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Jon Kantrowitz Talks with Denise Merrill – Discussion of EDR, Early Voting and Vote Counting

By Luther Weeks on April 25, 2010

John Kantowicz posted comments from a discussion he had with Secretary of the State candidate Denise Merrill on MyLeftNutmeg. This has led to a lively discussion of Election Day Registration (EDR), Early Voting, and Vote Counting with several activists and a registrar joining in the discussion.

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Video: Two Candidates At The JJB Dinner

By Luther Weeks on April 22, 2010

Gerry Garcia and Denise Merrill, candidates for Secretary of the State at the Jefferson Jackson Bailey Dinner (Annual CT Democratic Party Fund Raiser)

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One Way Connecticut Could Empower Military and Overseas Voters

By Luther Weeks on April 4, 2010

Which would you prefer if you were overseas, in the military, and had a few minutes to use a computer on base? A one page listing of do’s and don’ts or an interactive facility with Frequently Asked Questions and a staffed help desk designed by and for military and overseas voters?

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Sen. Harris Formally Enters Race – Rep. Larson Endorsement

By Luther Weeks on April 1, 2010

“The secretary of the state’s office is about jobs and democracy,” Harris, a Democrat, said. “And what more basic components do we need to be successful in the future in Connecticut?”

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Video: Corey Brinson at Stamford Tea Party

By Luther Weeks on March 29, 2010

“Organizations like ACORN are fighting every day to undermine our election process and that’s why the democrats are fighting to push through same day voter registration., people are fighting every day to steal the election…I am against anything where I have to give up liberty or freedom or where someone has to tell me how to live my life…what Obama is doing is unamerican.”

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Video: Denise Merrill visits the Milford DTC

By Luther Weeks on March 27, 2010

“Frankly, I’m not all all that concerned about getting lots more people registered to vote. We saw last time 225,000 people registered to vote who had never voted before…they wanted to vote because they were inspired to vote, because they had someone to vote for, and that is what we need.”

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Rep. Spallone drops out – Endorses Merrill for Secretary of the State

By Luther Weeks on March 23, 2010

…he concluded that he cannot devote his full attention to repairing the state‘s fledgling campaign finance law, his duties as co-chairman of the General Administration and Elections Committee, and his district, while running a statewide campaign.

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What could a Secretary of the State Do?

By Luther Weeks on March 22, 2010

Much of what we hear from candidates is proposed cheerleading and leadership from the bully pulpit: the bills they would propose to the legislature, the leadership they would provide to improve the business climate, encourage voting, and voting integrity in Connecticut. However, there are items that the Secretary of the State can do on their own initiative to improve business registration, public access to information, and the election process.

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Video: Jonathan Harris visits the Glastonbury DTC

By Luther Weeks on March 20, 2010

* Building participation of the voters, at the voting booth, and also in our communities
* The Secretary of the State as a true business advocate
* A stepped-up use of e-government so that the Secretary of the State’s Office can be a focal point for information

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Secretary of the State a ‘long shot’ for Garfunkel

By Luther Weeks on March 1, 2010

Garfunkel, who has been Norwalk’s town clerk for nearly a decade, also believes he’s the right person to fill the office being vacated by Susan Bysiewicz. Garfunkel says he’s a manager, not a lawmaker.

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