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An appreciated editorial from the Hartford Courant
While it doesn’t remove the sting of failing to get the 7,500 signatures needed to get on the 2014 gubernatorial ballot, the Hartford Courant has written an editorial that is appreciated and helps illuminate some of the challenges petitioning candidates face. While the bottom line is that a candidate should never try to be their […] The post An appreciated editorial from the Hartford Courant appea
Pelto Statement on falling short of the 7,500 signatures needed to get on the ballot
Later today, the Connecticut Secretary of State’s Office is expected to officially announce that the Jonathan Pelto/Ebony Murphy ticket did not collect the 7,500 certified signatures needed to qualify for a position on the 2014 gubernatorial ballot. On behalf of the Pelto/Murphy campaign, Jonathan Pelto has released the following statement; “We are, of course, deeply […] The post Pelto Statement o
AUG 27
What the ______? Debate reveals Malloy’s position on teacher tenure is even worse….
The question for Governor Malloy should have been a simple one; “Mr. Malloy, you are the only Democratic governor in the United States who has proposed doing away with teacher tenure and repealing collective bargaining for teachers in the lowest performing (the so called turnaround schools), will you this opportunity to renounce your 2012 tenure […] The post What the ______? Debate reveals Malloy
Pelto requests that teacher tenure and collective bargaining question be asked at gubernatorial debate
The Norwich Bulletin newspaper is hosting the first gubernatorial debate tonight between Dannel “Dan” Malloy and Tom Foley. On behalf of the more than 100,000 active and retired teachers, their families and public education advocates, I am publicly requesting that the following question be asked; Governor Malloy: You are the only Democratic governor in the […] The post Pelto requests that teacher
Barriers for 3rd party challengers are widespread – Here is a new disturbing case in Massachusetts
Proving that the notion that supporting the Constitution and “Protecting Freedom and Democracy” is a relative term for some people. Secretary Galvin [Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts] Sued over Rejection of Voter Signatures. Rejection of Ballot Petitions Clears Way for Democratic Incumbent to Run Unopposed State election officials have rejected all 3000 voter signatures […] The post
AUG 26
Illinois School Bans Discussions of Michael Brown’s Death (by Paul Thomas)
This article was written by fellow pro-public education blogger Paul Thomas for Alternet. Paul Thomas is a an associate professor of education at Furman University and a powerful voice on behalf of public education . His blog can be found at: http://radicalscholarship.wordpress.com/ Illinois School Bans Discussions of Michael Brown’s Death (By Paul Thomas) When faced with tragedies […] The post
AUG 25
Terrence Carter’s Ph.D. Award Date Arrives, But His Doctorate Doesn’t
The Hartford Courant’s investigative reporter, Jon Lender, “effectively “finishes up his sure to be award winning series on U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s “hand-picked” education reform disciple, Terrence Carter, with a breaking news story entitled, Terrence Carter’s Ph.D. Award Date Arrives, But His Doctorate Doesn’t. Lender, who led the Courant’s investigation of “Dr.” Michael […] T
Gubernatorial Debates: Ask questions that matter.
On Wednesday, August, 27th, 2014, the Norwich Bulletin newspaper will host the first of the 2014 gubernatorial debates. Ray Hackett, the Bulletin’s editorial page editor will moderate the debate. For reasons that I can’t seem to wrap my head around, Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, and Republican challenger Tom Foley are the only gubernatorial candidates […] The post Gubernatorial Debates: Ask
AUG 24
Highlights and Lowlights of the Pelto/Murphy 2014 campaign continue to grow
Kicked off by yesterday’s Wait, Wait? Blog post, the Hartford Courant’s Chris Keating wrote a news update entitled, “Breaking: Pelto Fears He Will Not Reach 7,500 Signatures To Get On Ballot.” Keating began his article with the following, In a potential political boost for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, liberal Democrat Jonathan Pelto told The Hartford […] The post Highlights and Lowlights of the Pelto/Mu
AUG 23
You’re right…You just can make this sh*t up
[First, on a personal note. The Secretary of the State’s office continues to count the Pelto/Murphy petitions as they are sent in by local town clerks. While the process won’t be concluded until the middle of next week, it appears increasingly likely that we will fall short of the 7,500 “valid” signatures to get on […] The post You’re right…You just can make this sh*t up appeared first on Wait W