Politics
Fedele/Boughton team endorsed by State Representatives Klarides, Scribner, Giegler and Rowe and Senator Toni Boucher
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May 21, 2010 - 1:48 AM

Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele announced that the Fedele/Boughton ticket for Governor and Lieutenant Governor was endorsed yesterday by State Senator Toni Boucher of Wilton, Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides and State Representatives David Scribner of Brookfield, Jan Giegler of Danbury and T.R. Rowe of Trumbull.

“I worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Mike previously in the State House and most recently in the State Senate. I have seen first-hand his dedication and commitment to our state while managing his business and taking care of his family,” Senator Boucher said. “Mike and I have both managed our businesses in the private sector and raised our families while serving our constituents. We understand how bad policies proposed and enacted by the super majority have damaged Connecticut’s business climate and have residents fleeing to more tax friendly states. We must reverse this negative trend and return Connecticut to its former status as the one of the best places in America to raise a family, get an education, grow a business and retire. As an entrepreneur, Mike understands better than anyone that government does not create jobs – private employers do. Mike supports pro-growth policies that will give employers the confidence they need to not only remain in our state but also to expand, creating more job opportunities for our young graduates. Mike has the best ideas for our state and he is the best prepared to put them in place.”

“Of all the candidates for Governor, what sets Mike apart are his values and his character,” Deputy Leader Klarides said. “Mike will stand up for what is best for our state. The majority party has blocked or ignored many common-sense solutions offered by Republicans and they have created the gridlock that is slowing Connecticut’s economic recovery. Mike has offered concrete plans to put our state back on track and I know he will fight to put them in place.”

"Having served with Mike in the House, I have known him for many years and I am proud to endorse him for Governor,” Assistant Leader David Scribner said. “Mike Fedele is man of integrity and ideas who has the right values and vision to lead Connecticut the next four years. He is a man of incredible character and a proven example of the American dream and success story our country was founded on. He understands what the Democrats have done to our state’s business climate and he knows how to fix it. ”

“Mike knows that taxes are not the answer – they’re the problem,” State Representative Janice Giegler said. “We need to reverse the big spending, high taxing pattern that has been set in Hartford over the past couple of years. Mike knows the budget inside and out and he has the courage and fiscal discipline to make the tough spending cuts we have to make.”

“Our state continues to face tremendous challenges,” State Representative Rowe said. “We are at a critical point in our economy and the decisions the next governor makes will affect our state for many years to come. I believe Mike will make decisions in the best long-term interest of our state and our citizens and I am pleased to support him.”

In addition, Mike Fedele also received the endorsements of Jim Fitzgerald, Chair of the New Harford RTC, along with Douglas Hageman and Jeffrey Santopietro, both members of the Republican State Central Member.

“I am with you and Mark,” Fitzgerald said in a message to Fedele. “I am proud to give you my personal endorsement and I am convinced that the Fedele-Boughton duo is not just a winning team, but this team is the best composition of expertise, drive and energy to bring this State back to a level of normalcy of operating within its means. The Fedele-Boughton team has the wherewithal to reposition Connecticut as the place people want to be proud of. I look forward to placing my support for Fedele-Boughton this Saturday in Hartford at the State Convention.”

On Monday, Mike Fedele announced that he selected Mark Boughton to be his running mate in the campaign for Governor. In the last 10 days, Fedele has been endorsed by former 4th District Congressman Chris Shays, House Republican Leader Larry Cafero, Mayor John Harkins of Stratford, Senator Mike McLachlan of Danbury, State Rep. Jason Perillo of Shelton and a host of Republican leaders – in addition to today’s endorsements.

Fedele has now earned more than 100 endorsements statewide. More than half the Republican members of the General Assembly have endorsed Fedele and he has gained the support of half of Connecticut's Republican Mayors and First Selectmen. Lieutenant Governor Fedele has also gained the endorsements of 41 "super-delegates" to the Republican Convention on May 22, 2010.

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