My prayers go out to all the states that will lose their bases and their jobs. Pity. The illegals are going to take over the United States and we will have less protection. Anyone see the irony in this? 
WTNH TV's website says the Groton sub base is on the list to be closed. That is bad news and will probably cause a severe blow to the whole state's economy. Rep. Rob Simmons will probably take a lot of heat, and be very vulnerable in next year's election now.
Groton will not be closed, as Simmons ( vulnerable R in a blue state) succesfully battles to save it, thus helping him win reelection in 06.
Strategery.
My prayers go out to all the states that will lose their bases and their jobs. Pity. The illegals are going to take over the United States and we will have less protection. Anyone see the irony in this?
Any base closure is a "severe blow" to the local and state economy. Many bases are considered the state's largest employer.
The 2nd District has been razor thin on deciding votes in the past four or five elections. Simmons had a difficult run last time. Maybe Rove planned this so Simmons could appeal the base closing and be a hero when the decision is reversed and secure this seat for years to come.