[RunD1987]

Places more stuff on social media. Has a 5 step plan and advisors planned out.

[JayCT]

Last night there was a debate between the Republican candidates for Governor. Anyone watch it on TV? Looks like it got interesting. Jay

https://ctmirror.org/2018/06/11/cord...6a13a-68207705

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Last night there was a debate between the Republican candidates for Governor. Anyone watch it on TV? Looks like it got interesting. Jay

https://ctmirror.org/2018/06/11/cord...6a13a-68207705

I didn't watch the debate, but I read that article and that is a group of 4 very sad uninformed individuals.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Last night there was a debate between the Republican candidates for Governor. Anyone watch it on TV? Looks like it got interesting. Jay

https://ctmirror.org/2018/06/11/cord...6a13a-68207705

From what I read in this article, I am really questioning whether I will vote for any of these candidates. They sound like they are pandering to the conservative masses rather than offering any real solutions to the problems the state faces.

They are attacking how our cities are run and preaching the typical far right BS on immigration. They do not recognize the great strides that Hartford has made in controlling its spending or recognize that some cities like New Haven are fairly well run. Herbst seems to think that as Governor he can dictate the way cities handle sanctuary cities. Kind of narrow minded IMHO.

They also preach that they are opposed to tolls which is fine but none of them seem to offer any real plan to fund our transportation system. Boughton was particularly "colorful" in his opposition and kind of blind to the fact that transportation funding has not been significantly increased in almost two decades, so I am really questioning whether I will vote for him.

Sorry but these guys really need to up their game if they will have any chance at beating the Democrats in the Fall. Whether they like it or not, our cities have a lot of voters and the majority are Democrats and will vote Democrat. Turning on them will do nothing to sway them or their supporters. Their comments may be political suicide. Jay

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by JayCT

From what I read in this article, I am really questioning whether I will vote for any of these candidates. They sound like they are pandering to the conservative masses rather than offering any real solutions to the problems the state faces.

They are attacking how our cities are run and preaching the typical far right BS on immigration. They do not recognize the great strides that Hartford has made in controlling its spending or recognize that some cities like New Haven are fairly well run. Herbst seems to think that as Governor he can dictate the way cities handle sanctuary cities. Kind of narrow minded IMHO.

They also preach that they are opposed to tolls which is fine but none of them seem to offer any real plan to fund our transportation system. Boughton was particularly "colorful" in his opposition and kind of blind to the fact that transportation funding has not been significantly increased in almost two decades, so I am really questioning whether I will vote for him.

Sorry but these guys really need to up their game if they will have any chance at beating the Democrats in the Fall. Whether they like it or not, our cities have a lot of voters and the majority are Democrats and will vote Democrat. Turning on them will do nothing to sway them or their supporters. Their comments may be political suicide. Jay

None of the strong Dem candidates (e.g. Lembo) are running. Lamont has zero experience and his only claim to fame is beating Lieberman in the primary to only get trounced by him in the general election. I've yet to hear any specifics out of Lamont either. His pick of Bysewicz as LG is terrible. He's the Dem version of Foley.

But I agree that Boughton is talking nonsense about eliminating the income tax and not implementing tolls. While the income tax could be lowered, I don't know how you eliminate it. And I think tolls are inevitable.

I think bashing the cities (esp Hartford) plays well in the suburbs. The Hartford bailout was unpopular. And that's where the election will be won - the independents in the suburbs will decide this race. The GOP has ceded the large cities to the Dems long ago.

[MrGompers]

It doesn't make any sense to stand up there and say how much you hate Hartford or other cities when the majority of CT's voters live in cities. Yes it plays well in the suburbs, but the suburbs don't have enough votes.


Might as well stand up there and say how much you hate women and they should be home cooking and cleaning. That would alienate at least 50% of voters too.

[RunD1987]

Still voting for Obstenik strongest in the debate. Not sure how he plans to bring jobs or set up regions of infrastructure but give it a whirl.

I don't know I mean Cities need to be more self-reliant in the State, draw less State money, lower taxes, work on reducing crime, and the State needs to help Cities out by encouraging developers to develop in these Cities.

Have lots of beautiful Cities in the State. Any that could really stand alone right now are Norwalk and Stamford.

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by MrGompers

It doesn't make any sense to stand up there and say how much you hate Hartford or other cities when the majority of CT's voters live in cities. Yes it plays well in the suburbs, but the suburbs don't have enough votes.


Might as well stand up there and say how much you hate women and they should be home cooking and cleaning. That would alienate at least 50% of voters too.

There are about 2.3 million registered voters in CT. About 360,000 are in the five largest cities (Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury).
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/E...RPES.pdf?la=en

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by Mike 75

None of the strong Dem candidates (e.g. Lembo) are running. Lamont has zero experience and his only claim to fame is beating Lieberman in the primary to only get trounced by him in the general election. I've yet to hear any specifics out of Lamont either. His pick of Bysewicz as LG is terrible. He's the Dem version of Foley.

But I agree that Boughton is talking nonsense about eliminating the income tax and not implementing tolls. While the income tax could be lowered, I don't know how you eliminate it. And I think tolls are inevitable.

I think bashing the cities (esp Hartford) plays well in the suburbs. The Hartford bailout was unpopular. And that's where the election will be won - the independents in the suburbs will decide this race. The GOP has ceded the large cities to the Dems long ago.

I could see income tax eliminated in 8 to 10 yrs. Then create a flat tax rate lowest in the region to boost growth at 5%.

Really hoping for all property taxes be capped at a 50 Mill. A flat business tax of 8%. Look at the possibility of tolls.

Do away with Estate Tax.

Look at legalizing marijuana and sell of fireworks in the State.

Create more parks and walkways in the State.

Privatize some State agencies. Create partnership with private and State run agencies. Increase amount put in to pensions. Increase funding to depleted run State services like DMHAS and DDS.

[MrGompers]

Originally Posted by Mike 75

There are about 2.3 million registered voters in CT. About 360,000 are in the five largest cities (Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury).
https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/E...RPES.pdf?la=en

Cool but you're forgetting all the smaller cities like New Britain 80k, Meriden 60k, Middletown 50k, Bristol 55k, etc. In CT I would consider a city to have at least 50k population. With that considered city voters will hit 1 million. The only exception I can think of is West Hartford at 55k and they probably lean Republican.