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Published On: Mar 05, 2004 12:07 AM
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Published On: Mar 05, 2004 12:07 AM
I'LL KEEP IT BRIEF
ANOTHER "BIG" DAY ON
WEDNESDAY
SNIFF, SNIFF,
SNIFF
Got a bad cold, need to get some rest, so I'll keep it brief.
The guv dipped his political toes into the waters today. The reception was still chilly from the press and the public. But hey, he's trying. It's still too soon to see if this will be the pattern, But Rowland may be taking a little bit of Congressman Chris Shay's advice in regards to engaging the media to the point of absurdity.
Here's what I mean: The guv makes a brief public appearance, the media chases, he stops for a few questions.....the same questions will be asked over and over...'Are you going to resign?' ' What's your reaction to so and so saying you should resign?' 'How tough is it to govern with so little political support' And the guv's response will always be "I'm not going to resign," "I am going about the business of governing," "There is a federal investigation" "I respect the the right of so and so to do so and so......blah, blah, blah."
It's going to be that way folks, until there is word on what the Feds are going to do. What I'm about to say is not to demean John Rowland in any way, but he is not dealing in the same reality you and I have to deal with. If you and are backed into a corner you can either fight or quit. In some people's mind by quitting you can live to fight another day, but you'll always have to live with the fact that you quit. By fighting, you may still lose, you might even get your ass kicked, but hey! You went out on your own terms. It's agreed by most that Rowland resigning is the best move for the State, but that's a reality the governor can't face right now, and to be honest he hasn't been forced to face politically. In fact, I'll go out on the line to disagree with almost everyone who says the governor has been weakened politically. I say he's stronger than any politician in the state. Despite the numerous calls for him to quit. He's still standing,......that is until the feds come calling, that's when the end of this story will finally be written.
BRAD DAVIS
I spent the morning at the radio studios of WDRC. Brad Davis is far and away the biggest Rowland supporter. I leave it that. My story airs tonight at 10
LYONS DEN
Speaker of the House Moira Lyons will officially tell the Guv of her intentions to create some sort of investigative panel. Stay tuned!
WAY BACK MACHINE
Here is a story from a former reporter who knew Rowland way back when http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1342&dept_id=433252&newsid=10802062&PAG=461&rfi=9
See, I told you I would keep it short.
Got a bad cold, need to get some rest, so I'll keep it brief.
The guv dipped his political toes into the waters today. The reception was still chilly from the press and the public. But hey, he's trying. It's still too soon to see if this will be the pattern, But Rowland may be taking a little bit of Congressman Chris Shay's advice in regards to engaging the media to the point of absurdity.
Here's what I mean: The guv makes a brief public appearance, the media chases, he stops for a few questions.....the same questions will be asked over and over...'Are you going to resign?' ' What's your reaction to so and so saying you should resign?' 'How tough is it to govern with so little political support' And the guv's response will always be "I'm not going to resign," "I am going about the business of governing," "There is a federal investigation" "I respect the the right of so and so to do so and so......blah, blah, blah."
It's going to be that way folks, until there is word on what the Feds are going to do. What I'm about to say is not to demean John Rowland in any way, but he is not dealing in the same reality you and I have to deal with. If you and are backed into a corner you can either fight or quit. In some people's mind by quitting you can live to fight another day, but you'll always have to live with the fact that you quit. By fighting, you may still lose, you might even get your ass kicked, but hey! You went out on your own terms. It's agreed by most that Rowland resigning is the best move for the State, but that's a reality the governor can't face right now, and to be honest he hasn't been forced to face politically. In fact, I'll go out on the line to disagree with almost everyone who says the governor has been weakened politically. I say he's stronger than any politician in the state. Despite the numerous calls for him to quit. He's still standing,......that is until the feds come calling, that's when the end of this story will finally be written.
BRAD DAVIS
I spent the morning at the radio studios of WDRC. Brad Davis is far and away the biggest Rowland supporter. I leave it that. My story airs tonight at 10
LYONS DEN
Speaker of the House Moira Lyons will officially tell the Guv of her intentions to create some sort of investigative panel. Stay tuned!
WAY BACK MACHINE
Here is a story from a former reporter who knew Rowland way back when http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1342&dept_id=433252&newsid=10802062&PAG=461&rfi=9
See, I told you I would keep it short.
Posted: Tue - January 13, 2004 at 07:21 PM