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Fort Lauderdale Tea party leader speaks Out on Sarah Palin
By day, Gabriel Jose Carrera works as a bespectacled immigration attorney, but in countless off-hours during the past 18 months, he has had another calling: leading the Fort Lauderdale Tea Party to help elect candidates like Rick Sotto, Marco Rubio and Allen West.
A Walk in the Sun for Graduates
Gabriel Jose Carrera, 36, of Hartford, above, holds his 7-month-old son, Sebastian Gabriel Carrera, and greets passing bicycle patrolman shortly before graduating cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree at the University of Hartford on Sunday.
Candidates Pledge To Place Minorities
Addressing a local NAACP fund-raising dinner Friday, both Gov. John G. Rowland and his political oppponent pledged to weave more minority talent into the fabric of state government.
Gay , Hispanic Forces Protest Candidate
Two of Gladys Hernandez’s children are gay, but she had another, equally important reason propelling her to a rally Friday at Hartford city hall.
Filling Leadership Void Left By Ritter
With no Election Day surprises for Hartford’s General Assembly designation, lawmakers had time to start thinking about filling the void that retiring House Speaker Thomas Ritter will leave behind.
Organizers hope festivals spurs use of Park
Effie Barnes wants to attract more people to Sigourney Square Park. Recent problems with loitering and public drinking have discouraged residents from enjoying the public park, she said.
Kissel EndorsedFor Re-Election
After receiving a predictable but still resounding normal nation Thursday to run for re-election, state Sen. John A. Kissel told supporters that he’ll focus his campaign on the state’s debt.
By Small margin, Democrats Choose McCluskey to Run
WEST HARTFORD – A divided Democratic convention narrowly nominated David Mccluskey as the candidate for the 20th House District Thursday.