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Blumenthal To Run Again As Attorney General

Hartford Courant

7:39 AM EST, February 2, 2009

By MARK PAZNIOKAS

Richard Blumenthal said today he is running for a sixth term as attorney general in 2010, ending the quadrennial speculation about whether he will run for governor. "We'll put out a statement later today," he said.

Blumenthal, who turns 63 on Feb. 13, has the highest name-recognition of the potential Democratic candidates, but he has never hungered for the governor's office. He has been stymied from running for the only office besides attorney general that interests him, a U.S. Senate seat, by Connecticut's two long-serving senators, Christopher J. Dodd and Jospeph I. Lieberman.

Blumenthal's decision leaves at least a three-way race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination -- with still others considering entering the contest.

James A. Amann of Milford, the former House speaker, formed a candidate committee in December and will announce his candidacy on Feb. 11. Stamford Mayor Dannel P. Malloy, who lost a close Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2006, and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz say they intend to form exploratory committees soon......

.....Rell's job approval ratings remain high, but her biggest test is ahead -- how she and the Democratic legislative majority resolve the budget crisis. Her speech tonight is to prepare the state for the budget she will propose Wednesday.

Blumenthal Statement
Hartford Courant

Statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal:

I am pleased and proud to announce that I intend to seek reelection as Attorney General.I am as excited and enthusiastic as ever about the challenges and opportunities in this job. I will continue to fight for Connecticut's people -- fight against consumer fraud, environmental harm, child abuse and neglect, financial wrongdoing, waste and mismanagement in government, and other violations of law.

I look forward to working in collaboration with the new federal administration on historic, unprecedented tasks ahead -- restoring our economy and jobs, providing health care, reforming our financial regulatory system, and enabling effective law enforcement.

I look forward to continuing opportunities for public service in the future.

Blumenthal To Run For AG
Hartford Courant

Capitol Watch
Connecticut politics

By Mark Pazniokas on February 2, 2009 7:00 AM

Richard Blumenthal says he will announce today he is running for a sixth term as attorney general, giving some clarity to the Democratic race for governor.

His announcement will be no surprise.

Blumenthal has considered runs for governor, but the only office besides AG that truly interests him is U.S. Senate.

James Amann, the former speaker, has created a candidate committee and will announce his candidacy for governor later this month, Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz are readying exploratory committees.

UPDATE:

THE STORY IS OUT NATIONWIDE AND INTERNATIONALLY ON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE AND THE GREENWICH CITIZEN, GREENWICH POST AND THE GREENWICH TIME IS CLUELESS

Conn. AG to seek another term, not governor's job

Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he won't be among the Democratic candidates for governor in 2010.

Blumenthal announced Monday that he instead will seek re-election as attorney general, a job he's held since 1990 and longer than any of his predecessors.

Blumenthal says he remains committed to fighting consumer fraud, pollution, child abuse, financial wrongdoing and other illegal acts. Unlike other states, Connecticut's attorney general does not oversee prosecutions in criminal courts.

Democrats are lining up to run for governor. Former state House Speaker James Amann (AY'-man) and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz (BYE'-suh-wits) are among the contenders.
Republican

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has not said whether she'll seek re-election.

AP-ES-02-02-09 0845EST

UPDATE #2:

10:29 AM

WHEN GREENWICH ROUNDUP TYPES

THE GREENWICH TIME LISTENS.....

THE GREENWICH TIME

IS ONCE AGAIN

BEHIND THE TIMES

Blumenthal will not run for governor

Staff Report
Posted: 02/02/2009 09:12:06 AM EST

State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has announced he will not seek the governor's office next year and will instead seek a sixth term as attorney general.

"I am as excited and enthusiastic as ever about the challenges and opportunities in this job," Blumenthal said in a written statement issued Monday morning. "I will continue to fight for Connecticut's people -- fight against consumer fraud, environmental harm, child abuse and neglect, financial wrongdoing, waste and mismanagement in government, and other violations of law.

Blumenthal's much anticipated announcement clears the Democratic field for gubernatorial candidates like Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy.

THAT'S THE WHOLE GREENWICH SLIME STORY FOLKS

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON IN GREENWICH YOU HAVE GOT TO READ THE OUT OF TOWN NEWSPAPERS. FAILED GREENWICH TIME MANAGING EDITOR BRUCE HUNTER'S PITIFUL NEWS TEAM SO FAR HAS ONLY BEEN ABLE TO GET A FOUR SENTENCE STORY UP ON THE WEB.

