Connecticut Republicans plan first-ever straw poll Jan. 25

Press release from the state GOP:

Middletown – The Connecticut Republican Party will hold its first Presidential Straw Poll on Friday, January 25th at the Middletown Elks Lodge, an event held in conjunction with the Middeltown Republican Town Committee, which will give rank and file Republicans a chance to pick their favorite for the 2008 election.

Any Republican voter may participate in the event by paying a $10 entrance charge to cover the cost of the event, which entitles them to one ballot. State Central is also planning on-line voting during the hours of the Straw Poll at their website, www.ctgop.org. Part of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Connecticut Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation.

“The Straw Poll is an exciting way for Republicans to take their case to their fellow party members, exchange ideas and pick their candidate a week before the February 5th primary,” said State Party Chairman Chris Healy. “This election is historic in many ways and Republicans in Connecticut will show they are ready to win Connecticut for our candidate for the first time since 1988.”

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and supporters and surrogates will have ample time to campaign for their candidates. Each campaign will have 10 minutes to present their candidate before the balloting, which will begin at 8 p.m.

Each national campaign and their local representatives have been notified of the Straw Poll.

“This is grass roots politics at its best,” said Healy. “We urge every Republican to make their voices heard.”


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