08/02/10 BREAKING NEWS: Hearst Newspapers Chooses Michael Fedele Over Greenwich Resident Tom Foley In The Republican Primary For Governor

Photo: Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele

Connecticut Post Says Fedele The Choice Among Republicans

Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No. 1 seat, would be good for the state of Connecticut.

The Connecticut Post endorses his candidacy in the Aug. 10 Republican three-way primary.

The 55-yearold Fedele brings 10 years of legislative experience, serving in the state House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002, and three years in his current position.

But Fedele is also a self-made businessman and understands that job creation is the top challenge to the state.

Fedele understands in no uncertain terms that improving the atmosphere in Connecticut for small business is essential to turning around the state's economy.

His stand against any new taxes speaks to his understanding of the situation.

We compliment him for his position.

Given his experience, Fedele is confident solutions to the state's problems of spending and borrowing can be resolved through good management, and not through new taxes.Though Fedele has been part of the Rell administration ... well, that in some respects sums it up.

It was indeed the Rell administration, and if anyone can name a Connecticut lieutenant governor who shaped policy from that office, we'd be curious to know who it was.

Fedele rightly says he can be held accountable only for those areas in which he had authority.

He's been an effective ambassador for the state, recruiting business and reaching out to the Henkel Corporation, manufacturer of Loctite adhesive products and successfully encouraging them to consolidate operations in Rocky Hill.

Fedele also figured in the move of Columbia Elevators from New York to Bridgeport.

We also applaud Oz Griebel, another candidate in the GOP primary, for his passion and clear commitment to improving the business climate in the state.

And Tom Foley brings a business background as well. But he also brings some unpleasant baggage to the race.

But Fedele earns our endorsement. We believe he's the best of the three choices to lead the state.

UPDATE:

1. Fedele the choice among Republicans - NewsTimes

   Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
   www.newstimes.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php

2. Fedele the choice among Republicans - StamfordAdvocate

   Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
   www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php

3. Fedele the choice among Republicans - GreenwichTime

   Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
   www.greenwichtime.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php

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07/14/10 Greenwich News Maker Tom Foley

News Reports About Greenwich Resident Tom Foley

Campaign finance rulings roil a quiet Capitol TheDay.com By Ted Mann Hartford — A Superior Court judge struck down today Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley's request for an injunction to block Lt. Gov. ...

Foley appeals Conn. campaign ruling WWL (AP) — Tom Foley, the endorsed Republican candidate for Connecticut governor, has filed an emergency appeal of a superior court judge's decision allowing ...

Blogs Posts About Greenwich Resident Tom Foley

State Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Foley for Governor Case ... By Tom Foley for Governor I am pleased that the State Supreme Court has agreed to hear our appeal of the decision by Judge Julia Aurigemma not to grant a temporary restraining order related to our claim that the Fedele campaign has not properly qualified for a ... Tom Foley for Governor | Let's... - http://www.tomfoley2010.com/

Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele Wins In Court - Capitol Watch Blog ... Tom Foley is spending a lot of time in court on this case. It's clear he wants to wage this campaign with lawyers. I would say it's remarkable that Tom Foley is so adept at the legal system that he can file an appeal immediately when we ... Capitol Watch - http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/

Judge denied request to stop Fedele By ConnPolitics.tv Staff Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) -- The campaign finance fight between two Republican candidates for governor enters a new round. A judge has decided against an injunction requested by Tom Foley after Mike Fedele was granted public funds. ConnPolitics - http://connpolitics.tv/index.php

Judge to rule on Conn. election public funds dispute- The New ... GOP gubernatorial contender Tom Foley's campaign said the commission acted incorrectly on three fronts: It should not have allowed Boughton and Fedele to file a joint committee; it has the wrong time frame for calculating supplemental ... News from nhregister.com - http://nhregister.com/

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-foley-fedele ... By Hartford Courant Michael Fedele will receive more than $2 million in public financing in an increasingly bitter battle against Greenwich multimillionaire Tom Foley in the Republican primary for governor. Continue reading more on courant.com ... Connecticut Breaking News --... - http://blogs.courant.com/breaking_news/

FEDELE CAMPAIGN RESPONSE TO HEARING ON FOLEY REQUEST TO OBSTRUCT ... By Jonathan Kantrowitz Chris Cooper, Communications Director for Fedele 2010, made the following statement after yesterday's hearing in Hartford Superior Court over Tom Foley's request to obstruct the disbursement of up to $2.5 million in Clean Election Funds ... Jonathan Kantrowitz - http://blog.ctnews.com/kantrowitz/

