Lamont: In exploratory phase for Governor

by: Scarce

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 11:22:45 AM EST

"I'm in the exploratory phase for statewide office as the lawyers have explained to me," Lamont said.

Lamont says he's been considering a run for governor for a year and doesn't care if the popular incumbent Republican runs for another term or not.

"Governor Rell's going to do what she's going to do but at the end of the day you need a stronger hand at the tiller. I mean this state's in trouble. Read that Moody's report that just came out. They gave us a failing grade, they described us as something like a slow motion fiscal car wreck," Lamont said.

Interesting how much WTNH/Mark Davis dwelled on the Lamont family's personal wealth. I expect that will be the particular line of attack throughout. Oddly enough we never heard much about the $20,219,460 Joe Lieberman got (in large part through Republican sources) in 2006, which was more than Ned Lamont raised though private donations or his own money.