Visconti Suspends Campaign, Endorses Foley for Governor

NBCConnecticut.com ^ | 11/2/2014 | Ari Mason and George Colli

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Two days before the polls open, unaffiliated candidate for governor Joe Visconti has suspended his campaign and endorsed Republican candidate Tom Foley in a ceremonious display of party unity.

NBC Connecticut cameras were the only ones rolling when Visconti appeared alongside Foley in Brookfield on Sunday, surprising a crowded room of Foley campaign volunteers.

"I called Tom yesterday. I took a look at the polls," Visconti explained. "I was very concerned that Tom is in the fight for his life. Connecticut is in the fight of its life."

Visconti, a conservative who failed to secure the Republican nomination, previously said he'd stay in the race until the end, but threw his support to Foley on Sunday and asked his followers to do the same. Labriola Reacts to Visconti Endorsement [HAR] Labriola Reacts to Visconti Endorsement Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Jerry Labriola responds to unaffiliated candidate Joe Visconti's endorsement of Republican Tom Foley for governor. (Published Sunday, Nov 2, 2014)

"He's a great man and I know he's going to be the next governor. I told him that last night," Visconti said. "We know we have over 100,000 people that are supporting me. We do know that. I need every one of them to not vote for me. I need them to vote for Tom. We need every vote we can get. We will take the state back. We will end the liberal agenda that's across America."

The announcement surprised politicians and voters alike. Visconti said none of his supporters knew it was coming and would hear it for the first time livestreaming on NBC Connecticut, the only television station present for the endorsement.

[Postman]

“Thunder Thighs”??? I think Landrieu’s more like Miss Piggy in looks and personality than Shrillary.

[Daffynition]

I don’t think Visconti has a law degree....but the AG job would be a nice touch. ;D

[Psalm 73]

" ....and they are so apathetic..."

Foley came to my office in Shelton on Friday, one of my coworkers told me his friend was still "undecided" (how can that be?), he told his friend to come hear Foley - he's right next door. Friend said: "Nah, I'm busy".
That's bloody pathetic.

[matt04]

I guess Bridgport will need to have a few extra boxes of ballots away now.

[Daffynition]

Halloween night, we sat out on the front porch to engage any parents we could snag....and encourage them to vote against Malloy. A few folks didn’t even know who was running. Really.

[BlueStateRightist]

Very late to pull out. Should have done it last week. I’m guessing a lot of LIV’s will still pull the lever for Visconti (whose name will stay on the ballot). This will be a very close race with the Bridgeport ballots making it a win for Malloy.