Appeals Court Rules On CT Public Financing, Bring On The Lobbyists By LennieGrimaldi "The Tom Foley for Governor Campaign disagrees with the overall finding that the Citizens Election Program is constitutional and disagrees with using taxpayer money to fund political campaigns. However, we are pleased the court struck ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

Merry Python » Blog Archive » Fedele Wins Ruling Allowing $2.1 ... By Merry Python Michael Fedele has won the court case that will allow him to spend more than million against Greenwich multimillionaire Tom Foley in an increasingly bitter race for governor. Courant.com – Breaking. Share and Enjoy: ... Merry Python - http://merrypython.com/

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Guber Quick Hits, Tues 7/13/10 :: StateHouseRock By chrispy67 In a big blow to Republican Michael Fedele's campaign against self-financer Tom Foley, the state decision struck down the provision's "millionaire's amendment." Florida: The last I heard, gluttony was considered one of the seven deadly ... StateHouseRock - http://statehouserock.com/

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Foley takes elections commission to court | Cape Cod Lawyers Foley takes elections commission to court HARTFORD — A lawyer for Republican candidate for governor Tom Foley asked a Connecticut judge Monday to. Cape Cod Lawyers - http://lawyercapecod.com/

Scully Communications » DECISION ON PUBLIC FINANCING OF FEDELE ... By pscully The battle over public financing of political campaigns in Connecticut should be decided today as a Superior Court judge is set to rule. Mega-millionaire Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley is trying to stop Lt. Gov. ... Scully Communications - http://scullycommunications.com/

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WRecently Updated Web Pages About Greenwich Resident Tom Foley

Judge To Rule Today On Foley-Fedele Clash - Tom Foley Gossip Judge To Rule Today On Foley-Fedele Clash - A state judge is expected to decide today whether Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele will receive more than $2 million in ... thetvrealist.com/.../Judge-To-Rule-Today-On-FoleyFedele-Cla...

Meaning: Eat, Pray, Love, Tom Foley, and ... This is perhaps even more pointed when we look at the GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Foley seeking to prevent his opponent from receiving public financing. ... blog.myrecordjournal.com/.../meaning-eat-pray-love-tom-fole...

Foley News From AOL News Tom Foley, Ned Lamont Lead Their Parties' Races for Governor in. ... Republican Tom Foley , former ambassador to Ireland, and Democrat Ned Lamont , the man ... www.aolnews.com/tag/foley

Foley appeals ruling that awards public funding to rival The ... HARTFORD (AP) — Tom Foley, the endorsed Republican candidate for ... "While Tom Foley spends his time with his attorneys, I will be spending my time with ... www.rep-am.com/news/.../doc4c3d05ad5fc96637945416.txt

Foley to appeal Conn. campaign ruling- The New Haven Register ... HARTFORD (AP) — Tom Foley, the endorsed Republican candidate for governor, planned to seek an emergency appeal of a superior court judge's decision allowing ... www.newhavenregister.com/.../doc4c3cb4824a71790605869...

Foley to appeal campaign ruling - GreenwichTime A lawyer for the Tom Foley, the endorsed Republican candidate for governor, says he'll seek an emergency appeal of a superior court judge's decision ... www.greenwichtime.com/.../Foley-to-appeal-campaign-ruling-...

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07/12/10 Here are the highlights from last week’s political life in Greenwich And The State Of Connecticut.

NBC 30 announced that it will televise gubernatorial debates for both parties’ bidders next week. Democratic contenders Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont and former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy will debate this upcoming Tuesday while republican contenders – Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele and longtime MetroHartford Alliance regional chamber of commerce CEO R. Nelson “Oz” Griebel – will debate on Wednesday. Both debates will start at 7 p.m. The two parties’ primaries are scheduled for August 10, 2010.

Meanwhile, former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy criticized Greenwich resident Ned Lamont for skipping a televised debate in New London scheduled for July 27 by The Day of New London and WTNH. A spokeswoman from Mr. Lamont’s campaign confirmed that the Greenwich businessman will not participate. The news agency added that the republican gubernatorial candidates, who are scheduled for July 28, will still participate.

The Hartford Courant reported that former Governor Lowell Weicker, Jr., a Ned Lamont supporter, said on Colin McEnroe’s radio program on WNPR that the democratic debate on July 27 should be held.

