tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post112056698131425321..comments2023-10-18T11:04:13.946-04:00Comments on Connecticut Local Politics: Domains, Campaigns, Etc.Genghis Connhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120746690705607412005-07-07T10:31:00.000-04:002005-07-07T10:31:00.000-04:00I disagree with the synopsis offered in this post....I disagree with the synopsis offered in this post. Attourney General is, and always will be, an excellent springboard from which to launch any campaign. If done well, it is virtually impossible to anger people -- there isn't alot of controversy involved. This has been observed by Bill Clinton and Robert Kennedy, as well as many others. Blumenthal will NOT fade into obscurity if he does not run this cycle, that much is for sure. In addition, his family owns the Empire State Building, so as for having difficulty raising money, well, he'll have no problem. Finally, we are ALL forgetting that Dick said he wouldn't announce until the end of the summer, which seems like a reasonable assessment at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120667604986787142005-07-06T12:33:00.000-04:002005-07-06T12:33:00.000-04:00Anonymous,That was his position five years ago. No...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>That was his position five years ago. Now? People are wondering whether he'll ever do anything at all.Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120626892039817352005-07-06T01:14:00.000-04:002005-07-06T01:14:00.000-04:00Don't worry about Dick,He's been talking to plenty...Don't worry about Dick,<BR/><BR/>He's been talking to plenty of people but has put them off until after the NCLB and BRAC hearing which happened today.<BR/> <BR/>He's bright,careful and loved and more importantly his brand is INTEGRITY.<BR/> <BR/>He can have ANY position he wants and is under no pressure yet to choose. That's a pretty good position to be in if you ask me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120616497467987172005-07-05T22:21:00.000-04:002005-07-05T22:21:00.000-04:00Sorry, that should have been de rigueur where the ...Sorry, that should have been de rigueur where the quasi-slashdot resides in my last comment. Apparently the italic HTML tags chewed up the text.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120616363821159482005-07-05T22:19:00.000-04:002005-07-05T22:19:00.000-04:00Purchasing a domain name is almost de rigueur thes...Purchasing a domain name is almost <I>de rigueur</I> these days. Remember the infamous whitehouse.com site? Registering and parking pertinent names is a relatively inexpensive way for public figures to protect themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120597860694952132005-07-05T17:11:00.000-04:002005-07-05T17:11:00.000-04:00FrankS, you need to get out more. I've been track...FrankS, you need to get out more. I've been tracking websites for candidates for some time. (Okay, maybe I'm the person that needs to get out more.)<BR/><BR/>I've seen sites for County Commissioners, school boards, judges, even county coroners. When <A HREF="http://kimhynes.smartcampaigns.com" REL="nofollow">my wife</A> ran for State Rep in Connecticut, she had a website.<BR/><BR/>Most of the Secretary of State candidates have websites. They are listed in <A HREF="http://www.destefanoforct.com/node/293" REL="nofollow">my blog post about the Secretary of State Forum</A>.<BR/><BR/>I'm not suggesting that Rell or Blumenthal should be running for a lower office (although I am tempted to suggest that).<BR/><BR/>I'm also not sure that January of 2003 was 'before Rowland's problems came to light.' I thought people were talking about Rowland's problems before the 2002 election.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120589232245421992005-07-05T14:47:00.000-04:002005-07-05T14:47:00.000-04:00The only reason the have registered these domain n...The only reason the have registered these domain names, is to reserve for future use and I've only seen site for Governor or Congress.<BR/><BR/>In 1998 Rell was looking for higher office, she later raised money for Governor, but backed away when Rowland indicated his plans for the 2002 election. So she's had an interest for some time.<BR/><BR/>Blumenthal has never shown and interest in running during the past three elections for Governor or Congress. This decision in 2003, is interesting because it was before Rowland's problems came to light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120577201279564292005-07-05T11:26:00.000-04:002005-07-05T11:26:00.000-04:00Hm, I just noticed that. That WHOIS server is very...Hm, I just noticed that. That WHOIS server is very, very useful.