Governor, we had a big night of speeches last night, and you’ll be speaking later today. What are you planning to talk about?
Well, we’re going to continue the process—all the speakers—of making crystal clear the differences between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. We’re for building the middle class, not taking it apart; we’re for building programs that support the building class and allow people who aspire to be in the middle class to move forward. That’s the story that we have to tell and it started to come out pretty brilliantly last night.
Obama is seeing a decline in fundraising dollars everywhere, including Connecticut, where there are some deep blue pockets. Why do you think that is?
I don’t think the President was working as hard at fundraising. Remember he didn’t go through a primary stage, and if he had, I think he would have raised more money. Just recently the President raised about $1.8 million up in Connecticut, so I think he’ll catch up.
What does Obama need to do to excite Connecticut voters?
I think Connecticut voters are pretty excited. Connecticut votes very well in presidential elections, so there’s no apathy about Connecticut. We have a senate rate that’s going to be very close and down to the wire; but the Democrats are going to win that seat as well.
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State GOP Chairman Jerry Labriola recently went on the record to say that Connecticut Republicans can be competitive in this year's presidential race. Can they?
No, they can’t. Mitt Romney is not going to win Connecticut, because people understand that he’s about outsourcing. They understand that he has a program that would decimate the middle class of the country. Effectively to pay for his plan, he’d have to raise taxes on the middle class by $2K per family to pay for a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans averaging $256 thousand dollars. And let me tell you this about Connecticut [residents], they understand the value of Obamacare. People have talked about this in the past in negative plans. Well all of a sudden people realize that if they have a son or daughter who is between the ages of 21 and 26, they’re now covered pretty inexpensively on a health care plan, as part of what the President did. Many other things have come about as a result, including (plans) for senior citizens. About 49K of them are no longer losing benefits, because they were considered in the “donut hole.” There are a lot of reasons that ensure we’ll get this job done.
What can a president do for towns and cities in Connecticut, in terms of supporting their infrastructure projects, and why do you think Obama would be the better choice?
Well, here’s a commitment the Obama administration has made to train service. We are seeing hundreds of millions of dollars coming to Connecticut to restore train service, where it once existed on the commuter line, and to modernize Metro North, which is largest train system in the country. He’s also committed to a modern highway system. Just this past week, a couple of our smaller airports got grants under a transportation program this President has championed and Mitt Romney has said it needs to be cut out of the budget.
You spend a lot of time meeting with voters across the state. What's the biggest misunderstanding among Connecticut voters about the nominees?
Republicans are spending a lot of time and energy trying to convince people that America is not in a better place today than it was four years ago, but this president has overseen the creation of over 4.5 million jobs, Osama Bin Laden is dead, the Iraq war has ended, and the Afghan war is being drawn down. Manufacturing jobs have grown for two years in a row, the first time since the early ‘90s that that happened in the United States. This president has a great record to run on, but he’s running against people who spent three days in Florida not talking about their platform or budget and trying to pretend that they are somehow Republicans. That wasn’t a Republican convention; that was a Tea Party convention where they invited a couple of Republicans. We’ve got to correct the information that’s been put out by Republicans.
What have you enjoyed most this week, and what have been some highlights?
Well, I like to work, and I like to work hard. I’ve been asked to represent the President at a number of forums. I just completed one with the North Carolina delegation. I certainly enjoy any time I can spend time hearing from people around the country about some of the best ideas. I’ve had some great conversations with my fellow Democratic governors about how they’re moving their states forward and how they’re working with our President to do that. It’s a great boost. By the way, I think that Michelle Obama’s speech last night will go down as one of the great addresses, not just by a First Lady, by any person who is speaking of the President of the United States.
