Madison, was arrested Monday, Aug. 10, and charged with first-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree strangulation, police said.  The Connecticut GOP confirmed Aug. 11 that Gilmer had been arrested and drop…