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Liberia RPCV Shaun McNally said last week that as few as 7,500 votes may be all that is necessary to win if less than 15 percent of registered Democrats turn out at the polls in three weeks
Liberia RPCV Shaun McNally said last week that as few as 7,500 votes may be all that is necessary to win if less than 15 percent of registered Democrats turn out at the polls in three weeks
Congressional candidate welcomed in Boston
By RAY HACKETT
Norwich Bulletin
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Khoi Ton/Norwich Bulletin
Second Congressional District candidate James Sullivan of Norwich talks outside Icarus restaurant Tuesday before meeting U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, and other congressmen in Boston.
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BOSTON -- The Democratic National Convention is also about the party's hopes of taking back control of Congress this year, and Eastern Connecticut figures in the plans.
"This (2nd) District is very high up on our list," said the House Democratic Majority Whip, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland. "This is a seat we think we can take back. And we think Jim Sullivan is an excellent candidate."
Sullivan, the former Norwich alderman vying to run against U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons, R-2nd District, was at the lunch Hoyer hosted Tuesday at the Icarus resturant and attended several private meetings. It was his second visit to Boston this week.
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McNally said last week he had no plans on attending the convention, and has been critical of Sullivan's ties to Democratic Party leaders, contrasting his effort as a grass-roots campaign. He said he would spend this week cultivating support at home.
The timing of the Aug. 10 primary may result in a smaller than usual turnout.
McNally said last week that as few as 7,500 votes may be all that is necessary to win if less than 15 percent of registered Democrats turn out at the polls in three weeks. There are more than 114,000 registered Democrats in the 65-town 2nd District.
"Shaun's a fine candidate, but we're serious about winning this election," said U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District. "You have to look at this realistically, and hard-nosed. Jimmy has the best shot at winning in November."