Connecticut GOP Candidates Pitch Tax Cuts, Unity

0:00Republicans vying for Connecticut's governor spot gathered at a beachfront hotel in Madison for a quick pitch meet-up, dodging any talk of president. Trump was slamming Democratic Governor Ned Lamont. The three main contenders, 77-year-old Newsmax host Betsy McCauhe, 36-year-old state senator Ryan Fazio, and 38-year-old. New Britain mayor Aaron Stewart, each got five minutes to shine, promising fixes for the state's sky-high taxes and bills. McCauhe went big, pushing to scrap the income tax entirely and repeal Lamont's affordable housing rules, leaning on her national conservative cred. From speaking at CPAC last week, Fazio hit on Connecticut's third-highest tax burden and second-pricious electric bills, pledging not to seek a third term if he can't cut them. Stewart played up her working-class roots in social media savvy, rallying the crowd to boot Lamont after eight years. These younger candidates offer a fresh face against 72-year-old Lamont's push for a third

1:00term amid Democrat supermajorities in the legislature and losses in suburban spots like Madison, which went blue by double digits in recent elections. All zeroed in on affordability, hurting everyday folks, with light touches on immigration and homeschooling freedoms. The casual format led delegates Mingle one-on-one, a shift from past debates organized by local GOP leaders as they eye the May convention in August. Primary. Fundraising reports drop April 10th, testing if they can qualify for public cash. With Unity calls echoing in eyes on 2026, Connecticut Republicans are building momentum, one promise at a time to flip this deep blue. State. That wraps Hartford News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with The Story.