Tong Hires High-Profile Consultants For Stamford Mayoral Bid

By On April 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Democratic state Rep. William Tong is bringing on a big name in his quest to win the Stamford mayor’s race.

He is hiring Mission Control, the Connecticut-based direct mail and political consulting firm that has helped several high-profile Democratic clients win victory, including Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois, winner [...]

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Rush Limbaugh Weighs In On Stamford Mayoral Brouhaha

By On February 27, 2013 · 1 Comment

Rush Limbaugh speaks!

“I have managed to find myself inserted into a mayoral campaign in Stamford, Connecticut, even though I have said nothing about it and, in fact, didn’t know anything about it,” Limbaugh said on his show today. “But I supposedly endorsed one of the candidates, and the guy I didn’t endorse is [...]

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Limbaugh Fan Page Says Tong Is Attempting to Distort It’s Position

By On February 27, 2013 · 5 Comments

William Tong, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Stamford, is trying to distort a message of support for Republican Michael Fedele on a Rush Limbaugh fan page, the adminstrator of the page says.

Tong issued a press release Tuesday criticizing Fedele for receiving what he said was an endorsement from the right-wing talk show host.

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Fedele’s In As Stamford Mayor’s Race Heats Up

By On February 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Former Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele made it official this morning: He’s running for Mayor of Stamford.

Fedele, a Republican who also served in the legislature, said he filed the necessary paperwork with the city clerk. “My life and career have been shaped by Stamford values,” Fedele said in an email. “Stamford is [...]

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Tong’s Back — and Running for Mayor of Stamford

By On February 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

State Rep. William Tong, the Stamford Democrat who made a long-shot bid for U.S. Senate in 2012, is back in the news today: He’s running for mayor of his hometown.

“The rumors are true,” Tong tweeted this afternoon. “I am running for mayor of Stamford and I could not be more excited. [...]

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