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« on: April 13, 2017, 12:45:46 PM »
« edited: April 13, 2017, 07:22:20 PM by politicallpd »
According to a new report from the Hartford Courant:

http://www.courant.com/politics/hc-gov-malloy-will-not-seek-a-third-term-20170413-story.html

This certainly opens the door for interested Democrats like State Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr. (yes, that Kennedy family.)

http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-Kennedy-for-Connecticut-governor-11028630.php

After reading that article, I think Kennedy would make a pretty strong candidate, no?
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« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2017, 12:50:33 PM »
Good call
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« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2017, 01:05:47 PM »
never understood why he was unpopular. CT is towards the top of almost every state ranking in America.
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« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2017, 01:16:16 PM »
RIP FF Sad
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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2017, 01:32:40 PM »
Quote from: marty on April 13, 2017, 01:05:47 PM
never understood why he was unpopular. CT is towards the top of almost every state ranking in America.

Continuous budget woes despite alarmingly high taxes (which he's increased), and many people and corporations leaving the state. 
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2017, 01:44:38 PM »
#NoMoreKennedys

But seriously, let's get someone else please.
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2017, 01:45:53 PM »
Toss-Up ---> Lean Dem.
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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2017, 02:06:46 PM »
Best for everyone this way
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2017, 02:28:22 PM »
Well that's a relief. Democrat's chances of keeping this seat went up significantly.
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2017, 02:33:33 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2017, 03:44:19 PM »
*exhales*

I totally thought Malloy's ego would convince him to run for another term.

Regardless, Ted Jr. is the favorite unless someone else jumps in. Do we expect a bunch more candidates to jump in now that Malloy's out?
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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2017, 04:02:04 PM »
This is probably good news to Democrats and Republicans alike.
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2017, 04:02:49 PM »
Quote from: MAINEiac4434 on April 13, 2017, 03:44:19 PM
*exhales*

I totally thought Malloy's ego would convince him to run for another term.

Regardless, Ted Jr. is the favorite unless someone else jumps in. Do we expect a bunch more candidates to jump in now that Malloy's out?

Nah, Ted Jr. is pretty weak from what I hear.  Kevin Lembo seems like a much more likely bet.
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« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2017, 04:29:41 PM »
Bye Felicia.
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« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2017, 05:20:53 PM »
Thank Goodness.    Net win for the Dems.
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« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2017, 05:24:40 PM »
Now the only Dem-held state to worry about is Minnesota.
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« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2017, 05:42:30 PM »
Would anyone from the Congressional delegation want to run for Governor? Jim Himes or Elizabeth Esty maybe?
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« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2017, 05:50:01 PM »
Quote from: JMT on April 13, 2017, 05:42:30 PM
Would anyone from the Congressional delegation want to run for Governor? Jim Himes or Elizabeth Esty maybe?

Himes no, Esty was thought to be a maybe but it's actually her husband Dan that might be looking at a run. This could be a very crowded primary for both parties.
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« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2017, 06:08:25 PM »
Quote from: publicunofficial on April 13, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Now the only Dem-held state to worry about is Minnesota.

I wouldn't call Tom Wolf safe.
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« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2017, 06:10:17 PM »
I'm really skeptical of the political talents of any Kennedy born after 1935 or so, but I assume Ted Jr. can win this for the Dems.

(Also someone should change the name of the thread to spell Malloy's name right)
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« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2017, 07:22:39 PM »
Thanks for the catch there; edit made.
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« Reply #21 on: April 13, 2017, 08:49:02 PM »
Imagine two Democratic governors with Kennedy elected in 2018: Chris Kennedy in Illinois, and Ted Kennedy, Jr. in Connecticut.

I think it's Lean R. It is a prime Republican gubernatorial pickup. If Tom Foley runs again, it's his, but Kennedy Jr. or Drew will give him a competitive race.
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« Reply #22 on: April 13, 2017, 09:14:17 PM »
Ehhhhh. Tilt D, I guess. I feel like Trump will pull the Democratic nominee to victory.

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Quote from: publicunofficial on April 13, 2017, 05:24:40 PM
Now the only Dem-held state to worry about is Minnesota.

I wouldn't call Tom Wolf safe.

Or Colorado. And Connecticut is still nowhere near safe even with this. Arguably Rhode Island too.

I wouldn't worry too much about Colorado. Rhode Island is definitely a possibility though. As is Connecticut; the idea that Malloy leaving will make this Safe D is quite bizarre, considering recent events in Maryland and Vermont.
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« Reply #23 on: April 13, 2017, 11:44:55 PM »
Quote from: bronz4141 on April 13, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
Imagine two Democratic governors with Kennedy elected in 2018: Chris Kennedy in Illinois, and Ted Kennedy, Jr. in Connecticut.

I think it's Lean R. It is a prime Republican gubernatorial pickup. If Tom Foley runs again, it's his, but Kennedy Jr. or Drew will give him a competitive race.

Trust me when I say you don't know what you're talking about.
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« Reply #24 on: April 13, 2017, 11:46:42 PM »
The Conneticuteers I know all like TKII, why don't people here like him?
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