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Direct From Ned
How To Solve Deficit, Restore Sound Footing (op-ed) (01/31/09)
“In order to secure a prosperous future for all people in Connecticut, we must build an economy that is fully competitive in the global marketplace.”
State Must Be Ready For Stimulus (op-ed) (12/13/08)
“For years, the federal allocation of money has been based upon rank politics, and Connecticut received 69 cents back for every dollar we sent to Washington, almost dead last in the nation. Let’s hope that with a new administration, the merits of the case will be more important. Connecticut must be prepared to make our case on the merits. We are one of the oldest states, with some aging infrastructure. The Obama stimulus bill could be just the jump start our state needs. We’d better be prepared to use this opportunity — or lose it. ”
Ned on Rachel Maddow Show (11/17/08)
Ned was on the Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC with guest host Alison Stewart.
Remembering Paul Newman (09/26/08)
We were way down in the polls and I was busy leaving messages on answering machines when a young volunteer came bounding into my rabbit warren and announced breathlessly, “Paul Newman is on the line.” A little skeptical, I shot back that I was on the line with Vladimir Putin so hold all calls, but our savvy volunteer suggested that this was a call worth taking. “Thanks for calling, Mr. Newman,” I parried. “Cut the Mr. Newman crap, it’s Paul,” was his opening line—unmistakably the real deal.
Ned Speaks to New Hampshire Dems (09/17/08)
On Sept. 13, 2008, Ned Lamont was the keynote speaker at the Merrimack County Democrats’ annual picnic/BBQ.
Flag Pins and Lipstick (09/12/08)
“Flag pins and lipstick, the stuff of American politics these days, have pushed an honest debate about the war in Iraq off the front pages of the traditional media. Well, it’s time to push back.”
Abandoning Bipartisanship (09/01/08)
“As you hear John McCain and Joe Lieberman talk about their ‘bipartisanship,’ remember the bipartisan foreign policy tradition which they have cast aside with such disastrous consequences to our nation’s reputation and security.”
"Business, Politics, and Academics: Building Connecticut's Workforce" (07/08/08)
Ned speaks about "Business, Politics, and Academics: Building Connecticut's Workforce", June 6th, 2008, Memorial Hall, Central Connecticut State Connecticut State University.
The Kennedy Torch (05/27/08)
“To this day, President Kennedy’s brother continues to carry the torch lit by his inaugural speech.”
Fallon is Frowning. And Iran is Smiling. (03/13/08)
“The recent troubling resignation of CENTCOM Commander and Bush appointee Admiral William Fallon confirms a pattern that started to emerge even before the Iraq war began five years ago: President Bush is all for letting the military commanders, and not the politicians, make the call in Iraq – but only as long as they agree with President Bush.”
In The News
CTBob: Full Video From Lamont-Dean Health Care Forum (05/10/09)
This video contains the full address given by Jim Dean, Tom Swan and Ned Lamont at last week’s DFA health care forum.
Ned Lamont and Jim Dean on Health Care Reform (05/06/09)
Lamont cited the recent crowd that gathered outside Hillhouse High School starting at 4 a.m. when a group called Mission of Mercy offered free dental care. Most of the people desperate for care have jobs, he noted. “That’s what wrong with health care today,” he said.
Lamont On The Middle East And Future Plans (04/25/09)
“Speaking in Mansfield this week a tanned Ned Lamont just back from the Middle East spoke about his visits to Israel and the occupied West Bank and Gaza strip, as well as Syria and Lebanon. ”
Lamont visits Harwinton supporters (03/23/09)
Former Democratic Senate nominee Ned Lamont appeared at the Harwinton Senior Center Sunday to share his thoughts on President Obama’s first two months in office and the current state of Connecticut’s economy.
Lamont Muses Over a Run Against Rell (03/03/09)
“With the same bluntness he once directed at Senator Joseph I. Lieberman and the war in Iraq, Mr. Lamont said Mrs. Rell and the General Assembly have failed to tame Connecticut’s deficit.”
