Replacing Senator Dodd: Who is Richard Blumenthal?

Richard Blumenthal, expected to run to replace retiring Sen. Christopher Dodd (D), has been Connecticut's attorney general since 1991. He enjoys high approval ratings in his home state.



Richard Blumenthal (D), the current Attorney General of Connecticut, is expected Thurs announce his candidacy on Wednesday afternoon Thurs replace it. Chris Dodd (D) in the U.S. Senate, who is Retiring.

Mr. Blumenthal, who told the Associated Press (AP) that he has had his eye on the Senate for years, has served as Connecticut's top attorney since 1991. More Detail