Here’s this morning’s news release from Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glass, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, in advance of this afternoon’s candidate forums on the campus of the UConn Law School:
“One candidate at today’s Gubernatorial debate at the UConn School of Law will have no trouble finding the Reading Room in Starr Hall. The only UConn graduate and the only woman in the race for Connecticut Governor, Mary Glassman returns to campus today to outline her plan for the future of higher education in Connecticut.
“A good education can raise the standard of living in a family for generations. I know, because that’s my family’s story.” Glassman’s mother grew up in foster care and instilled the value of education in her four children. Glassman was the first woman in he family to attend college, working her way through the University of Connecticut and earning a degree in journalism. She began her career with the New Britain Herald, reporting on city government. On a young reporter’s salary, she was able to pay to attend the UConn School of Law– a near impossible feat for students today.
WHAT: Gubernatorial Candidates Debate hosted by the University of Connecticut and the UConn School of Law
WHEN: April 21, 2010, 3:30 p.m. (Democrats are scheduled for 4:45 p.m.)
WHERE: UConn Law School Campus, Starr Hall, Reading Room, Hartford
Media Contact: Chebon Marshall, 860-651-6279
Mary Glassman, Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy and were all on the primary ballot in 2006. Mary received 57% of the vote and won her primary. Ned Lamont received 52%. Mary’s then-running mate Dan Malloy lost his primary with only 49%. She won her last election nearly 70% of voters favoring her over her Republican opponent.”