<BR/><BR/>According to archive.org, that domain has had a "coming soon" message up on it since at least 2001. Blumenthal2006 has been around since at least 2004. So much for "recent."<BR/><BR/>That brings up some new questions, assuming that these aren't just random people speculating in domain names. Why would Rell register a domain name in 1998? We know she was exploring a run for governor in 2002 before Rowland declared his candidacy--was she thinking of it back then? Did that site refer people to the Rowland site in 2002?Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120576809193786842005-07-05T11:20:00.000-04:002005-07-05T11:20:00.000-04:00It is also worth noting that JodiRell.com was regi...It is also worth noting that JodiRell.com was registered back in 1998 and her registration is set to expire in December.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120576616205630942005-07-05T11:16:00.000-04:002005-07-05T11:16:00.000-04:00Added details. According to whois.sc, which I bel...Added details. According to <A HREF="http://www.whois.sc/blumenthal2006.com" REL="nofollow">whois.sc</A>, which I believe to be the best WHOIS server, the domain was register back in 2003 by Justin Kronholm of Chester, CT. Further searches show Justin as 'executive assistant, Office of the Attorney General'.<BR/><BR/>So, it looks like this was reserved a long time ago.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120575929049728792005-07-05T11:05:00.000-04:002005-07-05T11:05:00.000-04:00Why reserve a domain? If Blumenthal's running for...Why reserve a domain? If Blumenthal's running for Attorney General he wouldn't need a site, no Senate position is opening, so it's a likely sign that he is seriously considering the Governor's race.<BR/><BR/>Blumenthal's timing would probably depend on Rell, she has yet to announce or raise any money, so Blumenthal's under no pressure from her. The current declared candidates appearence in the UConn Polls has been marginal, their fundraising is just money and they are sniping at each other instead of focusing on Rell's preformance.<BR/><BR/>Blumenthal should stay out until Rell begins, but shouldn't let her get to far ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120575836225633412005-07-05T11:03:00.000-04:002005-07-05T11:03:00.000-04:00Well, it's the best FREE way to get information li...Well, it's the best FREE way to get information like that... there's a Dialog subscription database called "Domain Names" that I once had access to (but do no longer) that provided much more information. I've been wishing for access again lately. <BR/><BR/>As for Blumenthal and the Senate... neither Dodd nor Lieberman seem close to retirement or running for something else, so he's out of luck there.<BR/><BR/>He lives in Greenwich--I wonder why his name has never been floated to run against Shays?Genghis Connhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042849182723767087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120574434171924222005-07-05T10:40:00.000-04:002005-07-05T10:40:00.000-04:00WHOIS is a protocol defined in the early days of t...WHOIS is a protocol defined in the early days of the Internet for listing 'that provides netwide directory service to internet users'.<BR/><BR/>Check out <A HREF="http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc954.html" REL="nofollow">RFC 954</A> for a definition of the protocol.<BR/><BR/>Over the years, it has evolved, but it remains the best source of information about who has registered a domain.Aldon Hyneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527868669926331034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120570649141343532005-07-05T09:37:00.000-04:002005-07-05T09:37:00.000-04:00Blumenthal will not run. He is extremely risk-ave...Blumenthal will not run. He is extremely risk-averse and only wants to take on a fight he can win. (He might beat Rell, but it would be a toss up).<BR/><BR/>Clinton wanted to nominate Blumenthal to the federal appeals court back in the late 1990's, but Jesse Helms blocked the idea before it started. So Blumenthal's best hope for other office at this point is a US Senate opening....although I agree Democrats are getting frustrated with him, and he will likely face primary opposition for such a seat.<BR/><BR/>Either way, he is running for AG this year is my guess.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214263.post-1120570304620255372005-07-05T09:31:00.000-04:002005-07-05T09:31:00.000-04:00"Who is""Who is"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com