tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post3596577155377153286..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: So, is it Stortz?Steve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-67612762844341610732009-07-28T15:49:32.110-04:002009-07-28T15:49:32.110-04:00I find that following, or trying to, the various t...I find that following, or trying to, the various threads on this site very interesting. Mayor Ward is being criticized by his Republican enemies for taking care of his friends. At the same time, former mayor Stortz is being criticized, seemingly by the same people, (apparently Republicans), for not taking care of his friends (apparently them). I say, you can’t have it both ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-61635125945002544332009-07-24T14:05:03.518-04:002009-07-24T14:05:03.518-04:00The democrats got their wish.
Now I'll bet th...The democrats got their wish.<br /><br />Now I'll bet the republicans are wishing it was someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-50251495836557603182009-07-19T21:01:12.903-04:002009-07-19T21:01:12.903-04:00Stortz has won more elections than any other Repub...Stortz has won more elections than any other Republican, in recent memory, and maybe going back 40-50 years.<br /><br />Why aren't the Republicans trying to capitalize on that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-91291938839233083652009-07-19T17:58:20.555-04:002009-07-19T17:58:20.555-04:001:32
My awareness is different from yours, and I ...1:32<br /><br />My awareness is different from yours, and I was pretty close to the situation. And you failed to mention Schafrick, who was close to Mocabee and who headed up Johnsons failed council race in 2003.<br /><br />However, it is all moot: apparently the town committee has not been in touch with stortz, and vice versa.<br /><br />If they were interested they would have contacted him as they have contacted others who they were interested in.<br /><br />It would be a shame and a farce for them not to run a legitimate candidate when they do have a shot.<br /><br />But that is their choice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-38362289816028590892009-07-19T13:32:04.402-04:002009-07-19T13:32:04.402-04:00Generally, no single person selects any candidates...Generally, no single person selects any candidates in Bristol as well as elsewhere. Candidates must seek and recieve the endorsement of the members from the entire Town Committee(TC) in the case of a City wide position like Mayor,treasurer and Bd. od Ed members. <br /><br />City Council candidates must seek and recieve the endorsement from their respective city council dristicts represented on both the Republican and Democratic TC's.<br /><br />A chairman can exert influence, if he has any and in this case Mocabee did not exert any influence, whether he had it or not. Stortz was asked repeatly by Mocabee, he would not commit to announcing his re-election, Johnson came out, did what he had to do to secure the nomination. If there had been a tie vote Mocabee would have had to cast the tie breaking vote for either Stortz or Johnson. It never got that far.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-66971161181602420322009-07-19T03:16:29.137-04:002009-07-19T03:16:29.137-04:00Oviously, the 4:45 poster cannot be a former Brist...Oviously, the 4:45 poster cannot be a former Bristol RTC member, or else he/she is showing why they are no longer on the Town Committee.<br /><br />No One recruited Ken Johnson to run for Mayor in 07'. Ken made the decision on his own.<br /><br />And if you were truly an "insider" with the know it all mouth you would know that Mocabee and Johnson cannot stand each other.<br /><br />So shut up and stop pretending that you are some sort of player in Bristol politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63202204718083750842009-07-18T10:24:58.233-04:002009-07-18T10:24:58.233-04:00Way to go TJ!
That'll teach him to mess with ...Way to go TJ!<br /><br />That'll teach him to mess with the big boys.<br /><br />Better than a lashing I would say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-83260820844526595242009-07-17T16:45:21.745-04:002009-07-17T16:45:21.745-04:00As a former Republican town Committee member, I ca...As a former Republican town Committee member, I can recall Mocabee pushing Stortz to announce in December 2006.<br />When stortz did not capitulate, Mocabee and Schaffrick recruited Johnson, who said he would primary stortz<br /><br />I read the other day where Mayor Tim stewart of New Britain had not yet announced, but did not read of any threats from their chairman.<br />Republicans have to learn to stick together if they want to win.<br />New Britain is even more heavily democrat, but Stewart has done quite well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-13531167901400485942009-07-17T09:55:03.544-04:002009-07-17T09:55:03.544-04:00One of my republican friends is upset with Stortz,...One of my republican friends is upset with Stortz, and when I asked him why, he explained that he asked Stortz to get him a city job and Stortz told him to apply, but it would be up to the department head to hire the most appropriate person for the job.<br /><br />That sorta solidified my faith in StortzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-8869784320104947862009-07-17T09:32:35.520-04:002009-07-17T09:32:35.520-04:00If dems are so unhappy with Ward present a dem cha...If dems are so unhappy with Ward present a dem challenge and primary him. No one really thinks the republicans stand a chance so change if the dems want change they will need to do it themselves....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-89938053433621792102009-07-17T07:56:02.325-04:002009-07-17T07:56:02.325-04:00those upset city workers better take their noses o...those upset city workers better take their noses out of the sand and look around at the lay-offs and pay cuts in other towns before feeling sorry for themselves - at least they still have jobs.<br />also better remember that in 1991, stortz pummeled the unions and they have never recovered from it.wake up callnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-11751137717669368432009-07-17T06:00:47.780-04:002009-07-17T06:00:47.780-04:00Stortz is so full of it! He knows what needs to be...Stortz is so full of it! He knows what needs to be done...he is just to dam lazy to do it himself. Nobody is gonna beg you Billie Boy...everyone knows what it is like to be insulted by you after working for you. You want to be begged...PLEASE BILL GO AWAY..WRITE A BOOK>>>BECOME A LIBRARIAN>>YOUR ELECTED DAYS ARE OVER!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-60460952693985264992009-07-17T02:37:24.296-04:002009-07-17T02:37:24.296-04:00I know a lot of Democrats who will vote for Stortz...I know a lot of Democrats who will vote for Stortz just to get Ward out of office. A lot of city workers will do the same thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-46424106135219935842009-07-16T23:56:21.134-04:002009-07-16T23:56:21.134-04:007:48 - hopefully, you are not a registered voter?7:48 - hopefully, you are not a registered voter?potentialnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-52068399611295059582009-07-16T21:13:34.060-04:002009-07-16T21:13:34.060-04:00If it isn't, it is Bristol's loss.If it isn't, it is Bristol's loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-76903414366156095482009-07-16T19:48:07.112-04:002009-07-16T19:48:07.112-04:00Why don't we end this thread here and now.
