On July 4th the Wilton Democrats and the Wilton Republicans will hold the annual Frivolity Bowl on the Wilton High School varsity softball field at 2 p.m. The softball game between the two parties has been played every year dating back to 1966 and we need volunteers to help keep this tradition alive. Anyone interested in playing please contact Eric Fanwick: esf@fanwick.com
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy made the announcement on Friday that the state would join the United States Climate Alliance. The alliance is a “coalition of U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change. View article on WSFB
The NY Times did a short video on what Trump and the Republicans are saying about healthcare. And what the facts are. Click through for the link.
If you missed Chris’ #FightBackCT meeting today, watch a recording of the live stream below. He’s proposing a way a reaching swing voters now, not waiting until there is an election in full swing. At about 27 minutes Chris talks about keeping the Democratic party election “machine” alive AFTER the election. Good idea! http://action.chrismurphy.com/page/content/fbct-livestream/
The Wilton Democratic Town Committee (DTC) “Listen to Wilton” Platform is due for a tune up. The platform is amended and voted on biennially. Before the 2017-2019 platform is ratified, two public meetings will be held in order to to give Wilton Democrats an opportunity to offer suggestions and modifications to the 2015-2017 platform, which focused on fiscal responsibility, town character, and education, all of which the DTC believes strives for ‘quality…
Read this great analysis of the Congressional Budget Office report of premium rises expected under the Republican plan. It’s important to read when you consider what Trump and others are saying. For example – “The best thing that is happening with the health care is premiums will come down.” — President Trump, interview with Bloomberg News, May 1 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/05/15/health-insurance-premiums-will-keep-going-up-under-either-aca-or-ahca/?utm_term=.9b532f2dea71
