Eyewitness News has learned a volunteer Mark Greenberg’s campaign has been arrested, accused of trashing a vehicle belong to the campaign of Republican rival Lisa Wilson Foley. According to the Wilson Foley […]
Dennis House
TV news anchor, political show moderator, Dad, hubby, native New Englander living in Hartford, Connecticut USA
Face the State Senate Primary Interviews
Here are our most recent interviews with the four candidates for U.S. senate seat currently held by Joe Lieberman. They also appeared at other times in the past year, and those interviews […]
Murphy & McMahon Appear on Face the State
If the polls are accurate, then Sunday’s Face the State on WFSB was a preview of the November election to succeed Joe Lieberman in the U.S. Senate. Both Democrat Chris Murphy […]
Wishing Connecticut was a Battleground State…Again
I will not be interviewing President Obama for our Sunday political show, Face the State. Don’t laugh, the premise was not as far fetched as you might think. For the past year, […]
Testy Shays Confident of Primary Victory
Former Congressman Christopher Shays is predicting a surprise victory over Linda McMahon on primary night, despite being at a disadvantage in the polls and in the cash department. During a taping of […]
Esty Would Support Donovan, Roberti Not Sure
The two challengers of embattled House Speaker Chris Donovan in his race for congress are taking two different paths as the campaign enters its final days. Dan Roberti is attacking Donovan in […]
The Summer of the Rabies Shots
News of that vicious attack by a fox in East Windsor brought back some unpleasant memories for Kara and me. Five years ago this summer, we underwent a round of rabies shots […]
Happy Anniversary!
I am marking my wedding anniversary in a way few guys can: anchoring the news with my bride. Kara and I will celebrate in proper fashion later. Watch us tonight on Channel 3 […]
Connecticut Getting Some Rhody Love
It’s not often our state is praised by our smaller neighbor to the east. Rhode Islanders love to say their capital city is better than ours, their beaches are better, and their gas […]
Rhinoplasty for the Roadmaster
Our treasured Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon is back on the road again after some…let’s call it, surgery. It was banged up in a fender bender while someone else was driving it while […]
Bysiewicz Defends Ad; Calls Murphy "Out of Touch Like Nancy Johnson"
Senate candidate Susan Bysiewicz defended her new campaign ad that attacks opponent Chris Murphy for accepting contributions from Wall Street firms. During a taping of “Face the State,” set to air Sunday, […]
Who will Mitt Romney Choose for a Running Mate?
I went out on a limb and made a prediction about Mitt Romney’s running mate, that was picked up by the Huffington Post. After some careful thought, I guessed Tennessee Congresswoman Marsha […]
"Cooking with the Candidates" Returns
“Better Connecticut” will reprise its popular series from 2010, “Cooking with the Candidates.” The four candidates for the U.S. senate, Susan Bysiewicz, Chris Murphy, Linda McMahon and Chris Shays are being invited […]
Carstensen & Koppy Cautious about Economy
The economy remains the number one issue in this year’s presidential campaign and this week we are joined by two experts to help understand exactly what is happening. From Greece to Groton […]
Novak, Formica Draw Distinctions in Battle for CT-2 GOP Nod
There are no debates scheduled between the two Republicans seeking the nomination for congress in the 2nd district, so a joint appearance this Sunday on Face the State is the closest thing to […]
Face the State Flashback: Gore Campaigns in Hartford
It’s highly unlikely President Obama, Mitt Romney or their running mates will campaign in Connecticut during the presidential campaign, although they might come to the gold coast to raise money. This is a blue […]
Romney's Veep Pick?
Four years ago, I correctly predicted Republican presidential nominee John McCain would select Sarah Palin as his running mate. Seriously. I shared my thoughts with my wife, co-anchor, some colleagues and friends. I told […]
Mayor & New Chief: Crime is Hurting Hartford Economy
Anytime there is a shooting in the North End of Hartford it makes the news. The headline might say “Man Shot in Hartford,” or something like that. I often wonder what potential […]
An Opening for Republicans in Hartford? Governor Questions One Party Rule in City
Last year was a low point for the Republican party in the city of Hartford. The year after a Democratic mayor was convicted of corruption, it chose not to field a mayoral candidate, and […]
