“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee repeats the half-hour interview on Charter Cable Channel 191 with Candidate for U.S. Senate, Matthew Corey (R-CT), and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and Host, Juliana Simone. Matt and Juliana discuss current international and national news topics as well as why Matthew should be nominated at the Connecticut Republican State Convention as the party nominee.
This program will repeat Sunday, May 20th at 7:30 P.M. on Charter Cable Channel 191.
For those outside of the viewing area or who do not subscribe to Spectrum/Charter Communications, this episode can be seen on YouTube on the Conservative Chat channel. Search:
This past weekend brought another successful conclusion to the state’s last held town fair despite off and on weather.
All agreed change was desperately needed for residents to continue to live here, existing business to thrive and new business to move in, and a new Republican majority elected to take us out of our enormous four billion dollar debt, resolve union pension issues and cut taxes.
Outside of politics, attendees enjoyed fair food, ox pulls, music and games. Though it rained most of Saturday, the sun did eventually break through and make a couple of afternoon hours pleasant for those on the grounds. Friday night was a continued success for locals, and Sunday brought out the biggest crowd with classic autumn weather.
State Senator and Senate Minority Leader, Kevin Witkos (R-8) joined the fun Friday evening, and State Representative William Simanski (R-62) spent a few hours talking to voters on Saturday through rain and sunshine. Probate Judge Michael Magistrali, serving since 1999, was also on hand Sunday as he seeks reelection to represent his district which consists of seven towns, including Barkhamsted. Former State Representative and Agricultural Commissioner under Governor Jodi Rell, Phil Prelli, also dropped by to tell us his thoughts on the election.
(l-r) Jerry P. Padula Esq., BRTC Chair Juliana Simone, Rev. Steven Blackburn, Ph.D. at Riverton Fair RTC Booth(l-r) BRTC members Tom Palmer and Dave Moulton at Riverton Fair RTC Booth(l-r) Probate Judge Michael Magistrali and former Probate Judge candidate/Waterbury Alderman Jerry P. Padula, Esq. – Riverton Fair RTC Booth 2018Riverton Fair Barkhamsted RTC Booth crew Sunday – (l-r) Probate Judge Michael Magistrali, RTC member Tom Palmer, Former Waterbury Alderman Jerry Padula, Mark Carotunti and RTC member Ernie Little.Riverton Fair Barkhamsted RTC Booth 2018
(l-r) State Representative William Simanski (R-62), Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone, Barkhamsted RTC Treasurer Rev. Steven Blackburn, Ph.D.
Averill and Steven Blackburn Riverton Fair RTC Booth 2018
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday October 11th, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. on Charter Cable Channel 191, an interview with Congressional Candidate Jennifer Nye (CT-1) and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and program host Juliana Simone.
Jennifer and Juliana discuss her campaign, seasoned opponent incumbent John Larson and his representation of Connecticut in Washington including his proposed solutions and plans, and a variety of current issues.
If not in the viewing area or a Charter/Spectrum subscriber this show can be seen online on www.ctv191.com under Watch Programs/search conservative and on YouTube on the “Conservative Chat” channel.
Guest Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson Enthralled All
September 24, 2018
Barkhamsted, CT
Written by Juliana Simone
Monday evening the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee held it’s biannual F/R and cocktail party at the home of member Alice Judd. Attendance was high and the slate of candidates long. Guests were treated to the special appearance of veteran former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (CT-5).
Candidates speaking were Probate Judge Michael Magistrali, Congressional Candidate Jennifer Nye (CT-1), State Representative William Simanski (R-62), State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8), Lt. Governor Candidate State Senator, Joe Markley and U.S. Senate Candidate Matthew Corey (R). Nancy Johnson followed with an inspiring and knowledgeable speech, which illustrated how much she is still in touch with current politics and issues.
Keynote speaker, afternoon radio host on WTIC 1080 AM, Todd Feinburg, wrapped it up with his observations on politics today. Most guests attended to hear the popular Feinburg and have the opportunity to meet him in person.
