{"id":49377,"date":"2025-06-18T23:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=49377"},"modified":"2025-06-18T23:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:42:23","slug":"connecticut-gop-chair-race-reveals-partys-role-in-states-decline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sasquatchnewsonline.com\/?p=49377","title":{"rendered":"Connecticut GOP Chair Race Reveals Party\u2019s Role in State\u2019s Decline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thegatewaypundit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Photo-Credit-Creator-Julia-Bergman-Credit-Julia-Bergman-Hearst-Connecticut-Media-Long-time-Chairman-Ben-Proto-1200x630.jpg?resize=640%2C336&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<figure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32628\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thegatewaypundit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Photo-Credit-Creator-Julia-Bergman-Credit-Julia-Bergman-Hearst-Connecticut-Media-Long-time-Chairman-Ben-Proto.jpg?resize=640%2C346&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">#image_title<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"uk-margin-top uk-margin-remove-bottom uk-article-title\"><strong>Connecticut GOP Chair Race Reveals Party\u2019s Role in State\u2019s Decline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Republished with permission from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ablechild.org\/2025\/06\/18\/connecticut-gop-chair-race-reveals-partys-role-in-states-decline\/\">AbleChild<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Connecticut is a case study in what happens when political competition vanishes. Democrats now hold every statewide office and a supermajority in the legislature, but the dysfunction runs deeper than partisan dominance. The Republican Party, once a viable counterweight, bears a heavy share of responsibility for decades of corruption, backroom deals, and exclusionary politics that have left the state\u2019s government unaccountable, and its citizens disillusioned.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<p>With the June 24, 2025, Republican State Chair election just days away, the spotlight is not only on the Democrats\u2019 grip on power but on the GOP\u2019s own failures. The party\u2019s legacy includes bribery, convictions, and ethical lapses\u2014most notably, former Republican state chairman Richard Foley\u2019s conviction for accepting a $25,000 bribe from developers in exchange for influencing state banking legislation. Yet, the culture of questionable conduct is not limited to Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Current Democratic Governor Ned Lamont\u2019s administration has also come under FBI investigation after his former deputy budget director, Kosta Diamantis, was implicated in a scandal involving state construction contracts and the hiring of his daughter by the state\u2019s top prosecutor. Rather than face direct legal consequences, Lamont\u2019s administration commissioned an outside accounting firm to review the matter, ultimately releasing a report that found no laws were broken, though the appearance of conflict and lack of oversight were widely criticized. This pattern\u2014where both parties have enabled or evaded accountability\u2014has fueled public distrust and left Connecticut\u2019s government mired in scandal and secrecy.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Nowhere is this more evident than in the chairmanship election itself, where only 74 insiders\u2014the State Central Committee\u2014hold the power to decide the party\u2019s future. Grassroots Republicans and the public are locked out by design, and even identifying these gatekeepers has proven nearly impossible for reformers. The party is now bankrupt and cannot afford anyone to answer the phones. The current Chairman is unreachable for an interview, further highlighting the disconnect and dysfunction at the top.<\/p>\n<p>Word spread that the our tour was seeking information on the process, whistleblowers or prospective candidates, someone called in to alert the tour that Jason B. Douglass\u2014a lifelong Connecticut resident and licensed private detective\u2014had officially put his name in as a challenger for State Chairman. It was a shocking realization: that in fact there was no operating central office for the Republican Party, the Connecticut people were reaching out to us, that underscored just how bankrupt and closed off the party had become.<\/p>\n<p>AbleChild provided several names of voting members to Jason B. Douglass who provided us with the following background.\u00a0 Jason is based in Manchester, in the 1st Congressional District. With roots in Vernon and a background in fundraising and broadcasting, Douglass is a MAGA, MAHA candidate who has worked in all 169 of the state\u2019s communities and traveled to all 50 states, but his commitment is firmly to Connecticut\u2019s future. Douglass began reaching out to the 74 voters. Douglass is urging any voting member who has not yet been contacted, or who wants to hear directly from a challenger, to reach out to him at (860) 982-6654 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:JBD@JBDInvestigations.com\">JBD@JBDInvestigations.