Wednesday April 22, 2009.
It’s 3:15 and the Blogster just came up from the House floor, where House Minority Leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk just said he plans to set up an exploratory committee, within the state’s campaign finance rules, to set the table for the 2010 elections.
He’s open for a variety of offices, but not governor, lieutenant governor, or treasurer.
Cafero, who was first elected in 1992, is suggesting that his entire 37-member minority caucus also set up exploratory committees.
“I think we’ve learned from the last election that the campaign-finance system has certain advantages,” he said.
His exploratory committees would eventually transition into a candidate committee for one spot or another.
“My goal is to be on the ballot with Gov. Rell and Lt. Gov Fedele,” Cafero said, leaving himself open to anything from attorney general to running for re-election representing Norwalk.
“I’ve contributed to Gov. Rell, I’ve encouraged her to run for re-election,” Cafero said.