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Blumenthal not running for CT governor
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| Contributor | COSDem |
| Last Edited | COSDem Oct 11, 2005 01:41pm |
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| News Date | Tuesday, October 11, 2005 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced Tuesday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2006.
The decision leaves New Haven Mayor John Destefano and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy as the only announced Democrats in the race.
"This crystalizes the race," Malloy said. "I think Dick is held in such great regard throughout the state he certainly would have been the nominee out of the convention."
Blumenthal issued a statement saying he plans to run instead for re-election to an unprecedented fifth term as attorney general.
"I love this job," Blumenthal said. "It affords endless challenges and opportunities to help people. |
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