Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont seems to the second coming of Dannel Malloy, Connecticut's failed Governor who recently had a 15% approval rating (ranking him last in the country). Lamont is a clone of Malloy it seems. He has embraced tolls for the state. He is embracing both higher state income taxes and local property taxes. He has no plan to address the $60 to $80 billion dollars of short and long term debt along with the states unfunded liabilities. He has no plan whatsoever to cut state spending. It seems to be a rewind of the past eight years of the Malloy economic debacle.
Yet Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont seems to be embraced by the fellow Democrats, anti-President Trump followers and the state's media. He is also very wealthy which is perfectly acceptable for Connecticut Democrats (as seen by Senator for Life Richard Blumenthal) but it not acceptable for the Republicans to run a wealthy candidate for Governor in Bob Stefanowski. Does anyone see any irony here?
I see a state in economic turmoil. A state where only a small group of state management and union employees are capable of controlling state spending and using government to their personal economic advantage.
Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont is actually a good choice for the Connecticut Democrat Party this election. He embraces all of what is wrong with the state in the name of hyper liberalism and the total disrespect shown by the Connecticut Democrat Party to the Connecticut Taxpayer.
Therefore, Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont deserves to lose by a large margin in November. Many Connecticut Taxpayers and Connecticut businesses are sickening by the thought of third term of the Malloy Administration in 2019. They are sickened by the thought of the tolls and yet even higher taxes that Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont will bring to the state.
Which path will state voters turn in November? Connecticut Democrat Candidate for Governor Ned Malloy-Lamont is the path to Connecticut's economic ruin in my opinion.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Sunday, August 12, 2018
The Connecticut Republican Primary On Tuesday August 14th-Part 2-The Governor
For remaining Connecticut voters who both are registered as either a
Democrat or as a Republican there will be a primary this Tuesday August
14th to choose candidates for state wide offices. This column is a continuation of yesterday's endorsements for the Republican primary. Today I will examine the candidates for Governor and make my endorsement.
Sixteen candidates declared their intentions to run for Governor before the state convention. Five are remaining vying for the victory on Tuesday. Three have no political experience and two have political experience. The Connecticut Republican Party once again has the non politician rich person influence in their candidates as has been seen over the years starting way back in 1992 when millionaire Brook Johnson defeated Convention endorsed United States Senate candidate Chris Burnham in a primary. Johnson then lost to Chris Dodd in the general election and was never heard from again. Connecticut is in horrific economic shape with one of the highest aggregate tax rates in the country, $80 billion dollars of short and long term debt along with unfunded liabilities and is at or near the bottom of 50 states in the areas of business development, business creation, new jobs created (less than 6000 jobs since 1989.)
Coming out of the state convention Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton won the party nomination with one vote over the 50% needed to gain the nomination on the third ballot. Boughton ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 with unsuccessful candidate Tom Foley. He was also a State Representative from 1999 to 2003. In my opinion he is a moderate/liberal Republican who has done a good job in Danbury which has traditionally been Democratic. His 10 point platform includes phasing out the state income tax over ten years, cutting state spending, and making Connecticut business friendly again to name several areas. His plan can be viewed at boughton2018.com/10-point-plan. Boughton is an interesting candidate as he does have experience in Hartford as a former legislator and knows the bureaucracy of Hartford.
Gaining enough delegate support out of the convention to primary Boughton is former Trumbull Selectman Tim Herbst. Herbst is a principled conservative in our liberal state. Depending on what you read Herbst either saved Trumbull financially or has driven Trumbull to the ground. In my opinion he did what he needed to do in Trumbull to get it back on its feet financially and helped grow the town economically. I do know that he raised taxes there due to state mandated programs that the town was required to provide, however this is an issue in all 169 Connecticut towns and cities including in fiscally conservative Wallingford (where taxes have been raised under a fiscally conservative Republican Mayor). Herbst ran for State Treasurer in 2014 losing by less than 20,000 votes in that election showing to me that he has both name recognition and is electable on a state level. He is offering an exceptional plan to help restore law and order in Connecticut and is offering also a strong economic plan. His website offers more information at timforconnecticut.com.
The third candidate that came out of the Convention with enough support to enter the primary was non politician Steve Obsitnik who is a Navy Veteran and a High-Tech CEO. He offers an outsider view of the states problems and has major plans to help create jobs in the state. He offers his ideas and platforms on his website steveobsitnik.com.
The two other candidates who are running for Governor petitioned their way on the primary ballot avoiding the state convention. In my opinion this is both good and bad. Good in the sense that they are saving their money and resources to avoid the convention while bad in that they are ignoring the party process and its local towns and cities committees to get their points across.
Bob Stefanowski who was a registered Democrat in October 2016 then registered as a Republican in July 2017 and has not voted in any elections for 16 years is a self funded candidate running in this primary. His economic plan that was developed with Dr. Arthur Laffer includes phasing the corporate income tax and business equity tax over two years, phasing out the state income tax over eight years and the elimination of the estate tax. His plan can be viewed at bobforgovernor.com/economic-plan. Stefanowski has a hard core group of supporters but I question his lack of votes over the years.