On July 26, there will be a debate on WNPR radio between democratic contenders for the party nomination for lieutenant governor – State Comptroller Nancy Wyman and Simsbury First Selectwoman Mary Glassman. The two are Dan Malloy’s and Ned Lamont’s respective running mates.

Meanwhile, on Friday Greenwich millionaire Tom Foley and his campaign filed a lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele’s campaign, his running mate Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton’s campaign, state Treasurer Denise Nappier, State Comptroller Nancy Wyman and State Elections and Enforcement Commission (SEEC) General Counsel and Executive Director Albert Lenge.

In the 20-page lawsuit, Mr. Foley and his campaign seek declaratory judgment on the following claims:
• That Mike Fedele and Mark Boughton as a joint campaign committee and previously as separate campaign committees cannot receive more than $100 in total from one and the same contributor and consider these contributions as eligible for the Citizens Election Program (CEP).
• That the CEP does not permit an endorsed campaign for lieutenant governor to form a joint campaign committee with a non-endorsed candidate for governor.
• That the CEP “does not permit the payment of additional monies to opposing participating candidates as a result of any contributions, loans or other funds received by, or expenditures made, or obligated to be made, by a nonparticipating candidate prior to the day following the close [of the Republican State Convention].” Justin Clark, Mr. Foley’s campaign manager, claims that only campaign money that Tom Foley received in his campaign account after the Republican State Convention could provide a supplemental grant to Mike Fedele.

CT News Junkie.com reported that, according to Justin Clark, the Tom Foley campaign hasn’t reached the 90 percent expenditure amount required for the supplemental grant to be given to Mr. Fedele.

Mr. Fedele’s campaign announced on Thursday that the joint Fedele/Boughton campaign will receive $2.1 million in public funds approved by the SEEC [with an unanimous decision] plus “a possible supplemental grant of $317,000” but, as ConnPolitics.tv reported, it cannot use the money until a decision is made on Tom Foley’s request.

That decision is scheduled to be made on Tuesday, July 12, before 5 pm in Hartford.

Chris Cooper, spokesman for Mr. Fedele’s campaign, deemed the lawsuit politically motivated, CTNewsJunkie.com reported.

On Wednesday, Ned Lamont unveiled his education plan titled ‘Better Schools for Better Jobs.’ The plan, among other things, includes supporting early childhood programs, using student achievement as one of the aspects to evaluate teachers’ performance, and creating a full loan repayment program for students at state colleges and universities studying high-demand fields, according to a press release on Ned Lamont’s campaign website.

At a news conference in Hartford, Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz urged independent voters to participate in the upcoming primaries as registered Democrats or Republicans. She announced that unaffiliated voters can affiliate with one of the two parties by 12pm on August 9, 2010. The primaries are scheduled for August 10, 2010. Connecticut has about 840,000 independent voters, according to Secretary Bysiewicz.

U.S. Representatives and Greenwich resident Jim Himes (D, CT – 4th District) announced that WorkPlace, Inc. will be granted $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service in an effort to assist formerly incarcerated veterans in finding a job and avoid homelessness, Jim Himes informed on his website.

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07/04/10 A Question For Greenwich Republicans: Who Are You Going To Vote For In The Republican Party Primary For Governor?

1. Lt. Governor Michele Fedele

2. Oz Griebel, An upstate businessman

3. Tom Foley, A multimillionaire yacht-owner with domestic abuse complaints and was a former ambassador who lives in Greenwich.

4. None Of The Above

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07/03/10 Lt Governor Michael Fedele Is In The News

News Reports About Lt. Governor Michael Fedele

Foley faces scrutiny for arrests Greenwich Post Michael Fedele, of Stamford, and Oz Griebel, a Simsbury businessman. In a prepared statement, Mr. Fedele called the charges against Mr. Foley "serious" and ... See all stories on this topic »

Blog Post About Lt. Governor Michael Fedele

Greenwich Roundup: 07/02/10 Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele To Be A Dignitary At Town Hall... By GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com (Greenwich Roundup) Honored dignitaries in attendence will include Lt. Michael Fedele, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, State Reps. Lile Gibbons and Fred Camillo, and Bruce Winningham, co-founder of the Greenwich Military Covenant of Care, as well as all three Greenwich First Selectmen. ... Greenwich Roundup - http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/

Foleygate Update: Oz Says Tom Foley Must Still Do More – Hartford Courant... By ungke "Michael Fedele as well as we didn't get arrested. This is the incident which is partial of his life." Griebel pronounced the subsequent administrator "is starting to face the predicament the day" as well as Foley's "willingness to be ... Season Style - http://season-style.com/

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Lt Gov Michael Fedele Is A Town Hall Dignitary As Disgraced ... Michael Fedele, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, State Reps. Lile Gibbons and Fred Camillo, and Bruce Winningham, co-founder of the Greenwich Military Covenant of Care, ... www.topix.com/.../lt-gov-michael-fedele-is-a-town-hall-dignit...

