What is Impact CT?

• A Connecticut-based organization building political and civic capacity through research, leadership development, policy insight, strategic communications, and public engagement.

• Ultimately, this is about the future of Connecticut. Are we going to do what it takes to make sure everyone can succeed here, or not?

 

Who does Impact CT aim to influence?

• Candidates, policymakers, advocates, funders, civic leaders, journalists, and partner organizations seeking clearer insight into Connecticut’s political and policy landscape and connections to leaders working to change our state for the better.

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Why is Steve Mandel funding this organization? Where else will funding coming from?

• He is aligned with our mission of trying to increase opportunity across Connecticut. 

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How will you determine what races Impact CT will engage in? 

• We are looking for candidates that support our policy agenda.

 

Will you be supporting Democrats and Republicans?

• We will be supporting Democrats only.

 

What do you say to those who say Independent Expenditures/Super PACs/527’s are ruining politics?

• One difference with our organization is that we are being fully transparent.​

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