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Bysiewicz: Malloy elected governor, no recount
HARTFORD (AP) — Former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy was elected Connecticut's first Democratic governor in two decades, finally learning Wednesday that he had defeated millionaire Republican businessman Tom Foley after months of negative advertising. Malloy, 55, touted his experience as mayor, saying he created at least 5,000 new jobs, brought in major corporations and reduced crime. He becomes the state's 88th governor and the first Democrat since William O'Neill left office in 1991. He will succeed retiring Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
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Jack of Diamonds wrote on Nov 3, 2010 1:38 PM: " On the brighter side, the Governor elect did promise not to interfere with the death penalty cases currently in the courts. Hopefully he will not turn out to be a another blatant lyer. " way to go wrote on Nov 3, 2010 1:48 PM: " CT is now the California of the east coast...a laughing stock of liberalism " Peanuts wrote on Nov 3, 2010 1:56 PM: " On a brighter note, beer and tissue retailers will see an upsurge in sales from all the conservatives crying into beers over the next four years. Crystal ball vendors on the other hand, will see larger than expected product returns due to the inaccurate predictions of doom and gloom now being prognosticated by these same sorrowful losers. " le wrote on Nov 3, 2010 2:20 PM: " It is comforting to know that union mobsters and Acorn thugs are now in full control of elections in CT. What is this, Third World- Chicago style ? Keep on stuffing ballot box in Bport, Harford, and New Haven until the desired results are arrived at? Obviously this is blatant fraud and corruption and should be challenged in court. " blue star wrote on Nov 3, 2010 2:54 PM: " @ Peanuts, I've been called as being sarcastic, but I do tip my hat to you. " Aint Rand wrote on Nov 3, 2010 3:05 PM: " I'm always amazed by the actions of those that continually bemoan of the girth and heft of government are also the first to run complaining to this same bloated object of their derision whenever actions to which they do not go agree occur. " krisburns wrote on Nov 3, 2010 3:33 PM: " anybody who thinks a democratic governor will have any easier time with a democratic legislature hasn't been paying attention lately. about the only thing they will probably accomplish together is remapping the 5th district so Murphy doesn't have to sweat it out as long. The rest of it -- including the solution to our budget woes -- will be the same old fight back and forth. And isn't it amazing how folks continue to bash those people who are left of center with name calling. I wish there were more Al.Caps in this world. " Finally wrote on Nov 3, 2010 4:20 PM: " No go and get your SHINEBOXES you conservative, right wing complainers. That's right, go get your SHINEBOXES!!! A great day for the State of CT. " al.cap wrote on Nov 3, 2010 5:45 PM: " thanks kris. all you people out here gloating, stick around. i want to see what you all have to say when you get what you voted for. no crystal ball needed....higher taxes, less jobs, more businesses deserting, guaranteed. anybody think p&w is going to stick around after the contract expires? " noname wrote on Nov 3, 2010 6:31 PM: " "" It is comforting to know that union mobsters and Acorn thugs are now in full control of elections in CT. What is this, Third World- Chicago style ? Keep on stuffing ballot box in Bport, Harford, and New Haven until the desired results are arrived at? Obviously this is blatant fraud and corruption and should be challenged in court. "" Could not agree MORE. This is AWFUL. I cannot believe Foley lost and im still hoping a recount is in the works. Foley deserves to be governor and i CANT wait till CT continues to fall apart under Malloy. Sad day for CT... and don't get me started on Blumenthal " sameoldstory wrote on Nov 3, 2010 6:57 PM: " the media keeps saying millionaire foley why arent they saying millionaire attorney malloy. cheap as_ stereotype cant see the forest from the trees. " Frank wrote on Nov 3, 2010 8:24 PM: " Best to sell houses now, as Real estate in Ct will be worthless(except on the gold coast) in two years with taxes SO high, you won't be able to afford to live here. I'm thinking Ct is going to get what the 56% of the people deserve. Betting the millionaires are looking in to moving to a healthier climate as well. " 10 million dollars wrote on Nov 3, 2010 10:40 PM: " So your preference is that our election is sold to the highest bidder? how many of those who posted here can even imagine HAVING 10 million dollars not to mention spending that money of your own on an election campaign? Foley could not even BEGIN to represent the majority of people of CT. Those of you who think he'd be for you are deceived unless you too are a millionaire who doesn't care about others. " Leigh wrote on Nov 3, 2010 11:12 PM: " 10 million dollars... and you think Malloy and Blumenthal aren't multi-millionaires also?? Who are you kidding? They want to keep everyone poor and on welfare by throwing them some free money and healthcare - this keeps those low-lifes happy and ensures a voting base for idiots like Blumenthal and Malloy. " Frank wrote on Nov 4, 2010 5:48 AM: " Gonna have to recheck your story...televisions had it going to floey last night... " Nosmo King wrote on Nov 4, 2010 7:52 AM: " Let's look at the credential of the 2 men. Dan Malloy received his Juris Doctorate from Boston College, having graduated from same Magna_Cum_Laude. He's also been mayor of Stamford since 1995 during which time the the city has earned 3 “City Livability Awards” from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Tom Foley has earned an MBA from Harvard. In 1985, he formed the National Textile Corp (NTC) and in the same year, NTC purchased the Bibb Company. In the 11 years that Mr. Foley was in control, he received an annual salary of approximately $ 4 million dollars per year, even when the Bibb Company was undergoing financial difficulties beginning from 1994 forward, until Mr.Foley was removed from executive control of the Bibb Company by a bankruptcy judge in 1996. So now who would the citizens of Connecticut want in running the day to day affairs of this proud state, a proven