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Republican Nominee Bob Stefanowski and Ned Lamont of the Democratic Party go head to head for Governor of Connecticut

In the upcoming race for the midterm elections throughout the United States, Republican Bob Stefanowski and Democrat Ned Lamont go head to head for the position of governor. The most important ideals to the citizens of Connecticut are the taxes, education of the next generation, and the values respective to each party in this race. Not only are the ideas of each candidate important, but the way they evoke their messages are as well.

Income Tax

A large issue in Connecticut throughout recent history, is the statewide income tax. Stefanowski claims he will save failing businesses, implement fundamental tax reforms, and make the government smaller. Moreover, he attacks Lamont for praising, Lowell Weicker, who initiated the Connecticutstate income tax. Stefanowski speaks out, “48th worst economy in the nation, run by a democratic governor for 8 years…vote republican and take back Connecticut”. Stefanowski uses harsh criticism, inspiring the upper class republicans in battling the income tax with him. Lamont, on the other hand, wants to put in place a fair tax code; tax those with more money and give a break to those who are not as well off. Lamont says, “Working families have paid enough.” Having not stressed this idea enough, Lamont emphasizes the fact that the middle class has paid too much; literally and figuratively.

Education

Another issue widely debated in Connecticut is the education and schooling systems. Stefanowski’s plan is to “Cut waste and use money to fix schools, cut taxes, fix economy for a brighter future in the next generation.” These short, successive, and confident statements are very important in his campaign regarding education. He moves over the topic of fixing schools, but surrounds it by cutting waste and taxes; both coming back to the economy of Connecticut which he intends for upper class republicans and younger votes within it. Lamont counters Stefanowski and states, “I believe that access to high-quality public education must be a right for all, not just the privileged few.” Using antithesis with the ‘all’ and ‘few’ in the successive clauses he argues the privileged shouldn’t be any better than those around them, and continuing the liberal ideals, Lamont promotes an education system suitable to all children of all status’.

Party Values

Finally, also very important in each campaign, is the general values widely held by each party. Lamont describes the republican ideals affiliated with the presidency of Trump, whether or not they are supported by Stefanowski. Lamont rambles, “He [Donald Trump] talks about deporting the dreamers, and our republican opponents give him an A, well I give him an F…Trump said “I want to infringe upon a woman’s reproductive rights”. The republicans give him an A, I give him an F…we’re fighting for Connecticut values, not Trump values.” Lamont used the same redundant phrase in criticizing the Trump’s campaigns, and this inspiring succession of statements is very uniting for the Democratic party. Stefanowski does similar actions, such as when he says, “Take back Connecticut,” along with the preceding statements, he is blaming the democratic party for the failure of Connecticut. This statement is powerful for the republican party and in defying the tax codes which are so popular among Lamont’s intended audience.

Conclusion

In this political race for governor, I believe that Ned Lamont become the next democratic governor of Connecticut. He appeals more to larger percent pools of voters such as middle and lower class families as well as young adults. He is also very effective in attacking the character of his opponent. His ability to inspire and criticize in his speeches will win him this election.

Post-Election Results

I was correct. Ned Lamont won the political race for governor, only by a smidge. I guess that’s the power of well-implemented rhetorical skills.