“Cliff” To Stump For GOP In Bristol Saturday

Republican state senator Jason Welch is bringing in some big guns to his campaign Saturday.

Actor John Ratzenberger will be stumping for the senator at a reception at the New England Carousel Museum Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Ratzenberger, best known as Cliff , one of the regulars barflies on the television show “Cheers,”  is a Bridgeport native and a strong advocate for manufacturing in America. (Java interviewed him  a few years ago when he was on “Dancing With The Stars”  )

Ratzenberger, who has also provided the voices for several characters in Pixar movies, has been promoting manufacturing in appearances across America. Ratzenberger co-founded the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation,  dedicated to raising awareness of skilled trades and engineering disciplines among young people.

Welch is running against Democrat Dave Roche.