Monthly Archives: July 2010
Lamont Will “Respond To Charges,” Debate Malloy
by John Dankosky – Gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont has confirmed with me and WFSB’s Dennis House that he will take part in our August 3rd debate with rival Democrat Dan Malloy. As recently as last Friday, he told me pretty definitively that he … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, State Government, Where We Vote
Connecticut Loses Out Again In “Race To The Top”
by John Dankosky – Connecticut has failed in its second bid for federal education grant money under the Obama administration’s “Race To The Top” competition. It’s encouraged states to revamp their education systems, and Connecticut did just that, creating a … Continue reading
Monday’s Where We Vote: A Lt. Governor Debate
by John Dankosky – I’m done talking about, or writing about debates in the state’s race for governor until next week. But we will host a lively exchange Monday morning on Where We Live between Democratic candidates for Lt. Governor, … Continue reading
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Dan Schorr: “Watchdog” and “Giant”
by John Dankosky – Connecticut’s journalism community is reacting to news of the death of Daniel Schorr. Before coming to NPR, Schorr briefly worked at CNN, helping to start the fledgling news network. Ed Alwood, now a journalism professor at … Continue reading
Filed under Media
Friday’s Where We Vote: Ned Lamont Returns
Update: Here’s the link to the audio from today’s show. by John Dankosky – Ned Lamont is still leading Dan Malloy in the race for the Democratic nomination for Governor – but that race is tightening, down to just 9 … Continue reading
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Can ADHD Affect Your Marriage?
by John Dankosky – Only a few days after our rebroadcast of a program about marriage with Tara Parker-Pope, author of For Better, she adds a new twist in her Well column at NYTimes.com. An A.D.H.D. marriage? It may sound … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Medicine
Lamont On The Fence About WNPR/WFSB Debate
by John Dankosky – Ned Lamont’s decision not to engage in any more televised debates leading up to the August 10 primary has made the media part of the story, in a way that I’m torn over. On one hand, … Continue reading
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Monday’s Where We Vote: Peter Schiff
by John Dankosky – I think Colin McEnroe got it right about Peter Schiff. Every thing I’ve been reading, watching and listening to about him reminds me of this line Colin wrote in his blog: “He’s all about his ideas, … Continue reading
Filed under Economics, Federal Government, Politics
Where We Live Enters “Debategate”
by John Dankosky – I’ll admit to being confused by the back-and-forths over gubernatorial and lieutenant-gubernatorial debates leading up to the Democratic primary August 10. Ned Lamont turns down a New London debate with Dan Malloy on July 27th, only … Continue reading
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Gov. Hits The Hub
by John Dankosky – For those who think I only cynically report news about Governor Rell NOT attending such events: Public Schedule for Gov. M. Jodi Rell Friday, July 9, 2010 Attend National Governors Association Meeting Boston, Massachusetts The Annual … Continue reading
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