Connecticut Local Politics

Well, as Genghis said a couple of weeks ago CTLP is in transition. Part of that transition is that I’m moving to Boston to take a job at Act Blue as their Netroots Coordinator. It’s a bittersweet move. I’m excited about the new job, but sad to leave Connecticut. And I’m even more sad to be leaving the front page of CTLP.

Blogging at CTLP has been a life-changing experience for me. I signed onto the front page thinking that I’d write a couple of posts a week. But as you all know I got a bit more into it than that. I’m very proud of what CTLP has become and the small role I played in the site’s evolution.

Thanks so much Genghis, for bringing me on, supporting all of my crazy political whims, and being such a great friend. Gabe: there is no one I’d rather crash a party with, and I couldn’t ask for a better friend, co-blogger, or pub quiz partner. D_R: thank you for being my friend, sounding board, and devil’s advocate so often. Headless: you scare me sometimes but I admire your guts. To our dedicated community of commenters, I’m going to miss being part of the back and forth. I know of no other blog where political junkies of all persuasions come together the way CTLP does. It’s a unique community and I’m proud to be a part of it.

In addition to CTLP I’ve made many wonderful friends through the CT blogging community. Thanks to Branford Boy, CTBlogger, MBH and everyone over at MLN for always making a “nonpartisan” blogger feel welcome. Maura: you are my hero and I wish I could be more like you. CT Bob you are a rock star. TrueBlueCT, Spazeboy, and tparty: Chicago was an absolute blast. Let’s do it again next year. Tim Tagaris and Tom Swan: I have learned so much from you both. Thank you for your encouragement, guidance, and mentoring.

CTLP is the only blog I know of that caused someone to be placed on a watch list, was investigated by the FBI, and sued for $100 million dollars. We’ve won a grant, an award and many cheers & jeers from around the state. But I’m most proud of the dialog we’ve opened up here and I hope it continues into 2008, 2010, and beyond.

Cheers,
CGG
aka Melissa Ryan