 And Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney of New Haven and other Democrats said the shooting is shocking, reiterating there's no place for political violence in the country. Meantime, Connecticut is sending 53 delegates to the Republican National Convention held this week in Milwaukee. Delegates will help to formally nominate Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for president following the weekend shooting. State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto went to Milwaukee early as he's helping to draft the official party platform for this year's elections.