]> http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/03/21/connecticut-candidates-begin-qualifying Comments for "Connecticut Candidates Begin Qualifying" en http://www.publicampaign.org/blog/2008/03/21/connecticut-candidates-begin-qualifying One of the first candidates to run with Connecticut&#39;s new Clean Elections public financing program <a href="http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-simfield0321.artmar21,0,698030.story">has qualified for her funding</a> -- and she&#39;s an incumbent, which is a good sign of the program&#39;s appeal. We saw polling earlier this year that indicated participation would be high among officeholders, so we expect lots of incumbents and challengers to follow in State Rep. Linda Schofield&#39;s (D) footsteps. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:38:32 +0000