I interviewed Dick Blumenthal last night for this Sunday’s Face the State, and he was a very different Dick Blumenthal. It was the first real sit down interview in months and the first […]
The New Dick Blumenthal
Dennis House
TV news anchor, political show moderator, Dad, hubby, native New Englander living in Hartford, Connecticut USA
Campaign says “no” to debate, but Lamont says “maybe”
Ned Lamont won’t participate in an upcoming debate, or will he? That’s the question voters will be able to ponder after they watch “Face the State” this Sunday. WFSB is pairing with […]
The Hartford Debate
I had the opportunity to moderate a debate last night at the Hartford Public Library for a state senate race and four state representative races. As our viewers know, the headline from […]
UConn to Face Historic Crowd in Michigan
This Labor Day weekend marks a momentous event in the history of UConn football: the Huskies will play in front of their biggest crowd ever. On September 4, UConn will take on […]
State Rep. Robles Speaks
State representative and Hartford Police Officer Hector Robles has responded to an Eyewitness News report saying he is under investigation. Sources tell Channel 3’s Len Besthoff the investigation could potentially lead to […]
State Representative Under Investigation
Eyewitness News has learned State Representative Hector Robles, Democrat of Hartford and a city police officer, is under investigation by Hartford Police, an investigation that could possibly lead to criminal charges. HPD […]
Why has no one stepped up to challenge Weicker?
I received plenty of comments about Former Governor Weicker’s appearance on “Face the State” on July 4th. As to be expected, there were some negative comments from people who continue to blame Weicker for the […]
A Great Hartford Whalers Find
I found this brand new, never used Hartford Whalers duffle bag last week. There is a great sports memorablia store on Thames Street in Newport that sells all sorts of stuff, in […]
Foley Wants Papers From His Past Released
The frontrunner in the race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination wants the papers related to past arrest incidents released. In an interview with Channel 3’s Susan Raff for this Sunday’s Face the […]
New Look for CT’s Tallest Skyscraper
There is now a huge sign atop Connecticut’s tallest skyscraper, CityPlace in downtown Hartford. United Healthcare is moving across town from Columbus Blvd. to the high rise, bringing 2,300 employees with it. How’d […]
Weicker’s July 4th Fireworks
Former governor and senator Lowell Weicker is our guest this Sunday, the 4th of July and it is one interesting show. Weicker talks about the following: Linda McMahon and the WWE Dick Blumenthal […]
Nothing Like That New Car Smell
Kara and I picked up a new car yesterday and took in a whiff of that unmistakable new car smell. Nothing like it. Going to the dealer brought back many memories of […]
Hartford Whalers Gear Going Hollywood
Across Connecticut WE know it is cool to have Hartford printed on your clothes, as in the Whalers, but apparently the hot new thing in fashion here is now hitting Hollywood. Actress […]
Weicker Blasts Blumenthal; Raises Trust Issue
They were neighbors in Greenwich, colleagues at the State Capitol in the early 1990s, and both went to Yale. A year ago, they both endorsed embattled Senator Chris Dodd for re-election. When Dodd dropped […]
I’m now a columnist
I’m now a magazine columnist. I was asked to write a monthly political column for Hartford Magazine and my first installment appears in the July issue. Writing for print is much different […]
Perez Resigns, Segarra Sworn in as Mayor of Hartford
It happened quickly. Mayor Eddie Perez resigned at 5PM today, and City Council President Pedro Segarra, a Democrat, was sworn in by city clerk John Bazzano at 5:03PM. Segarra is a former […]
Linda McMahon on Blumenthal, Hart, Simmons & More
Republican candidate for Senate Linda McMahon is on “Face the State” this weekend talking about a host of issues. When she was on last time we were criticized by some for spending […]
Next Mayor of Hartford: Pedro Segarra
One of our guests this week on “Face the State” is the next mayor of Hartford, Pedro Segarra. Segarra is perhaps the most experienced mayor to run the capital city in a […]
Bye Bye Home Sweet Home
A special era came to end for Kara and me today. We sold our old house, the home where we spent the first years of our life together. It was the summer […]
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