An article published in the newspaper Republican American September 26th, by focusing on a comment made from a guest which hardly anyone heard after many inquiries have been made, skewed the article in a partisan and negative way against Republicans, which is simply bad journalism. Rather than reporting on what a successful event was held, her bias made it clear she was not there to cover what many fine candidates had to say.
Committee’s don’t know in advance what keynote speakers are going to say, nor do they or any group have control of what any one person in a crowd can say out loud, especially if it isn’t heard but by a few people who say nothing. Any gathering can have a Madonna type guest who chooses to say, tweet or post something irresponsible and/or offensive.
This quote of an attendee, not affiliated with any RTC, as Republicans from easily ten towns were guests, is being used by State Representative William Simanski’s opponent in multiple posts, to try and portray Bill Simanski in a bad and false light by association. Simanski is a hard working legislator, good husband and father and a highly respectable and regarded man.
The Hartford Courant picked up the story today, September 27th, with a quote from State Senator Witkos (R-8) denouncing the comment made at the event. So does the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee. The media is promoting the story to continue to influence elections and disparage Republicans and conservatives. All of whom were in attendance are upstanding people and fine patriots who give to their communities consistently in many ways.
Todd Feinburg, Afternoon Talk Radio Host WTIC 1080AM(l-r) BRTC Chair Juliana Simone; Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson; Lt. Governor Candidate State Senator Joe Markley; Ted Johnson(l) Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and Veteran BRTC Member, Patriot and Hostess, Alice Judd.(l) Avon RTC’s Stephen Hunt and Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana SimoneJerry Padula and friend Marwan Ayad (Harwinton RTC Chair Brooke Cheney in background)(l-r) Lt. Governor Candidate Joe Markley; Goshen RTC Chair and SC Member John Morris; Former State Rep. and Agricultural Commissioner(l-r) Probate Judge Michael Magistrali with Maureen and Phil Prelli
BRTC event(l) Probate Judge Michael Magistrali (r) Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson(l) Jerry Padula and (r) Francis John Ayres(l) Juliana Simone (r) New Hartford First Selectman Dan Jerram(l-r) Lt. Governor Candidate Senator Joe Markley; BRTC Chair Juliana Simone; Jerry Padula, Esq.Southington’s Rusty and Elaine Haigh(l) JP guest Marwan and (r) BRTC Treasurer Steven BlackburnMark and Carole Anderson – Granby(l-r) Frank Ayres; Former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and husband Ted.(l) BRTC Chair Juliana Simone and (r) Harwinton Chair Brooke Cheney(l) Former Veteran Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and (r) First Congressional Candidate Jennifer Nye(l) Harwinton First Selectman Mike Criss and (r) First Selectman Dan Jerram(l) Former BRTC/BOF Chair Dave Moulton and (r) Goshen RTC Chair/SC Member John Morris(l) New Hartford BOF Chair Jim Fitzgerald and (r) Probate Judge Mike Magistrali(l) State Rep. William Simanski; Barkhamsted Selectman Nick Lukiwsky; BRTC and SC member Rich Tutunjian(l) Former Veteran Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (CT-1) and Former Waterbury Alderman Jerry PadulaBRTC event crowd(l) Harwinton Chair Brooke Cheney; BRTC and SC member Rich Tutunjian; Avon RTC member Stephen Hunt
Portrait of BRTC member and event hostess Alice Judd
In our town, interesting to note the two self-funders were the highest vote earners, placing first and second out of the five candidates. U.S. Senate Candidate and Party Nominee, Matthew Corey, was our highest vote earner as our voters know Matt from his prior runs in the First Congressional District. Attorney General Candidate and Party Nominee, Sue Hatfield, was second and not far behind, with 239 votes. Barkhamsted Republicans by majority, lean conservative and anti-income tax, explaining Stefanowski’s win, as well as Senator Joe Markley’s, who has a long history with fighting the state income tax since the date of its initiation through Governor Lowell Weicker in 1991.