As ...Why don't we end this thread here and now.<br />As long as the current people(Barnes, Krawiecki) are in charge of the party, and Mocabee and Schafrick are in the wings, Stortz won't get asked to anything unless it is a fundraiser.<br /><br />Those people like the "power" and as long as there isn't a republican mayor, they are the big wheels. Of course, they won't run, but they don't want anybody else to run either. They probably talked Johnson out of running: he probably would have beat Ward this time around.<br /><br />Sad for Bristol, sad for the political process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-81524111962719356822009-07-16T17:49:38.736-04:002009-07-16T17:49:38.736-04:00Ron Burns hasn't called anybody either: why sh...Ron Burns hasn't called anybody either: why should he be asked and not Stortz?<br /><br />Burns was wimp go-along in the council and in the legislature. that is not what we need at this time.<br /><br />But then, that is whatthe republican powrer seekers want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-83024717464659106292009-07-16T17:12:18.417-04:002009-07-16T17:12:18.417-04:00Two words: Ron Burns.Two words: Ron Burns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-71431380425368930292009-07-16T16:15:34.607-04:002009-07-16T16:15:34.607-04:002:39
All the more the reason for the Republicans ...2:39<br /><br />All the more the reason for the Republicans to back Stortz: HE BEAT an incumbent democrat, despite the scenario you outlined.<br /><br />What are the Republicans smoking???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-76984067189532009402009-07-16T16:01:17.259-04:002009-07-16T16:01:17.259-04:001:27 - moccabee and schaffrick have done more TO t...1:27 - moccabee and schaffrick have done more TO the local gop than they have done FOR it.oppositenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-61449958044309308092009-07-16T15:59:00.280-04:002009-07-16T15:59:00.280-04:002:39 and 3:10,
Would you fellas like a little che...2:39 and 3:10,<br /><br />Would you fellas like a little cheese to go along with that whine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-14432571286631721612009-07-16T15:48:28.865-04:002009-07-16T15:48:28.865-04:007:11 am said: Stortz is two faced - ALL politicia...7:11 am said: Stortz is two faced - ALL politicians are 2wo faced - thatz the nature of the beast.<br /><br />2:17 said: He (stortz) is a proven winner. Oh yeah, he is a real doosie - WINNER of a No Confidence vote and winner of a brick thru his house <br />and car window !! Billy boy would be an total idiot to take any political position again EVEN if they handed it to him on a silver platter. <br /><br />A B S Z = ANYBODY but Stortz or Zoppo - both should stay out of politics forever and have their mouths sewn shut permanently !!NOT A CHANCEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-10243392907263531532009-07-16T15:39:23.460-04:002009-07-16T15:39:23.460-04:00The Dem's are not upset with Ward. If they wer...The Dem's are not upset with Ward. If they were, they would have recruited someone to challenge him (and there are plenty of people with big enough egos, so that would not have been hard to do). The labor wing of the DTC is not happy that he stuck them with their fair share of hurt during the budget process, but they're not going to do anything about it.Odinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047474568437169458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6636805263156399272009-07-16T15:10:46.056-04:002009-07-16T15:10:46.056-04:00Pretty bad when you win by default. But then again...Pretty bad when you win by default. But then again, Ward likes to win that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-12590673242138550262009-07-16T14:39:31.766-04:002009-07-16T14:39:31.766-04:00The Bristol Republicans are out numbered in Bristo...The Bristol Republicans are out numbered in Bristol. Even if every registered Republican voted they'd still lose if in addition they didn't get Dem and Ind support. So, if the Dems are so upset with Ward where's the challenger from their own party to primary Ward? Ward wins, Ward wins, Ward wins...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com