New Web Page

I came across a special web page on the News-Times today which is devoted entirely to the 2007 election. I thought it was very well done, and it's nice to see that they have spent more time on this election. You can view the page here.

Hillary The One To Beat

"If this were a wedding, we'd be at the 'speak now or forever hold your peace' part.''

I came across a very interesting article regarding Hillary Clinton and the Democratic nomination. You can read it here.

As of now, it is very clear that Hillary is the front-runner for the nomination, as she has a lead in just about every poll. Many say that if she wins the Iowa Caucus, then she'll have no problem with getting the nomination.

If anyone is going to truly consider giving her a serious challenge then, just like the article says, that time is now. I doubt anyone but Obama could really give her a run for her money. Edwards possibly could if he wins Iowa.

With just weeks to go until the primaries start, it's safe to say that this is going to be very fun to watch, and that's just the Democrats. The Republican race is going to be extremely competitive, and even more fun.

Campaign Cash

Mayor Mark Boughton has raised a total of 50,835 dollars in his quest to win a fourth term. His Democratic challenger, Helena Abrantes, has raised a total of 13,625 dollars. Boughton has $12,232 cash on hand, where as Abrantes has $8,506. You can read the article here from the News-Times.

Abrantes says that she isn't letting money get in the way of her campaign.

"I'm doing very well. You have to remember, I'm not getting the money from the developers. I'm getting money from the core people - people who have businesses in Danbury and people who live in the city themselves. No, I don't have as much money as him, but I'm doing very well."

Boughton claimed that he has a strong base of support which is why his numbers are higher.

"I accept donations from businesses and businesspeople and from people who agree with the way I run the city. It's always been that way. The only promise I make upon receiving a donation is good government."

With less than two weeks left, I wonder how much of a role money will really play.

Two Weeks Left!

In 14 days voters will go to the polls. That's right it's just two weeks away! This post gives you the chance to make predictions. Who will be elected to each of the top four offices? Which way will the Council go? Just comment with your choices and predictions.

Four Women Making It Interesting

"I'm in, and I'm in to win." Those were the words spoken earlier this year by Hillary Clinton, the front-runner Democratic candidate for President, and the first woman running who has a very good chance at winning the White House. Less than one-hundred years ago, women were not allowed to vote, let alone run for public office. Today, that has changed. We see it nationally with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Hillary Clinton, as well as Secretary of State Condolezza Rice. We see it within our state, as we have a female Governor. We also see it locally, and perhaps this year more than we have ever seen before. Whatever the case, women have moved up the political system, something that has taken too long to happen.

Here in Danbury, we have a woman as our City an Town Clerk, seven women are on the Council, and six of eleven members are women on the Board of Education. However, this election four women have single handily made two top office races very interesting.

Jean Natale, Eileen Coladarci, Lori Kaback, and Pudgie Delohery are all competing to either keep or take control of the City or Town Clerk's seat. Those two races have become the most competitive of the top four offices.

In the City Clerk's race, Republican Jean Natale is trying to keep her seat for another two years. First elected by nearly 1,700 votes in 2003, she earned a second term in 2005 winning by about 400 votes. She faced Eileen Coladarci in 2005, who has decided to challenge her again this year. She took many votes away from Natale in 2005, and is trying to pick up even more this year. Natale seems to understand the challenge is no joke, and is working very hard to keep her seat. However, Coladarci is also working hard.

The race for Town Clerk is the most exciting because it features two very known people in our city. Incumbent Lori Kaback is trying to keep her seat that she won in 2005 by over 1,500 votes. This year she is facing Republican Pudgie Delohery, President of D.A.Y.O. Republicans would love to take back the Town Clerk's seat, however it isn't going to be easy. As said earlier, Kaback is very well known, and fairly popular. Though, Delohery is also well known. Politics shouldn't be a popularity contest, but this race may very well end up being one.

These four women have made this year's election even more exciting. They are fiercely out campaigning, and all vying for support. They have also shown us that women have made a difference in the political process. Democrats even nominated a woman for Mayor, Helena Abrantes. We have just sixteen days until voters go to the polls. Will they make history, and elect a woman Mayor? And which two of these four women will they elect as our next City and Town Clerk?

GOP Iowa Caucus

The Republicans have set January 3, 2008 as their date for the Iowa Caucus. That is only 76 days away! As of now, the Democrats I don't believe have a date set for their caucus.


Current polls have Mitt Romney ahead in Iowa, with Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani virtually tied for second. Mike Huckabee is in fourth, and John McCain in fifth. Just to note, Romney won the Iowa Straw Poll in August with Huckabee coming in second. McCain, Giuliani, and Thompson did not actively participate in the straw poll.


So, will Romney's lead hold up, or can someone catch him by January in the state? Also, Hillary Clinton narrowly has a lead in Iowa with Barack Obama and John Edwards behind her. This is sure going to be fun to watch!

Educational Forum

Yesterday, the News-Times editorial board interviewed both candidates for Mayor. You can read the story here. However this post is going to focus mainly on the forum that took place the other night at Roger's Park between the mayoral and Board of Education candidates.

Overall, I felt that it was a good event that gave the public good insight on the views of the candidates. Overcrowding was the big issue that dominated the debate, whereas other issues such as No Child Left Behind and planning for the future were brought up as well.

All but three candidates running for the school board were there. Absent were Democrats Rachel Austin and Chairperson Susan Podhajski, as well as Republican Christiane Santos Hernandez. All candidates present answered different questions, but many were similar in some way.

It was a good opportunity for voters, especially ones with students. The City Wide PTO did a nice job. For those who couldn't make it, the event will air on Comcast on Saturday.