The decision lets a lower court ruling stand that Blumenthal and 200 fellow Democrats have no standing to sue Trump.
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Blumenthal joins Dems in portraying Barrett as a threat to Affordable Care Act
Democrats believe attacking Barrett on how she would rule on the ACA at the Supreme Court is their best weapon.
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Linda McMahon is raising millions with her pro-Trump super PAC, but little from CT
Records show McMahon raised $83 million by Aug. 31 for America First. She says she’s raised more since then.
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Blumenthal, Murphy take lead in attacking Supreme Court nominee Barrett on gun case
Barrett’s dissent in a Wisconsin gun case is under assault by gun control advocates.
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Biden expected to win Connecticut’s Latino vote, but could face an enthusiasm gap
The Democrat may find less support than expected from a Hispanic community that sees him as “out to lunch.”
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Lamont: ‘This is the exact wrong time to relax your guard.’
The president says do not be afraid of COVID. The governor says do not be careless.
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Connecticut pushback against Trump over absentee ballots
The governor used a bill signing ceremony to counter the president’s false claims that mail-in voting is rife with fraud.
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Blumenthal tested for COVID as Trump diagnosis roils Capitol, stokes Dem calls to delay Barrett confirmation
Sen. Richard Blumenthal took a COVID-19 test Friday after his Judiciary Committee colleague, Sen. Mike Lee, tested positive.
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Connecticut offers Trump thoughts, prayers and criticism
The president’s COVID diagnosis brought uncertainty to the presidential campaign and spasms of sympathy, snark and schadenfreude.
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Preferring to focus on pandemic emergency aid, DeLauro is leaving the campaigning to GOP challenger Streicker
GOP challenger Margaret Streicker has the money and determination to challenge Rosa DeLauro, a formidable opponent.
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Trump slams Barrett critic Blumenthal, says senator should be ‘impeached’
Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Sen. Richard Blumenthal after the senator slammed the president’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
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As Trump picks Barrett to replace Ginsburg, Blumenthal, Murphy unleash their opposition
The CT senators have already rejected Barrett for her legal views. Now they say her nomination is ‘illegitimate’ too.
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Murphy: Dems ready ‘to jump at the first sign’ Trump tries to shut down vote
Trump has refused to promise a peaceful transfer of power if he loses, provoking reactions from both parties.
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Blumenthal, Murphy pitch Biden phone bank in CT aimed at voters in battleground states
Chris Murphy said Connecticut’s senators have ‘surplus energy’ to spend on helping Joe Biden in other states.
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CT Democrats pledge to defend health care after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
Democrats pledge to protect health care locally if Ginsburg’s replacement helps sink the Affordable Care Act.