Ambassador Foley v. Senator Dodd March 29, 2009

Our Face the State guest today is Republican Tom Foley of Greenwich, former U.S. ambassador to Ireland.  He is considering challenging Senator Chris Dodd.

Tackle the Tower March 25, 2009

This Saturday I will running up Connecticut’s newest skyscraper, Hartford 21.   34 floors all to benefit the American Lung Association.   Mark Dixon is the captain of Team 3 and recruited me to pass out, I mean test my endurance.
Speaking of lungs mine were feeling it after last year’s tower.   It was a difficult climb,  so this [...]

Yes, I really drive a Buick! March 21, 2009

Today on Better Connecticut my wife Kara Sundlun and her co-host Scot Haney revealed to the viewing public I drive a Buick.   Scot was surprised when he saw Kara pull up in my Buick Roadmaster yesterday, and was more surprised that I love that car.   It IS the master of the road.
That’s it above next to [...]

Rob Simmons on Face the State March 21, 2009

This Sunday on Face the State we interview the first person to announce he is running against embattled Senator Chris Dodd.  Former Congressman Rob Simmons lost to Joe Courtney in 2006 by only 83 votes, and is bouyed by a new poll that shows him a point ahead of Dodd.
Simmons talks about why he is [...]

Loving the Laurel March 21, 2009

My good friend Duby McDowell has a somewhat new blog called “The Laurel” that is a must read.  It covers my industry:  the media.  
It’s not a paparazzi type of site, although Duby will gladly welcome pictures of Al Terzi mowing his lawn in a kilt or Denise D’Ascenzo playing volleyball at Hammonasset in her favorite chartreuse tube top.    [...]

Senator Chris Dodd & the Media March 10, 2009

At a recent charity event I was approached by a supporter of Senator Chris Dodd who complained to me “we have to start a public relations campaign, the media coverage of Senator Dodd is hurting him.  Don’t you people like Senator Dodd?” she exclaimed.
I happen to like Senator Dodd.  I really do.  He’s always been friendly [...]

Should the media drop coverage of the Dodd Mortgage Controversy?” March 7, 2009

The chairwoman of the Connecticut Democratic party thinks the media should cease covering the mortgage issue, calling it a “non-issue.”  You can watch Nancy DiNardo’s comments this Sunday at 11AM.  Let me know what you think.

Rudy Giuliani on Face the State March 7, 2009

Our guest this Sunday on Face the State is the former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani.  The man known as “America’s Mayor,” stopped by our studios for a taping, and was very gracious and friendly.  He posed for pictures with some staffers, and took time to talk to anyone who came by.
We talked [...]