Christine I truly cannot sufficiently express how appreciative I am of your letter. It means so much to to know that this moment, during this campaign, is the time when you felt you needed to speak out. I also deeply appreciate your attendance at the College Democrats of CT debate. Even though we weren't able to have a full conversation between both candidates, I am still so proud that you took the time out of your evening to learn more about this critical election. Thank you so much!!
I went last night. As the parent of College age kids (1 in, 1 on the way) I was impressed with everything about this (except maybe the microphones). Young Individuals not only participating in the democratic process but dedicating their time and energy to put events together SO THAT OTHERS CAN PARTICIPATE...A+ Obviously they did a great job you can tell by the people who are trying to throw shade. Sus? LOL. Bruh, Ryan Knapp now picking on kids - not a good look bro. Low key cringey.
Very strange for an outside group to not coordinate a debate with each of the candidates or the town committee before announcing... especially when the other candidate was already promoting it. Sus.
The DTC distanced themselves from this event in a statement. This group didn’t even have the community center reserved when they had announced it would be there. Probably worth mentioning in the story
I appreciate this reminder to all that there is a process we should all engage in if we are going to turn this country around. The image of the current state representative enjoying the “Ice In” plastic leather jacket of a colleague, is sickening. I don’t believe this country has flipped so many seats in such a short amount of time, in its history. It speaks volumes and we have to get these forums going and pick the state representative democratic candidate and get back to focusing on community needs and advancing the common good, with transparency and a common goal.
I am a bit disappointed about how long it has taken to hear from candidates. The race for the state representative seat is an important race. The entire country is “flipping” seats because this country is undergoing difficult, to say the least, times. It’s almost as if there is a resistance to organizing a forum so the public hears from the democratic state representative candidates That is wholly undemocratic. It says a great deal about those resisting these sessions. If the choice was to let the public choose a democratic candidate, then have them address the public as early on, and as often, as possible. That is true transparency. I have learned the hard way that there is a great deal of behind the scenes manipulation and rumors nourishment. It’s a losing strategy. My favorite gift is a T-shirt that says that I am not a woman who will ever be remembered as not speaking up. It’s my motto.
