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The Wheelhouse: National Security and Guns Are Off the Political Backburner

Connecticut Public Radio
Published December 9, 2015 at 7:44 AM EST
The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) released two new ads on Wednesday targeting Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, while seeking to bolster her Republican opponent George Logan. Both ads focus on the economy, an issue that the party is seeking to highlight as inflation continues.
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A campaign that initially focused on the economy has shifted to security-related issues.

The national political conversation has shifted to a focus on security, guns, and terrorism. Our weekly political news roundtable The Wheelhouse will discuss the shift and the role Connecticut's congressional delegation has played in the national dialogue.

How does this resonate among Connecticut voters, and how might it affect next year's elections?

Also, state lawmakers return to the Capitol for a special session on the budget. We recap what did and didn't make it through.

GUESTS:

  • Colin McEnroe - Host of The Colin McEnroe Show on WNPR
  • Khalilah Brown-Dean - Associate professor of political science at Quinnipiac University
  • Bill Curry - Democratic political analyst and columnist for Salon.com

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John Dankosky and Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

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