The Hartford Courant
Since her 29-year career in television news ended in 2006, Janet Peckinpaugh has dabbled in community theater, made television infomercials and launched a public relations consulting firm.
Now, the 59-year-old former news anchor is poised to enter politics: Peckinpaugh, who recently switched her political registration from unaffiliated to Republican, is running for Congress in Connecticut’s 2nd District.
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“I’ve been spending the last week really talking to delegates and listening to what they have to say,” Peckinpaugh said in a voice mail message Thursday afternoon. “I’m really excited. My background as a journalist taught me how to listen and get the facts and ask for answers.” More…