Ridgefield, Ct., Sep. 2 -- Over 100 Democrats attended a gala reception for Barbara Kennelly here tonight. Gubernatorial candidate Kennelly was joined by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Sheriff candidate Steve DeVito, State Central Committeeman Stuart Smith, and leading area Democrats.(Photo, left: Ridgefield Democrats were joined by Connecticut's Democratic leadership at tonight's event in the Community center)
Left: State Central Commiteeman Stuart Smith talks with Steve DeVito, candidate for High Sheriff of Ridgefield County, and Rep. Kennelly. Right: Attorney General Blumenthal thanks a young supporter for a soft drink as Ridgefield DTC Chair Rudy Marconi looks on.
Ridgefield Democrats were energized by Barbara Kennelly's stirring speech. Speaking from the grand staircase of the Community Center, the gubernatorial candidate said, "As I stand in this beautiful home, in this beautiful town, I tell you I've been working to improve education for our children since I first went to Congress." Ms. Kennelly, a mother and grandmother, is truly passionate about her concern for children, their education, and enhancing the economy and the environment of Connecticut for them. (Left: local Democratic leaders George Kain, Monte Frank, Mary Gelfman, Mike Jones, and Mike Kauffman listen appreciateively to Ms. Kennelly's remarks.)
AG Blumenthal and Rep. Kennelly met with the Young Democrats. Front row, from l. - Dick Blumenthal, Barbara Kennelly, and YD CoPresident Katie Raymond. Back row - YD Co-President Dan Dimendberg, Ashwin Sethi, and Jamie Clark.
Right: Susan Cocco (l.) and Barbara Manners joined Rep. Kennelly as Attorney General Blumenthal addressed the crowd. Danbury News-Times reporter Kathy Gobin (r.) takes notes.
Rep. Kennelly and Attorney General Blumenthal said they were extremely pleased with the turnout at tonight's Community Center event. Ms. Kennelly told Ridgefielders she was especially happy to be appearing in the Community Center, which was the home of one-time Ct. Governor Lounsbury. "I think I'll take this as a positive sign of things to come," she told the crowd.
Two Barbaras enjoy the festivities: Ridgefield Selectman Barbara Manners (l.)and Rep. Barbara Kennelly (r.)
Ridgefield Democratic Vice-Chair Reggie Yannuzzi (l.) was the chief organizer of tonight's gala, and she made sure throughout the evening that Rep. Kennelly met all the Ridgefielders who came out.
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