Woodbridge Democrat Calls Senator George Logan “Token Black Republican”. Senate Leaders Condemn Cheryl Sackler.
Woodbridge holds its municipal elections on May 1st. Local Democrat Cheryl Sackler took to Facebook to decry the Republican ticket as “rich white guys in suits.” A commenter mentioned she had met state Senator George Logan, the district’s new state senator and a Republican. Sackler, a veterinarian with a Beacon Falls practice, turned her venomous keyboard to Logan. The malignant Sackler declared Logan a “token black Republican” after her screed attracted attention.
As Democrats troop to Woodbridge to help their local ticket, will they denounce racism in their party? Will outgoing First Selectman Ellen Scalletar find her voice to intervene for decency?
Read the dispiriting exchange here.
UPDATE:
Hartford, CT – Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) today released the following statement regarding comments posted on Facebook directed at State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia).
“In this era of heightened political insensitivity, there is no place at the national or local level to use race, religion sexual orientation or economic status as a barometer of an individual’s worth,” said Senator Looney. “These types of statements directed at Senator Logan are just wrong – regardless of party – and do not belong in our public discourse.”
UPDATE:
Hartford – Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today released the following statement regarding comments posted on Facebook directed at State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia) and a statement by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) condemning these comments.
“The Senate Republican Caucus appreciates Senator Looney’s statement condemning the completely unacceptable comments directed toward State Senator George Logan. No one should be judged or measured based on their race, religion, or sexual orientation. The prejudice seen in certain comments posted on Facebook are inexcusable. We must condemn bigotry in unity. This is an issue where Republicans and Democrats in Connecticut can and will stand together.”
UPDATE:
Woodbridge Democrat Beth Heller sends this:
“My team and I are focused on bringing people together, and we strongly denounce and reject any divisive comments, including those made by Ms. Sackler today. Her insensitive and offensive language has no place in our public discourse.”