Lamont tight-lipped on possible Senate bid (03/03/09)
“Lamont, who shook up Connecticut politics by defeating incumbent Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman in the 2006 Democratic primary, spoke to more than 60 Democrats about President Barack Obama’s first six weeks in office, the economic stimulus package and Hartford lawmakers’ efforts to tackle the state deficit.”
Lamont speech blasts Rell's budget, says CCSU panel will propose fixes (02/28/09)
“This is the time for Connecticut to make the big changes that are so long overdue,” Lamont said. “We as a country and we as a state have consistently underestimated the scale of the issues and crisis in front of us.”
Greenwich Post: Raising a glass: Democrats toast to victory, change (01/28/09)
“L’escale restaurant was wall-to-wall Democrats Saturday night and the party faithful was in the mood to celebrate.”
Lamont thinks Lieberman will join GOP (11/07/08)
Ned Lamont, the Greenwich Democrat who challenged U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman two years ago, believes his former opponent will soon join the Republican minority in Congress.
WSTC/WNLK: Ned Lamont Stresses the Vote and Barack Obama (11/03/08)
Former Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Ned Lamont has been very busy this year as Co-Chairman of the Connecticut division of the Obama presidential campaign.
On The Blogs
Blue Hampshire: Ned Lamont Stops By Obama's Manchester Office (10/29/08)
Lamont, who endorsed Barack during the primaries, is the Chairman of Connecticut for Obama. His CT group has sent over a hundred volunteers to New Hampshire every weekend for months, and Lamont has been acting as a surrogate for the campaign at local Chamber of Commerce debates.
Air America: Thom Hartmann & Ned Lamont at the DNC [VIDEO] (09/02/08)
Thom and Ned discuss Joe Lieberman & John McCain from radio row at the DNC in Denver.
Daily Kos: CT-SEN: Still Buyer's Remorse (07/02/08)
“While Lieberman’s approval ratings continue to fall, the matchups with Lamont were largely unaffected compared to a couple of months ago….”
Ned Lamont Endorses John Kerry for Senate (06/04/08)
"I hope you’ll not only support John Kerry’s re-election but also join me in the months ahead in supporting his efforts to elect Democrats around the country. Our country is ready for change, and we’re lucky to have John Kerry in position to help push the progressive change we need."
CT Blue: Sirota and Lamont in Madison (05/28/08)
“My wife and I were in Madison last night, at R.J. Julia’s Bookstore, to see and David Sirota talk about this new book, The Uprising.”
Michael Bérubé: Liberal Pundits Offer Unprecedented Apology (Satire) (05/22/08)
“An influential group of liberal pundits and political commentators has formed a new organization to apologize for their columns on Ned Lamont’s 2006 challenge to Joe Lieberman (R – Forallintentsandpurposes) and to call for their own resignations.”
Spazeboy: Ned Lamont at CCSU Debate (Video) (01/29/08)
Video of Ned Lamont’s opening statement on behalf of Barack Obama at the Presidential Surrogate Debate at CCSU.
ChrisDodd.com: Ned Lamont in Iowa for Dodd (12/14/07)
A video mashup of Ned Lamont campaigning for Chris Dodd in Iowa the weekend of December 8th, 2007.
Iowa Independent: Lamont Credits Blogs, Backs Dodd (12/09/07)
“”What I love about Iowa is you guys give the people a shot. You can go with the frontrunners and be like all the rest of the states, or you can give somebody like Chris Dodd a shot. This is Iowa. You guys all get together on Jan. 3 and walk to your corner of the room. And that’s a chance to give one more guy a ticket.”
Liveblog for Municipal Candidates in CT (10/29/07)
Ned liveblogged on Daily Kos on October 30, 2007 in support of municipal candidates in CT. Click here for the full post.
