01/22/10 Greenwich Newsmaker Ned Lamont

News Reports About Greenwich Resident Ned Lamont

The Extreme Court Hartford Courant By the way, a similar argument can also be made by Ned Lamont or Tom Foley if the state starts giving publically funded Dan Malloy extra money to compensate ...

TPMDC (blog) Dingell To Dems: Time Is Of The Essence On Health Care TPMDC JOE (winking at Blanche and Mary): Well, Harry, I'd love to help you out but I happen to know that Ned Lamont favors one sub-clause of the fifteenth ...

Greenwich Resident Ned Lamont In The Blogoshere:

It's So Joe, The Return Of Ganim, Plus: Mario's Mission And It Ain ... By LennieGrimaldi Shortly after Ned Lamont defeated Joe Lieberman in a Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in 2006, Ned's first television commercial featured a parody of Joe seeking to retain his seat in the general election as an independent. ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

Ganim's Out of Prison! Hide the Hand-Made Shirts! - Ken Dixon's ... By Ken Dixon Bob of Bridgeport: Have Lamont bring both Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton back to Connecticut like he did against... Sean Goldrick: Let's tell the truth, Mr. Dixon, shall we? Ned Lamont's experience in elected office in. ... Ken Dixon's Blog-O-Rama - http://blog.ctnews.com/dixon/

The Washington Monthly By Steve Benen In Connecticut's wide-open gubernatorial race, a Quinnipiac poll shows Ned Lamont (D) as the early frontrunner in the Democratic primary and general election. * Sen. Richard Burr's (R-N.C.) approval rating is just 36%, but the latest ... Political Animal - http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/

Judeofascism.com: Philo-Judeofascist Rush Limbaugh says much anti ... By About the author You have this very WASP-y fellow, [businessman Ned] Lamont. Very calm, very casual, very St. Paul's, almost, in the prep-school sense. [...] Lieberman, of course, is the schmaltzy, ethnic guy, the Uncle Tonoose, you know. ... Judeofascism.com - http://www.judeofascism.com/

HatCityBLOG By ctblogger A cyber squatter would had gobbled up every URL I listed above weeks ago as well as possible URLs for just about every other single candidate currently in the race (i.e., Dan Malloy, Ned Lamont, Rudy Marconi, Susan Bysiewicz, etc). ... Hat City Blog - http://hatcityblog.blogspot.com/

Len'sLens: Surprise, surprise, surprise By Mind of Len Ned Lamont and Tom Foley, both guys with nearly unlimited budgets, are in the lead for the governor's race. In addition, some guy from Wallingford whose name escapes me is running for secretary of the state. But he doesn't know the name ... Len'sLens - http://mindoflen.blogspot.com/

Hot Air » Blog Archive » CT poll shows support for ObamaCare crumbling By Ed Morrissey What the Progressives aren't going to try and run Ned Lamont again….really Lieberman went ROGUE and retained his Senate Seat in CT with a lot of help from Imus who has a residence in CT. The battle for the Democrat Party is so old, ... Hot Air » Top Picks - http://www.hotair.com/

Swick Speak: Let The Tidal Wave Begin By Bob Swick The thought of Ned Lamont as Governor truly sickens me also. The tidal wave against socialism, liberalism and excessive taxation has begun only a few miles away from our poorly governed and overtaxed state. It is spreading to our state. ... Swick Speak - http://swickspeak.blogspot.com/

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12/11/09 Greenwich Newsmaker Ned Lamont

News Reports About Greenwich Resisdent Ned Lamont

'Unofficial' candidates criticized New Haven Register (subscription) Gary LeBeau of East Hartford, Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi and Ned Lamont, the 2006 Democratic US Senate candidate, while House Minority Leader ...

Greenwich Resident Ned Lamont In The Blogoshere:

Putting Lieberman in Charge of Health Care - Truthdig By editor@truthdig.com But, the party members in CT backed a man named Ned Lamont. They did the work at a party convention to put Lamont's name on the ballot over the objections of Dem party leaders who cried 'unity!' in their attempts to rally support for ... Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines - http://www.truthdig.com/

How Joe Lieberman Became Progressive Enemy # 1 Politicususa.com By swanman53 First, the fact that he couldn't take losing to Ned Lamont in the Democratic Primary for his Senate seat in his last election (2006), so HE started HIS OWN PARTY, Connecticut for Lieberman then he campaigned for John McCain, ... Politicususa.com - http://www.politicususa.com/

