Lamont says he may debate Malloy 1-on-1

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont says he's considering doing a head-to-head debate with fellow Democrat Dan Malloy before the Aug. 10 primary.

Malloy has been accusing Lamont of dodging one-on-one debates and appearing only at issues forums, including one Thursday morning at the University of Connecticut.

Lamont, a Greenwich businessman, says it may be time to answer attacks on his record by the former Stamford mayor face-to-face.

Six candidates running for Connecticut governor appeared at Thursday's forum before the Windham Regional Chamber of Commerce. It featured 30-second responses to questions on issues ranging from the state's budget deficit to tourism.

Republican Michael Fedele referred to it as political speed dating.