loser in Mr. Foley or a nationally acknowledged and proven public administrator in Mr. Malloy? " le wrote on Nov 4, 2010 8:23 AM: " AP Switches! Now Calling CT Gov Race for Foley(R)!!! Just announced on channel 3 (CBS affiliate) " NWO wrote on Nov 4, 2010 8:33 AM: " To Al.Cap: I could not have said it better myself! I just want to add a question. " Once all the big business and upper middle class leaves the state, who will the democrats have left to tax?" By the way Dems, I dont wanna hear you crying on this post when Blumenthal hits us with that HUGE utility tax, or when Malloy raises the sales Tax to 8%! Its gonna happen! " al.cap wrote on Nov 4, 2010 9:03 AM: " @10m- it's not going to matter how much any of us has. under the guise of 'caring', chairman malloy and the union democrat party of konnectikut are going to strip every last penny for proper redistribution. " 10 million dollars wrote on Nov 4, 2010 9:28 AM: " Malloy and Blumenthal were not trying to buy the election. One of the best advocates for the poor in this state is a millionaire herself. Being wealthy in and of itself does not make one a poor choice. Its choosing to use resources to try to manipulate public opinion that is truly dangerous. Leigh, I have to say also that your nasty attitude towards those with less resources than you speaks exactly to the concerns I have about Foley and McMahon. If you really believe Foley and McMahon care about the likes of most CT citizens, you'll be in for some nasty surprises if Foley wins this election. There are a lot of people who naively believe they are not the recipients of government funded or subsidized services, and Foley intends to cut them across the board indiscriminately. And then, talking out of the other side of his mouth, claims to be able to access huge amounts of federal monies (gee, our tax dollars!). I don't think any CT resident is more equal than others. I'm no better than the homeless person trying to survive on the street, or the wealthy multi-millionaire trying to expand their wealth, nor other 70k earners like myself. Some candidates and residents seem to think some voters are more equal than others. Just ask Foley what he thinks about Bridgeport voters! " hold on now wrote on Nov 4, 2010 9:53 AM: " hold on libs; dont start waving your freak flags too high; the AP (who has no stake in the vote, unlike Byscewicz) has Foley up by 8424 and has evidence to back it up, unlike Suzie, who has not released any documents. The AP has withdrawn their call of Malloy as winner. " 10 million dollars wrote on Nov 4, 2010 10:06 AM: " @ hold on now. We know that. We knew that last night. " 10 million dollars wrote on Nov 4, 2010 10:10 AM: " le wrote on Nov 4, 2010 8:23 AM: " AP Switches! Now Calling CT Gov Race for Foley(R)!!! Just announced on channel 3 (CBS affiliate) " This is not a news flash. They withdrew their support last night. Checked the WFSB website. They haven't changed it to calling the election for Foley. It remains withdrawing the call for Malloy. Time will tell. I need to see the numbers. The numbers I've seen so far show Foley ahead, which has concerned me all along. Foley also poo-pooed Bridgeport voters right to vote! We'll see what happens when the counts are in... " 10 million dollars wrote on Nov 4, 2010 10:15 AM: " 10:04 a.m. EDT, November 4, 2010 "Democrat Dannel Malloy got about 18,600 more votes in New Haven than Tom Foley, a total that could be enough to win the governor's race. The Courant obtained totals from the New Haven registrar of voters that shows Malloy had 22,298 votes, compared with Foley's 3,685." The latest data. Crack me up at the hold your horses libs attitude. At 9:28 my post included: "If you really believe Foley and McMahon care about the likes of most CT citizens, you'll be in for some nasty surprises " further details of where the confusion might lie wrote on Nov 4, 2010 10:17 AM: " "The most recent vote totals posted online by The Associated Press, which on Wednesday withdrew its call that Malloy had won the race, show that only about 9,000 votes had been cast in New Haven with 100 percent of precincts reporting." http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-ct-governor-election-results-1104-20101103,0,4796636,full.story Time will tell.... " hold on now wrote on Nov 4, 2010 11:05 AM: " @ 10 million.. well la dee da...aint you smart and smug..typical lib know it all attitude. " fed up wrote on Nov 4, 2010 12:25 PM: " Noname said it best "i CANT wait till CT continues to fall apart under Malloy." The key word being CONTINUES. This state (and country)is so messed up now that throwing names back and forth is useless. It won't change no matter who is in office. I just ask one favor: Will the last one to leave CT please turn off the lights. " Peanuts wrote on Nov 4, 2010 4:55 PM: " Mr. Malloy has a sure-fire way to rescue Connecticut from the economic malaise and fiscal doldrums brought about during the Rell administration without affecting his voter base; a tax on moaners and groaners, which for the most part are all those that did not vote for Mr. Malloy. " al.cap wrote on Nov 5, 2010 8:33 AM: " more spending, higher taxes, and 'green energy'...a surefire way straight to the crapper. i just hope there's a sucker left to buy my house. " Jack of Diamonds wrote on Nov 5, 2010 3:36 PM: " In the words of Connecticut's own P.T. Barnum..'There's a sucker born every minute.' Not to worry. " julianne.ingham wrote on Nov 7, 2010 8:24 AM: " With so many Americans still suffering negative effects of the economy and bailout, Wall Street greed is still first and foremost on their minds. This election was not about Republican vs. Democratic or Conservative vs. Liberal. The message that kept coming through loud and clear was "Rich vs. Middle and Working Class". The general distrust of corporate CEO's and big business played a major roll in the outcome of Connecticut's elections. " PETEBF wrote on Nov 8, 2010 12:34 PM: " Bysiewics should be replaced immediately!. She obviously lacks the class to resign. She has been caught in lies, simple math mistakes, and major show of partisanship taking care of Malloy. She blatantly blamed ALL of the mess on Bridgeport Registrars and took none for herself. She's just a lame duck bureaucrat trying to get a job in the new Governors office. " Post a comment
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