Ganim Barred From Public Campaign Financing

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A federal judge is siding with the Connecticut Elections Enforcement Commission, agreeing state law bars Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim from obtaining public campaign financing for a possible gubernatorial run because of his felony conviction.
The Democrat had challenged the commission’s denial of funds, claiming it violates his right to free speech and puts him at a disadvantage against funded candidates.
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Shea says the commission&