Justin Bernier's Latest Fundraising Letter: Truth or Exaggeration?

I don't mind when candidates promote themselves and talk about their accomplishments.  If they have done certain things that merit our applause and support, then I'm all for them putting that front and center as a part of their campaign.  As we know, people find many reasons to support or reject candidates which aren't limited solely to their position on issues.  Whether we like it or not, personality, race, and character play a role in decision-making at voting time.  Honesty, a rare attribute in any politician these day, is another criteria which matters to the public.

Below is a letter from 5th Connecticut District Candidate Justin Bernier which pauses me to ask two simple questions -  first, is it true that during 2005 while serving as a Legislative Aide in the United States House of Representives, Justin Bernier managed the campaign to save the Groton Submarine Base, and then later in 2007-2009, during his tenure as a cabinet official (unsure about this title) under Governor Jodi Rell that he BROKERED an historic agreement with the Navy to keep the Groton Submarine Base in Connecticut?  

Many have always believed that this was the work of Rob Simmons during 2005.

This fundraising from Justin Bernier sparked my interest

I want to make it very clear that I'm not writing this piece to attack one candidate; this is not some ploy to embarrass Justin Bernier on behalf of one of his rivals in the 5th District Congressional Race.  I'm just asking the questions out of interest, and because Rob Simmons has always been considered the savior of the Groton Submarine base.

If anyone can shed additional light on this matter, in support of, or against these claims to set the record straight, please feel free to comment.

I AM

THE KING

This original blog entry can be viewed at http://www.thekingsview.blogspot.com

This piece may be updated at a later date.