“Conservative Chat” – Sunday, August 12th, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. on Charter Cable Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents an interview with Republican Candidate for Governor David Stemerman and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and host, Juliana Simone.
David and Juliana discuss his detailed plans on how to reverse the failed policies of Dan Malloy and save Connecticut as Governor.
For those not in the viewing area or who are not Charter/Spectrum members, this show can be seen online on www.ctv191.com under What’s On/Watch Programs and on YouTube.
(Editor’s note: There is a brief glitch in the beginning of the interview video of David and Juliana speaking. Stay in play mode for the program to begin.)
Republican Candidate for Governor David Stemerman (l) and Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone (r)
“Conservative Chat” – Sunday June 17th, 2018, at 7:30PM on Charter cable channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents a new interview with columnist/political commentator Don Pesci, and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and host Juliana Simone.
Don and Juliana discuss the state party conventions, his recent column on U.S. Senator’s campaign fundraising and the best and worst of the Connecticut General Assembly’s newly ended session.
Veteran political commentator and writer, Don Pesci, hosts his own blog: Connecticut Commentary: Red Notes From A Blue State. All of his recent articles plus archived posts can be found here.
(l) Connecticut columnist Don Pesci (r) “Conservative Chat” host and Barkhamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone
If outside of this viewing area, this episode can be seen next week on www.ctv191.com under tabs “What’s On”/”Watch Programs – search conservative if not on the home page – episode #129 and on YouTube.
The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee held their caucus this evening at 6:00 P.M. to appoint delegates to conventions for Probate Judge, State Representative, and State Senator for their district, as well as for the State Convention where delegates will vote for Federal Candidates on Friday, May 11th, and Statewide Offices on Saturday, May 12th. Volunteer delegates were filled for each convention.
The Committee also elected Officers for their committee. Juliana Simone, was reelected as Chair, and will now serve her fifth term, as will Rev. Steve Blackburn, Ph.D, the committee’s Treasurer. Mark Hemenway, was reelected as Vice Chair and will serve his second term in this role. New RTC member, Andrew Nelson, was elected to be Secretary of the committee.
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Sunday, March 8th, 2018, at 7:30PM on Charter cable channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents a new interview with columnist/political commentator Don Pesci, and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and host Juliana Simone.
Don and Juliana discuss current statewide and federal news stories as well as his recent columns in this half-hour show.
Veteran political commentator and writer, Don Pesci, hosts his own blog: Connecticut Commentary: Red Notes From A Blue State. All of his recent articles plus archived posts can be found here.
This program will repeat on Sunday, March 11th at 7:30 PM on Charter/Spectrum cable channel 191.
If outside of this viewing area, this episode can be seen on www.ctv191.com under tabs “What’s On”/”Watch Programs – search conservative if not on the home page – episode #127.
It can also be seen now on the Conservative Chat YouTube channel.
CT columnist Don Pesci and Barkhamsted RTC Chair and host of “Conservative Chat” Juliana Simone
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday, February 22nd, 2018, at 7PM, an interview brought to you by the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee, features Republican Candidate for Governor, Peter Lumaj and BRTC Chair and host, Juliana Simone. In this new episode, Peter explains why he is the best choice to be the nominee for the Connecticut Republican Party in election 2018, his conservative policies and detailed plans that will give a fresh start to our state.
This show, seen on Charter/Spectrum cable channel 191 in its viewing area, will repeat on Sunday, February 25th at 7:30PM.
For those who are not Charter/Spectrum subscribers, or who are outside of the viewing area, on www.ctv191.com under tab What’s On/Watch Programs – search Conservative if not on the home page – #126. This show can be seen on YouTube on the Conservative Chat channel using the direct link: https://youtu.be/YbPazaaVdHE
(l) Peter Lumaj Republican Candidate for Governor (r) Juliana Simone Barkhamsted RTC Chair and Conservative Chat host
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