David Stemerman is also running a self funded campaign and has similar economic plans as the other candidates looking also at public/private partnerships to help rebuild the states infrastructure. In my opinion he is the most analytical of all of the candidates and has a strong background to start the long process of fixing Connecticut. His platforms can be viewed at davidstemerman.com
Five candidates running who to vote for? I have been inundated with mail, email, phone calls, calls from friends all urging me to vote for their choice. Each candidate has strong qualities and each candidate has weaknesses. One will win on Tuesday.
I am going to vote for Tim Herbst. I know my decision will upset some voters and will be embraced by some voters. In personally talking to him, reading his platforms, studying his record and campaigns, I feel Tim Herbst has the drive and determination to take back Connecticut this November. His youth which many feel is bad, (I ran for Town Council In North Branford when I was 22 years old back in 1981) is an asset in my opinion. He is and has been a principled conservative in our liberal state. I believe after much study, analysis and thought a Herbst/Markley ticket can be the impetus for the overdue change in Hartford's government.
I know many feel the same way as I do. Good luck to all Republican candidates on Tuesday.
Sixteen candidates declared their intentions to run for Governor before the state convention. Five are remaining vying for the victory on Tuesday. Three have no political experience and two have political experience. The Connecticut Republican Party once again has the non politician rich person influence in their candidates as has been seen over the years starting way back in 1992 when millionaire Brook Johnson defeated Convention endorsed United States Senate candidate Chris Burnham in a primary. Johnson then lost to Chris Dodd in the general election and was never heard from again. Connecticut is in horrific economic shape with one of the highest aggregate tax rates in the country, $80 billion dollars of short and long term debt along with unfunded liabilities and is at or near the bottom of 50 states in the areas of business development, business creation, new jobs created (less than 6000 jobs since 1989.)
Coming out of the state convention Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton won the party nomination with one vote over the 50% needed to gain the nomination on the third ballot. Boughton ran for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 with unsuccessful candidate Tom Foley. He was also a State Representative from 1999 to 2003. In my opinion he is a moderate/liberal Republican who has done a good job in Danbury which has traditionally been Democratic. His 10 point platform includes phasing out the state income tax over ten years, cutting state spending, and making Connecticut business friendly again to name several areas. His plan can be viewed at boughton2018.com/10-point-plan. Boughton is an interesting candidate as he does have experience in Hartford as a former legislator and knows the bureaucracy of Hartford.
Gaining enough delegate support out of the convention to primary Boughton is former Trumbull Selectman Tim Herbst. Herbst is a principled conservative in our liberal state. Depending on what you read Herbst either saved Trumbull financially or has driven Trumbull to the ground. In my opinion he did what he needed to do in Trumbull to get it back on its feet financially and helped grow the town economically. I do know that he raised taxes there due to state mandated programs that the town was required to provide, however this is an issue in all 169 Connecticut towns and cities including in fiscally conservative Wallingford (where taxes have been raised under a fiscally conservative Republican Mayor). Herbst ran for State Treasurer in 2014 losing by less than 20,000 votes in that election showing to me that he has both name recognition and is electable on a state level. He is offering an exceptional plan to help restore law and order in Connecticut and is offering also a strong economic plan. His website offers more information at timforconnecticut.com.
The third candidate that came out of the Convention with enough support to enter the primary was non politician Steve Obsitnik who is a Navy Veteran and a High-Tech CEO. He offers an outsider view of the states problems and has major plans to help create jobs in the state. He offers his ideas and platforms on his website steveobsitnik.com.
The two other candidates who are running for Governor petitioned their way on the primary ballot avoiding the state convention. In my opinion this is both good and bad. Good in the sense that they are saving their money and resources to avoid the convention while bad in that they are ignoring the party process and its local towns and cities committees to get their points across.
Bob Stefanowski who was a registered Democrat in October 2016 then registered as a Republican in July 2017 and has not voted in any elections for 16 years is a self funded candidate running in this primary. His economic plan that was developed with Dr. Arthur Laffer includes phasing the corporate income tax and business equity tax over two years, phasing out the state income tax over eight years and the elimination of the estate tax. His plan can be viewed at bobforgovernor.com/economic-plan. Stefanowski has a hard core group of supporters but I question his lack of votes over the years.
David Stemerman is also running a self funded campaign and has similar economic plans as the other candidates looking also at public/private partnerships to help rebuild the states infrastructure. In my opinion he is the most analytical of all of the candidates and has a strong background to start the long process of fixing Connecticut. His platforms can be viewed at davidstemerman.com
Five candidates running who to vote for? I have been inundated with mail, email, phone calls, calls from friends all urging me to vote for their choice. Each candidate has strong qualities and each candidate has weaknesses. One will win on Tuesday.
I am going to vote for Tim Herbst. I know my decision will upset some voters and will be embraced by some voters. In personally talking to him, reading his platforms, studying his record and campaigns, I feel Tim Herbst has the drive and determination to take back Connecticut this November. His youth which many feel is bad, (I ran for Town Council In North Branford when I was 22 years old back in 1981) is an asset in my opinion. He is and has been a principled conservative in our liberal state. I believe after much study, analysis and thought a Herbst/Markley ticket can be the impetus for the overdue change in Hartford's government.
