Blumenthal Vows “An Election, Not An Auction”

Richard Blumenthal kicked off the next chapter of Connecticut’s U.S. Senate race in Independent Voter Country with a swipe at his opponent’s decision to pour her personal wealth into the race. The chapter’s emerging title: Who’s The True Angry Populist?

“The people of Connecticut want this to be an election, not an auction,” Blumenthal declared to 350 supporters gathered Sunday evening at a campaign barbecue. “And we’re going to make sure that people like you matter more than money.”

Blumenthal chose East Haven’s Village at Mariner’s Point condos overlooking Long Island Sound for a “kick-off” barbecue for the general election campaign now that the primary season has ended. Democrat Blumenthal is facing Republican Linda McMahon for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd. McMahon, a former World Wrestling Entertainment executive, has vowed to pour $40 million to $50 million into her campaign; she already spent over $20 million to win her party’s nomination in last week’s primary.

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