Ctnewsjunkie.com reports: Was the Affordable Care Act popular enough in Connecticut to campaign on? With less than two weeks left before Election Day, Elizabeth Esty is betting it is. The Cheshire Democrat is competing against Republican Andrew Roraback for the … Continue reading
By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter Congressional contenders Andrew Roraback and Elizabeth Esty walked the same halls of Connecticut’s General Assembly during a single legislative session. Though one was a state representative and the other a state senator, both were afforded … Continue reading
One of the nastiest and most circus-like campaigns Connecticut has seen in a congressional primary could transition into the model for a civil and cerebral general election matchup. No, really. Andrew Roraback and Elizabeth Esty have a unique opportunity to … Continue reading
Republican Justin Bernier has released a TV ad in which he takes a shot at President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, calling it a “dangerous political mandate.” Justin Bernier – Fight from Bernier for Congress on Vimeo. Bernier’s timing is … Continue reading
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama’s law that requires most Americans to have health insurance. The ruling brought immediate reaction from Democrats and Republicans, including from candidates for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District all seven of whom … Continue reading
By Jordan Fenster, Staff Reporter President Barack Obama’s Affordable Health Care Act has gone from “an opportunity to create jobs” to a “job destroying bill” in the rhetoric of Republican 5th District Congress candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley. The U.S. Supreme Court … Continue reading
Maggie’s List, a federal political action committee “dedicated to electing fiscally conservative women,” according to its website, has announced its endorsement of Lisa Wilson-Foley for Connecticut’s 5th congressional District “Lisa Wilson Foley is a strong candidate who will work to … Continue reading
By Matt DeRienzo, Staff Reporter Andrew Roraback defended his positions on the death penalty and tax increases in an appearance on WNPR’s “Where We Live” Wednesday morning, and criticized the lack of transparency Republican 5th District Congress foe Lisa Wilson-Foley … Continue reading
Justin Bernier has been endorsed by the “Repeal Obamacare PAC” in his bid for the Republican nomination for Connecticut’s 5th District Congress seat. The Repeal Obamacare PAC is led by former Yonkers, N.Y., Mayor John Spencer, who was the Republican … Continue reading
By Mary O’Leary, Staff Reporter Republican 5th District congressional candidate Lisa Wilson-Foley claims that estimates on the cost of President Obama’s health care reform law have doubled since it was originally pitched. Actually, the estimated cost of the insurance coverage … Continue reading
