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Chris Dodd Gives Iowa a Trynew

The good news: Iowans like Sen. Chris Dodd. The bad news: probably not enough to vote for him.
New Haven Advocate  |  Evan Brown  |  11-06-2007  |  Politics

Mayor for Life in Connecticut?new

Seven mayors and first selectmen push the limits of incumbency with an average 18 years in office apiece -- is this a good thing?
New Haven Advocate  |  Evan Brown  |  10-30-2007  |  Politics

The Do-Something Connecticut State Legislaturenew

Like the majority of state governing bodies nationwide, the state's "citizen legislature" is comprised of lawmakers who presumably legislate for a few months per year and hold down jobs the rest of the time -- some are proposing going full-time.
New Haven Advocate  |  Evan Brown  |  08-28-2007  |  Politics

New Ct. Law Could Put Third Parties on Ballotnew

A new Connecticut elections law allows third parties to cross-endorse candidates for office without first having to run a candidate for that seat.
New Haven Advocate  |  Evan Brown  |  08-14-2007  |  Politics

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