tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post6540624576621218202..comments2023-10-26T08:02:44.948-04:00Comments on Connecticut Commentary: Red Notes from a Blue State: Connecticut's Tax And Spend See-SawDon Pescihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11167988001948356357noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9069955.post-62484016387410000552014-06-02T07:49:38.374-04:002014-06-02T07:49:38.374-04:00The Party repeat-endorsed candidate, whose name an...The Party repeat-endorsed candidate, whose name and amount of money raised escapes me, is committed to no position, and won't debate the issues with other Republicans. John McKinney, and to a lesser extent Boughton, has identified the problem (It's the spending, Nutmeggers.), and in a general way is committed to addressing it. I don't know how a person "running" for Malloy's seat gets publicity or his positions. Perhaps the Party should promote the primary race, generate interest in its candidates even if it has already endorsed what's-his-name.<br />--------------------<br />Governor Malloy has refused all efforts to rein in the size and cost of state government, as evidenced by the record tax increase he imposed in his first two years, and the nearly 10% spending increase he has proposed for the next two years.<br /><br />Furthermore, he has failed to adequately address the structural problems leading to Connecticut’s growing long-term liabilities, including state pension and health care benefits, which are the highest per capita in the country.<br /><br />Connecticut also has the highest per capita debt in the nation...http://www.mckinneyforgovernor.com/issues/peter brushnoreply@blogger.com