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THE LATEST Got Jokes? Find out which politicians were able to get laughs this afternoon at the Crocodile Club’s 131st dinner, where politicians are expected to set aside their political differences to celebrate the 1875 land deal that helped change the town line between Bristol and Southington. With the election cycle in full swing everyone running for office is expected to attend and offer few jokes after the lamb and corn dinner. Check back later for our report and video.
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Donovan Ends Campaign With Debt
He may have dropped his third party bid, but House Speaker Chris Donovan is still working to raise money to pay off what could be about $84,000 in campaign debt, according to the Federal Election Commission. Christine Stuart reports.
In Finale, Gay Dems Emerge From Shadows When he heard President Obama’s support for gay marriage before a thundering audience at the Democratic National Convention, Kevin Lembo jumped to his feet and applauded – suddenly surrounded by a party that now treats him as an honored member. Read more
Dream Comes True In Charlotte When an undocumented immigrant took the stage at a national party convention for the first time, Lorella Praeli reveled in the “historic moment” for a national movement she has helped spearhead. Melissa Bailey of the New Haven Independent reports.
ICYMI: SOS Goes Out For Murphy
A week after polls showed Democrats in danger of losing a U.S. Senate seat in Connecticut, the message went out quickly at the national party convention: Help Chris Murphy. Melissa Bailey of the New Haven Independent reports from Charlotte.
Trooper Files Complaint Over Dues
A state trooper has filed a complaint with the Board of Labor Relations accusing the Connecticut State Police Union of denying him the right to know how union dues are spent. Hugh McQuaid reports. Leave Us A Comment!
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GOP Needs A Divorce From Far Right  Watching the GOP Convention, it was even harder than usual to get my kids to believe that I was registered Republican for the first 18 years of my voting life. I find it hard to believe myself. Read more from contributing columnist Sarah Darer Littman.
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 Blame It On Malloy
Can Mitt Romney win Connecticut’s seven electoral votes? Will wrestling magnate Linda McMahon edge out Democrat Chris Murphy for a seat in the Senate? Can Andrew Roraback return the state’s 5th Congressional District to Republican hands? Yes, yes, and yes. Read more from contributing columnist Terry Cowgill
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 Is A Republican Tide Rolling In?
Over the past month or so, it seems like something has shifted rightward around here. Read more from contributing columnist Susan Bigelow.
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Face the State With Dennis House
Colin Took The Week Off
Republican Party Chairman Jerry Labriola discusses Mitt Romney’s chances in Connecticut. Also, Dr. Ghassan El-Eid outlines the foreign policy challenges in Syria and Iran. Watch the show here. The Real Story is taped Thursdays and airs Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday at 6:30 a.m.
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If you missed it last week, Colin McEnroe talked about the last few days of the Republican National Convention and Clint Eastwood’s performance. 
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CT’s First Lady Apologizes For Remarks
She wasn’t part of the panel, but that didn’t stop Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s wife, Cathy, from standing up saying what she really thought about the news media during a panel discussion in Charlotte on Wednesday. Christine Stuart reports. |
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