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Connecticut Republican Chairman Commends Senate for Ending Shutdown
Middletown, CT — Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto today praised the United States Senate for passing bipartisan legislation to end the federal government shutdown. “Tonight’s vote restores critical services and protects millions of Americans from further economic uncertainty. Senate Republicans and eight brave Democrat Senators put people over politics and worked together to put America back on track” said Republican State Chairman Ben Proto.
Proto condemned Connecticut’s Democratic Senators Chris Murphy and Dick Blumenthal for putting politics ahead of people, particularly those who rely on federal assistance programs like SNAP and WIC to feed their families.
“The Senate’s action is a long-overdue step toward restoring stability in our government and ensuring that essential services continue for those who need them most,” said Proto. “But once again, Chris Murphy and Dick Blumenthal failed to stand up for Connecticut’s working families. They chose loyalty to the far-left progressive failed politics of the Democrat Party that leaves thousands of Connecticut residents struggling, especially those depending on SNAP and WIC benefits, rather than choosing to help these families simply to buy food and essentials for their families. I truly don’t know how they sleep at night knowing the hardship they continue to cause hard working families across Connecticut and America” continued Proto.
Proto credited Senate Republicans and responsible bipartisan leaders for putting an end to the political stalemate and putting the American people first.
“The Democrats’ shutdown hurt real people. They hurt families, small businesses, seniors, and children,” Proto continued. “Connecticut’s senators had a choice: stand with their constituents or stand with the political establishment. Unfortunately, they chose politics over people.”
Proto reaffirmed that the Connecticut Republican Party stands for fiscal responsibility and effective governance.
“Republicans believe in common sense, pragmatic rational government that serves the people, not itself or failed political philosophy,” said Proto. “Tonight’s vote is a step in the right direction, a direction that benefits all of Connecticut. Connecticut deserves senators who put our families and our future before silly and failed partisan gamesmanship.” concluded Proto.
LEGISLATIVE LEADERS HARDING AND CANDELORA ENDORSE RYAN FAZIO FOR GOVERNOR
Stamford, CT – Tonight, at the historic annual Prescott Bush Awards Dinner hosted by the Connecticut Republican Party, the Fazio for Governor campaign announced the endorsements of Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding (R-30) and House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-86).
“Ryan Fazio is the best candidate to represent our Republican Party in November. Ryan has a proven record of winning difficult races while remaining loyal to the core values of our party,” said Harding.
In the legislature, Ryan Fazio has a record of enacting positive conservative change,” said Candelora. “Ryan will be a governor Republicans can trust to fight for lower taxes, lower utility costs, support our law enforcement, and reverse Ned Lamont’s Sanctuary State policies for good.”
Ryan Fazio added, “Tonight is about Republicans coming together to chart a new course for Connecticut. I’m grateful for this unifying support from our Republican leaders and I’m ready to fight every day to earn the trust of voters across our state.”
Statement from Connecticut Republican Chairman Ben Proto on Senator Dick Blumenthal’s Opposition to President Trump’s Judicial Nominees
Once again, Senator Dick Blumenthal and his far-left allies are attacking President Trump’s judicial nominees—not because they lack qualifications, but because they don’t conform to the radical, activist mold Blumenthal prefers.
When Presidents Obama and Biden nominated hyper-partisan judges with extreme ideological agendas, Blumenthal couldn’t get to a microphone fast enough to sing their praises. These were judges who openly supported policies that undermine the Constitution and who viewed the bench as a platform for legislating, not adjudicating.
Now, when President Trump nominates jurists with impeccable credentials, mainstream legal views, and a demonstrated commitment to upholding the Constitution and defending individual rights, Blumenthal runs to the Senate floor crying “partisanship.” Spare us the hypocrisy.
Senator Blumenthal has spent his career supporting some of the most radical judicial nominees in American history—individuals who see the Constitution as an obstacle, not a foundation. His record is clear: he favors judges who overturn the will of the people and rewrite laws to match his progressive ideology.
His latest rhetoric would be laughable if it weren’t so pathetic. This isn’t about qualifications or fairness—it’s about Blumenthal’s fear of judges who respect the Constitution, the limits of their power, and the rights of the American people.
Dick Blumenthal may not recognize judicial integrity when he sees it—but the rest of us do. And we’ve had enough of his partisan games.
Statement from Connecticut Republican Chairman Ben Proto on Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Ending Gender Affirming Care for Minors
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s decision to end “gender-affirming care” for minors raises important questions. In announcing they are “reviewing the long-term sustainability of our gender care program,” one must ask whether the program was implemented to address actual medical needs or to fulfill a political agenda. The hospital also cites “political backlash” as unprecedented in its 45-year history of serving children. But this is not simply political backlash—it is a reflection of growing societal concern.
These concerns center on the appropriateness of subjecting young children—who are still years away from fully developing mentally, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and sexually—to irreversible medical procedures. Many individuals who underwent such treatments as minors now express deep regret over decisions made before they had the maturity and capacity to fully understand the consequences.
Life-altering, irreversible medical interventions of this nature should be made by individuals who have reached an age and level of development where they can make informed, thoughtful decisions for themselves. In taking this step, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has chosen a responsible and prudent course, and I am confident they will continue to deliver the exceptional care they have provided to Connecticut’s children for decades.
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