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Could Aaron Rodgers really be a VP nominee? Here's a look at athletes who became politicians
There are many examples of pro athletes taking on a role in public service.
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Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol
A conservative social media influencer has been charged with storming the U.S. Capitol and passing a stolen table out of a broken window, allowing other rioters to use it as a weapon against police.
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Push for permanent child tax credit as 39% of CT families can't make ends meet
The Connecticut Nonprofit Child Tax Credit Coalition joined a group of lawmakers, nonprofits, and families at a news conference Wednesday to call for a permanent, fully refundable child tax credit. The credit would give families $600 a year per child with the goal of closing the gap on child poverty and creating a fair tax system. Lawmakers said pursuing a…
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Push for permanent child tax credit as 39% of Conn. families can't make ends meet
Lawmakers, parents and other groups are pushing for the creation of a permanent, fully refundable child tax credit for families.
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5 things to know about Jason Palmer
Here are five things to know about Maryland businessman Jason Palmer.
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Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
Former President Donald Trump continued his march toward the GOP nomination on Saturday, winning caucuses in Idaho and Missouri and sweeping the delegate haul at a party convention in Michigan.
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Voters head to polls for mayoral election do-over in Bridgeport
Voters are heading to the polls yet again in Bridgeport for the city’s mayoral election do-over. Including the primaries, this is now the fourth time voters have cast their ballots.
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Joe Ganim claims victory in Bridgeport mayoral election do-over
The voters of Bridgeport went to the polls to choose their mayor — some for the fourth time — after the result of the last election was thrown out because of allegations of absentee ballot box stuffing during a Democratic primary. Tuesday’s election will finally decide whether incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim wins another term or his former aide, John Gomes,…
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Mayoral election do-over in Bridgeport is underway
The mayoral election do-over in Bridgeport is underway on Tuesday.
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Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies
Nazis appeared to find a friendly reception at the Conservative Political Action Conference this year.
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What to expect in Bridgeport's do-over mayoral election on Tuesday
The mayoral election do-over in Bridgeport is happening on Tuesday. For the fourth time in five months, Democrat Joe Ganim, the incumbent mayor of the state’s largest city, will face challenger John Gomes at the ballot box in his quest for an eighth term. Joining them once again will be Republican nominee David Herz. Ganim and Gomes first competed...
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New complaints raise questions about Bridgeport primary do-over
Election regulators are investigating new complaints of irregularities, this time involving the do-over Democratic primary on Jan. 23. The State Election Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is looking into 11 complaints, including one involving an absentee ballot cast despite the applicant dying while waiting for the ballot. The complaints were referred by monitors appointed by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. “Secretary…
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New investigations raise questions about Bridgeport primary do-over
Bridgeport is getting ready for its second mayoral election later this month, but now the city is facing questions about last month’s primary do-over. Election regulators are launching four new investigations into the vote, which gave Mayor Joe Ganim the democratic nomination.
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49ers, Chiefs and yes, Taylor Swift: Here is where Super Bowl powerhouses spend their political dollars
Pop-turned-football star Taylor Swift may be getting attention for her political sway, but the owners of both Super Bowl teams have donated millions over the years to candidates and causes across America. “With so much to talk about Taylor Swift’s political influence, we really should be looking at other luxury boxes on Super Bowl Sunday.”
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CT legislators want to expand paid sick leave. Here's what that means
Democrats on the legislature’s Labor Committee want to expand the state’s paid sick leave law to apply to all workers. It approved, anyone can earn up to 40 hours of paid sick time regardless of the size of the company they work for. “Connecticut likes to lead and unfortunately this is an area where we were leaders in 2011, but…
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Can a convicted felon run for president? It's happened before
Can Donald Trump be president again if convicted of a felony? Here’s what the U.S. Constitution says about who can be president.
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Bridgeport gears up for primary do-over
Voters in Bridgeport will once again head to the polls to cast their ballots in a special primary for mayor on Tuesday.
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Quinnipiac students make trip to New Hampshire primary
A group of political science students at Quinnipiac University are getting a front row seat to the political pulpit that is the 2024 presidential election.
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Colorado Republicans ask Supreme Court to overturn ruling disqualifying Trump from 2024 ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was added after the Civil War to prevent former Confederates from returning to government
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House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in a Capitol office building
House members voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings in September when the chamber was in session — capping a year of chaos and retribution in Congress