Speed Demon: Foley Nabbed on Route 9.

You’d think Republican Tom Foley would be the most careful of gubernatorial hopefuls behind the wheel. The former ambassador’s political prospects have been damaged by reports of misuse use of automobiles to settle disputes dating to the early 1980s. On Monday night, Foley was stopped by a Connecticut State Police officer and cited for failure to obey the posted speed limit (Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-298) on Route 9 north near exit 8 at 8:24 p.m.

The Foley campaign says the candidate, who is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination at this Saturday’s convention, was driving about 80 mph.

Foley was operating a black Audi A4 with a “Don’t Blame Me I Voted for Tom Foley” sticker on the rear bumper.