Connecticut Democrat Ned Lamont made his bid for governor official Tuesday, promising to make the state’s struggling economy his top priority.
Lamont, a wealthy businessman, made national headlines when he defeated Sen. Joe Lieberman in the state’s 2006 Democratic primary before losing to Lieberman, who ran as an independent, in the November general election. Lamont alluded to the Democratic momentum he built during the primary, saying he would do the same in this election.
Lamont, a wealthy businessman, made national headlines when he defeated Sen. Joe Lieberman in the state’s 2006 Democratic primary before losing to Lieberman, who ran as an independent, in the November general election. Lamont alluded to the Democratic momentum he built during the primary, saying he would do the same in this election.
“I see many friends here today who were right here with me in 2006. We stood up and challenged the political establishment, challenged the conventional wisdom — and we made a difference.”
In his 2006 campaign, Lamont spent more $16 million of his own money, and he said Tuesday he would opt out of the state’s public financing, allowing him to spend more of his own wealth, the AP reports.
“I'm a big believer in clean campaigns, but I'm not going to go into this battle with one arm tied behind my back," said Lamont.
Democrats and Republicans both face crowded primaries as they each vie to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Jodi Rell.
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In his 2006 campaign, Lamont spent more $16 million of his own money, and he said Tuesday he would opt out of the state’s public financing, allowing him to spend more of his own wealth, the AP reports.
“I'm a big believer in clean campaigns, but I'm not going to go into this battle with one arm tied behind my back," said Lamont.
Democrats and Republicans both face crowded primaries as they each vie to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Jodi Rell.
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