State of Play:
The sudden exit of Sen. Chris Dodd, D, may have dashed Republicans’ hopes of picking up this seat. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, D, who subsequently entered the race, is considered a much stronger candidate than Dodd would have been. Still, the GOP has a strong array of contenders, including moderate former Rep. Rob Simmons and former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon, and Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital.
Primary election: Aug. 10
Top Stories
Mar. 22 Simmons rips health care vote
Mar. 14 The running of the rich: Is wealth changing Connecticut politics?
Mar. 2 Conn. Senate Republicans seeking Dodd seat debate
Feb. 3 Poll: Blumenthal (D) easily ahead of Simmons (R) and McMahon (R)
