Constance E. Vickers

Just going to leave this one here.

This “deal” dramatically hikes healthcare premiums and only exacerbates the affordability crisis. It should be rejected, as should any politics willing to compromise on the basic needs of working people.

HOPE SCROLLING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A YEAR

Every single candidate Trump endorsed lost last night.

The shift in Connecticut tonight is seismic. Possibly unprecedented. Loads of towns flipped from Republican to Democratic control. A partial list: Ansonia Bethany Branford Bristol Brooklyn East Granby Ellington Enfield Farmington Milford New Britain New Fairfield Norwich Plymouth Rocky Hill South Windsor Stonington Stratford Westport Willington

@SeanScanlonCT The fact that cities and towns only have revenue from property taxes is incredibly regressive and is why you see higher tax rates in our urban centers. Yet our cities have the most needs in terms of govt support. And that support needs to be fought for each FY. It’s Exhausting.

I ran for office to solve problems, and this is the final boss of problems facing our state. Will it be easy or popular? Nope! But we can't truly grow our state or make it more affordable if we don't fix our broken property tax system so I'm giving it a shot.

What in the hell

Where things stand: 1. Top Dems who believed even a week ago Biden would stay now believe he’ll go. 2. House and Senate Dems have lost faith in his ability to win and there’s no way to win them back. His calls and interviews have hurt him badly. Confirmed debate wasn't a one-off. 3. Donors are also gone. Biden may well not have the money to run a real campaign against Trump if he stays in. Money will go downballot. 4. Biden is thinking things over in a way he wasn’t before and the view is he needs time to process and consider. 5. If Biden digs in after the weekend, public pressure from Dems will increase. Ugly in a way no one wants. But a lot of grim determination. Also a growing sense that if Biden stays in, this will come to be seen as the kind of political catastrophe you don't want to later be seen as silent in. 6. The moment Biden bows out, he will be treated as a hero among Democrats — a statesman who made the kind of country and party-first decision that Trump never would. People get that this is hard. He's being asked to do something very few leaders do. 7. Uniting around Kamala Harris feels a lot likelier than an open convention, much as I’ve supported the latter. This is grueling enough. Few Democrats have the stomach for another hard thing. And time is very short now. 8. Many thought RNC would help Biden by changing the subject. Instead, seeing a united Republican Party has focused Dems. They've realized they can't rely on Trump just to lose this. 9. Democratic Party is acting like an…actual party? Quite a thing to watch.

Joe Biden’s record of public service is unrivaled. His accomplishments are immense. His legacy as a great president is secure. He must not risk that legacy, those accomplishments and American democracy to soldier on in the face of the horrors promised by Donald Trump.

Our friends at Bridgeport Film Fest are hosting a film screening for “You Are Who You Are: Queer Stories" at @ct_housatonic! Come out on Monday, April 29, at 6:00 PM to hear captivating stories from the LGBTQ+ community on film🎥

Stopped by Bridgeport this morning to support Mayor Ganim and see the projects he has supported with federal dollars. He’s been a important partner and I’m looking forward to continuing working with him.

NEW: Bridgeport City Council leadership are calling for the resignation of Councilwoman Maria Pereira over an “offensive” and “derogatory” email she sent after the passage of resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

(1/3) Never a dull day in Bridgeport… I obtained this email sent by City Councilwoman Maria Pereira to Bpt. officials. Among other things, she referred to an Arab American man as “possibly a Hamas terrorist” and attacked the appearance of a well-respected city staffer.

this was a very clever ad

@CTComptroller @CTBZoo @CTvisit One of Bridgeport’s many gems!

Took my boys to the @CTBZoo and they had a blast 🐯 Fun fact: it’s CT’s only zoo Other fun fact: most museums in CT are free for kids under 18 and one parent until September 4th Check out @CTvisit for details and then check out CT’s awesome museums before school starts!

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BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court rules colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, putting an end to affirmative action in higher education. apne.ws/IPmvUPv

Me consuming all the titanic submarine content I possibly can for the past 24 hours:

Thanks to our bipartisan pension reform plan, Bridgeport taxpayers will save $8 million starting this year and $117 million over the next 30 years. As cities and towns work to retain key services and hold the line on property taxes, these savings will go a long way.

Best delegation 💙💙