Swing State Project: SSP Daily Digest: 12/11 By Crisitunity How about Ned Lamont who couldn't answer some very basic questions about Connecticut thus letting Lieberman win re-election. I'm sure Chris Murphy would work better in some people's minds around here than Chris Dodd, given that people ... Swing State Project - http://www.swingstateproject.com/

Not for sissies: Joe the Mumbler By devieux Lieberman was strongly supportive of the Iraq war and Connecticut Democrats had little difficulty choosing Ned Lamont (he of the movie star name and little experience) over Joe Lieberman in the 2006 Democratic primary and, ... Not for sissies - http://elderlyfox.blogspot.com/

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12/04/09 Greenwich News Maker Linda McMahon

Down. Out? New Haven Independent Rob Simmons and pro-wrestling magnate Linda McMahon, who's never run for office before — are ahead of him, according to Quinnipiac University polls. ...

Run, Ralph, Run CounterPunch An indication of the contempt in which he is held, Dodd would lose even to Linda mcmahon, whose main claim to legitimacy consists in the reflected glory ...

Rob Simmons adds another endorsement Hartford Courant ... O'Neill takes a not-so-subtle swipe at Simmon's GOP opponent, Linda McMahon, a multi-millionaire who has never held elective office and is reportedly ...

Pro Wrestling Torch CALDWELL'S DAILY BLOG 12/3: Early review of "The Marine 2," Lesnar health ... Pro Wrestling Torch Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon's Senate race for the Republican nomination is now officially a one-on-one competition with Rob Simmons. ...

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Nader Pondering Run for Senate Litchfield County Times In speaking about Mr. Dodd, he invoked Linda McMahon, a Republican vying for the spot, who was a former chief executive for World Wrestling Entertainment. ...

Two down, two to go for the $50 million juggernaut! - Rick Green ... Weeks ago, who would have thought that Linda McMahon would have made this a two-candidate race (sorry inhabitants of Planet Schiff). McMahon, with her intentional boasting that she might spend $50 million of her own money, ... Rick Green CT Confidential - http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/

Republican Foley running for Connecticut governor - Norwalk News ... By Staff The Democratic field for governor is already crowded with prospective candidates who are raising money through exploratory committees, including Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, former Stamford Mayor Dannell Malloy, Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, state Sen. ... Rob Simmons and former World Wrestling Federation executive Linda McMahon. Dodd became vulnerable as approval ratings in his home state fell after the financial meltdown and his failed 2008 presidential bid. ... The Hour Headlines - http://www.thehour.com/

Mapping The Candidates By LennieGrimaldi Linda McMahon now has a hammer lock on former Congressman Rob Simmons for the GOP U.S. Senate nomination, by virtue of a bank account that could nearly close the state's budget deficit, unless stock broker Peter Schiff, another big-money Republican, ... Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, Ned Lamont, Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi. (Yes, Rudy's the Democratic first selectman in Ridgefield, who'd have thought that was possibe? ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

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11/19/09 Greenwich Post: Lamont for Governor?

Pledging that a decision about officially running for governor will likely be made by “early next year,” Greenwich resident Ned Lamont is already laying out a platform based around economics and giving every indication he will be part of a now wide open race.

Earlier this month, Mr. Lamont, who stunned the political world in 2006 by defeating Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) in the Democratic primary before losing to him in a three-way race, announced he is considering throwing his hat in the ring for governor in 2010 and had formed an exploratory committee.

And just after news of Mr. Lamont’s possible entry had settled, Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced last week that she would not be running again for another term. While Ms. Rell’s popularity had slipped recently, she continues to have strong approval numbers and the announcement was seen as a surprise. The decision now leaves a wide open field for both parties to try and take advantage.

Mr. Lamont spoke to the Post last Thursday and said he wouldn’t take long to decide whether to turn his exploration into an official run for governor. Putting “early next year” as his timeline for a decision, Mr. Lamont said he feels he has to get involved to try and turn the state around.

“I feel very strongly that Connecticut needs a strong governor to shake up the status quo in Hartford and get the state going again in creating new jobs,” Mr. Lamont said.

Mr. Lamont said he has been out talking to people in the state and that he would continue to do so before making any decision. He said he is effectively reintroducing himself to voters after his 2006 run for the Senate and showing voters his goals in that campaign were not just to speak out in opposition to the Iraq War, which was a major focus of his primary victory over Mr. Lieberman. Mr. Lamont opposed the war and Mr. Lieberman strongly supported it.

“Three years ago this was more than just a one-issue campaign,” Mr. Lamont said. “I ran because I felt that our government was not being governed well. That’s how I feel about the state now. Three years ago, we wanted to challenge the idea of politics as usual, and to get Connecticut moving in the right direction we need to do it again.”

