Aniskovich was hampered by his alleged closeness to former Governor John G. Rowland , who had recently resigned due to a corruption investigation .
Meyer 's political career in Connecticut began in 2004 when he defeated seven term Republican incumbent William Aniskovich .
incumbent was hampered by Meyer 's alleged closeness to former Governor John G. Rowland , who had recently resigned due to a corruption investigation .
Meyer 's political career in Connecticut began in 2004 when he defeated seven term Republican incumbent William Aniskovich .