Politics & Government

Campaign Notebook: Chance Encounter for Shays, McMahon

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Chris Shays and Linda McMahon shared an , where the two candidates had back-to-back appearances. The incident occurred when Shays went back to retrieve a forgotten brochure.

Third District

Rosa DeLauro (D) is encouraging the Obama Administration to find the $4.3 million a year "Microbiological Data Program," reports the Food Poisoning Bulletin. The program checks market produce for pathological bacteria.

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Wayne Winsley (R) posted on his Facebook page in support of small business owners:

Ct Small business owners say, Fewer govt. burdens, More access to capital, and a New attitude from incumbents will lead to more jobs.
Wayne Winsley is listening!
Donate now and lets get back to work.

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Fourth District

Jim Himes (D): Himes will be speaking at The Heights at Darien ribbon-cutting this Monday. The event is from 11-11:45 a.m. at Allen O'Neil Drive in Darien.

Steve Obsitnik (R): Obsitnik has continued his "Sandwich Tour" into Greenwich this Monday, and he plans to continue this tour through his campaign, reports the Greenwich Post.

Fifth District

Chris Donovan (D): Donovan's former finance director, Robert Braddock Jr., pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the campaign contributions controversy at his arraignment on Thursday, reports the Associated Press.


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