OP-ED | 5 Reasons Local Elections Are Less Important Than You Think

... declared victory. Republicans highlighted wins in New Britain, Meriden, and Bristol while the Democrats pointed to Stamford, Norwalk, and Derby as evidence of their success. The real result was a mixed bag that seemed to have far more to do with ...

http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/5_reasons_local_elections_are_less_important_than_you_think/