REGISTER CITIZEN EDITORIAL: Democrats use outright deception to manipulate 5th District GOP primary

Lies, low-blows, questionable ethics and outright violations of the law have distinguished the campaign for Connecticut’s 5th District Congress seat this year. And just when you think it can’t get any worse, someone stoops to a new low. The latest … Continue reading

WNPR series exposes 5th District candidates’ weak spots

By Matt DeRienzo, Staff Reporter Connecticut will be sending a new representative to Congress from the 5th District this fall, and the field for Republican and Democratic primaries on Tuesday, Aug. 14, is crowded and controversial. Yet there have been … Continue reading

Justin Bernier on WNPR’s ‘Where We Live’: Most people in Connecticut favor abortion restrictions

By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter During an appearance on WNPR’s “Where We Live,” Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Justin Bernier downplayed man-made climate change, supported Citizens United and said he thinks Connecticut wants more restrictions on abortion. Live Blog: Coverage of … Continue reading