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Time for someone to spend more time with his family

Thursday, January 14, 2010

The new Quinnipiac Poll shows Bluementhal crushing his potential Republican opponents. But the word crush is far too mild for what he is doing to Merrick Alpert. He’s beating Merrick 82 to 4. Given the 4.6% margin of error, Merrick could theoretically get -.6% of the vote. Okay, I know that’s not possible. On the […]

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Second Anniversary

Friday, January 8, 2010

Despite problems with our reminder emails, we had a nearly full house last night for our Drinking Liberally “meeting”. This was our second anniversary, a milestone I had my doubts we’d ever meet. Here’s our merry band, after most of the liberal drinking had already taken place. I should mention here that the folks at […]

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Caucus Tomorrow

Monday, January 4, 2010

Just a reminder that the Groton Democratic Town Committee will be holding its caucuses (one for each district) tomorrow to choose those lucky people who will hold the awe inspiring position of town committee member for the forthcoming two years. Any registered Groton Democrat is eligible to attend, vote and seek this exalted post. Sign-in […]

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Upcoming nuptials

Sunday, December 13, 2009

This holiday season has seriously cut in to my blogging time, no doubt to the relief of many. Yesterday, my wife and I hosted an event sponsored by the Groton Federation of Democratic Women. Some Democratic men showed up as well, though I am somewhat reluctant to admit we segregated ourselves into a separate room […]

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Ned Lamont in Stonington

Monday, December 7, 2009

Just returned from the Ned Lamont meet and greet in Stonington. Quite a crowd turned out to hear Ned’s thoughts on what ails the state. Below, Ned with various Drinking Liberally regulars. I’m still undecided, but I have to admit I feel a lot of affection for Ned. I also feel we owe him some […]

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Save the date

Monday, November 16, 2009

Ned Lamont is coming to our area in a few weeks. He’ll be at the home of Camille and Nick Burlingham (Camille happens to be his sister) 9 High Ridge Drive, Pawcatuck, on Monday, Dec 7, from 6-8. I hope we can get a good turnout for Ned. Right at the moment I’m still uncommitted […]

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Rell chooses not to run

Monday, November 9, 2009

Some time ago Jim Amann stopped by our Town Committee. He received a lukewarm to frosty reception. In the course of his presentation he opined that Jodi Rell would not run again, and that the Republicans will nominate Lieutenant Governor Mike (who?) Fedele. Well, Jodi has dropped out and Fedele is running, though whether he’ll […]

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Groton Girl Hits the Big Time

Friday, October 23, 2009

Our own Liz Duarte sent this picture from Stamford, where she was the guest of Ned Lamont at tonight’s fundraiser for Chris Dodd. Seems she also shook the hand of a recent Nobel Prize winner.

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Pictures from today’s Groton Shindig

Saturday, October 17, 2009

This was a busy day for me, too busy for thinking, so no serious writing. We here in Groton had a little fundraiser. An excellent turnout with lots of money raised and virtually no money spent. Maybe the theme was the big draw. Who can argue with wine and chocolate? Some pictures follow, chosen rather […]

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Ted Mann puts a dent in Rell’s armor

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Fair’s fair. I’m a frequent critic of the New London Day, but there are times when the Day pulls through. Ted Mann’s series of articles (most recent here) about Jodi Rell’s misuse of state funds is a case in point. It’s been amusing to watch as the governor shifts her lines of defense after each […]

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