Yesterday it was reported on political wire that Senator Dodd failed to file for ballot access in New York.

Sen. Christopher Dodd, trailing badly in the polls for the Democratic presidential nomination, failed to file to appear on the ballot in New York. This seems an odd choice for the senator from neighboring Connecticut where his profile is undoubtedly higher than elsewhere in the nation. The New York Democratic party requires 5,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. According to Ballot Access News, just six candidates met that requirement: Clinton, Obama, Edwards, Biden, Richardson, and Kucinich.

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The good news is that a new DOT chief is once again in play. Earlier this week, Ralph Carpenter resigned. From The Courant:

When Gov. M. Jodi Rell named Ralph G. Carpenter to head the state Department of Transportation in August 2006, the agency was reeling from a series of scandals, including a failed highway project that brought on investigations by the FBI and state attorney general.

Carpenter, who retired from the state police as a lieutenant colonel and then served as head of the state Department of Motor Vehicles, brought a much needed sense of integrity to the post but little knowledge about the state’s transportation needs. Few believed he would remain in that post for long.

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According to Mayor Moccia, there may be 1900 subprime loans in Norwalk that could be caught in the tightening credit squeeze affecting interest rates. Not all loans are at risk, but potentially some are, and the city is ready to step forward and help. From the Hour:

“I want to ensure that everyone who may face this problem is aware of the programs available,” Moccia said. “Norwalk has over 1,900 subprime loans with a value of over $600 million dollars. While not all families with these mortgages are facing payment problems, based on best estimates, approximately 10 percent could be.”

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