There has been plenty of discussion this week about the public financing of campaigns, culminating in a special session today. The Hartford Courant’s Daniela Altimari has a great write up on what happened […]
Apathy the Wild Card in Campaign ’10
Ned Lamont’s well received decision to participate in next week’s debate with Dan Malloy is buoying hopes that interest will be spiked in the race for governor among the electorate. In a […]
From Lambs to Pit Bulls

The way Connecticut election laws are set up can lead to some uncomfortable moments on the campaign trail for candidates running for Lieutenant Governor. Most have running mates, and while their partners can […]
It is official: Lamont will Debate Malloy on WFSB, WNPR and CPTV
Ned Lamont called me early this morning to inform me he will accept our invitation to take part in Tuesday’s debate with Dan Malloy to be broadcast on WFSB, CPTV and WNPR. […]
What am I holding in my hand during the newscast?

Many of you have e-mailed me asking what I’m holding in my hand during Eyewitness News at 11? The answer: an iPad. We have done away with scripts here at Eyewitness News, […]
An Old Cat Can Learn New Tricks

A big day in our house today, our cat Mackey is basking in the glow of catching his very first bird after window shopping for the 8 + years of his life. As […]
DOT Allows Rell’s Name Blocked Out at Border

This is the sign that greets drivers as they enter Connecticut from Rhode Island in the town of Voluntown. The blue sign is the official sign posted by the Department of Transportation […]
Lamont wants to debate again, but not against Malloy
If Ned Lamont believes the voters are best served with only a single televised one on one debate with Dan Malloy, it got me to thinking what are his views on debating […]
Reason # 726 to own a Buick Roadmaster

I spotted this Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon near Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island loaded with surfboards and wetsuits and other beach stuff inside. I wouldn’t recommend trying this with one of […]
Lockhart Snags Interview with Vince McMahon
Kudos to the Stamford Advocate’s Brian Lockhart who scored a nice coup: a sit down with Vince McMahon, husband of Senate candidate Linda McMahon. http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/InVincible-WWE-boss-McMahon-sits-down-for-a-chat-591071.php#page-2
Glassman supports Lamont on Debates; Status Quo in Legislature
Ned Lamont’s running mate Mary Glassman was the loyal, dutiful running mate on “Face the State” this weekend as she supported Lamont’s decision to turn down the biggest television debate of […]
Dankosky Questions Lamont over Refusal to Debate
Ted Kennedy Jr. Endorses Lamont

A first for Connecticut’s member of America’s most famous political family: Ted Kennedy, Junior has taped a campaign commercial for a state politician. Kennedy, who lives in Branford, is now appearing in a commercial […]
Simmons Back in the Race after Weicker Urging

Former congressman Rob Simmons is once again a candidate and back in the race for the U.S. Senate after a two month hiatus, during which challenger Linda McMahon has inched up in […]
Lamont Refusal to Debate Grabs Headlines
There has been plenty of talk today about the upcoming gubernatorial debates on WFSB, WNPR and CPTV. As the three organizations announced yesterday, we will be broadcasting a debate for the Democrats […]
Adam Sandler Hartford Whalers T-Shirt For Sale

The Hartford Whalers T-shirt worn by Adam Sandler in the new movie “Grown Ups” is now available. I had a few e-mails asking where to buy it and I now have an […]
Ominous Obama Signs for Courtney, Murphy and Himes

Buried in last week’s Quinnipiac University poll were President Obama’s approval ratings in Connecticut. They have been in a steady decline for the past year, from 71 % in April 2009 to […]
Lamont Explains Why He Won’t Debate
This is from Sunday’s Face the State. It is about 6 minutes into interview http://www.wfsb.com/video/24311270/index.html
A Fun Part of My Job

Helping out charities is something many of us here at Channel 3 regularly do, and one of my favorite events of the year is the South Windsor Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser. I […]