A Kennedy for Connecticut governor?

[brooklynite]

Source: Connecticut Post

His name opens doors, but comes with the burden of lofty political expectations: Ted Kennedy Jr.

Now in his second term as a state senator, the Branford Democrat and disability advocate is said by multiple sources to be strongly leaning toward a run for governor in 2018.

A person close to Kennedy put the chances at “90 percent” that the health care lawyer and son of the late “liberal lion” Edward M. Kennedy jumps into the race, capitalizing on his name recognition and a potential vacuum if fellow Democrat Dannel P. Malloy opts not to seek a third term as governor.

Read more: http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/A-Kennedy-for-Connecticut-governor-11028630.php

[tenorly]

1. May the "Kennedy curse" fall on the Bushes, Kochs, Mercers, Singers, and Trumps.

Let it fall on those who deserve it (and do they ever!).

[left-of-center2012]

2. Great state, Connecticut

I lived in Hartford from 1968 to 1980,
my ex is from Bristol.

I think a Kennedy could do well.

[murielm99]

3. And we have Chris Kennedy

running for governor in Illinois.

[mopinko]

5. couple good ones on our side this time.

even jr pritzker, who has done a lot of good here in rogers park, rehabbing some architectural gems.
amaya pawer is a good guy too. very practical problem solver.

[CTyankee]

4. It doesn't get us another blue state but it would be a strong reaffirmation...and that's fine.

[Useless in FL]

6. Lived in Branford for two years in the early 70's

Wow, that would be wonderful! I lived in Connecticut from 1961 to 1979 and in Branford in the early 70's.... my first apartment. Ella Grasso was one of the best governors we could have had. I hope that this really materializes.