Connecticut Politics

MOSCOW, May 31 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd said the shocking disclosure by JPMorgan Chase & Co of a $2 billion trading loss is proof of the need for legislation he co-authored to limit excessive risk-taking by banks.  

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former Senator Christopher Dodd said the shocking disclosure by JPMorgan Chase & Co of a $2 billion trading loss is proof of the need for legislation he co-authored to limit excessive risk-taking by banks. "This was a big deal ...  

Former Connecticut senator Christopher Dodd has chaired the Motion Picture Association of America for barely over a year, but has already made his mark on the Cannes Film Festival, throwing a reception Sunday afternoon that marked the MPAA’s ...  

suraj.sun writes "Christopher Dodd, the former Connecticut senator who now leads the MPAA, hasn't given up on his dream of censoring the Internet. In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, he said that Hollywood and the technology industry 'need to come to an understanding' about new copyright legislation. Dodd said that there were 'conversations going on now,' about SOPA-style legislation, but that he was 'not going to go into more detail...  

If you want an on-the-ground example of the complicated politics of education and intraparty tensions for Democrats these days it’s hard to beat what’s happening in Connecticut right now around the governor’s reform proposals.  For the latest Courant take here and CT Mirror take is here.  Read both for full flavor.  

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Tomorrow's primary, in which Connecticut Republicans cast ballots for the party's presidential nominee, might as well be called "Mini-Tuesday." It's far too late in the nominating process for voters here and in neighboring New York, Rhode Island ...  

Former Democratic vice presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman says he’s not endorsing anyone – Republican or Democrat – for president in November. "I'm going to try to stay out of this one," Lieberman told Chris Wallace on "Fox News Sunday." Lieberman, an independent from Connecticut who caucuses with Democrats, famously endorsed his friend Republican John McCain over Barack Obama in the 2008 election. Wallace joked that that...  

HARTFORD (AP) -- The five Democrats seeking to succeed Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman agreed in a debate Sunday on tax policy but differed on Lieberman's legacy. The candidates said in the one-hour debate on WFSB-TV that they supported increased taxes on ...  

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The five Democrats seeking to succeed Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman agree on tax policy but disagree on Lieberman's legacy. Democrats who debated on WFSB-TV on Sunday said they supported increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations.  

Hartford (AP) - The five Democrats seeking to succeed Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman agreed in a debate Sunday on tax policy but differed on Lieberman's legacy. The candidates said in the one-hour debate on WFSB-TV that they supported increased ...  

Christopher Dodd, the former Senator now head of the Motion Picture Association of America, admitted SOPA discussions continue. In a wide-ranging interview in the Hollywood Reporter, Dodd danced around questions about the Stop Online Piracy Act discussions ...  

Christopher John "Chris" Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic Party politician who served as a United States Senator from Connecticut for a thirty-year period ending with the 111th United States Congress.  

HARTFORD — The five Democrats seeking to succeed Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman agreed in a debate Sunday on tax policy but differed on Lieberman's legacy. The candidates said in the one-hour debate on WFSB-TV that they supported increased ...  

Black Rock School welcomes former Gov. M. Jodi Rell to read stories to studentsFoothills Media GroupBy SCOT ALLYN SCOT ALLYN/Thomaston Express Former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell reads to students at Black Rock School during her visit on May 7. THOMASTON — M. Jodi Rell, Connecticut governor from 2004 to 2011, took her love of reading to ...  

CBS LocalMcMahon spreads wealth to Connecticut RepublicansNorwich BulletinShe also has given tens of thousands of dollars to Connecticut Republicans and $8000 to other state candidates and committees. McMahon is making her second bid for Senate after falling short in 2010. The donations dwarf those of other candidates.McMahon spreads wealth to state RepublicansCt Postall 11 news articles »  

CBS LocalWindham County towns shell out for largely ignored primaryNorwich BulletinPredictions concerning low voter turnout for the Republican presidential primary were realized when Mitt Romney swept the competition, winning 67.5 percent of a statewide vote that brought only 14.4 percent of registered Connecticut Republicans to the ...North Branford Republicans: Vote for Your Presidential Preference TodayPatch.comTurnout slow in GOP...  

Peter Schiff Endorses Chris Shays for SenatePatch.comSchiff, a Weston resident and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, said that Connecticut's Republicans would be foolish to hand the nomination back to Linda McMahon, who ran unsuccessfully against Senator Dick Blumenthal in 2010.and more »  

Hackett on Politics: General Assembly seats most importantNorwich BulletinHe has more than 20 years of experience covering Connecticut politics. He can be reached at (860) 425-4225 or rhackett@ norwichbulletin.com. The race to fill retiring US Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman's seat is the headline act in the 2012 election.  

Globe and MailConn. Republicans see Romney as benefit to state ticketNorwich BulletinBy Anonymous AP Connecticut Republicans hope that now Mitt Romney has tightened his grip on the GOP nomination for president, his general election message will resonate in this Democratic leaning state and help the state's entire ticket.Conn. GOP sees Romney as benefit to state ticketNECN[UPDATED] Romney Wins CT Primary by LandslidePatch.comRomney takes nearly...  

CBS LocalConnecticut Republicans Vote In Presidential PrimaryCBS LocalShe was the keynote speaker at the Connecticut Republicans' annual Prescott Bush Awards Dinner in Stamford. A Quinnipiac University Poll released in March showed Romney winning 42 percent of the vote, followed by former Sen.Ann Romney speaks at Connecticut GOP dinner7Online.comAnn Romney to speak at Conn. GOP awards dinnerBoston.comRomney Romp, Low Turnout Predicted For...