Fedele, Boughton pool their contributions to quality for public ... Michael Fedele and Mayor Mark Boughton announced Thursday they've pooled their resources so their campaign to top the state's GOP ticket in November ... www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Fedele-Boughton-pool-contrib...

Fedele, Boughton quality for public financing July 02--DANBURY -- Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, running mates forNovember's Republican gubernatorial race, s... dailyme.com/.../fedele-boughton-quality-public-financing.htm...

Fedele says he qualifies for public campaign financing- The New ... Michael Fedele's gubernatorial campaign said he has qualified for public campaign financing and filed Thursday with the state Elections Enforcement ... www.newhavenregister.com/.../doc4c2d09298dcad54819122...

Key campaign finance deadlines coming this month | The Connecticut ... Two more statewide candidates--Republican Michael Fedele, running for governor, ... Given the eagerness with which Republican rivals Michael Fedele and Oz ... ctmirror.org/story/6639/financial-disclosures

6 gubernatorial candidates talk business at forum The Republican ... The candidates — Democrats Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy, Republicans Michael Fedele , Tom Foley and R. Nelson "Oz" Griebel, and Tom Marsh of the Independent ... rep-am.com/articles/2010/07/03/news/elections/488683.txt

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07/03/10 Greenwich News Maker Tom "I Didn't Slap My Wife Around" Foley

The Latest News Reports About Greenwich Resident Tom "I Did Not Slap Around My Wife" Foley

The midterms: Kirk's big haul msnbc.com CONNECTICUT: "Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley's 1994 divorce was so bitter and contentious that 12 years later, the White House asked him to ...

Fedele qualifies for public campaign financing New Haven Register ... available for a primary, which is tied to high spending by at least one of his opponents, Tom Foley, who won the nomination at the May GOP convention. ...

Cruel Summer National Journal Tom Foley: First came reports of traffic arrests in the 80's and 90's. Then there was the revelation of a report filed in '02 by his ex-wife alleging abuse. ...

Foley On Defense Over Arrests, Divorce National Journal (blog) By Reid Wilson Ex-Ambassador Tom Foley (R) is playing furious defense after a series of revelations about prior arrests and allegations that he physically abused...

First thoughts: Another mixed jobs report msnbc.com More midterm news: In Connecticut, it appears that GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley's 1994 divorce is about to become a campaign issue… ...

Blog Posts About Greenwich Resident Tom "I Don't Have An Anger Management Problem Foley"

Greenwich Roundup: 07/02/10 Foleygate Update:Greenwich Resident ... By GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com (Greenwich Roundup) Foleygate Update:Greenwich Resident Tom Foley's 4th Of July Holiday Is Starting Off With A Thud - *EDITORIAL: Tom Foley's Dark Side* *Governor Wanna Be Refuses To Come Clean About His Domestic Violence Issues? * *Tom "I Don't Have Anger Management Problem" Foley ... Greenwich Roundup - http://greenwichroundup.blogspot.com/

Scully Communications » FOLEY RESPONDS TO LATEST IN ARREST-GATE ... By pscully The Shad thinks it only fair that the statement of Tom Foley be printed here since a link was provided yesterday to the latest Hartford Courant report on the nasty divorce between the Republican frontrunner and his wife Lisa Foley (not ... Scully Communications - http://scullycommunications.com/

http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-foley-reaction ... By Hartford Courant July 2, 2010 7:00 AM. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley issued a detailed explanation Thursday of why he obtained a signed statement in 2006 from his former wife. ... Connecticut Breaking News --... - http://blogs.courant.com/breaking_news/

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Tom Foley Pulls a Dodd By refusing to release any documents concerning his two arrests years ago and telling us to just believe him he is doing exactly what US Sen Chris Dodd. iplextra.indiatimes.com/article/01wC9Qd4Me7zJ

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Gubernatorial candidates debate in Stamford - StamfordAdvocate Candidates (L to R) Republican Tom Foley, Democrat Dan Malloy, Republican Michael Fedele, Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Oz Griebel participate in the ... www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Gubernatorial-candidates-deba...

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