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CONGRESS: Courtney, Sullivan battle it out in the 2nd
The race for Congress: Incumbent Democrat Joe Courtney vs. Republican challenger Sean Sullivan
Emily Volz
Issue date: 11/3/08 Section: Election Special
Although they're the most recognized, John McCain and Barack Obama won't be the only names on Tuesday's ballot. Those registered to vote will be asked to choose their Congressmen as well.
In the 2nd district, where UConn sits, incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney will be challenged by Republican Sean Sullivan tomorrow.
In 2006, Courtney won his seat in the House of Representatives by 83 votes. UConn students, who voted in record numbers, are credited with electing Courtney to office.
Students have the opportunity to exercise power in the voting booths again. But before making a trip to the polls, it's important to have a concrete understanding of both candidates' platforms.
Both candidates would like to see a withdrawal of troops in Iraq, create tax incentives for renewable energy use and reform No Child Left Behind. The two have different ideas, however, of how to operate in Afghanistan and alleviate America of foreign energy dependence.
Both candidates would like to bring education reform to Connecticut, and both candidates see room for improvement in the No Child Left Behind program.
"One of the first things [Sullivan] would like to do is take a closer look at [No Child Left Behind]," said Andrew Powaleny, spokesman for Sullivan's campaign.
Calling NCLB an "unfunded mandate," Powaleny explained Sullivan's belief that the program is "simply unfair and burdensome."
Sullivan is also a proponent of a small federal government. He believes that more government power should be invested in the states.
"Mr. Sullivan believes it should be up to local towns and cities and parents to determine how to educate our students," Powaleny said. "Not federal government."
Courtney, a member of the House of Representatives' Education and Labor Committee, would be involved in the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind if reelected, said Brian Farber, the communications director for Courtney's campaign, in an e-mail.
In the 2nd district, where UConn sits, incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney will be challenged by Republican Sean Sullivan tomorrow.
In 2006, Courtney won his seat in the House of Representatives by 83 votes. UConn students, who voted in record numbers, are credited with electing Courtney to office.
Students have the opportunity to exercise power in the voting booths again. But before making a trip to the polls, it's important to have a concrete understanding of both candidates' platforms.
Both candidates would like to see a withdrawal of troops in Iraq, create tax incentives for renewable energy use and reform No Child Left Behind. The two have different ideas, however, of how to operate in Afghanistan and alleviate America of foreign energy dependence.
Both candidates would like to bring education reform to Connecticut, and both candidates see room for improvement in the No Child Left Behind program.
"One of the first things [Sullivan] would like to do is take a closer look at [No Child Left Behind]," said Andrew Powaleny, spokesman for Sullivan's campaign.
Calling NCLB an "unfunded mandate," Powaleny explained Sullivan's belief that the program is "simply unfair and burdensome."
Sullivan is also a proponent of a small federal government. He believes that more government power should be invested in the states.
"Mr. Sullivan believes it should be up to local towns and cities and parents to determine how to educate our students," Powaleny said. "Not federal government."
Courtney, a member of the House of Representatives' Education and Labor Committee, would be involved in the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind if reelected, said Brian Farber, the communications director for Courtney's campaign, in an e-mail.
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