Remember, Conn is merely a suitcase suburb for the elite of NYC. Their kids don't join the Army/Marines, they go to Ivy League schools and plan on "rewarding careers" that challenge their creativity just like their parents. In a nutshell, Conn is full of pussies. So don't be surprised when they prefer a candidate that represents the pure pussy outlook versus one that is only 90% pure pussy. As someone said "they can't handle the truth", so they pretend their daydreams are the truth.
Oh it will send a message alright. Right up there when they refused Bob Casey the opportunity to speak at their convention when they knew he was dying.