Blumenthal’s Outstanding Record

Sen. Richard Blumenthal has a distinguished record of service to his state and to his country that transcends the negative comments and emotions his disparagers seem to enjoy raising.

He is a man with nearly 50 years “in the arena,” to borrow Teddy Roosevelt’s phrase for public service, and an easy target for the increasingly personal attacks, uncivil scorn, slings and arrows that are sent his way.

He has served six years as a Marine reservist, four years as Connecticut’s a U.S. attorney, five years as volunteer counsel for the NAACP, as state representative and senator, 20 years as Connecticut’s attorney general and, since 2011, as U.S. senator.

In courtrooms, in the legislature and in the public square, Sen. Blumenthal has won battles that have benefited Connecticut’s citizens in countless ways. His stamp is on laws, regulations and often unsung efforts that have helped preserve Connecticut jobs, provide protection for citizens, preserve liberties, ensure health care for the neediest, aid for veterans, create safeguards for consumers and more.

Agree or disagree with Sen. Blumenthal’s politics as you will. But do so civilly and leave the personal attacks out. Few of us could withstand the 24-7 personal scrutiny of today’s media and political climate, which discourages good people from becoming politically involved. Sen. Blumenthal stands tall — still in the arena.

Kevin Moore, Danbury