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GTDC endorses Blumenthal

The Groton Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorsed Richard Blumenthal for the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate. The endorsement was widely perceived as a blow to former GTDC member Merrick Alpert, in whose support no voice was raised. The committee also endorsed Joe Courtney for Congress, Nancy Wyman for State Comptroller, Andy Maynard for […]

Candidates forum in Stonington

Scott Bates, our State Central Committee member from this District, has organized a “Meet the Candidates” event in Stonington on the 13th from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. It will be held at the Lagrua Center. In attendance will be: Governor: Ned LamontMary GlassmanRudy MarconiDan Malloy Attorney General: George Jepsen Susan Bysiewicz Secretary of State: Denise […]

John Conyers coming to Norwich

The Norwich chapter of the NAACP is celebrating the 100th anniversary of that organization on Tuesday. The event will be held at the Kelly Middle School, 25 Mahan Drive, in Norwich. From the group’s flyer: The Guest Speaker for the event will be United States Congressman and Chairman of the Judiciary, John Conyers Jr. Other […]

A new blog on the block

There is a new addition to my blogroll, to which I want to direct the attention of my hordes of faithful readers. It’s called WCubedBlog, the “WCubed” being derived from the fact that the three contributors all have last names beginning with “W”. It’s a very recent addition to the blogosphere. One of them is […]

Emergency announcement-Don’t Forget Drinking Liberally!

Due to technical difficulties, my wife’s monthly email reminder failed to go out in a timely fashion. So to all Southeastern Connecticut liberal drinker: the meeting is on. Given the events of the past few days, we should have plenty to talk about. Tomorrow night, 6:30 at the Bulkeley House in New London

Don’t forget

A reminder. Ned Lamont will be coming to Southeast Connecticut. If you are interested in meeting Ned and hearing his views on state issues (he’s exploring, as they say), here’s your opportunity. He will be at the home of Camille and Nick Burlingham, 9 High Ridge Drive, in Pawcatuck on Dec 7th, from 6 PM […]

Urgent Reminder!

C’mon people, attendance was dismal at last months Drinking Liberally. Let’s not let that happen again. Thursday we’ll have the chance to celebrate or commiserate, depending on the outcome of today’s elections. Several of our members are running for office, and we’ll be there for all, winners and losers. Here’s hoping for a good turnout. […]

Yet another announcement

Teri Roper, a loyal Groton Dem, has started a new career, or at least a new avocation, as a filmmaker. She has produced a number of programs which are cablecast on Comcast in Groton, as well as Thames Valley (the public option). She has two programs that will be played on both systems public access […]

Your monthly reminder

Once again it is my duty to remind our liberal drinkers that it is time to drink again. Tomorrow night we can look fondly back to our October meeting, the last one before the 2008 election, when we were talking about Sarah Palin and Tina Fey. In fact, if memory serves, our meeting either took […]

Dodd to be in Colchester on Saturday

A Colchester resident passes on the news that Senator Dodd will be at the Polish Club in Colchester for a pancake breakfast at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Apparently, he’s robo-calling local Democrats to invite them to join him. The club is located at 395 South Main Street. We’ve gone to events there in the past, […]