Malloy To Endorse Harp

Good old king Gov.Dannel P. Malloy to endorse the mayoral candidacy of Democrat Toni Harp. Give me a break.No matter which mayoral candidacy he would endorse it would not make a difference.In fact king Dan Malloy better hope he can get a endorsement for his re-election in 2014.

I'm very disappointed. Not surprised, but disappointed.

From her propaganda one notes that Toni Harp is also endorsed by...

"State Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, State Reps Roland Lemar, Pat Dillon, Toni Walker, Juan Candelaria and Robert Megna and Gary Holder-Winfield, 24 members of the Board of Aldermen; 40 former members of the board of Aldermen, The New Haven Democratic Town Committee, Greater New Haven Central Labor Council, AFSCME Council 4, New Haven Fire Fighter's Local 825, New Haven Police Union Local 530, Unite Here Local 34, Unite Here Local 35, Greater New Haven Clergy Association, Hispanic Clergy Association of New Haven"

Though, this latest one absolutely takes the cake! I had more respect for Malloy, I may have to revisit that.

Public endorsements, especially by sitting elected officials and "non-profit" associations and organizations ought to be done away with in American politics.

I used to really like Malloy. Now he just seems like part of the machine.

I am disappointed that Governor Malloy is going to endorse any of the candidates. Once there is a winner in the Democratic Primary, then he would endorse that candidate. This is the state getting in city politics in an unpleasant way. The only good aspect of this endorsement is that I will never have to donate to nor canvass for Malloy again.

Durring my devorce, my lawyer and the GAL kept telling me how wonderful the other was. My lawyer was always on the back foot. The GAL was so lazy and corupt, he tried to presure me into highering a full time nanny so he would not have to testify because that might offend my then wife. I have learned to be very suspecious of endorsements, and to always ask myself, why is one person endorsing anouther.

In this case, me thinks it is party politics, nothing more. I do not think a person ought to receive a critical role simply out of years of service and party loyality.

Gov. Malloy no longer has my approval. That only means the loss of one vote. If anyone should ever wish to know why I take a position, as a rule, I start with the reasons, and then form the conclusion, rather than take a position, and then try to explain why.

Thanks but no thanks for the bad advice Governor.

I'll believe it when I see it. I like Malloy but he's going to have a hard time getting reelected and I can't see how sticking his nose into some cities business is going to help him out in that regard, especially one where he's almost guaranteed 70% of the vote anyways. At best he breaks even, at worst he shoots himself in the foot, and for what? Toni isn't going anywhere politically, this is her last stop.

Thank you Carlos for posting, just one correction is not propaganda, Justin's last video is. This is a fact.

"State Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, State Reps Roland Lemar, Pat Dillon"

This endorsements may be especially painful for Justin. No we are not against Justin he's just no ready even the people he support so much in the past are understanding that.

I guess Nica's will parlay this into their desired parking lot expansion variance. A couple more of those, maybe an auto parts store and a gas station...then Orange Street becomes Dixwell Ave.

Anybody who has paid attention to Malloys record as Govenor knows this is great news for the other three candidates. His answer to everything is to form a commitee or apply for federal grant that we ultimaly pay for anyway. The man needs to stop cutting ribbons, walking in parades, and updating his thrice daily email blasts decrying obvious universal stupidity (shooting kidergarten kids is bad and gay rights are good... duh.) and make some tough decisions, about how to make the cost of living bearable for people making less than $50K a year.

Congratulations to Carolina, Elicker, and Fernandez on this awesome nominaton!

of course....these two have been front and center in creating a phony budget, not living up to promised funds to cities, not going after scofflaws like Wendell Harp, making huge commitments to special interests and big corporations. OF COURSE, Dannel is a Harpie.

Voters should remember this if Malloy has the audacity to run again in '14

This can't be true. Is it April 1st?

HST

It stands to reason that the Democratic Gov. would endorse the only full time Democrat in the race. The individuals are Independents in Democrats clothing.

The idea that many of you Toni Harp haters are dismayed/shocked by this endorsement is preposterous. If you were true Democrats, you would embrace this endorsement with overwhelming excitement.

It wasn't Toni that abandoned her love of the Democratic Party, it Henry, Kermit and Elicker who did that.

The Governor is doing the same thing the President would do, ENDORSE DEMOCRATS.

Toni had the same option to thumb her nose at the Democratic Party that these three Independents had. But again, because of Toni's love of party and her always being extremely prudent in her thinking, she chose to stay loyal to the genuine Democrats and more importantly, to her word.

Loyalty has a very special connotation associated with it. Loyalty denotes the importance of maintaining one's character. If one can't be loyal to self, how then can they possibly be loyal to you?

When the bell rang, Elicker came out fighting as an Independent for a Democratic championship belt. Suffering from a tremendous lack of loyalty also, both Kermit and Henry seized the opportunity to join in on the battle, in round two.

I venture to say, that this political waffling the three of these gentlemen are engaged in, will only harm them in the future should they try and run for political office city-wide.

Another good reason not to support her.

Does Malloy vote in New Haven? Nope. So his endorsement means didly-squat.

It would actually look odd if he didn't endorse her. She's a state legislator with little knowledge and even less experience in city government.

Moving on...

Here we go again.....East Rock Elicker's supporters will tell us that this is another endorsement that doesn't mean anything. Spin it however you want, when one candidate has ALL the endorsements and widespread support among the voting public, it means you have to re-evaluate your positions and prospects. You can hate on Toni Harp as much as you like. There are not that many citizens who share your view. Go0v. Malloy has worked closely with Sen. Harp over the years. (Much like Elickers BoA peers have worked with him.) It is significant that, as Toni's peer, Gov Malloy expresses full confidence in her ability to forge the necessary relationships to govern successfully. Congratulations Senator Harp.

@robn,

Nica's is still in violation of a site plan approval and a Special Exception approval (having way more outside seating than permitted). It's nice to know some things never change.

And if Malloy is trying to sabatoge the city then endorsing Harp is the right thing to do.

She may have just list the teacher/staff vote. Malloy has done everything to dismantle PUBLIC education.

Now voting for Kerm.

I agree with Elizabethaiken, he should've waited until after the Democratic primary(which Harp is probably going to win anyways) to endorse someone, especially since he's not directly involved with the city.

Congratulations Senator Harp!! Starting the countdown to when Carolina drops out....10,9,8....

Forget Dan Malloy.In fact the Democratic voters don't think he deserves a second term.

Quinnipiac Poll: Connecticut Likes Malloy, But Many Don't Want Him Back

The latest survey from the university shows Malloy is enjoying his highest approval rating so far, but indicates voters don't think he deserves a second term.

http://granby-eastgranby.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/quinnipiac-poll-connecticut-likes-malloy-but-many-don6205152895


Latest Q Poll: GOP's Tom Foley Leads Gov. Malloy By 43 Percent To 40 Percent in 2014 Rematch; Q Poll Calls Him 'Mid-40s Malloy'

http://courantblogs.com/capitol-watch/latest-poll-gops-tom-foley-leads-gov-malloy-by-43-percent-to-40-percent/

Politics and Pandering Notes:

BLJ,

Does loyalty to oneself include living for free in a mansion owned by one of the largest tax evaders in the State of CT? If so then Sen Harp is certainly following your rules.

Malloy hates Destefano. Wondering how this plays into that.

Quivering Notes:

Five minutes until endorsement time. I quiver with anticipation. It will be a Love Gov O.