The road to the state Capitol has suddenly become rocky for former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart(R).
In a sign that traditional news organizations can still impact public debate, Stewart is attempting to manage a full scale scandal over her use of city accounts to pay for what appear to be personal expenses.
The backlash reminds us of the heady days of The Hartford Courant at its peak power and influence; when an investigative article about a politician would be followed by a mocking Bob Englehart cartoon and then an editorial demanding the politician’s apology or resignation.
As Stewart navigates the crisis, former Journal Inquirer editor Chris Powell offered his rather harsh assessment of the merits of her campaign.
