New Haven Independent

AFL-CIO Backs DeStefano, Hedges on Lieberman

by Paul Bass | June 27, 2006 4:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

The state AFL-CIO rallied behind John DeStefano’s gubernatorial candidacy at the Omni Hotel in New Haven Tuesday. It also backed Joe Lieberman in the U.S. Senate race, but hedged its endorsement in the face of vociferous support for challenger Ned Lamont. Click here to read about how DeStefano prevailed but opponent Dannel Malloy’s campaign elbowed its way through the door, past the guy in the top picture. Click here to read about the contentious Lieberman-Lamont debate, in which janitors’ organizer Art Perry (at left) spoke up for the incumbent.