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CT Mirror: "Lamont: A political 'rock star' tries to expand his base" (02/08/10)
“Ned Lamont is preparing to launch a run for governor by promising Democrats he has the drive, message and resources to compete with a wealthy Republican frontrunner, Tom Foley.”
CT Blue: Ned Lamont at Drinking Liberally (Video) (02/05/10)
Ned Lamont at Drinking Liberally, New London, CT, February 04, 2010
Torrington Register-Citizen: "Gov. Candidates Discuss Solutions To Balance State Finances" (01/30/10)
“Lamont described Connecticut as being in a crossroads. As a businessman for 25 years, Lamont drew a parallel between his professional practice and the state’s governance during that same time. ‘If I was doing business today the same way I did it 25 years ago, I would have been out of business many times.’”
CTBob: Lamont Addresses Milford DTC (Video) (01/29/10)
Video of Ned Lamont speaking at the Milford Democratic Town Committee, January 28, 2010.
AP: "Poll: Lamont leading Democrats for Conn. governor" (01/21/10)
"If the Democratic primary were held today, 27 percent of registered Democrats surveyed said they'd pick Lamont."
New Haven Independent: "Lamont: I Won't 'Fight With One Arm'" (01/19/10)
“He was buoyed by a Daily Kos poll that came out earlier Monday. The poll showed Lamont leading the top three Republican front-runners by nine to 12 points.”
WFSB: "Martin Luther King Remembered Across State" (01/18/10)
“When I was a 10-year-old boy, it was still illegal in America to serve food and housing to someone based on their race,” said keynote speaker Ned Lamont. “What he did was to revolutionize America, and that’s why we celebrate his honor.”
The Fix: "Ned Lamont Could Be The Next Governor Of The Nutmeg State" (01/13/10)
“Bysiewicz’s decision creates the very real possibility that Ned Lamont could be the next governor of the Nutmeg State.”
Direct From Ned
Comment by Ned Lamont on this week's events in Connecticut politics (01/08/10)
“After years of our leaders looking the other way, it is clear that Connecticut desperately needs new leadership — leadership that won’t accept the status quo, that won’t be tied to entrenched special interests, and that will measure its successes by the real differences government is able to make in the everyday lives of our families.”
Video: Ned on Health Care Reform on MSNBC (12/15/09)
Ned spoke to MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan about health care reform on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.
Ned in HuffPo: "Help Needed: Political Entrepreneurs in State Capitols" (12/10/09)
“I am convinced that state government is where political entrepreneurs can have the most significant impact on the everyday lives of those we hope to serve.”
Ned Lamont At Keep CT Moving Forum (12/07/09)
“Your next governor must make the case to the voters and taxpayers that ending the literal gridlock and moving people and products efficiently and safely is key to our economic future.”
Lamont Statement On Rell Announcement (11/09/09)
“I salute the Governor for her service to Connecticut, her civility, and her integrity. Now is the time for a fresh start. Connecticut needs a proactive, hands-on governor who has experience creating good paying jobs, and who knows how our state can be a partner in helping our working families and small businesses make Connecticut the jobs engine we should be.”