HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is pleading with Connecticut delegates to give Democrats a choice for governor.
The Democratic contender on Saturday acknowledged his “improbable comeback” to politics after serving seven years in prison for corruption, telling the convention hall, “I made my mistakes, I broke the law, I left office and came back.” But the mayor of the state’s largest city said he’s “asking for a second chance opportunity” from the party faithful.
Ganim needs the support of at least 15 percent of the delegates to automatically qualify for a spot on the Aug. 14 primary ballot.
If he doesn’t qualify, Ganim is still working to collect roughly 15,000 signatures so he can petition his way onto the ballot.
Delegates are expected to endorse Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont for governor.
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