The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a statement today on the retirement of Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT). In the statement, the NRSC attacks Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who is expected to announce today that he will run for Dodd’s seat as a Democrat.
“Senator Dodd’s retirement is not surprising considering he’s long been regarded as one of the most vulnerable Democrats in 2010, second only to his own Majority Leader, Harry Reid. As Dodd’s protege, Richard Blumenthal, attempts to replace him in Washington, voters need not look much further than Blumenthal’s complete disregard for Dodd’s actions with Countrywide to see what kind of Senator he would be. As Attorney General, Blumenthal looked the other way on Senator Dodd’s unethical indiscretions, but voters won’t look the other way when they cast their ballots to restore checks and balances in Washington this November. The last thing the people of Connecticut need is another 20-year member of the old boys’ club to represent them in the U.S. Senate.”
