Richard Blumenthal
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Richard Blumenthal is running as a Democrat in the state of Connecticut. Richard Blumenthal is an Incumbent in the U.S. Senate race. This candidate has been the Senator from Connecticut since 2010. Richard Blumenthal is running against Leora Levy in the U.S. Senate race. See our U.S. Senate race map and our Connecticut Senate state map.
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How is the media covering Richard Blumenthal?Richard Blumenthal often is covered by Center Media sources.
Left: 28%
Center: 70%
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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician who is the senior United States senator from Connecticut, a seat he has held since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, he is one of the wealthiest members of the Senate, with a net worth over $100 million. He was Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011.
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Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Richard Blumenthal?Richard Blumenthal often is covered by Center Media sources.
Left: 28%
Center: 70%
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US & CanadaMajor League Baseball Players Association asks management to voluntarily accept union. Players with minor league contracts would become their own bargaining unit. If MLB does not voluntarily accept the union, signed cards would allow the union to file a petition to the National Labor Relations Board. A majority vote in an election would authorize union representation.See the Story
MLB asked to voluntarily accept minor league union
60% Center coverage: 10 sources
Leora Levy · ConnecticutConservative Republican challenger Leora Levy used the long-awaited and only U.S. Senate campaign debate on Wednesday night to aggressively attack second-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Republican Leora Levy clash in CT Senate debate
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Federal ReserveU.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is the latest state leader to chastise M&T Bank. The merger last weekend has left some customers without access to their bank accounts. Blumenthal is asking the Federal Reserve and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong also sent a letter to the bank.See the Story
Sen. Blumenthal Calls For Federal Investigation Into M&T Bank After Customer Complaints
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
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Europe · WashingtonRichard Blumenthal to seek reassurances from Pentagon that ‘they are on top of’ risk of sharing information with Gulf stateA senior Democratic lawmaker has raised alarms about the possibility that sensitive US defense technology could be shared with Russia by Saudi Arabia in the wake of the kingdom’s recent decision to side with Moscow over the interests of the US.Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate armed services committee who has propos…See the Story
Senator raises alarm Saudis could share US defense technology with Russia
75% Left coverage: 4 sources
Humane Society · NewingtonThe federal Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act was signed into law by President Biden Oct. 17. PAW directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to form a working group of animal rescue and disaster response experts. The CHS rescues thousands of animals each year.See the Story
New Britain Herald - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visits CT Humane Society headquarters to celebrate passage of PAW Act
Leora LevyDemocratic incumbent Richard Blumenthal maintains a 13-point lead over Republican nominee Leora Levy, 53% to 40%. Five percent are undecided, and 2% would support someone else. On Thursday, starting at 6 a.m. on Good Morning Connecticut, we'll share the results of a hotly contested race in the 5th Congressional District.See the Story
Richard Blumenthal maintains double-digit lead over Leora Levy in race for US Senate, latest News 8/The Hill/Emerson College poll shows
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Leora Levy · ConnecticutSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) currently has a five-point lead over the Republican challenger for his Senate seat, Leora Levy, according to a new CT Examiner/Fabrizio, Lee & Associates poll. The poll, published on Saturday, found that 49 percent of likely voters said they'd vote for Blumenthal in next month's midterm election.See the Story
Democrats Ahead in Connecticut
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Leora Levy · ConnecticutSen. Richard Blumenthal and Republican challenger Leora Levy faced off in their only debate this election cycle. Levy took aim at federal spending, saying it worsened inflation resulting in higher costs for families. Blumenthal countered, saying he wants to renew the child tax credits to give middle class relief. Election Day is next Tuesday.See the Story
Candidates Trade Barbs on Inflation, Trump During Senate Debate
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
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