Linares Soldiers on to Primary.

The great stab in the back will not go unanswered. The Saturday roll call for state treasurer at the Republican convention settled nothing. State Senator Art Linares (R-Westbrook) continues to raise money to qualify for public financing for his primary challenge to Salisbury investment pro Thaddeus Gray.

Gray eked out a close win over favorite Linares. The state senator and his campaign boosters are furious at unexpected votes cast for Gray by Danbury and Fairfield delegates.

Linares needs to raise $75,000 in contributions of no more than $100 each in order to qualify for the state’s campaign finance bonanza. Gray is not asking taxpayers to foot the bill for his campaign.