Fairfield, CT
Politics
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement The so-called "Mooch" has kicked in a maximum campaign contribution for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski.  Anthony Scaramucci, a former Wall Street financier who lasted less than two weeks as White House communications director for President Donald Trump last year, gave $3,500 to Democrat Ned Lamont's challenger, according to media reports. Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, meanwhile, contributed another $8 million of his own money to the campaign account, already flush with $5 million more than Stefanowski's balance, according to the latest campaig…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup
Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup In spite of a pipe bomb threat, former Vice President Joe Biden plans to make a campaign stop in Hartford on Friday, Oct. 25 to endorse Ned Lamont and congressional candidate Jahana Hayes.   The high-profile Democrat’s visit comes 11 days before the Nov. 6 election. Biden's name has been floated as a possible Democratic candidate for president in 2020, as reported here by Daily Voice.  On Thursday, it was reported that Biden was the latest target of pipe bomb threats in addition to actor Robert De Niro of New York City, according to multiple reports including this article in The New York Ti…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates
Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates This afternoon's debate will give three candidates for governor a second chance to pick on one another before the Nov. 6 election. The last gubernatorial debate, on Sept. 26, included independent candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford -- giving the Democrat and Republican in the race less airtime and opportunities to bash each other.  Daily Voice coverage of the last three-way debate can be found by clicking here.  All three will square off again at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Hartford for a debate sponsored by the Connecticut…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race One of the candidates for governor of Connecticut is enjoying his largest lead to date, according to the latest public opinion poll.  Election Day is Nov. 6 for the seat being vacated by two-term Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.  Democrat Ned Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, holds a 47 to 39 percent lead over Republican Bob Stefanowski, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 10. About 11 percent of Connecticut's likely voters said they favor independent third-party candidate Richard "Oz" Griebel of Hartford. Nutmeg State spoiler alert: Abou…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate
Candidates Stay On Point In Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate The addition of a third, independent gubernatorial candidate to Wednesday night's debate at the University of Connecticut added a new dimension -- but no fireworks that some had forecast. Petitioning candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford didn't provoke either major party candidate into misspeaking or changing stands from prior debates. Democrat Ned Lamont continued to emphasize fiscal restraint while Republican Bob Stefanowski continued to emphasize tax cuts and no new tolls. "Your choice is crystal clear. I'll bring change,'' Stefanowski said.  "The spendin…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate
Fireworks Expected At Three-Way CT Gubernatorial Debate UPDATE: Daily Voice coverage of Wednesday's debate can be read by clicking here. The addition of a third, independent candidate for the debate at the University of Connecticut should stir up the race for governor. For those who watched the last televised debate, on Sept. 17  as reported here by Daily Voice, it degraded into name calling and "he said, he didn't say," by Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski. Prior to the Wednesday, Sept. 26, debate, petitioning independent candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford released part of his tax returns f…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
New Sacred Heart Poll Shows Tight Margin In Lamont-Stefanowski Race New Sacred Heart Poll Shows Tight Margin In Lamont-Stefanowski Race
New Sacred Heart Poll Shows Tight Margin In Lamont-Stefanowski Race After two debates, the race for governor continues to be close, according to a new poll of registered Connecticut voters. The election is on Nov. 6. The latest Sacred Heart University/Hearst Connecticut Media Group Poll found Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich leading  Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison by about 6 percentage points. The telephone survey of 501 likely voters between Sept. 12 and 17 indicates a slight increase over the 4 percent lead Lamont held shortly after the Aug. 14 Democratic Party primary.  Lamont has 43.1 percent to Stefanowski’s 36.9 percent, the new poll found. I…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Next CT Gubernatorial Debate May Become Three-Ring Circus Next CT Gubernatorial Debate May Become Three-Ring Circus
Next CT Gubernatorial Debate May Become Three-Ring Circus Good news: The third debate for governor won't be another chance for the Democratic and Republican candidates to pick on one another. But it may become a three-ring circus with the addition of independent candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford.  Griebel is a former banker, lawyer, and was a Republican primary candidate in the 2010 gubernatorial election. Griebel will join Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich and Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison on stage at the Wednesday, Sept. 26 WFSB/University of Connecticut debate. The 60-minute debate will be broadcast live on WFS…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
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Ex-Fairfield County CEO Man Guilty Of Defrauding More Than $2M From Investors Ex-Fairfield County CEO Man Guilty Of Defrauding More Than $2M From Investors
Ex-Fairfield County CEO Man Guilty Of Defrauding More Than $2M From Investors The former CEO of a Fairfield County business has been found guilty of defrauding investors of more than $2 million, including several women he met on an online dating website. Stamford resident Thomas Connerton, the founder, president and CEO of Safety Technologies, LLC, which operated out of Westport, Stamford, Madison and Simsbury, has been found guilty in federal court for his role in the investment scheme. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, said that Safety Technologies was founded in 2006, with the purpose of developing and commercializing what wa…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate? Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate?
Round Two: Ready For Another Gubernatorial Debate? Candidates for Connecticut governor Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski are meeting up for their second debate of the campaign. Daily Voice coverage of Monday's debate can be found by clicking here:  Stefanowski, a Republican from Madison, and Lamont, a Democrat from Greenwich, squared off on Sept. 17 at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven. It was televised live on Cable Channel 24, WCTX. The debate was hosted by the Connecticut Association of Realtors with News 8 and will be moderated by the association's president, Michael Barbaro. The two major party candidates debated for the first time on We…

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate
Gloves Come Off In Governor's Debate Neither gubernatorial candidate pulled punches on Wednesday night in the first of four debates before the Nov. 6 election. Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison came out swinging by labeling Democrat Ned Lamont as a clone of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.  "Dan Malloy has absolutely ruined this state. With Ned Lamont, it's actually going to be worse,'' Stefanowski said. "He's going to raise taxes and put up tolls."  Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, swung back by saying he has heard no details about how Stefanowski would pay for his promises including income tax cuts. …

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates
Stefanowski, Lamont Meet In First Of Four Gubernatorial Debates  New story -  Gloves Come Off In First Governor's Debate The first of four debates between the candidates for governor will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Voters can watch the debate on MyTV9 at 7 p.m. or on WTNH.com. For more details, click here.  The debate is presented by News 8, The Day and the Garde Arts Theater in New London.  In their political ads, Republican Bob Stefanowski has tried to link Democrat Ned Lamont to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unpopular tenure. Lamont points out that Stefanowski has the backing of President Donald Trump. Both candidates have promised to fix Connecti…

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by Jon Craig