From Dannel To Dan To "Danny Boy" And Back Again

In his first gubernatorial press conference, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today addressed matters of public policy, personal preference and realpolitik. First, the personal. It turns out he prefers Dannel to Dan, his nom de campaign.

"My cards say Dannel. I insisted that we go back to my formal name, as opposed to Dan. I like Dannel. I'm hopeful that more people will spell it correctly in the future," he said. "I like the name that my mother gave me. She was fond of it. I've become attached to it."

Malloy talked to reporters in the governor's sun-splashed corner office, the white walls still bare on his first full day in office. He was joined by Lt. Gov. Nancy S. Wyman. The mood was light, even when questioned about the fiscal crisis and potential conflicts with fellow Democrats.

The governor conceded that some of his calls the previous day for greater fiscal accountability generated louder applause from the Republican side of the House chamber.

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