Connecticut

New England: independents and libertarians rising

By on December 27, 2009 4:04 PM

Thomas Simmons comments at The Concord Monitor

In 2010, in New England, a vote for a third party is not a wasted vote; in fact, it is the direction that many Independents and dissatisfued Republicans and Democrats are heading.

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Connecticut paper features Scott Deshefy, Green US House candidate

By on December 16, 2009 12:36 PM

Posted by Dave Schwab at Green Party Watch:

Ray Hackett of the Norwich Bulletin recently wrote a article featuring Scott Deshefy, the 2008 and 2010 Green candidate for US House CT-2, entitled “This could be the year for impact of third party”.…

Despite vow, no arrests at Dodd Fundraiser

By on December 14, 2009 3:30 PM

Libertarian Common Sense updates a previous IPR story:

When I read this on the Independent Political Report:

Angry citizens vow arrests at Sen. Dodd fundraiser with Vice President Biden
What: Protest at Senator Dodd fundraising event with Vice President Biden to demand single-payer health reform
When: Friday, December 11, 2009, Human Rights Day at 11 a.m.…

Green Party Of Connecitut: Health Care Activists Vow Arrests At Dodd-Biden Event

By on December 12, 2009 12:40 PM

Posted at GP.org. As of this posting, GP.org does not have an update on how the event turned out.

Green Party Of Connecitut
http://www.ctgreens.org/

Media Advisory – For Immediate Release – Dec 9, 2009

Contact:
Tim McKee Green Party of CT spokesperson (860) 778-1304

Angry citizens vow arrests at Sen.…

Independent candidate for Senate in CT stars in ad, creates controversy

By Ross Levin on December 9, 2009 8:49 PM

Dr. John Mertens, a candidate for Senate in Connecticut seeking the endorsement of various minor parties, recently starred in an ad put on the air by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.…

Green constable reflects on victory

By Ross Levin on November 12, 2009 6:14 PM

On November 3rd in various towns in Connecticut, several Green Party members were elected to the largely symbolic and partisan office of constable. One of them, a college student named Cole Stangler, reflects on his victory:

Last week, I became a constable in my Connecticut hometown, representing the Green Party.

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Connecticut newspaper profiles state’s alternative parties

By PJO on September 26, 2009 9:36 PM

Connecticut’s Greenwich Time has a Sunday feature on alternative parties in the state. The article says “only 0.2 percent of all registered voters are enrolled in ‘other’ parties, compared with the 44 percent who are unaffiliated with any party.…

Ballot Access expert critiques Brennan Center

By Kimberly Wilder on August 29, 2009 11:26 AM

On August 27, U.S. District Court Judge Stefan Underhill held that Connecticut’s public funding law for candidates is so discriminatory in favor of the two major parties, and against all other parties and candidates, that it is unconstitutional in its entirety.…

CT Public Funding Law Held Unconstitutional

By Kimberly Wilder on August 28, 2009 9:10 AM

from Ballot Access News
Connecticut Public Funding Law Held Unconstitutional Because it Discriminates Severely Against Minor Parties & Independent Candidates / August 27th, 2009

On August 27, U.S.

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