June 18, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Katherine Holt
Marsh 2010
Tel: (860) 526-2003
email: tom@marsh2010.com
www.marsh2010.com

Weickers Message and Actions Send a Mixed Message

Chester, Connecticut — June 18, 2010 — As the Independent Party candidate for Governor I hold former Governor Weicker in high regard. In his campaign, he chose to separate himself from the party rhetoric to promote a message that was difficult yet necessary. Mr. Weicker made some hard-hitting points in his address to Connecticut’s Mayors and First Selectmen at CCM’s annual conference on Thursday. His actions, however, don’t seem to sync up with his words.

Weicker is right on target when criticizing Governor Rell’s disinterested approach to leadership and governance. From her refusal to sign a budget last year to her refusal to advocate for our state at the national level and work to secure federal funds, disinterested can only be characterized as a charitable description.

His message of cost reduction is also on target. Mr. Lamont, whom Weicker has endorsed, however, has not shown the fortitude to take on the cost-reduction efforts Mr. Weicker espouses. A review of Mr. Lamont’s State Budget plan reveals the political soft shoe his campaign is built on. Reviews and studies are the buzz words of those who understand the political difficulties of specifics. Mr. Lamont's plan is rife with such vague references. It appears that Mr. Weickers' endorsement of Mr. Lamont may be based more on rhetoric and old friendships than conviction, which is just more politics as usual.

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