Once Again The Green Kitty Litter Liner Has Proven That They Are Just Not Able To Do The Job. When is Hearst Newspaper President Steven Swartz Going To Sit Down And Have A Long Talk With Greenwich Time President John "I Can't Pick A Winning Team" Dunster.

It Looks Like No One At The Greenwich Slime Has Any Contacts With Greenwich Resident State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. The Green Kitty Litter Liner Is Clearly Out Of The Loop When It Comes To Blumenthal.

Hopefully, The Republican Focused Green Kitty Litter Liner Will Have More On This Story Later Today.

UPDATE #3

Blumenthal's Statement, Amann's Reaction

Hartford Courant

ByMark Pazniokas

... And James A. Amann's reaction to not sharing the gubernatorial field with Blumenthal:

Dick Blumenthal would have been a formidable candidate in the race. I respect his decision and his acknowledgment about the importance of the job of attorney general. He has been incredibly effective in that role and will no doubt continue to be.

COMMENT:

Since Failed Hearst Newspaper Managing Editor Bruce Hunter Is Responsible For Bothe The Greenwich Time And The Stamford Advocate You Would Think That He Would Have Governor Wanna Be Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy's Reaction To Greenwich Resident Dick Blumenthal's Statement That He Is Not Going To Run Against Govorner Rell.

But Bruce Hunter And His Pitiful Greenwich Time / Stamford Advocate News Team Is Once Again A Sleep At The Switch.

If You Want To Get Stamford Mayor Malloy's Reaction To A Greenwich Residents Decision Not To Run For Mayor You Had Better Forget About Looking On The Bruce Hunter's Greenwich Time Web Site Or The Stamford Advocate Website

Malloy May Join Governor's Race Tomorrow

WNLK, CT

WSTC/WNLK Newsroom @ February 2, 2009 10:50 AM

Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy has commented on the news that Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is seeking re-election and will not seek, at least in 2010, the democratic nomination for Governor of Connecticut.

In a prepared statement issued this morning, Mayor Malloy lauded Blumenthal as a friend and as someone who has "made Connecticut a safer place to live". Malloy has stated in the past that he was interested in running for Governor but would only consider it only if Blumenthal said no for next year. Now that has happened, Stamford's chief manager went to to say in his statement that "the only other job I'd be interested in pursuing is Governor." Malloy says he will be speaking again on the topic tomorrow.

Malloy expected to make announcement Tues. on political future

Stamford Times

STAMFORD -- Following Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's announcement this morning that he will not be pursuing the governor seat in 2010, Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy had a political announcement of his own.

"I've made it clear that I love being Mayor of Stamford, and that the only other job I'd be interested in pursuing is Governor," he said in a statement. "I'll have more to say about that tomorrow."

Malloy also said that it was good news that Blumenthal plans to seek re-election as the state's attorney general."

As AG, he's protected consumers and made Connecticut a safer place to live," said Malloy in the statement. "I'm proud to call him my friend and colleague, and we should all be proud to call him our Attorney General."

UPDATE #4

Over Eight Hours Later

FAILED GREENWICH TIME MANAGING EDITOR

BRUCE HUNTER MANAGES TO COME OUT OF HIS SELF INDUCED COMA........

Malloy to announce political plans Tuesday

By Magdalene Perez
Posted: 02/02/2009 06:04:39 PM EST

After state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced Monday that he will not run for governor, Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy said he will reveal his plans for his political future Tuesday.

Hours after Blumenthal's announcement, Malloy released a statement indicating he may reveal Tuesday whether he plans to run for governor. Malloy has said for months he would enter the gubernatorial race if Blumenthal does not.

"Today's announcement by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal that he will seek re-election is great news for the State of Connecticut," Malloy said in the statement. "In regards to my own political future, I've made it clear that I love being mayor of Stamford, and that the only other job I'd be interested in pursuing is governor. I'll have more to say about that tomorrow."

YOU JUST CAN'T TRUST THE GREENWICH TIME'S REPORTING BECAUSE IT IS ALWAYS SO LATE AND INCOMPLETE

Susan Vogel, a Malloy who is a spokeswoman says Malloy will make his announcement in a press release by 9 a.m. Tuesday. Lets See If Greenwich Time /Stamford Advocate Managing Editor Bruce Hunter And His Pitiful News Crew Will Once Again Be A Sleep At The Hearst Corporation Switch.

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