Senator Joe Lieberman says he hasn’t made a decision about seeking re-election in 2012, but he sounds like he might be leaning toward running. During the taping of an interview for this […]
Dennis House
TV news anchor, political show moderator, Dad, hubby, native New Englander living in Hartford, Connecticut USA
A Look Back to 2010, Look Ahead to 2011
This Sunday on Face the State we ring in the new year with a look back at the year in politics and a look ahead at 2011. Our duo of WFSB political […]
Pay it or Fight it?
Kara and I would never intentionally park in a handicapped spot, never ever. This past weekend we were out in my hometown of Norwood, Massachusetts when a car pulled out of a […]
Voters and Media Denied Access to Governor by Rell’s Handlers?
Governor Rell’s last appearance on Face the State, Feb ’09 Last week when WNPR’s John Dankosky asked Governor Rell why she was the only public official never to appear for a full […]
Speaker Donovan Open to Debate on Sunday Liquor Sales, Income Tax Hike, and Tolls
This Sunday there will be people from Connecticut buying liquor. They’ll be sitting at a bar or at a restaurant, and then perhaps driving home. There will also be people from Connecticut […]
Bannon Preps for First Democrat Administration in More than a Generation
Governor-elect Dan Malloy’s Chief of Staff Tim Bannon last worked in the Governor’s office twenty years ago, under then Governor Bill O’Neill. There was no internet, no cell phones, and no bloggers. […]
The Frustrations of the Family Christmas Card
Two working parents, a 3 year old and a toddler, nap time, a highly excitable cat, freezing weather, and unexpected events make for a difficult Christmas card. Kara and I must have […]
Skating Returns to Bushnell Park
Historic Bushnell Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to a skating rink that opened tonight. It runs through January 6th. It’s been nearly a decade since there was last […]
Himes Rules out Running for Lieberman Seat in 2012
4th District Congressman Jim Himes will not run for the senate seat in 2012 currently held by Senator Joe Lieberman. During a taping of “Face the State with Dennis House,” the recently […]
Lamont Says Lieberman Beatable, but Won’t Challenge him in ’12
In the past quarter century only four people have won Democratic senate primaries in Connecticut: Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman, Dick Blumenthal and Ned Lamont. Despite his inclusion in this elite club, it […]
Mindboggling Parking Policies Hurting Hartford
For as long as I can remember, people have complained about parking in Downtown Hartford. Defenders of the current parking situation will argue there is plenty of parking and it is cheaper […]
Reason #728 to Own a Buick Roadmaster
This is the Roadmaster’s favorite time of the year: getting the Christmas tree at Dzen’s tree farm in South Windsor. While the master of the road enjoys this easy duty, I’m sure […]
Wragge to the Early Show: A Good Guy Gets a Good Gig
We’re pretty excited here at Channel 3 that someone with some Hartford roots will be anchoring the CBS Early Show, seen here on WFSB every Monday through Friday 7-9AM. I’m talking about […]
Season’s Greetings from Channel 3
The Eyewitness News team got together recently for our holiday picture. Due to the crazy schedules of a 24/7 operation and breaking news, it is rare that we are all together. But […]
Could Dodd run for the Senate in ’12 or Beyond?
After interviewing Senator Chris Dodd this week in his office in Washington and covering his final speech on the senate floor, I came to a quick conclusion: being a senator is one […]
Face the State Faces Face the Nation
The legendary Bob Schieffer has retired at the young age of 78. The man who guided the venerable CBS News Sunday political show “Face the Nation” to the top of the ratings […]
A Who’s Who of Dignitaries Saying Goodbye to Senator Dodd
Among those stopping by to celebrate Senator Dodd’s 36 year career in Washington: Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senator Joe Lieberman. Roughly 50 senators […]
Covering Senator Dodd in D.C.
Eyewitness News is here in Washington to cover Senator Chris Dodd’s final speech on the senate floor. We also taped this Sunday’s Face the State in his office, an office once inhabited […]
Baldwin: New Arena not Necessary for NHL Return to Hartford
Howard Baldwin in front of the Hartford Civic Center (now the XL Center) in the 1970s There is a new era dawning at the State Capitol with a new Governor taking […]
