[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Beeker2211

Sometimes you just gotta give a hand for an opposing party meeting you half way.

Unfortunately, in 2019, neither politicians or their followers - on both sides - can do that.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Unfortunately, in 2019, neither politicians or their followers - on both sides - can do that.

I agree. This is why our state and country are such a mess. Compromise is the basis of getting anything done. Today's politician does not understand that and it sadly shows. This attitude will be the death of the two party system we have. Here in Connecticut that likely means the death of the Republican Party. Jay

[Beeker2211]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Unfortunately, in 2019, neither politicians or their followers - on both sides - can do that.

100%. The death of good faith governing is the death of Republics.

[JayCT]

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[Fuele]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I agree. This is why our state and country are such a mess. Compromise is the basis of getting anything done. Today's politician does not understand that and it sadly shows. This attitude will be the death of the two party system we have. Here in Connecticut that likely means the death of the Republican Party. Jay

I am not so sure of that. Hasn't the Republican party increased their percentage of CT Legislators most recently ?

I would wait until the next few elections before making any predictions . With all the tax increases, the lagging economically of CT compared to other New England States, and the leftward path that the DNC seems to be navigating gearing up for the 2020 election , that might have an affect on voters.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Fuele

I am not so sure of that. Hasn't the Republican party increased their percentage of CT Legislators most recently ?

I would wait until the next few elections before making any predictions . With all the tax increases, the lagging economically of CT compared to other New England States, and the leftward path that the DNC seems to be navigating gearing up for the 2020 election , that might have an affect on voters.

No. Before the election the Connecticut House had 71 Republicans. Today it is 60. The Connecticut Senate had 18 Republicans before the election but now has just 14. Keep in mind that this is after we had the lowest rated Governor, a Democrat, in the country. That is why I am so critical of the party. They are losing ground in a state where the Democrats are commonly blamed for all its problems. If ever there was a state that was ready for a change, it’s ours but the Connecticut Republicans could not muster enough votes to hold their ground, let alone increase it. Jay

[Lincolnian]

Originally Posted by JayCT

No. Before the election the Connecticut House had 71 Republicans. Today it is 60. The Connecticut Senate had 18 Republicans before the election but now has just 14. Keep in mind that this is after we had the lowest rated Governor, a Democrat, in the country. That is why I am so critical of the party. They are losing ground in a state where the Democrats are commonly blamed for all its problems. If ever there was a state that was ready for a change, it’s ours but the Connecticut Republicans could not muster enough votes to hold their ground, let alone increase it. Jay

It's their message. Almost every piece of literature I receive starts with "Say No!" or "Eliminate." Fear is embedded in nearly every message. There is no plan for finding a solution involving negotiation, partnerships, or cooperation. True leaders know that their message must inspire hope and confidence and a vision that steers the way to a better future for all involved. It's true for both parties. The dystopian picture portrayed by the far left is similarly distasteful.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Lincolnian

It's their message. Almost every piece of literature I receive starts with "Say No!" or "Eliminate." Fear is embedded in nearly every message. There is no plan for finding a solution involving negotiation, partnerships, or cooperation. True leaders know that their message must inspire hope and confidence and a vision that steers the way to a better future for all involved. It's true for both parties. The dystopian picture portrayed by the far left is similarly distasteful.

That has been a big complaint of mine too. How often do you see a dower looking State Senator Len Fasano or State Rep Themis Klarides standing in front of the media criticizing something the Democrats did. It’s almost a daily occurrence. It sends such a negative message about the party to voters. No wonder the party does so poorly at election time. I write the party and it’s leaders about this all the time. I would think other Republicans do too. It’s sad that the party leadership does not understand this. Until they do the party is doomed to failure. Jay

[Fuele]

Originally Posted by JayCT

That has been a big complaint of mine too. How often do you see a dower looking State Senator Len Fasano or State Rep Themis Klarides standing in front of the media criticizing something the Democrats did. It’s almost a daily occurrence. It sends such a negative message about the party to voters. No wonder the party does so poorly at election time. I write the party and it’s leaders about this all the time. I would think other Republicans do too. It’s sad that the party leadership does not understand this. Until they do the party is doomed to failure. Jay

I wish Republicans would call Democrats out more often. The citizens of CT should be made aware, again and again of the damage Democrats have done to the Economic Climate here, the Business environment here, the damaging fabric of state agencies , and the lack of economic growth compared to other New England States. Not to mention their preoccupation with Social Justice.

Democrats have now elevated themselves to not only adding new taxes, but they don't even have the particulars in place when they are ready to be implemented. It is if they are in such in a hurry to burden everyone they couldn't care less about the details.

The Republican Party does poor at Election time because they are too soft. They should perhaps take lessons form Leftist Democrats.

[JayCT]

Please stop the bickering and off topic discussion and return to the topic of the thread which is the Economic Climate of the state. JayCT, Moderator