The Futures Market: Connecticut
Like CA, the stars we were watching in '03 have performed well thusfar. Several Dems running for higher office this year may prove to be the DCCC's most formidable recruits in the country. GOPers, meanwhile, are vying for a spot as Gov. Jodi Rell's (R) LG. Both parties agree that CT is chock full of bright young talent, several of whom may be headed for clashes with each other in the not-too-distant future, thanks to just five CDs and Sens who show no sign of leaving any time soon. [REID WILSON]
The stars we've been watching since '03:
State Sen. William Aniskovich (R): Lost re-election in '04. Contemplating a return bid.
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton (R): Won re-election in '05. Wants to be LG. Earned a lot of points for illegal immigration stand.
Ex-West Hartford Mayor Rob Bouvier (R): No longer involved in politics, taking some time off to spend with his family, although he's been mentioned as a possible LG candidate.
State Rep. Kevin Del Gobbo (R): "Definitely seen as a future candidate." Frequently mentioned as possible statewide candidate. He's thinking about running for Comptroller in '06.
State Sen. Tom Herlihy (R): "Been mentioned as a possible candidate when" Rep. Nancy Johnson retires.
State Sen. John McKinney (R): "The top name on this list."
Westport First Selectwoman Diane Farrell (D): Running for a second time against Rep. Chris Shays (R-CT 04).
Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy (D): Running for Gov. Recently named a rising star by the DLC.
State Sen. Chris Murphy (D): Running for CT 05 against Rep. Nancy Johnson.
State Rep. Melissa Olson (D): Currently "working her way up the seniority ladder." "Young, very smart, very articulate." Strong ties to labor. "If she's interested in going forward, I think she can go places."
Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez (D): "Things here are just booming." He's active with DNC Latino outreach programs and is considered one of the top Latino leaders in the country.
State Rep. Toni Walker (D): Dep Maj Leader. She's "continuing to rise in the ranks at the capitol."
Why are you discounting, the active West Hartford Elected. Jonathan Harris and Andrew Fleischmann. From what I can tell Bouvier is former Mayor for a Reason.
Where are the "stars to watch in the future?" You seem to have a section like that in every other state's list.