I know many feel the same way as I do. Good luck to all Republican candidates on Tuesday.
Saturday, August 11, 2018
The Connecticut Republican Primary On Tuesday August 14th-Part 1
For remaining Connecticut voters who both are registered as either a Democrat or as a Republican there will be a primary this Tuesday August 14th to choose candidates for state wide offices.
I will not be examining any Democrat candidates in this column as I am not a Democrat and I feel they have a made a mockery of our state by allowing an ex felon to run for Governor. They also in my opinion have run the state into the ground economically and morally.
Thus there are several candidates running on the Republican side that in my opinion are worthy of your vote if you are a Republican voting on Tuesday. I have already endorsed what I feel is the best Republican candidate overall for public office State Senator Joe Markely for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Markley is a principled conservative who has been an outspoken critic of Governor Malloy and his tax and spend policies. Senator Markley has been a champion of Connecticut taxpayers fighting against the economically illogical tax increases that the Governor Malloy has forced upon the state. He believes and has fought for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and personal liberty throughout his political career and has stayed true to his conservative principles throughout his terms as State Senator. By far and wide he is the choice for lieutenant governor.
For United States Senate I favor Dominic Rapini who is a political outsider running against the Chris Murphy do nothing political machine. His beliefs are logical and needed for our state and our country.
From his website: www.dominicforsenate.us/about
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
My column from 6/23/18 discussed the excellent qualifications for Sue Hatfield for Attorney General. Her qualifications and experience make her an excellent choice for a pro business and economic growth Attorney General.
For Treasurer I support Thad Gray. He offers professional experience to handle the complexities of this position in a non political manner.
From his website he offers his platform: thadforct.com
*Manage state pension plans professionally to achieve the highest possible return.
*Protect the public interest by making sound investment decisions with no political or social agenda.
*Strongly advocate structural reforms to address Connecticut’s massive unfunded pension liabilities.
*Provide direct communication to beneficiaries and taxpayers, whose security depends on successful investment results.
For Comptroller I support Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller who has done an excellent job in turning his town around financially. You can read more about him at his website: kurtforct.com
Part 2 will be my discussion and endorsement for Governor.
I will not be examining any Democrat candidates in this column as I am not a Democrat and I feel they have a made a mockery of our state by allowing an ex felon to run for Governor. They also in my opinion have run the state into the ground economically and morally.
Thus there are several candidates running on the Republican side that in my opinion are worthy of your vote if you are a Republican voting on Tuesday. I have already endorsed what I feel is the best Republican candidate overall for public office State Senator Joe Markely for Lieutenant Governor. Senator Markley is a principled conservative who has been an outspoken critic of Governor Malloy and his tax and spend policies. Senator Markley has been a champion of Connecticut taxpayers fighting against the economically illogical tax increases that the Governor Malloy has forced upon the state. He believes and has fought for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and personal liberty throughout his political career and has stayed true to his conservative principles throughout his terms as State Senator. By far and wide he is the choice for lieutenant governor.
For United States Senate I favor Dominic Rapini who is a political outsider running against the Chris Murphy do nothing political machine. His beliefs are logical and needed for our state and our country.
From his website: www.dominicforsenate.us/about
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
Pragmatism Before Ideology - Find the practical solutions to the problems before us instead of being limited to party philosophy and group-think. Put Connecticut before politics.
Freedom - The defining principle of a conservative is freedom. Freedom of choice, freedom of speech, freedom from undue interference by government and freedom to be personally responsible for our lives.
All Ideas Matter - Embrace opposition and consider all points of view with respect and be unafraid to consider new ideas and to enter into respectful debate. This is also known as listening.
Do Good, Not What Feels Good - Every solution must be measured by the good it accomplishes and not by how good it makes us feel. Money in a tin cup makes us feel good, but finding sustainable funding to relieve homelessness achieves something meaningful.
Less is More - Sometimes the most powerful and courageous word for a leader is the word ‘No’. We must always be prepared to say no to the regulations, legislations, or funding requests that fail to provide clear changes or benefits to Connecticut or our nation.
My column from 6/23/18 discussed the excellent qualifications for Sue Hatfield for Attorney General. Her qualifications and experience make her an excellent choice for a pro business and economic growth Attorney General.
For Treasurer I support Thad Gray. He offers professional experience to handle the complexities of this position in a non political manner.
From his website he offers his platform: thadforct.com
*Manage state pension plans professionally to achieve the highest possible return.
*Protect the public interest by making sound investment decisions with no political or social agenda.
*Strongly advocate structural reforms to address Connecticut’s massive unfunded pension liabilities.
*Provide direct communication to beneficiaries and taxpayers, whose security depends on successful investment results.
For Comptroller I support Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller who has done an excellent job in turning his town around financially. You can read more about him at his website: kurtforct.com
Part 2 will be my discussion and endorsement for Governor.
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