Candidates Spar in Debate (CT 5th District, Roraback for gay marriage)

Newstimes ^ | Monday, July 30, 2012 | Robert Miller

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BROOKFIELD -- The four Republicans running for the 5th Congressional District nomination tried to define themselves at a debate here Monday while standing for much of the same thing.

Speaking at Brookfield High School, the four -- Justin Bernier of Plainville, Mark Greenberg of Litchfield, state Sen. Andrew Roraback of Goshen and Lisa Wilson-Foley of Simsbury -- agreed in the main about almost all the basic tenets of the Republican Party.

They face a primary Aug. 14.

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Roraback tried to hide his modertate RINO stances as "libertarian." He needs to get a real (= non-govt) job.

Bernier was strong, but came off as too negative/political often attacking his opponents.

Foley was regurgitating stump slogans and is not a polished/convincing public speaker. She's evidently a good businesswoman, so why go to Mordor?

Greenberg's a successful businessman and a regular guy: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. He stayed positive and came off the winner (IMHO).

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CT FReeper Ping!

And don't forget: Time with Obama on 8/6/12: $38,500 in Westport, $500 in Stamford

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Roraback won.
Greenberg, the real conservative, came in second.

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Roraback has not earned my vote in November. Aside from a campaign to vote to repeal ObamaCare he is a Liberal Democrat on all other issues: pro choice, pro gay marriage, pro global warming, and anti national conceal carry reciprocity.

And it's not like he was for these issues years ago and has had a change of heart, these are his positions now as stated during the primary here.

Pass.