Had Attorney General George Jepsen sought Connecticut’s top office he’d likely be the Democratic standard bearer. Eschewing a third term as the state’s top civil attorney, Jepsen on Monday endorsed Ned Lamont for governor declaring “Of all the Democratic candidates, Ned is the only one who can win the November general election.”
Entries Tagged as 'Joe Lieberman'
Paging All Ned-heads, Lamont $15 Minimum Wage If Governor
January 17th, 2018 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
He stunned Joe Lieberman in a 2006 primary riding an anti-war message, lost to him in a general election, lost big in a 2010 primary for governor, and now Ned Lamont is back with a progressive’s touch promising a $15 an hour minimum wage in a slick video (see above) if elected governor. With Lamont […]
Tags: Harding High School·Joe Lieberman·Ned Lamont·Susan Bysiewicz
Jepsen Will Not Seek Third Term, No To Governor Run
November 27th, 2017 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Attorney General George Jepsen announced on Monday he’ll not seek a third term in 2018, igniting a scramble for a coveted position that has been a stepping stone for pols such as Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal. Jepsen also declared he’ll not be a candidate for governor.
Will Donald Appoint Lieberman The Nation’s Top Dick?
May 19th, 2017 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
There was a time Joe Lieberman was the guy you wanted your candidate for public office around. A photo opp, endorsement, handshake and quote box for a mailer. He was sensible, independent-minded, thoughtful, not a whack-job liberal Dem. He was our state attorney general who knocked off incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Lowell Weicker in 1988, […]
Tags: Bill Clinton·Colin McEnroe·Donald Trump·George Bush·Hartford Courant·Joe Lieberman·John McCain·Lowell Weicker·Ned Lamont·Sarah Palin
Herbst Bashes Dems’ Hypocritical Treatment Of Moore In State Senate Race
July 16th, 2016 · 39 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Republican First Selectman of Trumbull Tim Herbst, in a commentary, takes aim at local and state Democrats accusing them of not practicing what they preach when it comes to political inclusion asserting “watching this Democratic primary unfold in Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe is a case of absolute hypocrisy on the part of Connecticut Democrats.”
Tags: Dan Malloy·Joe Lieberman·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Paul Timpanelli·Tim Herbst·Tom McCarthy
An Architect’s View, As Foster Has Designs On Mayor’s Office
October 15th, 2015 · 29 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
Fundraising has intensified with less than three weeks to the general election for mayor. Thursday night Antinozzi Associates, a Downtown architectural firm, hosted a fundraiser for Mary-Jane Foster as she seeks momentum to become “the honest choice for change” over Democratic nominee Joe Ganim.
Tags: Bill Finch·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·Mary-Jane Foster·Ned Lamont
Weicker: Foster A Trusted Leader
October 2nd, 2015 · 55 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
As governor, Lowell Weicker rescued Bridgeport from financial ruin, now he’s hoping his endorsement of Mary-Jane Foster adds credibility and financial resources to her mayoral campaign.
Tags: Beardsley Park·Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·Lowell Weicker·Mary-Jane Foster·Tom Dudchik
Labor Steps Up For Lamont
April 7th, 2018 · 32 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
If Mayor Joe Ganim’s to gain traction, assuming he makes the ballot for the presumed August primary for governor, he’ll likely need to stitch together a constituency that does not include organized labor, generally a force in statewide Democratic primaries. From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: Ned Lamont, the wealthy Greenwich businessman who electrified progressives with […]
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Tags: CT Mirror·Joe Ganim·Joe Lieberman·Mark Pazniokas·Ned Lamont