-Caveat Lector- http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/29/opinion/29TUE3A.html? pagewanted=print&position=top
October 29, 2002 The Connecticut Elections Bill Curry for Governor Gov. John Rowland of Connecticut is seeking a third term as chief executive in a contest against Bill Curry, a Democrat who formerly served as state comptroller. In general, third terms are not a good idea, and Mr. Rowland's administration has begun to suffer from the kind of cronyism and questionable practices that typify a governor who has been in power too long. Connecticut's race, with a two-term governor versus a former state comptroller, is strangely similar to New York's. The big difference is that Connecticut voters are not being forced to choose between an unsatisfactory incumbent and an even less promising opponent. Bill Curry is a good candidate with fresh ideas and strong credentials as a political reformer. Mr. Curry, who ran a close second in a four-way race that elevated Mr. Rowland to the governorship eight years ago, won our endorsement at the time for his record as comptroller and his ideas about how to deal with sprawl, transportation and the economy. Those qualities are needed even more now that Connecticut faces a growing budget deficit and tougher times, especially in urban areas. This year, Mr. Curry has focused on helping the state's middle class, promising to make cities more livable and taxes more equitable. One of the most serious arguments against Governor Rowland is his refusal to provide any real explanation for the loss of almost $200 million in state funds in what amounted to an unsecured loan to Enron from the state's trash authority. Shortly after the loan, Enron made an $80,000 contribution, since returned, to the Republican Governors Association, which Mr. Rowland now heads. Mr. Rowland fired two top aides whose names have surfaced as part of the investigation, but he has denied any connection or any advance knowledge of the loan. It is hard to imagine that he heard nothing about this deal. But not knowing how his co-chief of staff was handing out so much state money is also no way to run a state government. We endorse Bill Curry for governor of Connecticut. <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http://archive.jab.org/ctrl@;listserv.aol.com/ <A HREF="http://archive.jab.org/ctrl@;listserv.aol.com/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
