At Least It’s Not At The Foxy Lady. House Democrats’ Boys’ Club Meets in RI to Raise Dough.

House Majority Leader Joseph Aresimowicz and leadership ticket partner state Representative Matthew Ritter will raise money for a party campaign committee next week in Rhode Island. The July 21st event will take place at the Bonnet Shores home of John and Barbara Hooper. That’s a far cry from the Foxy Lady, the Rhode Island strip club that brought Thomas Ritter, the lobbyist, fixer, and former speaker unwelcome attention in 1996. He’s the father of Matthew Ritter.

Suggested contributions range from $250-$1,000. The duo do not pretend to be campaign finance reformers. Ads are available for $50 for individuals and $250 for businesses. The higher price for businesses must reflect deluded the Aresimowicz/Ritter view of their stewardship of economic opportunity in Connecticut.

Democrats and Republicans are each defending more seats than they expected in this November’s legislative contests. The caucus with the majority will select the new speaker.