There are not many bright spots for the beleaguered Connecticut Republican Party this election cycle, but alas - there is at least one race where Republicans will likely make a gain. The 5th Congressional District - perhaps where the last visible bastion of Connecticut Yankee Republicanism can be found - is on track to elect State Senator Andrew Roraback to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday. And all things being equal, this will be a great outcome for what has been a rough year for the State GOP.
While Andrew isn't exactly the choice of the social conservative wing of the CTGOP, he is a decent family man with a strong record of representing his constituents with honor and decency. A case in point is that despite his own personal convictions on the issue, he switched positions to cast a vote against Repeal of the Death Penalty which won him points with those of us sympathetic to the Petit Family, and all victims of homicide crime. Even if his vote was somewhat political, as claimed by his rival Lisa Wilson-Foley, he cast the right vote for the right reasons, and on behalf of is entire constituency. (Note that his opponent Elizabeth Esty, who has a long record of being soft on crime, voted to coddle murderers and criminals and relieve them from facing absolute justice). With Andrew, you can say that it's one thing to say he stands for certain principles, but its quite another to be able to deep dive into his extensive record and see that he's never wavered during his multi-year term.
From a fiscal standpoint, Roraback has been responsible with taxpayers money during his twelve year tenure, and being raised on wishy-washy Episcopalianism, one would expect him to continue to strike a balance between social responsibility and fiscal restraint. This is certainly a stark contrast to his opponent Elizabeth Esty who is publicly on record saying that she is willing to send the elderly and those on hardship who can't afford tax increases packing beyond the Cheshire Town Line. It's hard to find a candidate with less compassion for people than Elizabeth Esty. And if you've ever had a chance to talk with her in person, like I have, you know that she comes across too direct, and very mean.
It's sort of remarkable if you think about it. Normally, Republicans get a bad rap for being so tight with the penny that Democrats almost always twist our candidates' records so to play the class warfare card to their advantage during every race, but with Esty's voting record of cutting the elderly off at the knees at every turn during her two year stint in Hartford, she's removed any credibility she has on social welfare. Democrats are probably furious about not having a stronger candidate like Chris Donovan on the ballot, but scandals can seem to egulf both parties from time to time.
The Roraback folks are looking for some help in the final days of the campaign to ensure victory. If you haven't already volunteered your time, this is a great opportunity to become part of the winning team. The Campaign is in need of people to make calls from their phone bank, go door-to-door to conduct literature drops and help get out the vote, and work the polls on Election Day. If you'd like to help, please call the Roraback Campaign at 860-626-7244. And tell them The King sent you. Let's catapult Andrew to victory.
Final Note
Lastly, with a concerted effort with all hands on deck, Andrew should sail comfortably to a solid win on Tuesday. However, there is one real note of concern that's generating plenty of angst amongst Roraback Campaign staffers. Having watched the Republican base backlash from Linda McMahon's tie-in political ad supporting Barack Obama, there is another ad being broadcast on television by American Unity Pac that is causing alarm.
There is real reason for concern. At one point, Linda McMahon boasted more than a 10-point lead over Chris Murphy in CT-5. After her pro-Obama commercial aired, polls showed her trailing by 6-points in the District. The last thing Andrew Roraback needs is for Linda McMahon to anchor herself to his surge and sink his ship before he crosses the finish line. The concern is so real that one Roraback person told The King, "Every time that commercial airs, Andrew runs to the bathroom and vomits ... if we lose this thing [race] by a few points, it will attributed to this stupid commercial ... she'll climb over, on-top of everyone to get her face out there. And everyone is suffering because of it."
We pray that this doesn't turn out to be the case. Andrew should look in his rear view mirror like Jeff Goldblum did in Jurassic Park and run like hell to avoid Linda "T-Rex" McMahon from taking a bite out of his forward momentum.
Good Luck, Andrew. And remember, "Faster, Faster!"
I AM
THE KING
This original blog entry can be found at http://www.thekingsview.blogspot.com/
Disclaimer: This entry and others will be modified/updated at a future date. All entries are for the sole purpose of entertainment. This article does not imply endorsement of the candidate mentioned above, nor has this article been solicited for publication by any political candidate, campaign, or PAC.
