Donovan spokesman taking a job with Donovan’s successor

Gabe Rosenberg, the former spokesman for Chris Donovan’s congressional campaign, has become the press aide for State Rep. Brendan Sharkey, CTNewsJunkie.com reports. Sharkey is expected to be named speaker of the house when the new legislative session gets going. Rosenberg … Continue reading

Chris Donovan could have future in politics, colleagues say

By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter Chris Donovan may have a future in politics, his Democratic colleagues say, despite his loss in the 5th District primary and the controversy that has dogged his campaign since the arrest of two key members … Continue reading

Conflicting reports on Donovan aide’s status after indictment links her to scandal

By Mary E. O’Leary, Staff Reporter According to sources close to the situation, a key member of Connecticut Speaker of the House Chris Donovan’s staff is seeking a leave of absence after her actions as “legislative aide 1″ were documented … Continue reading

Former House speaker Jim Amann does not ‘know how’ Chris Donovan can survive campaign scandal

By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter Former state Speaker of the House Jim Amann said he believes his successor, outgoing speaker of the House and Democratic 5th District congressional candidate Chris Donovan, needs to take responsibility for the actions of his … Continue reading

Sidelined Chris Donovan calls special session ‘a usual day’ despite 5th District scandal

By Mary E. O’Leary, Staff Reporter HARTFORD — It was the same, but different. The press asked Donovan how members of the caucus on Tuesday reacted to him given the arrest of Braddock, which happened after they were out of … Continue reading

Donors to Chris Donovan’s 5th District campaign refuse to explain $2,500 checks

By Mary E. O’Leary and and Michelle Tuccitto-Sullo, Staff Reporters An alleged scheme to hide the identity of some donors to Chris Donovan’s 5th District congressional campaign, detailed in a federal affidavit, centers on eight checks for $2,500 each that were … Continue reading

Democratic legislator rally for Chris Donovan canceled to avoid appearence of conflict of interest

By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter The Chris Donovan campaign had planned to hold an event with Democratic legislators this past Tuesday, but cancelled, a spokesman said, to make sure there was no appearance of conflict of interest. Chris Donovan, speaker … Continue reading

Gov. Malloy speaks frankly about Chris Donovan campaign scandal at fundraiser

WESTPORT — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy called Saturday for state House Speaker Chris Donovan to speak to the public “sooner rather than later” concerning the allegation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office that Donovan’s finance director sought to hide the source … Continue reading