December 2010
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Politico and "The experts up there" talk about CT...
http://tiny.cc/c2oxp We find it amusing that John is Politico’s expert on CT election law.
November 2010
6 posts
CT Death Penalty a Costly Sham by Dan Haar
Excellent presentation of the facts: http://tiny.cc/mph2k
Tom DeLay convicted!
If you’ve seen the documentary “Casino Jack and the United States of Money” you are giving thanks today. Every American should see it; it details the horrendous crimes and destructon of our government perpetrated by Jack Abramoff, Tom DeLay, and our system of lobbyists and campaign finance. DeLay was convicted by the state of Texas for activities not portrayed in the movie....
Two good events: Prison Reform Panel at UConn Law...
Prison Reform Panel in Hartford - The Central Connecticut Chapter will be joined by several experts for a panel discussion and Q&A on the issue of prison reform. Panelists include former Connecticut legislator Bill Dyson; ACLU-CT Staff Attorney David McGuire; Laresse Harvey, ex-offender and Policy Director of A Better Way Foundation; and Jim Amis, a 20-year employee of the Department of...
Wendell Potter (no relation to Harry) book...
Wendell Potter, the former CIGNA Corp. public relations executive, now outspoken critic of health insurers, has been a high-profile catalyst in the debate over health reform — with a message that the insurance business model fails most consumers.
Read the full article at the Hartford Courant:...
This Campaign - A Heartfelt Reflection
I made the decision to run for U.S. Senate in May 2009. I talked it over with Mike Telesca, chair of the Independent Party, and my family: Ann Marie Krupski, and my four children, Paul, Sonja, Jake, and Julia. We agreed that running in 2010 would be a huge commitment, a lot of work, and only a first step.
I’ll never forget the end of the final conversation with my kids: “What do you think,...
A nice article about John Mertens' campaign, by...
It appears on CT Mirror, the second story on the page: http://ctmirror.com/node/7604 Here’s a direct link: http://uconnpolitics.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/third-party-candidate-struggles/
October 2010
38 posts
Watch John Mertens on CT Newsmakers here #CTsen...
A nice interview with Tom Monahan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUcqPiQJgoQ REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY!!!
Watch John's interview (3 min) with the Yankee...
Zachary Janowski (Raising Hale) did a nice job of editing. I’m not sure if they liked everything I had to say… :)
http://www.raisinghale.com/2010/10/29/could-an-engineer-change-the-u-s-senate/
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John speaking at Junior Women's Club of Wolcott...
Please come! The Junior Women’s Club of Wolcott will host a “meet the candidates” forum on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at Tyrrell Middle School, 500 Todd Road, Wolcott, CT. More details here: http://tiny.cc/nc49v
John will be speaking to 530 Glastonbury High...
Tom Marsh and Ken Krayeske will also speak. We’re invited to explain “What’s the deal with third party candidates?!” I will promote independent thinking, and problem-solving.
John will be on the Larry Rifkin radio show today...
You can listen live here: http://www.watr.com/
John will be the guest of Lee Elci 104.7 FM Monday...
Listen live here: http://www.wxlm.fm/article.asp?id=506208 John will discuss specific solutions to problems with Lee Elci 9-10am, Monday, Oct. 25.
Nice profile of John in the New Haven Register...
Ed Stannard wrote a nice piece, with video interviews. Check it out here: http://tiny.cc/6c41i
John speaking at Meet & Greet at West Indian...
John is asked to speak about health care, immigration reform, education, jobs, unemployment and small & medium size business, the foreclosure rate, and taxes, and is eager to do so! Over 300 people are expected to attend the candidates forum. The West Indian Social Club is located at 3340 Main Street in Hartford.
Nice coverage in the Hartford Courant today...
A nice article by Daniela Altimari, following a phone interview: http://tiny.cc/rqgoc Still, it would have been nice if the Courant had followed up on their promise from months ago to run an equal feature on each candidate that is on the ballot.
Ralph Nader: "John Mertens would make a good...
A nice statement by Ralph Nader today in Hartford, Connecticut, at his press conference to endorse Ken Krayeske for Congress: “He’d (Blumenthal) make a lot better senator than the wrestling queen, but John Mertens would make a good senator, too.” From Christine Stuart at CT News Junkie: http://tiny.cc/njddt
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John Mertens receives endorsements from two...
Press Release:
Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate John Mertens has received the endorsements of two different non-partisan organizations. The Connecticut Citizens for Ballot Initiative, a non-partisan grass roots organization dedicated to bringing Initiative and Referendum to Connecticut, issued a press release today announcing the endorsement.
Dr. Mertens also received an endorsement from Chair...
John speaking on radio today (Thurs) WICC 600 AM...
John will be in the studio live with Jim Buchanan on WICC 600AM today (Thursday) from 5-6pm, broadcast from Bridgeport. You can listen live here: http://www.wicc600.com/
John is also speaking and answering questions at the Manchester Senior Center “Meet the Candidates” event from 1-1:30pm.
Two additional events tomorrow (Wed) #CTsen...
I will be speaking as part of the 2010 CT Concerned Citizens & Candidates Forum at the Legislative Office Building. I will attend from 1-3:45pm. This is a follow up to the Urban Issues Forum that I attended earlier this year. All U.S. Senate candidates are invited, and asked to respond to this question: “If elected, how will YOU achieve successful outcomes in the areas of health,...
John Mertens in U.S. Senate Debate at University...
The Free and Equal Elections Foundation (www.freeandequal.org) is sponsoring a Connecticut U.S. Senate debate on Wednesday, October 20. All four U.S. Senate candidates that have earned a ballot line have been invited: Richard Blumenthal (D), Linda McMahon (R), John Mertens (CFL), and Warren Mosler (IP). The event will run from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. EDT and will be held in the Student Union Ballroom...
