Letter to the editor of the New Haven Register 12/6/2010

Is the greed of the early robber barons' scurrilous business practices and treatment of workers recreated in our present financial crisis? That same arrogance that pervades our financial, corporate and political spheres is decimating the fabric of this nation. What previously countered that treatment of the masses were child labor laws, unionization and laws pertaining to societal safety. These increased living standards throughout the world.

Today's calculated collaboration of the wealthy seeking maximum profits for CEOs' rewards rather than shared societal rewards is turning this nation into a Third World country. The exceptions are few: Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are attempting to set the moral compass for other billionaires to follow. In the past decades, millionaires and multimillionaires have grown exponentially, while middle- class wages have remained stagnant.

It's highly likely the deficit reduction movement led by the wealthy shall target the middle class, the elderly and the poor.

Frank Rohrig, Milford

Quinnipiac, SurveyUSA Performed Strongly
By NATE SILVER - New York Times

Every election cycle has its winners and losers: not just the among the candidates, but also the pollsters.

On Tuesday, polls conducted by the firm Rasmussen Reports (Scott Rasmussen, shown right) — which released more than 100 surveys in the final three weeks of the campaign, including some commissioned under a subsidiary on behalf of Fox News — badly missed the margin in many states, and also exhibited a considerable bias toward Republican candidates.

Other polling firms, like SurveyUSA and Quinnipiac University, produced more reliable results in Senate and gubernatorial races. A firm that conducts surveys by Internet, YouGov, also performed relatively well.

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November 28, 2008 - "Black Friday"

Walmart worker, Jdimytai Damour, 34, of Queens, was crushed in the vestibule of the store when 2,000 frenzied bargain hunters surged forward.

Damour, 6-foot-5, 270-pound, was a temporary worker at the store in Valley Stream, L.I.

He was standing in the vestibule when the doors opened at 5 a.m. and bargain-crazed customers knocked him down in hopes of snapping up TVs and vacuum cleaners at rock-bottom prices.

Today Milford Democrats made an offer to their friends across the aisle; let's agree to one year moratorium on political yard signs.

The idea comes in response to the frustration Milford voters feel with the clutter and litter that the overuse or abuse of yard signs has caused of late. I have not met one voter in Milford who does not support the idea and hope both Parties agree.

Well, unfortunately Tom Jagodzinski rejected the idea out of hand, citing that his people are tired of making phone calls and want to be home with their families for Thanksgiving so he cannot entertain the question until next year.

Congratulations to all of the candidates on their victories,to all of volunteers on their hard work and to all of the voters who came out to cast their votes.

U.S. Senator-elect Richard Blumenthal

U.S. Representative Rosa L. DeLauro

Governor-elect Dan Malloy

Lt. Governor-elect Nancy Wyman

Attorney General-elect George Jepsen

Secretary of the State-elect Denise Merrill

Treasurer Denise L. Nappier

Comptroller-elect Kevin Lembo

State Senator (14) Gayle Slossberg

State Representative (117) Paul Davis

State Representative-elect (118) Kim Rose

State Representative (119) Richard Roy

Judge of Probate Beverly Streit-Kefalas

Democratic Registrar of Voters Antoinette Carey

****The certification of the official results is scheduled to take place on November 25, 2010.****

All over the U.S. Democrats have been outspent. Whether it's by self-funded millionaire candidates (Linda McMahon/Tom Foley) or shadow groups funded by billionaires (Crossroads GPS = Karl Rove) or global business organizations (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), Republican candidates and their surrogates have spent millions of dollars in this election cycle.

"Citizen's United" Supreme Court ruling stating that corporations are people allowed this to happen. Corporations may be considered "people" under this ruling and therefore allowed to influence the elections through money and advertising, but in this election, we still have something they don't have under their control.

******We have the right, privilege and the ability to vote.******

Vote for People over Profits.

Vote for smart government over the privatization or defunding of government services.

Vote for people who believe that the government must work for the common good.

Vote Row B for the Democratic Team.

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R) has gone to Ohio to help Rich Iott (R) in his campaign for Congress. It was recently revealed that Iott dresses as a Waffen SS officer for World War II re-enactments. Iott claims he is not a neo-Nazi but rather joined the group to do something fun with his son. His son has grown up and is no longer interested in dressing up like a Nazi.
The Atlantic

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW

1. HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES: What are health insurance Exchanges, and when do they launch?

2. PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS: What is the Patient's Bill of Rights and how does it affect me?

3. PRE-EXISTING CONDITION INSURANCE PLAN: How do I know if I qualify and apply for insurance under this new program?

4. SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDITS: Which small businesses qualify for health insurance tax credits, and how do I know if my business qualifies?

5. SENIORS AND MEDICARE RECIPIENTS: What actions are being taken under the Affordable Care Act to strengthen Medicare?

Find out what the new health care laws means for you.

October 25, 2010

"The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."

-- Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), in an interview with the National Journal, describing his goal in retaking the Senate.

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GOP says compromise not on the agenda if they retake the House

By Michael O'Brien - 10/22/10

Republicans aren't interested in compromising with President Obama on major issues if they retake the House or Senate, a senior GOP lawmaker said.

"Look, the time to go along and get along is over," said Rep. Mike Pence (Ind.), the chairman of the House Republican Conference. "House Republicans know that.:

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Adding to the pressure on GOP leaders not to compromise will be the incoming class of conservative candidates backed by the Tea Party movement.

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What happened to creating jobs? What happened to governing on behalf of the American people?

Americans want action and help. We don't need more obstruction, delays and filibusters from the Party of "No".

Vote for the Democratic ticket on November 2nd.