While Andrew isn't exactly the choice of the social conservative wing of the CTGOP, he is a decent family man with a strong record of representing his constituents with honor and decency. A case in point is that despite his own personal convictions on the issue, he switched positions to cast a vote against Repeal of the Death Penalty which won him points with those of us sympathetic to the Petit Family, and all victims of homicide crime. Even if his vote was somewhat political, as claimed by his rival Lisa Wilson-Foley, he cast the right vote for the right reasons, and on behalf of is entire constituency. (Note that his opponent Elizabeth Esty, who has a long record of being soft on crime, voted to coddle murderers and criminals and relieve them from facing absolute justice). With Andrew, you can say that it's one thing to say he stands for certain principles, but its quite another to be able to deep dive into his extensive record and see that he's never wavered during his multi-year term.
From a fiscal standpoint, Roraback has been responsible with taxpayers money during his twelve year tenure, and being raised on wishy-washy Episcopalianism, one would expect him to continue to strike a balance between social responsibility and fiscal restraint. This is certainly a stark contrast to his opponent Elizabeth Esty who is publicly on record saying that she is willing to send the elderly and those on hardship who can't afford tax increases packing beyond the Cheshire Town Line. It's hard to find a candidate with less compassion for people than Elizabeth Esty. And if you've ever had a chance to talk with her in person, like I have, you know that she comes across too direct, and very mean.
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| Queen Elizabeth Esty: "All of you old fools can move out of Cheshire, and Connecticut if you can't afford it!" |
The Roraback folks are looking for some help in the final days of the campaign to ensure victory. If you haven't already volunteered your time, this is a great opportunity to become part of the winning team. The Campaign is in need of people to make calls from their phone bank, go door-to-door to conduct literature drops and help get out the vote, and work the polls on Election Day. If you'd like to help, please call the Roraback Campaign at 860-626-7244. And tell them The King sent you. Let's catapult Andrew to victory.
Final Note
Lastly, with a concerted effort with all hands on deck, Andrew should sail comfortably to a solid win on Tuesday. However, there is one real note of concern that's generating plenty of angst amongst Roraback Campaign staffers. Having watched the Republican base backlash from Linda McMahon's tie-in political ad supporting Barack Obama, there is another ad being broadcast on television by American Unity Pac that is causing alarm.
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| Dissatisfied with trying to ruin just Mitt Romney's chances in Connecticut, Linda McMahon is setting her sights on killing Andrew Roraback's campaign |
There is real reason for concern. At one point, Linda McMahon boasted more than a 10-point lead over Chris Murphy in CT-5. After her pro-Obama commercial aired, polls showed her trailing by 6-points in the District. The last thing Andrew Roraback needs is for Linda McMahon to anchor herself to his surge and sink his ship before he crosses the finish line. The concern is so real that one Roraback person told The King, "Every time that commercial airs, Andrew runs to the bathroom and vomits ... if we lose this thing [race] by a few points, it will attributed to this stupid commercial ... she'll climb over, on-top of everyone to get her face out there. And everyone is suffering because of it."
We pray that this doesn't turn out to be the case. Andrew should look in his rear view mirror like Jeff Goldblum did in Jurassic Park and run like hell to avoid Linda "T-Rex" McMahon from taking a bite out of his forward momentum.
Good Luck, Andrew. And remember, "Faster, Faster!"
I AM
THE KING
This original blog entry can be found at http://www.thekingsview.blogspot.com/
Disclaimer: This entry and others will be modified/updated at a future date. All entries are for the sole purpose of entertainment. This article does not imply endorsement of the candidate mentioned above, nor has this article been solicited for publication by any political candidate, campaign, or PAC.
If Andrew wins it will because of the alliance made between several camps at the CTGOP Convention and events leading up to that eventful day. In a remarkable historical moment you had Mike Clark backed up by Visconti and Mark Greenberg lining up behind Andrew if Lisa got by him.
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Andrew was trailing Lisa and but for the grace of what you the King have called the Curse of Chris Healy all but stopped her momentum going into the Convention.
Mike Clark saved the day by throwing all of his delegates (who all remained faithful) to Andrew and then at the second round Mark Greenberg saved Andrew.
Mark Greenberg deserves all the credit in the world for stepping up that fateful day. And this my friends is how politics works.So Congressman Andrew Roraback owes the likes of Greenberg, Clark, Visconti and one very savy insider history cannot mention.
Lord Litchfield
The King speaks intelligently again.
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