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The entrenched resistance to reform was thrown into sharp focus during a call with Joe Hoxha, one of the 74 voting members. When AbleChild reached out to inform him of Douglass\u2019s candidacy and raise concerns about the process and the lack of access of any kind, Hoxha responded defensively implying that the evidence we were presenting the actual names of candidates, whistleblowers about the process were complainers and stating that he was committed to supporting the current Chairman, even though he admitted the Chairman had performed poorly. The conversation ended with him screaming, \u201cIf there is another candidate, he can call me immediately!\u201d Indeed, Douglass called him right away. The entire episode was a stark example of the mob-like protection and defensiveness that pervades party leadership, making it nearly impossible to break through the wall of silence or register any concerns.\u00a0Hoxha later called back to apologize, explaining that he was upset about something else and acknowledging that we had legitimate questions. He said he would call him back out of courtesy but pledged his support to the current poor performing chairman.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cTake Back Connecticut Tour\u201d has been rolling through towns, meeting with overwhelming support from the public. The RV, emblazoned with images of Martin Luther King Jr., President Kennedy, and President Trump, has drawn crowds and sparked conversations across party lines\u2014even Democrats have engaged with the team, hungry for transparency, change and civil engagement. AbleChild &amp; Logical Conservative.com encountered two federal congressional candidates who are outspoken about the lack of help from the current chairman: Jonathan DeBarros, running as a Republican in Connecticut\u2019s 5th Congressional District against Democratic incumbent Jahana Hayes, and Chris Lancia, Republican candidate in the 3rd Congressional District challenging longtime Democratic incumbent Rosa DeLauro. It is important to note that our nonprofit organizations have not endorsed these candidates; they came to us after hearing about the tour. \u00a0It is shocking these are congressional candidates without support from the Chairman. Whistleblowers have come forward, describing a culture of exclusion and a chairman who refuses to provide access or guidance for challengers.<\/p>\n<p>With just days left before the vote, Connecticut\u2019s Republican Party faces a reckoning. Will it cling to secrecy, exclusion, and the corruption that led to its collapse\u2014or open the door to real reform and accountability? The outcome will not only decide the party\u2019s future but serve as a powerful example to the nation of how political parties can either perpetuate or break the cycle of corruption. The clock is ticking, and the nation is watching.\u00a0\u00a0This is only day two of the tour, and we will continue to write about significant events to keep the Nation informed on Connecticut\u2019s struggle for authentic representation.<\/p>\n<p>AbleChild is a 501(3) C nonprofit organization has recently co-written\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbir.com\/article\/news\/state\/drug-test-on-suspected-mass-shooters-in-tennessee-bill\/51-bd9d3377-4121-4f5e-bc0d-da1f99e1d1dd\">landmark legislation in Tennessee<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0setting a national precedent for transparency and accountability in the intersection of mental health, pharmaceutical practices, and public safety.<\/p>\n<p>What you can do.\u00a0 Sign the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ablechild.org\/2023\/12\/04\/sign-the-petition-to-be-heard\/\">Petition<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0calling for federal hearings!<\/p>\n<p>Donate! Every dollar you give is a powerful statement, a resounding declaration that the struggles of these families will no longer be ignored. Your generosity today will echo through generations, ensuring that the rights and well-being of children are fiercely guarded.\u00a0Don\u2019t let another family navigate this journey alone. Donate now and join us in creating a world where every child\u2019s mind is nurtured, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.\u00a0 As a 501(c)3 organization, your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ablechild.org\/help\/donate\/\">donation to AbleChild<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is not only an investment in the well-being of vulnerable children but also a tax-deductible contribution to a cause that transcends individual lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/joehoft.com\/connecticut-gop-chair-race-reveals-partys-role-in-states-decline\/\">Connecticut GOP Chair Race Reveals Party\u2019s Role in State\u2019s Decline<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/joehoft.com\/\">Joe Hoft<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tgp-post-inline-1\">\n<div class=\"adcovery-postinline-01\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tgp-post-above-comments\">\n<div class=\"adcovery-postbelow-01\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/joehoft.com\/connecticut-gop-chair-race-reveals-partys-role-in-states-decline\/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=connecticut-gop-chair-race-reveals-partys-role-in-states-decline\">Connecticut GOP Chair Race Reveals Party\u2019s Role in State\u2019s Decline<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegatewaypundit.com\/\">The Gateway Pundit<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#image_title Connecticut GOP Chair Race Reveals Party\u2019s Role in State\u2019s Decline Republished with permission from AbleChild.\u00a0 Connecticut is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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