Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz will not run for office next year. During a taping of “Face the State” the three term Democrat ruled out running for mayor of Middletown in 2011. […]
Malloy Getting Help from National Democrats
Eyewitness News has learned the Democratic Governors Association is now running television ads on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy. Late last week the DGA spent roughly $200,000 for advertising on WFSB. […]
Courtney and Himes Punt on Pelosi; Won’t Endorse Her Now for Another Term as Speaker
It’s been happening around the country, and now here in Connecticut two prominent Democrats appear to be distancing themselves from the Democratic leadership in Washington, namely House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. During a […]
Ted Kennedy, Jr. to Campaign for Blumenthal
Obama, Bush, and Clinton; just some of the big names involved in Connecticut campaigns this fall. Now, you can add Kennedy to that list. Ted Kennedy, Junior, who lives in Branford, is […]
Hawaii Five-O is Back
One of the greatest television crime shows in history is back with a 21st century twist. Hawaii Five-O, which ran on CBS and Channel 3 from 1968 to 1980. Without a doubt, the show […]
The Loss of Three Favorites
There is an old saying that the deaths of celebrities come in threes. Is that true for the closings of stores and restaurants? 1. First, word that our favorite supermarket is closing: […]
Friday Night Football is Back!
Summer is over this weekend and high school football returns, featuring the best 15 minutes in Connecticut television: Friday Night Football. I look forward to it every fall. It’s fascinating to follow the […]
The Roadmaster gets starring role on Better Connecticut
Our treasured Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon was prominently featured on the season premiere of “Better Connecticut.” Kara can be seeing driving Scot as he sits in the nearly mint condition third row. The Milford widow who […]
Ex Dem. Chairman says boats will sink Foley & McMahon
For the first time since the 1990s, former state Republican party chairman Dick Foley and former state Democratic party chairman Ed Marcus got together during a taping of “Face the State” to […]
Media kept away from Obama Blumenthal Event
Media were kept a good distance away from tonight’s fundraiser for senate candidate Dick Blumenthal headlined by President Obama. Reporters and photographers were kept blocks away from the Stamford Marriott, according to […]
Simmons says McMahon will defeat Blumenthal; Obama factor will help her
Former Congressman Rob Simmons predicts his former rival Linda McMahon will beat Attorney General Richard Blumenthal in the race for the U.S. Senate. During a taping of “Face the State,” Simmons told […]
Foley Reveals Personal Health Battle
He’s been criticized for not smiling at times when most people would grin broadly. A writer called him “Mumbles” for not articulating certain words. Another commentator said he talked out of […]
Katie Couric Reports on Blumenthal McMahon Race
The hot Connecticut senate race has once again made the CBS Evening News. Katie Couric tsat down with Dick Blumenthal and Linda McMahon to talk about the contest that is noe being called […]
Unpopular Obama Could Help Caligiuri, Peckinpaugh and Debicella
Congressmen Jim Himes, Chris Murphy, and Joe Courtney are no doubt secretly hoping congressional business keeps them in Washington on Thursday. If their calendars on Capitol Hill are clear they might hope for thunderstorms to […]
Dr. William Petit on Face the State
The trial of Cheshire Home invasion accused killer Steven Hayes is now underway. The lone survivor of that horrific crime appeared on “Face the State” earlier this year. Here is that interview. […]
In case you missed it: Chris Murphy & Janet Peckinpaugh on Face the State
Murphy Part 1 http://www.wfsb.com/video/24990535/index.html Murphy Part 2 http://www.wfsb.com/video/24990375/index.html Peckinpaugh http://www.wfsb.com/video/24990216/index.html
Prayers a Top Priority for Beleaguered Hartford?
Years ago a columnist called Hartford a “city with two left feet.” I think it was Tom Condon of the Courant, but I’m not 100% on that. Anyway, September 8th was the […]
Ritter Declared Winner in Recount
Hartford City Council member Matt Ritter is one step closer to the state legislature. Late today a judge denied State Representative Ken Green’s request to overturn the results of the Democratic primary […]
Face the State Flashback: President Nixon Visits Hartford in 1970
The highlight of the 1970 campaign was a visit to Hartford and Stamford by President Richard Nixon. Nixon was brought to town to campaign for two Republicans who were in tight races. […]
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