BY DAN MALLOY
This weekend, I was proud to be endorsed by the Hartford Courant, Connecticut Post, Norwich Bulletin and the Day of New London.
In making their endorsements, the papers stressed my experiences as Mayor of Stamford in helping to turn the city around, as well as the vision I’ve put forth for how we can do the same for Connecticut. We face serious challenges, and as these endorsements point out, I have the values and experience necessary to overcome those challenges and get our state back on track.
Here are some excerpts from the endorsements:
Hartford Courant (August 1, 2010)
Dan Malloy’s “…grand vision transformed Stamford during his 14 years as its chief executive.”
“…Mr. Lamont is less detailed than Mr. Malloy on cutting spending in state government. And Mr. Lamont’s refusal, until recently, to do any more one-on-one debates with Mr. Malloy has been troubling for a candidate who wants to lead Connecticut through tough times.”
Dan Malloy “…is the better choice for the challenges ahead.”
Connecticut Post (August 1, 2010)
“Lamont cannot point to real-world experience running a major public enterprise, and Malloy can.”
“…Malloy is one who has actually delivered.”
“We trust Malloy is the best of the Democratic candidates to get the state’s finances under control, entice businesses to start hiring again and get the state of Connecticut back on track.”
“Malloy has the combination of executive experience, political savvy and determination to turn the course of a lumbering, undisciplined machine and redirect its energy in a positive direction.”
“Whatever it is that puts people at ease, Mr. Malloy appears to have it. His innate political skills will serve him well in what should prove a tough general election. Conversely, Mr. Lamont’s refusal to debate in the closing days of the campaign, only to flip-flop when the criticism became intense, showed poor political judgment.”
Dan Malloy “…will be more effective in the general election and…would make the better governor if elected.”
“When it comes to governing, Mr. Malloy’s experience as a mayor better prepares him for the state’s top job, while Mr. Lamont faces a steep learning curve.”
Norwich Bulletin (August 1, 2010)
“We believe that Malloy’s background is an advantage, a significant value that cannot be overlooked or taken for granted.”
“Lamont refers to the governor as the CEO, understandably so given his business background. But government is not a business. It’s an entity composed of three separate and independent branches. We think Malloy has the right government experience to lead.”
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