Sorry (no, not really) for the caps, but my heart is racing. I found this from Ned's blog -
http://nedlamont.com/...
Connecticut Education Association Endorses Lamont
On the heels of the Connecticut chapter of the American Federation of Teachers, the Connecticut Education Association endorsed Ned Lamont today. There will be a press conference tomorrow officially announcing the support: AFT boasts 26,000 members including Hartford teachers, paraprofessionals and educational personnel. Connecticut Education Association (CEA) represents more than 36,000 members in Connecticut.
What: Connecticut's two teachers' unions, AFT Connecticut and the Connecticut Education Association, will hold a joint press conference to announce their endorsement of Ned Lamont for U.S. Senate.
Where: In front of Fox Middle School, 305 Greenfield Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06112
When: Thursday, June 15, 2006, 10:30 a.m.
The CEA
http://cea.org/
is 36,500 'members strong' in Connecticut, and we are a major political force here in the state.