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Stamford Advocate: Tong only Asian candidate in lower 48
State Rep. William Tong, D-Stamford, left, holds his son Alexander with his family during the opening session at the State Capitol in Hartford Feb. 8. Tong is the only Asian-American running for the U.S. Senate this election season from the continental United States. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Photo: Jessica Hill, Associated Press / AP2012 © 2012, …
William Tong Welcomes Congressman Murphy to Debate Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Candidate for U.S. Senate William Tong Welcomes Congressman Murphy to Debate Series Stamford, CT — Candidate for U.S. Senate William Tong’s campaign said today it is pleased that Chris Murphy has agreed to its request for multiple debates, consenting to eight debates, four of them before the May nominating convention. “We are …
My Statement on Governor Malloy’s State of the State Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 9, 2012 CONTACT: Marc Bradley EMAIL: marc@williamtong.com PHONE: 203-595-5177 Candidate for U.S. Senate William Tong made the following statement today following Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s “State of the State” address at the opening of the 2012 Connecticut legislative session. “Yesterday, the Governor outlined a vision for Connecticut’s future that included …
A Message to Pete Hoekstra
My statement on Pete Hoekstra’s racist ad that aired yesterday in Michigan: Stamford, CT – Following the airing of U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra’s racist TV commercial, candidate for U.S. Senate William Tong (D-CT) released the following statement: “Images of a young Asian woman riding a bicycle among rice paddies speaking in cliched, broken English …
Statement on East Haven Mayor
My statement on East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo’s remarks Wednesday: Mayor Maturo’s comments are appalling. They are also deeply disappointing. Our elected officials have a duty to honor and serve our entire community, and to defend the rights of all citizens — particularly those of us in minority communities whose rights are too often trampled …
