New Haven Independent

Malloy Squeaks Out Endorsement Win; DeStefano: Now The Campaign Begins

by Melissa Bailey | May 20, 2006 11:00 AM | Permalink

In an edge-of-the-seat, hours-long race, Dannel Malloy edged out gubernatorial contender John DeStefano for the Democratic Party endorsement at the state convention Saturday by just four votes. After two hours of vote counts, challenges, and last-minute fence-hopping, the score was tallied: The Stamford mayor won 799 votes and DeStefano got 795. Click here for Tess Wheelwright’s account of how Malloy outhustled and out-strongarmed DeStefano on the convention floor. Click here for Melissa Bailey’s firsthand report on the DeStefano camp’s changing fortunes as the day progressed. Click here to meet the “underaged” set, who hung out with Caitlin Welch-Rubin, including New Haven’s Betsy Ross Marching Band (pictured below). For Christine Stuart’s coverage, click here. Click here to feel the atmosphere while the race was neck and neck. Click here for Melissa Bailey’s report on whom state Sen. Martin Looney rooted for, and whether he’s running for mayor of New Haven.

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