Mr. Lamont criticized the recently passed state budget, saying it is loaded with debt and that the state put itself in deficit before the document was signed. Mr. Lamont praised Ms. Rell for her years of service in a statement released after her announcement, but added, “Too many of our state’s families are hurting, too many of our problems are left unsolved and now is the time for a fresh start.”

Cast of candidates

If he does choose to run, Mr. Lamont could join a field of candidates that would include outgoing Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, who did not run for a new term this year, and Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, both Democrats. Neither have officially launched a campaign. Milford resident James Amann, a former speaker of the state House, is the only Democrat officially in the race.

Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi has also shown interest in the race and could seek the Democratic nomination.

On the Republican side, Lt. Gov. Mike Fedele has already said he will seek his party’s nomination and State Rep. Lawrence Cafero (R-142), who serves as the state House minority leader, formed an exploratory committee before Ms. Rell’s announcement.

Democrat Richard Blumenthal, also a Greenwich resident, said last week he would not run for governor and would instead run for another term as state attorney general.

A Quinnipiac University poll released on Nov. 10 found Ms. Bysiewicz leading Mr. Lamont 26% to 23%, a deficit within the poll’s margin of error, and Mr. Malloy polling at 9%. Mr. Amann was at 3% in the poll, which showed a large number of voters left undecided.

The poll was taken before Ms. Rell’s announcement dramatically shifted the race. Despite her own popularity slipping recently, Ms. Rell was still polled as the likely victor in races against Mr. Lamont, Mr. Malloy and Ms. Bysiewicz, with Ms. Bysiewicz having the best numbers against her, but still trailing by six points.

Mr. Lamont told the Post that Ms. Rell’s decision not to run again will have no impact on his own choice about entering the race. He said he only wanted to make his own interest clear before she made an announcement on her own political future. The founder and owner of Campus Televideo as well as a former member of Greenwich’s Board of Selectmen and Board of Estimate and Taxation, Mr. Lamont said he felt his qualifications in the business world would allow him to stand out from the other candidates if he ran.

“I’m the only one who can say they’ve created a job,” Mr. Lamont said. “I’ve started a business in a state that’s dead last in creating new jobs and starting new businesses. That’s why we’re fighting over smaller and smaller pieces of the economic pie in Connecticut. That’s where we need to institute change and I believe I can bring a different perspective to the table.”

Mr. Lieberman’s recent vow to filibuster any health care reform bill that includes a public option has put him out of favor with progressive Democratic voters. A Research 2000 poll commissioned by the liberal site DailyKos.com showed 68% of likely voters favor the public option. Among Democrats, supporters were polled at 83% in favor, 8% against; among independents those figures were 73% to 15%; and among Republicans, 33% polled in favor and 55% against.

Backing those statistics, an article on the Quinnipiac University Web site quotes poll director Doug Schwartz as saying “a plurality of Connecticut voters like President Obama’s health care plan and by a wide margin trust Obama more than the Republicans to handle the issue.”

While Mr. Lieberman’s sentiment toward the public option could potentially make him ripe for defeat in 2012 if he runs for another term, Mr. Lamont said he is not considering a rematch. He said his attention is squarely focused on the state.

“I’ve always been a hands-on executive and the opportunity to take a leadership position in the state of Connecticut when it is in a crisis right now is something that I want to explore very carefully,” Mr. Lamont said. “I think there will be plenty of Democrats wanting to take on Joe Lieberman in three years. That’s not my life’s ambition.”

by Ken Borsuk

Greenwich Post

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11/05/09 WFSB: Greenwich Resident Ned Lamont Forms Committee For Possible Run

Lamont Calls Governor, Candidates To Inform Them Of His Intentions

HARTFORD, Conn. — Ned Lamont said he has formed a committee to explore a possible run for governor.

Lamont said the state was once at the forefront of manufacturing and technology but now he believes Connecticut is in an “economic dead zone.”

He touted the same message when he ran against Sen. Joe Lieberman three years ago.
Lamont defeated Lieberman in the primary.

How, he said he is focused on a statewide position.

Lamont said, “As chief executive officer, you have to get all the people to the table. We didn’t do it six months ago and that’s why we are worse off today.”

So far, the only candidate to officially announce a run for governor is former house speaker James Amann. However, Secretary of State Susan Byziewicz, Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy, Sen. Gary Lebeau, and Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi are all interested.

Gov. Jodi Rell has not said whether she will run.

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