Obsitnik Approved.

That was close. Republican gubernatorial hopeful Steve Obsitnik was approved for $1.3 million in public funds for his campaign on Wednesday. The Westport businessman had struggled to get his application for the money right since a strong third place showing at the Republican nominating convention in May. The State Elections Enforcement Commission declined to approve Obsitnik’s application week after painful week.

The money will be much easier to spend than it was to get. The primary is August 14th.