Does Lamont Really Want to be Governor? November 5, 2009

I was a little surprised when I got a call late this morning that Ned Lamont was creating an exploratory committee to look into running for governor.   I had heard the rumors, but didn’t give them much credence on the assumption he was waiting until 2012 for a rematch with Senator Joe Lieberman.    However,  perhaps [...]

Hello, Governor? I’m running against you. November 4, 2009

Ned Lamont is now almost in the race for governor, and his target was one of the first people to know.   Lamont told me this afternoon he called Governor Rell to tell her personally that he is considering challenging her for the office his party last won when Reagan was president.   “What are you crazy?” [...]

15 Years! November 3, 2009

           Gas cost about a dollar a gallon.  The Hartford Civic Center was home to the Whalers and on occasion, the Boston Celtics.    People had lunch from the vendors at the Main Street Market and I anchored my first newscast with the legendary Denise D’Ascenzo.   It was the fall of 1994, and now Denise and I [...]

The Same Old Baby Name Game July 21, 2009

Many of you have askeed for an update on the baby, and I can tell you Kara is still due in September and we are still going to be surprised about whether the baby is a boy or girl.
Helena has named the baby Grover, but we’re pretty sure that won’t be the name!  No [...]

Your Capital City in Crisis June 13, 2009

Lowell Weicker on Face the State May 10, 2009

This Sunday the former Governor, Senator and Congressman talks about the income tax, casinos, Senator Chris Dodd and who he will vote for in 2010.

A Tough Decision May 1, 2009

Bruce Sundlun picking up his new Buick Lucerne, May 2007
Former Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun, my father-in-law,  took a big step yesterday.   After driving since the Great Depression, he gave up his driver’s license.   For a man who turns 90 this coming winter, it wasn’t easy….for him or us.   This came after a long period [...]

the first Senator Dodd May 1, 2009

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This Sunday on Face the State we take a look at the late Senator Thomas Dodd, the father of our current senator.   Using some film clips from the Channel 3 archives, the viewers will be able to see and hear from a man whose name has come up frequently this year.
Why are we doing this?  [...]

The Swine Flew Through The Park April 27, 2009

Swines and pigs created this  scene at Elizabeth Park this weekend.  Shameful.  Litter everywhere and graffiti on the playscape.  Look at this graffiti carefully….it looks like it was done by children.  Were the parents encouraging them?  Who bought the Sharpies?   Those were left on the ground with the other litter.  If you know who did [...]

Deep Conversation about a Fictional Dog April 27, 2009

Yes, Denise, Al and I had a long conversation about a fictional dog who was a household name in the summer of 1976.   Who would have thought?   We are news anchors and friends who have talked about everything over the past 15 years…and this was a new chapter in our pod chatter.
It started when Denise [...]