State Sen. Tom Colapietro, a Bristol Democrat, said that attacking him for allegedly being "anti-family" is ridiculous.
"I think they're stooping to a new low," said Colapietro, who is seeking reelection to the 31st District seat he's held since 1992.
The Family Institute of Connecticut's political action committee, which accused the senator of voting against families, is "anti-gay, anti-abortion," Colapietro said.
In fact, he said, "They're anti-human being."
Colapietro, who is locked in a tight race with Republican challenger Jason Welch, said he has a family so the attack doesn't even make sense.
He said his critics are waging "a win-at-all-costs type of campaign" that depends on badmouthing him.
But the senator said he's not worried.
"The people will decide" next week, he said.
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I can't believe this man is a senator. How embarrassing! No wonder he doesn't want to debate Mr. Welch!
ReplyDeleteTHATS RIGHT TOMMY WE WILL.
ReplyDeleteGO JASON
So calling Jason an Android and calling into question his character is ok by you, Tom. You should read the stuff your Union Buddies are sending out about Welch and all republicans. Bye, bye Tommy....
ReplyDeleteTommy your so out there."THE PEOPLE WILL DECIDE"
ReplyDeleteThe candidacy and the fact that Colapietro is a Senator is a black eye to our democratic (small "d') system.
ReplyDeleteThe FIC is a bunch of deranged lunatic hypocrites hellbent on telling everybody else how they should live. Being pro-gay rights is pro-family - they want there to be more of them.
ReplyDeleteI know that whoever the FIC endorses, I vote the other way.
How the message of hate continues to be spread by Tom Colapietro....
ReplyDelete"can't stomach gay marriage"
"anti-gay"
WOW...in this day and age it is pretty clear Tom does belong in the State Senate....
Hatred is NOT a family value!
Tom should get anew piece
ReplyDeleteOK liars lets hear where this was all said.
ReplyDeleteNo one is lying...read it for yourself. It was covered quite well in 2004.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pamspaulding.com/weblog/2005/02/2212005-lgbt-news-roundup-is-here.html
Isn't there a debate tonight?
ReplyDeleteTom WILL NEVER HELP THE PEOPLE ONLY HIMSELF. Hes useless.
ReplyDelete4:51 Tom has a proven track record for helping . "Useless" is what you are, What is your record? See "useless"
ReplyDeleteGo Tom Colapietro "He's one of us"
10:43 You went back 6 years to try to find something to whine about? LOL
ReplyDelete10:43 More twists with this wacko agency like you. Come on Babies lets do the "Twist" More trash from T.J. Barnes and company. Talke about sicko's. Really the republicans are just plain obsessed with getting rid of Colapietro because you can't turn him into a republican puppet.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Jason Welch to win this election for so many reasons, but not having to read Tommie's #1 Fan's mangled, childish comments is a pretty good one too!
ReplyDelete7:32 - So you support Tom's homophobic remarks? Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't matter when they were said, fact of the matter is they are relevant to this article and Tom's response. He claims the Family Institute is anti-gay, anti-women etc.. Yet he is the one who has, on public record, made homophobic, disgusting remarks about the gay community.
Rough around the edges doesn't begin to describe Tom. Vote for Jason Welch!
Maybe Tom Colapietro losing will put an end to 50% of the mindless drivel that gets dispensed on the blogs. I am praying that the voters in Bristol retire this guy. Bristol has had enough of him and his low class representation. Oh did I say representation? Not sure if he ever did that actually. Voting with the party and against Bristol and struggling families - like hiding a surcharge in our electric bill. Nice!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy retirement Tom. I'd like to say that it's been nice, except it hasn't been.
8:20 Too bad for you he won't lose. Are you going to retire then.......Please
ReplyDeleteSo the GOP loves and coddles the Family institute?
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