Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jim Maloney (photo, center) debated his two opponents in Ridgefield tonight. The audience of 200-plus saw once again why the popular Democrat is heavily favored to win reelection to a third term in the U.S. House. Citing his specific accomplishments, the congressman detailed the numerous benefits he has brought to residents of Connecticut's Fifth District. He also pointed out his opponent's record of support for extreme right-wing positions. Maloney detailed Nielsen's opposition to gun safety measures - positions which have made Nielsen the NRA poster boy of Fairfield County. Maloney also detailed his personal support for legislation to make guns safer.
Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee Chair Jim Diamond (left, with Rep. Maloney) noted, "Ridgefielders were proud to see Jim Maloney demonstrate once again his grasp of the issues, and his record of accomplishment for our town and for the entire Fifth District. Democrats are energized to work as hard as we can to ensure Jim's reelection." Jim encouraged everyone to come to Ridgfield Democratic headquarters in Copps Hill Plaza to volunteer to help out in this last week of the campaign.
[Left] A crowd of about 200 nearly filled the auditorium at East Ridge Middle School for tonight's debate. [Right] The candidates: Concerned Citizens Party candidate Joseph Zdonczyk (left), Rep. Jim Maloney (center), former State Sen. Mark Nielsen. The debate was sponsored by the League of Women Voters and was carried live on Channel 12. Nielsen had attempted to shut third-party candidate Zdonczyk out of the debate, but Maloney supporters inistsed that all three candidates should participate.
[Left] Ridgefield Democratic activist Reggie Hazel congratulates Rep. Maloney on his debate performance. [Right] Ridgefielder Ingrid Polonius questions the congressman on what should be done about the large prison population in the country.
[Left] Maloney volunteers had front row seats for the appearance of their favorite candidate. Jill Bucceri (second from left) sits with Sarah Bel and Melissa Klein. [Right] Cong. Maloney chats with a debate-watcher. Waiting to congratulate him are field coordinators Melissa Klein and Jill Bucceri.
[Right] Cong. Maloney describes his efforts to improve transportation along the Rte. 7 corridor. The congressman has been successful at gaining federal funding to upgrade commuter rail service along the busy Norwalk-Danbury route.
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