TOP STORY:
HEADLINE:
Revolving Door At Himes Campaign During Close Election Against Christophers Shays.
Insiders Say Internal Himes Campaign Polls Prompted The Sudden And Drastic Change
Jim Himes Is Going To Need More Than $2.1 Million For His Challenge Against Christopher Shays.
Can New Campagin Manager Dana Houle Get Back The Momentum That The Static Jim Himes Effort Once Had
QUOTES:
"I think it's a good move", said Frank Farricker, a former state Senate candidate who served with Himes on the Democratic Town Committee of Greenwich."I welcome it, personally,"
"This was a way to take us to the next level where we need to be for the next two months," said Michael Sachse of the Himes campaign. "Maura has done an amazing job, and it's no accident that, thanks to her work, thatthis is a targeted race and Jim is viewed as one of the top Democratic challengers in the country."
"You don't normally shake up a campaign unless it's in trouble," said Gary Rose, professor of politics at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. "I think it does raise some questions of probably some divisiveness within the campaign organization, and that's probably not such a great sign this late in the game."
"If it's a static campaign, it's probably a losing campaign," said George Jepsen, a former state Democratic chairman who is honorary political chairman of Himes' congressional bid. "Modern campaigns are multimillion-dollar efforts. They're very complex and they need certain experience and expertise."
THE STORY:
By Neil Vigdor
Staff Writer
In a major shake-up at the top of his organization, Democratic congressional hopeful Jim Himes has replaced his campaign manager with a veteran party operative who has been the architect of several other high-profile bids for political office...
...A message seeking comment about the changes at the Himes campaign was left Tuesday for Michael Sohn, the manager of Shays' re-election bid.
To some political observers, the shakeup was viewed as an ominous sign for Himes....
MORE GREENWICH TIME NEWS LINKS:
The attorney for the Greenwich High School student who was tasered by a school resource officer has obtained the videotape of the May 13 incident and is reviewing it with his clients before determining their next move....
...Calls to the State's Attorney Office regarding the matter were not returned....
...Londono was tasered three times in May by School Resource Officer Carlos Franco after he allegedly became combative and unruly, police said. Capt. Michael Pacewicz said in May that an on-campus officer properly used his stun gun to shock Londono after the 18-year-old defied orders from school officials and then police to report to the main office after his suspension from school....
...Martinez said even if Londono enters into the accelerated rehabilitation program, it would not keep him from pursuing a civil case regarding the matter.
"I think there are two issues, which are the charges that are against him, and a separate issue about whether or not there was excessive force used in terms of with the Taser," Martinez said.
"The bigger question - which is separate from him - is should police officers use them (tasers) in school and what are the protocols for using them."
Martinez said that issue is a matter of debate for parents, teachers and school administrators. Martinez said he has only been retained for the criminal case and does not know of any plans for Londono to pursue a civil case.
"This is probably not something that will be resolved anytime soon," Martinez added.
- Please Also See:
- 08/19/08 Anthony Rinaldi Is Lucky He Only Threatened To Shot A Business Owner. If He Had Thrown Water Ballons At Him He Might Have Got A $50,000 Bail
- 07/28/08 Neil Vidgor And The Greenwich Time Reporting Is So Bad You Can't Even Read Between The Lines To Figure Out What Is Really Going On
- 06/07/08 Hey, Assistant States Attorney Steve Weiss, This Is Why It Was Dangerous For The Greenwich Police To Use A Taser Three Times On A Greenwich High School Student
- 05/26/08 - Greenwich Citizen Marks Memorial Day By Not Covering Teenagers Exercising Their Free Speach Rights That Have Been Paid For On A Battlefield
- 05/22/08 - Nine Days Later - Greenwich Post Comes Out Of It's Self Induced Coma And Finally Reports On The High School Tasing Incident?
- 05/22/08 - Lost In Cyber Space: Greenwich Citizen Ignores High School Tasing Controversey For Nine Days. Greenwich Citizen Readers Don't Know What's Going On.
- 05/21/08 - Greenwich Police Departments Repeated Use Of A Taser On A High School Student Has Struck A Nerve - Concerned Parents Want To See The Video
- 05/21/08 - Why Didn't David Curin Get A $50,000 Bail For Assualting A Lady On Greenwich Avenue?