When are you going to finally grasp the concept that you should play in the minor leagues? Sure, you have aspirations of maybe hitting it big. At a certain point, after striking out, basically every time, you should give up. The abortions debate is purely philosophical. That is all it is. It's a debate about morality. One group focuses on the moral status of an embryo. The philiosophical question with respect to , does an embryo, have a right to a life, or more precisely, murder is wrong, but at what point does it become murder? Intertwined in these arguments are women's rights to their own body; other elements such as 'back alley' abortions that tear at the fabric of our society and become part of the debate on what the effects of legalizing or making illegal abortion. The classic example of philsophy Paul would be for 2 women both 3 months pregnant walking by an abortion clinic. One intends to go in--the other just happens to be in the area. A car runs both of the women down--and both women survive, but both fetuses die. Should the driver be charged with 1 count of vehicular manslaughter? 2? If the 1 woman intended to end that fetuses life in the coming hours, why would the driver be held responsible for that life? The abortion clinic existence, helps to establish that life at that age is not life, correct? But what about the other woman? She felt love for that unborn child? So what to do with the driver? Did he kill ? Or didnt he? Philosophy? hmm
That was the move that landed your wife? That type of move? Not sure what you mean?
paul d. 8:39 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012 "The abortion debate is not a philosophic issue. Period. Call "defending the unborn fetus" whatever you fantasize - but you should be a bit smarter than this. Learn what philosophy is first. Then you can apply the definition." The wikipedia link that exists, that has much detail about the philosophical issues that surround the abortion debate, must not be familiar with the great knowledge bank that Paul D possesses. He says that I should learn what philosophy is. Then calls me dumb. Hmm... As I say, I think you should give up on trying to correct me. You always lose. In the words of that great convention orator, Clint Eastwood, in his Dirty Harry role " A man's got to know his limitations." Magnum Force. Paul---go play against people who are in your 96-104 I.Q. range. You may find more satisfaction there, than in trying to teach people what philosophy means.
Oh Man!!! Obama is going to BUY THIS ELECTION!!! Right Dems? Now that Obama outraised Romney--now you can flip flop and talk about the virtues of raising money, or whatever you need to backtrack on how, in July and August, raising money (since Romney was winning that battle) was terrible. haha---here we go.
8:42 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012 dumb and dumber used to be just a move. Now it is Tom and Luca!!! WOW who is the DUMB ONE!!!! Paul. I got the definition from the DICTIONARY!!!! Seems to fit you LIBS QUITE WELL. Now what was it ??? OH YES BIGOT. You libs wear the meaning QUITE WELL!!
So I wonder, why in the face of undeniable facts and continued failure would any sane person remain a liberal? As a rational person and physician the only explanation I can provide is that liberalism is caused by some form of an infection. This infection must somehow alter the brain chemistry in a way that makes the person think in an irrational, liberal fashion.
2:32 am on Monday, September 10, 2012 With $114 million, Obama narrowly outraises Romney in August 2:32 am MEDICATE DUDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUNNY DUDE ! Weren't you a lawyer last month?
just getting back from night shift--remember? The job that you denigrate--because it's not classy enough for you. The great party of tolerance--you guys are total pretenders. (but you in particular fake veteran.
you are the last person to ever question someone's claims. You have no regard for the truth and why were you blogging at 924 am? That is the wrong time. But even worse---it's pretty clear that tom copy and pasted an internet article---the fact that you cant detect that? Hmmmm pretty sad.
Just one more reason why I find it hard to understand why democrats want an even bigger government. Some politicians are honest. But--only some. And yes, before I hear how some CEO's are dishonest, that is also true--but they are not stealing my money. The poltiicans are...
Posted by Jim Hoft on Thursday, September 15, 2011, 4:22 AM On May 26, 2011, the White House posted this video praising Solyndra as a Recovery Act success story. Barack Obama’s gleaming example of green technology – Solyndra – filed for bankruptcy last week. The solar panel manufacturer squandered $535 million of stimulus money in a little over a year. But, there’s more… Top Obama bundler George Kaiser made multiple visits to the White House in the months before the company was granted a $535 million loan from the government. And top Solyndra officials also made numerous visits — 20 — to the White House, according to logs and reporting by The Daily Caller. Solyndra officials in the logs included chairman and founder Christian Gronet and board members Thomas Baruch and David Prend. The company secured the $535 million loan despite the fact that it was widely known Solyndra was in deep economic trouble and had negative cash flows since its inception. Kaiser said he did not use political influence or talk to administration officials about a massive government loan to Solyndra. (Solyndra) There’s more… It has now been confirmed that White House officials sat in on the Solyndra meetings this past year before the company went under. The White House monitored the huge loans. And before the loan guarantees were granted officials knew the company would fail.
