Now it's official.

Last night, delegates from the 17 towns (including Ridgefield) that make up the 4th Congressional District casted their ballots (had a chuckle at Lee Whitnum's expense) and named Jim Himes their nominee for Congress.

Setting his eyes on the seat currently occupied by Chris Shays, Himes blamed the current Congressman of being locked and step with President Bush, which has caused our economy to take a nosedive, damaged our image around the world, and placed this country in a pointless war with no end in sight.

Since I attended Chris Murphy's convention in '06, I decided to take a different route and focus more attention on a race that is sure to be highly competitive and if last night is any indication, Shays could receive his long oversue pink slip come this November.

From last night, here's highlights from the convention...



For more info on last night event and more info on Himes, be sure to check out his website.