Dan Haar: The fog of democracy on a chaotic day FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 New State Sen. Paul Cicarella, R-North Haven, stands with son, Paul, during the of the start the legislative session held outside at the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan. 6, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of5 State Rep. Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, stands with his family as he is introduced as Speaker of the House during the of the start the legislative session held outside at the State Capitol, in Hartford, Conn. Jan. 6, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of5 4of5 Protestors gather outside the swearing in ceremonies and opening session of the legislature at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less