As Jim Manley, aide to Democratic Senate leadership, explained to The Atlantic, the obstruction prevented many of Obama's more controversial measures from becoming law it also altered the process of even routine governance.. ..…

With these results we add two more Democratic voices to General Assembly from Bridgeport, said Nick Balletto, Democratic state chairman.. With Gomes in their caucus, Democrats would have in Senate.. Swan said the easy win for Gomes was big loss for Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch,..…