CT-Gov, Sen: What's Blumenthal's end game?

[dazzleman]

Blumenthal's been grooming himself for higher office for a long time.  He's a relentless self-promoter, and has held the Attorney General position for a long time.

He was effectively blocked from higher office by the popularity of Rowland, as well as the strength of Lieberman and Dodd within their own parties.

I haven't heard much about a serious challenge to Lieberman, but who knows?  Still, many of the state's voters aren't that liberal, and I find it hard to imagine Lieberman being dislodged at this point, unless he steps aside voluntarily.

Gov. Rell is very popular at this point, but of course that could change relatively quickly.  Surely, the Democrats will try to capitalize on her ties to Rowland, especially now that he is going to prison.  I think he is due to serve about a year, or maybe a little less.

Like in Massachusetts, Connecticut voters may show a propensity to elect Republican governors to balance Democratic legislatures.  We'll see.

[dazzleman]

I'd be shocked if the "Dump Joe" movement succeeds.  It's one of those things that would be great for the Republican Party but bad for America.

A little-known political science professor from Fairfield University is taking on Lieberman, so it doesn't sound promising.

I will probably vote for Lieberman in 2006 unless he has a really good Republican opponent, which I don't think he will.  I will surely vote against a liberal Democrat if that comes to pass, just as I have always voted against Dodd (unfortunately, to no effect).

I intend to vote for a Republican for governor, whatever happens.  Hopefully, Gov. Rell will remain popular and agrees to run.  I shudder to think of the Democrats controlling both houses of the legislature and the governorship.