- 05/20/08 - School Resource Officer Carlos Franco Says Greenwich Police Department Is racist. Officer Franco might not be a happy camper at GHS.
- 05/20/08 - Former Greenwich School Administrator And Others Speak Out About Greenwich Police Use Of A Taser On A Greenwich High School Student
- 05/20/08 - Caught On Tape - Police Officer Franco Giving 140 Pound Boy Up To 50,000 Volts Three Different Times
- 05/20/08 - Greenwich Citizen & Greenwich Post Are A Sleep At The Switch: A Police Officer Used A Weapon A Greenwich High School And They Know Nothing
- 05/19/08 - Reader Submited Comments About Weapon Being Fired At Greenwich High School - What Was the Crime? (Enhanced With Video) Updated
- 05/19/08 - Even More Comments About Greenwich High School Taser Incident (updated #3)
- 05/19/08 - Beat The Press - The Greenwich Citizen, The Greenwich Post Have Their Heads In The Sand
- 05/18/08 - 3 Greenwich Cops Give 140 Pound Boy 50,000 Volts And A $50,000 Bail For Not Going To A School Office Over A Water Ballon Incident (Updated)
- 05/18/08 - Comments About Greenwich Student Getting Tased Three Times In The Greenwich Cafeteria (Update #6)
ALSO:
- Of Tasers and Water Balloons (Or Greenwich's Version Of "Don't Tase Me Bro")
- Shocking Developments at Greenwich High School
- Study: Houston police used Tasers more on blacks - Greenwich Time
- Greenwich High School Student Tasered: The Community Responds - Station Stops
- RTM Votes to Postpone Taser Funding Request - WestportNow.com ...
The Final Word On Tasers Today:
- Many people think the Idea of the Taser as a magic bullet conflict-ender may have convinced police forces to overlook the possibility the devices are not as safe.(I use a lot of strong words but I don't use "brainwashed" but others have)
- A San Francisco Cardiologist Zian Tseng recently stated Studies on tasers are flawed. Dr. Tseng pointed out, Most commonly cited studies that show the devices are safe were financed by Taser International.
- The Taser dilemma is also indicative of the continuing transformation of US police forces into a more Paramilitary mindset.
In the era of unmanned drones, wiretapping and Army Special Forces, the town of Greenwich is proposing a new line of defense in the war on terror - lobstermen.
When Al Primo began his career in TV news - as a 17-year-old mailboy at Pittsburgh's WDTV - the medium was still considered risky.
The 2007 volleyball season was one of historic proportions for the Greenwich Cardinals as they won a program best 20 games and made it to the FCIAC finals.
Most everyone welcomes competition that might bring down the cost of television service.
Many a citizen, I venture to say, is pleased to see that both First Selectman Peter Tesei and Steve Walko, chairman of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, are warning that we as a town have to start tightening our belt when it comes to spending...
...The wake-up call has to be taken seriously because down the road, when new, tougher disciplines are called for, it always boils down to where cuts can be made, what pet projects can be deferred or reduced in scope, and similar hard decisions.
The better the populace understands the reality of the picture, the more likely it is that planners can act wisely, effectively and in a timely fashion. As everyone knows from personal financial pressures, the good old boom days are over....
Bernie Yudain, whose column appears Wednesdays and Sundays, is a former managing editor of Greenwich Time. His e-mail address is bernardct6@aol.com.
Support saving the trees near Bruce Museum
Support saving the trees near Bruce Museum
To the editor:
In response to the letter from Peter C. Sutton, executive director of the Bruce Museum ("Museum didn't seek removal of trees in park," Greenwich Time, Aug. 29) - Save the trees!
I am speechless after learning of the possible destruction of as many as 10 most beautiful, tall, 100-year-old oak trees located near the museum. This is in preparation for expansion.
I appreciate the concern for the safety of visitors. However, if the trees are healthy and sound, I cannot see a problem with safety.
The people who run the Bruce Museum are impressed with, and almost worship, the fine works of artists. These trees also are great works of art. They control pollution, are beautiful, and present enjoyment and comfort to all of us. They have been doing this for 100 years. They cannot be replaced.
Residents should try to attend the public hearing that will be announced in Greenwich Time via legal notice, and/or contact Bruce Spaman, tree warden, at Town Hall. We should let him know how we feel about this.
Mary G. Pellegrino
Greenwich
The writer is a member of the Representative Town Meeting from District 1.
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