Oct. 20 -- Ridgefield High School hosted its 38th annual Candidates Assembly today. The event was highlighted by the appearance of Congressman Jim Maloney, who is running strongly ahead of his Republican challenger. Rep. Maloney had to cut short his visit to return to Washington to vote for final passage of the Democratic budget, which includes funding for 100,000 new teachers while protecting the budget surplus. (Photo: Candidates, from left: Gary Franks, Jim Maloney, Mark Nielsen, Judy Freeman)
There was a full house in the high school auditorium. Later, some 20 students lined up to ask questions from the podium of the various candidates. Topics of interest included support for education, gun control, the Clinton impeachment debate, crime control, and steps to improve Connecticut's economy.
Jim Maloney (photo, left) spoke of his work in Washington to grow the economy and support education. Ridgefield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Wallace (right) watched the discussion intently.
Ridgefield Young Democrats President Dan Dimendberg was on the student panel, questioning the candidates. Here Dan (right) shares a private comment with Dem. Rep. Jim Maloney (left).
GOP candidate for state representative John Frey (standing) chatted with panelists (from left) Dan Dimendberg, Matt Jasinski, and John L'Ecquier. (Right) RHS Tiger TV taped the entire event. It will be broadcast on local cable TV over the coming week.
The student panel: (Left to right) Young Democrats president Dan Dimendberg, Young Republicans president Matt Jasinski, John L'Ecquier, Amanda Cook, Julie Kaye.
Gary Franks (left) is campaigning for Sen. Chris Dodd's seat, and most polls show him lagging badly. Many say Gary has spent more time in the 5th district as a senatorial candidate than he did when he was our congressman! Mark Nielsen (right) is seeking to unseat Jim Maloney. Despite the national GOP targeting Jim's seat, the polls show the popular Danbury congressman with a strong lead.
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