Desperate Malloy Embraces the Politics of Hate.

As Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy strains to portray himself as a mature and successful leader during his difficult re-election bid, the mask is destined to slip. His verbal incontinence will give the public odious snapshots of his abrasive personality. He provided an ugly one in Norwalk last month.

Malloy told local Democrats that this year’s election will be different than the last two because “We don’t have Linda McMahon spending $50 million to remind everyone how much we hate her.” Responsible public figures usually avoid public expressions of hatred. Not the bully Malloy. Any twisted tool will do as he seeks to overcome his dire disapproval rates among Connecticut voters. In Norwalk, Mrs. McMahon, who is not a candidate for office, became his target.

Malloy’s public display of hate for Mrs. McMahon is particularly jarring given Malloy’s effusive endorsement of her nomination to the state’s board of education. Malloy, who was mayor of Stamford at the time of the nomination, wrote, according to The Hartford Courant:

“Ms. McMahon has expressed a strong interest in improving the lives of young people in our community and as a global leader in media and entertainment, her community-mindedness and business leadership bring keen insights to public policy making and program administration,” Malloy wrote. “It is always critical for the state to tap the business insights and experiences, as well as the professional training and certifications, of our corporate citizens for public service.”

Malloy added, “By enlisting such corporate leadership, government weaves the business community into the everyday rhythm of our state, thereby ensuring long-term, public-private cooperation and success. Ms. McMahon’s background presents just such an opportunity for the state as she is considered by your committee.”

Malloy, who appears to live the unexamined life, may not have noticed that there’s a surplus of hatred in the world. Trying to gin up some more against a well-known Republican who holds no office and is not a candidate for one is a measure of his desperation as November 4th draws near.