{"id":731187,"date":"2010-05-21T20:13:16","date_gmt":"2010-05-22T00:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"tag:blogs.courant.com,2010:\/capitol_watch\/\/9.78489"},"modified":"2010-05-21T20:14:11","modified_gmt":"2010-05-22T00:14:11","slug":"rell-thanks-gop-for-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/731187","title":{"rendered":"Rell Thanks GOP For Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jenna Carlesso<\/em><\/font><\/p>\n

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Addressing the Republican convention for the last time, Gov. M. Jodi Rell on Friday thanked her supporters and encouraged the candidates to keep their heads held high.<\/font><\/p>\n

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“We are going to be victorious in November,” Rell said. “It’s an exciting time and I think we’re going to be successful.”<\/font><\/p>\n

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The speech was notable for its lack of campaign rhetoric. The governor spoke as if she were addressing friends or family. She appeared emotional at times, taking brief pauses.<\/font><\/p>\n

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“To all of you, I want to say thank you. Thank you for your support over the years.  … Thank you for your friendship.”<\/font><\/p>\n

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Mid-speech, one supporter shouted, “We love you, Jodi!”<\/font><\/p>\n

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 Rell said she plans to help Republican candidates campaign over the next few months.<\/font><\/p>\n

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“I want to be out there. I want to stand in front of grocery stores. I want to get our message out,” she said.<\/font><\/p>\n

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Looking ahead to November, Rell said she is excited to begin a new phase of her life.<\/font><\/p>\n

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“I want to tell you all, it has truly been my honor to serve as our governor.”<\/font><\/p>\n

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