My position on Afghanistan in response to Rob...
Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate John Mertens has released his position on Afghanistan in response to today’s (10/17/2010) Hartford Courant opinion piece by Rob Simmons and Ned Lamont: “Where Are McMahon, Blumenthal on Wars, Security?” (http://tiny.cc/4hypj) Mertens agrees with Simmons and Lamont that it is important for U.S. Senate candidates to present their understanding and positions on these...
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WatchFull U.S. Senate Debate for Connecticut from Tuesday night: Blumenthal, McMahon, Mertens #CTsen
John will be participating in the ECSU candidates...
If you’re in the area, stop by! Details here: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/newsnow/x710521704/ECSU-to-host-candidate-meet-and-greet-Thursday Eastern Connecticut State University will host a candidate meet and greet from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the college’s Betty R. Tipton Room. The candidates include: Gubernatorial candidates Democrat Dan Malloy and Independent Tom Marsh Democratic...
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One of my job creation proposals #CTsen...
Connecticut U.S. Senate candidate John Mertens has proposed a jobs creation program through federal income tax deferrals for incubator investors. The new program would allow investors to defer paying federal income tax on revenue that they invest in start-up and early-stage companies in the United States.
“Many investors are refraining from investing in start-up and early-stage companies...
John will debate McMahon/Blumenthal tonight using...
We will use multimedia technologies to show the televised debate and candidates Blumenthal and McMahon (live), pause to allow candidate Mertens to answer each question, then resume the televised broadcast, giving equal voice to all three candidates.
We’ll start livestreaming at 6:45pm, and end shortly after 8pm, here: www.Mertens2010.com Tune in, and watch a candidate actually answer the...
Listen to podcast of my appearance on John...
http://wtic.cbslocal.com/2010/10/06/cs-with-john-mertens-105/ Someone just told me that I said more in 7 minutes than Blumenthal or McMahon have said during the entire campaign. I don’t mean to blow my own horn, but sadly, I have to agree.
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A Movement is Born: Potlucks for Democracy
Our Fellow Citizens: We have searched our soul and we have concluded that politics still has the power to inspire. Yes, we each have our list of what’s dirty and wrong. But at its core, this winter of our Democracy stems from the politics of money and two-party machinery that robs us of the indispensable sunshine of our Democracy: Inspiration.
Without Inspiration it is impossible to...
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Potlucks for Democracy Roars On in New Haven,...
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 @ 6pm. Andre and Renee Cala-Yap host U.S. Senate candidate John Mertens, inviting friends and family to an inspiring evening of sharing and participation. After our kickoff potluck in Hartford, we are happy to be in New Haven to continue Potlucks for Democracy, our grassroots movement to rebuild Democracy by inspiring people to participate again:
We have searched our...
Please watch John's speech: "Islamophobia, and...
I was honored to be invited to speak at the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut Interfaith Press Conference at the Hartford Seminary on Oct. 1st. Please watch my speech: “Islamophobia, and What It Means to Be an American.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH_JqCNjkQU I urge everyone to watch the entire event on CT-N below. Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, Muslim clergy, and other community...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event #mertens2010
Although I can’t make it because I will be attending PodCamp CT, I’d like to encourage people to come out and support this event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Saturday, October 16, at 6pm. The event is being put on by the wonderful Georgia Davis and the Big-A Gospel Headquarters at 37 Cooke St., Waterbury, CT. Event Details: http://www.andtotopitoff.com/
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Watch John Mertens' interview with the Norwich...
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/mysource/election2010/national/x211927750/WATCH-John-Mertens
You can also watch the interviews with Richard Blumenthal and Warren Mosler here:
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/mysource/election2010
Linda McMahon has cancelled her interview with the Norwich Bulletin twice. She has not yet rescheduled. The Bulletin has expressed disappointment, and concern that she may...
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WatchFull debate from Monday Night Rumble, looking forward to future debates #CTsen
John Mertens on WTIC-AM 1080 radio show Church and...
John Mertens will present some of his 30 detailed position statements and solutions to our problems with co-hosts John Rowland and Rev. Will Marotti. You can listen online here: http://wtic.cbslocal.com/ John will be on for about 10 minutes.
Thank you attendees of the People's Debate! I will...
Our participation in the debate last night using technology at Anna Liffey’s in New Haven was wonderful. I was honored by the enthusiasm and support in the room, and the post-debate discussion was excellent. You’ll be able to watch video of the event here soon, and hear and see Mertens/McMahon/Blumenthal’s answers to the questions.
Tonight I will be meeting and greeting people...
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You can watch my interview with the Hartford...
Watch it on demand online here: http://tiny.cc/3yd56
It’s also being broadcast on cable TV at 6:15pm today (Saturday) on CT-N. See what cable channel it is broadcast on in your area here: http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/ctn_tv.asp
September 2010
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You're Invited to MONDAY NIGHT RUMBLE!!!
The People’s Debate back-to-back with Monday Night Football.
Plus, we kickoff Potlucks for Democracy.
Monday, October 4, 2010. It’s the first post-primary U.S. Senate debate in Connecticut. Despite our best efforts to reason with Fox61/Hartford Courant, they’re denying us our right to participate. It’s the latest in a long line of lies to persuade you that you have no...
Watch my 50 minute interview with the Norwich...
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/homepage/x211927750/WATCH-John-Mertens
I will be on the Colin McEnroe Show (WNPR)...
I hope you can tune in!
I will be on the Colin McEnroe show on WNPR on...
Details to follow.