I suggested you stick to the minor leagues. Its a friendly suggestion. I cant waste my time any more addressing your ridiculous contentions. In the mean time---if you are looking to correct me, why (again-for what the 96th time) didnt you correct your statement that the abortion debate is a philisophical one? Oh yeah, you are not honest enough to correct yourself. Dont talk about who is cheating etc , paul when you expose your dishonesty time and time again.
What is clear is that Democrats do not have much value in the truth (but of course hold Bush to a level of honesty?? What a joke these people are.....they stand for nothing....except standING in line at the welfare /food stamp /affordable housing hand out lines----while scamming the system and depriving really needy people. All pretenders.
That is the Tarp program that the Democrats ignorantly malign. Then the 'bank bailout' that resulted in a profit of 20-40 bio dollars. These, are dubbed by ignorant, lying Democrats as 'the bad bailouts." What is the "good bailout'? Oh the one that Obama engineered. The one that will ultimately COST the American Taxpayer 50-70 bio dollars. So, geniuses, which is better? Profiting by 25 bio , or losing 55 bio? According to the Democratic machine, powered by MSNBC and other lying entities, the 55 bio loss is a triumph. Lets throw in the Post office--another big government enterprise, that the Democratic held congress, provided even more protection at the expense of taxpayers. Corrupt? Crony Capitalism? You betcha. But guess what? These people are 'for the little guy.' Really? haha no -they are about getting elected, and screwing the taxpayers. Yeah lets get more of these types in office.... we need even bigger government. More of our money should be held by these guys..... yeah----and the paul d's instead of recognizing the truth, actually have the idiciocy to try to justify it by enron? Are you kidding? Is Libya the same thing as Iraq? Enron? To the tens of billions in corrupt ways with our money?
1-politicians are often corrupt--so why expand govt? 2- democrats preach tolerance--but forget about tolerance of pro-life stance, or lately the mormon church (LDS) etc. Is that tolerant? Nope--- Im not saying the far right is tolerant, but lets be honest, democrats have many 'intolerances' as well. 3- the concept of 'buying an election' should be decided----obama out raised mccain...so money didnt matter to these people. soros gave tens of millions, so they didnt care then. but on any month or when the koch brothers donate, the rules change. How about employing some honesty---raising money reflects support for your cause. The reason why republicans didnt cry about it in 2008 or in august of 2012 is because there is an acknowledgement that support is normal --no matter what side of the aisle you are on.
Funniest thing I've ever seen posted; you, the crown prince of hoity toity-ville!
Do you have any friends at all? Or is the sum total of your life, stalking me? Im betting that's it. (not with you--you dont pay your bets...its just a term.)
just think that if that is the funniest thing she ever 'seen' posted, she has no sense of humor.
The precedent is terrifying. That's why TARP was and still is a bad idea that should never be repeated.
Let me ask---was the GM bailout a good thing , or a bad thing?
1:59 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2012 I just got an email from a friend of mine who said to ask you, "Is it true that you (Luca) are some strange lady from Darien?" paul d. 9:55 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 You may find it unbelievable that people vote for democrats, but that attitude towards our neighbors and community democrats is one thing very wrong with us and our Republican party. paul d. 8:38 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 I am a Republican. I agree 8-30g is wrong. The difference between us is that I hold our party responsible as a contributing factor for its passage and want the elected republicans who were in office and did nothing to stop it, replaced. Period. paul d. 8:34 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 Between the two of you maybe you can answer this question: Why does the democrat party dominate? So far you said, "Unions." Believable? No. Not when Rowland and Rell were the Governors for as long as they have been. Yes, I - as a Republican - can criticize my party for not doing enough.
the funniest lie is , the one jan 22 where a friend emailed you . The weird thing is--I was never joyce--i never change my name--(i dont even know how--but once you change it---it appears all your previous posts are erased) I also checked out joyce--and i dont even get where you draw the connection. Joyce was against the darien "shuffle" and i was for it. So joyce and i disagreed. Why on earth do you cling to that? My guess??? maybe you are a psycho? What is clear is that i would never sign up as another person to tell me I am wrong. Ok repubican paul d---that vehemently opposes everything republican--. What a weird guy.
Yea Luca Abelino, Karen Lyons, Joyce, you go girl !