Babalu Blog (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Do yourselves a favor and listen to Christopher Shays (R-CT) at the House hearings the other day. He's one the few who are telling the truth about the massive fraud perpetrated by the Democrats against the American taxpayer. (H/T HotAir)...
Environmental Republican (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
The financial meltdown begins and ends with three entities, the Democrats in the US Congress, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Rep. Christopher Shays (R-CT) asks that investigations begin forthwith and will certainly be rebuffed. The Dems know full-well that the hearing would show that they were in Freddie and Fannie's pockets and with elections only a month away, there's no way in hell Waxman allows
Hang Right Politics (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Demonstrators want federal plan to mandate mortgage refinancing program BRIDGEPORT — Demonstrators visited the office of U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4, Wednesday demanding a proposed federal bailout of lenders require that banks participate in a new mortgage refinancing program. At least five of the 20 members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now handed applications [...]...
My Left Nutmeg - Front Page (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008
Chris Shays explains why he thinks Sarah Palin is "awesome." And cute.
Mod-Blog (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
Here is the e-mail I received from my Congressman Christopher Shays (R) in defense of the economic plan that did not pass yesterday in the House. I feel he is one of the few who is voting for the plan that really is sympathetic to those who oppose it, but is willing to say why he is voting for it. Here is the text of his e-mail: "Dear Friend, We sent you an email over the weekend about Treasury Secretary...
Where's the Outrage? (Free subscription) | 09/29/2008
There is only one Republican U.S. House member left from New England. There are a total of 22 House members from New England. The six New England states are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. The remaining offending House member is Christopher Shays (Photo above) of Connecticut’s Fourth District. Mr. Shays was first elected in [...] ShareThis
Housing Works AIDS Issues Update (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Call your reps today to co-sponsor a housing resolution! She might not be president, but we still love Hillary's support! In addition to passing a $700 billion dollar bailout, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Henry Waxman (D-CA_, Joe Crowley (D-NY), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT), and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) are planning to drop a concurrent resolution (Con.Res 102. Reps....
My Left Nutmeg - Front Page (Free subscription) | 09/23/2008
Famous last words. A DCCC ad targets the questionable economic assessment abilities of one Christopher Shays.
My Left Nutmeg - Front Page (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
The Himes campaign have released results for CT-04 by Democratic pollster The Feldman Group. The campaign's tracking poll, fielded September 17th and 18th, shows that Democratic challenger Jim Himes has pulled even with Republican Congressman Christopher Shays. Each candidate has 45 percent support. Additionally, their support is equally strong with 27 percent certain to support Himes and 28 percent...
My Left Nutmeg - Front Page (Free subscription) | 09/18/2008
From today's Norwalk Hour: Himes criticized U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4, for his recent comments that the economy is fundamentally strong and no one can disagree with that. "I disagree on both points," said Himes. "The fact is that as a result of some terribly misguided policies in the last 8 years American families are struggling and suffering like never before." Pelosi echoed Himes' criticisms...
Connecticut Bob (Free subscription) | 09/17/2008
In an entirely predictable development, the Chris Shays campaign issued a testy press release rebutting the claim by Jim Himes that Shays is "ducking" a debate with him. From the Shays press release:In contrast to inaccurate statements by the Himes campaign, Congressman Christopher Shays’ Campaign Manager Michael Sohn today released the list of 10 debates to which Shays has already agreed this
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 09/14/2008
Why’s a GOP congressman comparing himself to Obama? (CNN) — Call Christopher Shays one of the last members of a dying breed. The Congressman from Connecticut is a moderate Republican — the lone remaining GOP member of the House of Representatives who hails from New England. The overall political climate isn't helping either. An unpopular President, [...]
My Left Nutmeg - Front Page (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
"Barack Obama has no record." And after November 4th, Christopher Shays will have no seat in congress. From this afternoon, with Andrea Mitchell.
First Read (Free subscription) | 09/04/2008
From NBC's Chris DonovanRep. Christopher Shays (R-CT), who is in a tough re-election fight back home, had not planned to attend the convention in St. Paul. But as he exited the convention tonight, he said he decided yesterday that after hearing the “gross attacks on Sarah [Palin], I had to be here.” He said he had seen the attacks on Hillary Clinton and didn’t want the same thing to happen to Sarah....
WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show (Free subscription) | 09/01/2008
An update on Hurricane Gustav and New Orleans with Times-Picayune columnist Lolis Eric Elie . Then Congressman Christopher Shays ( R-CT 4th ), representing southeastern Connecticut, talks about being a moderate Republican, why he's not attending the convention and why his latest ad features John McCain -- and Barack Obama. Then An interview with Senator Lindsey Graham . Then WNYC's political director...
