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(Below is the email sent out today by FIC Action Committee.)

[Update: FIC Action Committee has just made a new (8/7) endorsement: Mark Boughton for Lt. Governor.]

FIC Action Committee’s 2010 Primary Endorsements

“This race could give the FIC the opportunity to gain strength and influence in state policy and administration. We cannot allow that to occur.”

That is a direct quote from radical pro-abortionist Gloria Steinem’s letter to Connecticut voters. The anti-family Left has never been more terrified of FIC Action Committee’s political impact than they are right now. But we need your help to make their fears come true.

On Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Connecticut’s voters will choose candidates in primary elections for state office. The outcome of these elections could mark a new pro-family era in state politics.

For the first time in the history of FIC Action Committee we have endorsed two candidates for statewide office: Republican Martha Dean for Attorney General and Democrat Michael Jarjura for Comptroller. Each candidate is locked in a battle for the soul of his or her respective party.

Staunchly pro-family and pro-life, Martha Dean is one of the most articulate advocates for our issues in Connecticut. Despite active opposition by high-ranking party-insiders, Martha won the endorsement at the Republican State Convention. Martha’s opponent, Ross Garber, has been endorsed by NARAL—at his request—after they deemed him “to be 100%” pro-abortion. 

Martha’s race is a test. It is a test of whether the Republican Party is willing to change its ways in the face of the punishing losses it suffered in 2008. It is a test of whether the Republican Party will listen to grassroots social and fiscal conservatives or whether it will continue on the path that made it a super-minority party in Connecticut.

Michael Jarjura’s race for State Comptroller is likewise a battle for the soul of the Democratic Party. A social conservative Democrat in the mold of former House Speaker James Amman and former Governor Ella Grasso, Jarjura has presided over a significant financial turnaround in Waterbury. Jarjura is a proven, capable administrator who shares our values and would be an effective State Comptroller.

His opponent, Kevin Lembo, is a radical ideologue with a deep loathing for FIC. Mayor Jarjura tells us: “Please convey how poorly I feel that a great organization like FIC has been under tremendous attack just for advocating for family values.” Jarjura’s race is a test of whether the Democratic Party in this state is willing to welcome a faithful Christian onto its ticket.

We have included all our primary endorsements at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to disseminate this list as widely as possible! There are thousands of voters wanting to know who the pro-family candidates for state office are.

And the candidates are in urgent need of your volunteer time. Please contact the numbers below to help a pro-family campaign.

Two quick housekeeping items: 1) Our analysis of the primary results will likely appear the week after Election Day. 2) FIC Action Committee, a state PAC, does not make endorsements in federal races, such as the primaries for Congress and U.S. Senator. At present, no candidate for Governor has our endorsement. 

As always, thank you for all your efforts and especially for your prayers. By focusing on the races we have targeted, we can achieve a more family-friendly Connecticut.

FIC ACTION COMMITTEE

The Family Institute of Connecticut Action Committee is dedicated to electing pro-family candidates to state office. Below are FIC Action Committee’s endorsements for the August 10th primary elections. More endorsements may be made.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE DISTRIBUTE THIS LIST TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND VOTE ON AUGUST 10TH! We also encourage our members to call our endorsed candidates directly and volunteer for their campaigns.

Attorney General:

• Martha Dean (Republican) Call: 860-818-6071

Comptroller:

• Michael Jarjura (Democrat) Call: 203-596-1398

State House of Representatives:

• John Samperi (Republican, 35th District: Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook) Call: 860-663-2714
• Peggy Sayers (Democrat, 60th District: Windsor Locks & Windsor)
  Call: 860-623-3868

State Senate:

• David Pia (Republican, 22nd District: Bridgeport, Monroe & Trumbull)
  Call: 203-536-7302

Paid for by FIC Action Committee, Lawrence Taffner, Treasurer