Brandon Moore: The Opponent Mitch Doesn’t Want
To The Editor:
Democracy is alive and well in Newtown’s Democratic Party. In this year’s race for state representative, we are fortunate to have two exceptionally qualified candidates — both of whom would serve Newtown far better than Mitch Bolinsky, whose votes against reproductive freedom and for expanded access to assault weapons are out of step with Newtown’s values.
Strong campaigns share a few essentials: energy, optimism, a message that resonates, and a candidate who reflects where the community is heading. Brandon Moore embodies all of these qualities.
As someone recently elected to Newtown’s Legislative Council — and who knocked on more doors than any other candidate last fall — I’ve seen firsthand what it takes to earn voters’ trust. Brandon has what it takes to win in November.
His charisma is unmistakable. Candidates who connect with working families, young voters, and longtime residents win general elections — and Brandon does exactly that.
Brandon zeros in on the issues that shape everyday life for working families: lowering energy costs, improving housing affordability, and expanding access to childcare. His priorities are practical and grounded, just like him.
Rather than follow a corporate path, Brandon chose to be a terrorist hunter. He earned a Bronze Star as an attack helicopter pilot fighting the Taliban, then returned home committed to serving Connecticut families. That record of service shapes how he leads and why people trust him. It’s also why leaders including Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes delivered such powerful remarks at his campaign launch.
No one stands in sharper contrast to Mitch Bolinsky than Brandon Moore — and that may be the highest praise I can offer. Brandon embodies the future of our party and our community: forward‑looking, energetic, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. Newtown deserves leadership that reflects its values and its future.
I am proud to support Brandon Moore for State Representative.
Arnie Berman
Sandy Hook
Thank you so much for your support, Arnie!! It truly means the world and your service to Newtown is so deeply appreciated!
Are reproductive rights really an issue that is a top priority to Newtowners? OK if you say so but if that is the narrative Brendon is pushing, it is the same as saying, “Newtown, I got nothing. Just vote for me because I’m a democrat.” And regarding assault weapons? Mitch voted to expand the ban of high-power weapons and magazines, called for extensive background checks and dedicated his vote to the memory of the lives lost at Sandy Hook. Why would you lie and try to tarnish this good man’s name? Brandon, who I thank for his service, has lived in Newtown how long? Less than a year and he’s going to solve the challenges Newtown is facing with his charisma? How much experience does really have in government? Four days before he was let go? For 14 years Mitch served Newtown with honor and civility and has never once voted to increase your taxes, has fought against hidden fees like the “Public Benefits” charges on your energy bills, and is the only voice of reason we have in Hartford fighting against government mandates. That bill that took local zoning away from Newtown was opposed by Mitch for the past seven years. It took a democratic super majority to get it jammed down our throats. The last thing we need is another rubber stamp representative in Hartford. And by the way Arnie, I loved the way you and the rest of the Newtown Democrats kicked Michelle Ku to the side of the road. Pretty classy.