News
Direct From Ned
State Must Be Ready For Stimulus (op-ed) (12/14/08)
“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. ”
Remembering Paul Newman (09/27/08)
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 (09/18/08)
On Sept. 13, 2008, Ned Lamont was the keynote speaker at the Merrimack County Democrats’ annual picnic/BBQ.
Abandoning Bipartisanship (09/02/08)
“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" (07/09/08)
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 (05/28/08)
“To this day, President Kennedy’s brother continues to carry the torch lit by his inaugural speech.”
Fallon is Frowning. And Iran is Smiling. (03/14/08)
“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.”
Changing Media Landscape in the Arab World (12/17/07)
“After a lifetime of being spoon-fed government-sponsored news and propaganda, many Arab viewers watch their so-called independent news with a skeptical eye…”
Statement on Lieberman Endorsement of McCain (12/17/07)
“During our debate last year, Senator Lieberman intoned that he wanted to ‘elect a Democratic President in 2008,’ and that my election would ‘frustrate and defeat our hope of doing that.’ With his endorsement of John McCain, it is now clear that Joe Lieberman is the one working to defeat our hopes.” (Read the full statement.)
Ned in The Politico (11/29/07)
“Just as Truman and George Marshall led in creating a free post-war world with the structural backbone and credibility to stand down the Communist threat, America is looking for a strategic alternative to the trigger-happy, go-it-alone cowboy machismo of the Bush-Lieberman years.”
In The News
Ned on Rachel Maddow Show (11/18/08)
Ned was on the Rachel Maddow show on MSNBC with guest host Alison Stewart.
Lamont thinks Lieberman will join GOP (11/08/08)
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 (11/04/08)
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.
Politico: Ned on Joe (09/03/08)
“I’d like to think we’ll get a few more Democratic senators elected, so nobody’s sitting there in the cat-bird seat,” he said. “And then I hope that gives our Democratic leadership the opportunity to do the right thing.”
WTIC: Ned Lamont from the DNC in Denver (08/26/08)
Comments on Opening Night including the speeches with Edward Kennedy and Michelle Obama.
Waterbury Rep-Am: "Holy Land cross blessed in small ceremony" (06/18/08)
“Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, who challenged U.S. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman two years ago, donated $25,000 to the rebuilding effort. For Waterbury natives, the cross is a reminder they’re home, Lamont said. For him it’s a reminder he’s on his way home.”
WNPR: Where We Live: The Rise of Populism (05/28/08)
Ned Lamont and author David Sirota talk to “Where we Live.”
Courant: "Democrats Press For Small-Business Health Plan" (05/21/08)
“Democrats stepped up pressure Tuesday on Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell to sign a health insurance bill that could loom large in this fall’s General Assembly races.”
Yale Daily News: Lamont: Working with colleges a 'privilege' (03/24/08)
“I think that the School of Management is important for Yale and important for Connecticut and has a strategy that balances public and private in a way that’s important for the country.”
WFSB: Ned Lamont on Face The State (03/23/08)
Ned Lamont appeared on WFSB’s “Face the State” with Dennis House, Sunday, March 23rd, 2008.
On The Blogs
Blue Hampshire: Ned Lamont Stops By Obama's Manchester Office (10/30/08)
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.
Flag Pins and Lipstick (09/13/08)
“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.”
Air America: Thom Hartmann & Ned Lamont at the DNC [VIDEO] (09/03/08)
Thom and Ned discuss Joe Lieberman & John McCain from radio row at the DNC in Denver.
Daily Kos: CT-SEN: Still Buyer's Remorse (07/03/08)
“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 (06/05/08)
"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 (05/29/08)
“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) (05/23/08)
“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) (01/30/08)
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 (12/15/07)
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 (12/10/07)
“”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.”