Politics & Government
Campaign Notebook: Bysiewicz Ad Concerns Domestic Violence Group
News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.
Senate
Christopher Shays (R): In a one-on-one interview with ConnecticutPlus.com, Shays explains how he is a better candidate than Republican rival Linda McMahon. He criticizes her spending and discusses how he could help improve Connecticut's economy.
Susan Bysiewicz (D): Bysiewicz's new television ad is receiving criticism from domestic violence groups, reports the Norwich bulletin. They say it could confuse a victim looking for help.
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Third District
Rosa DeLauro (D): DeLauro tweeted about the Downtown Crossing Project:
Great to be w @MayorDeStefano @BlumenthalPress and others this am to kickoff Downtown Crossing project http://bit.ly/OMOiS1
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Wayne Winsley (R) attended North Branford's Potato and Corn Fest, . Other candidates in attendance were Rosa DeLauro, Christopher Shays, and Cindy Cartier.
Fourth District
Jim Himes (D): Himes went to Stamford's Renewable Resources offices on Tuesday, reports the Connecticut Post. The director of operations, Tom Loredo, showed Himes about solar energy technolgoy using Pictometry Online.
Steve Obsitnik (R): Obsitnik campaigned in Bridgeport this week. He has posted photos on his Facebook page.
Fifth District
Chris Donovan (D): Donovan used Representative Chris Murphy's defense of the controversial candidate in a mailing without authorization, reports The Connecticut Mirror. He then sent out a statement of regret.
Andrew Roraback (R): Roraback and Republican rival Justin Bernier have had a particular tension in recent debates, . Arguments have broken out over issues like taxes and illegal immigration.
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