Connecticut Democrats unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term on Saturday, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy. Murphy’s enthusiastic backing from the party faithful happened quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino. He had no opposition.
Quick Read
- Senator Chris Murphy received unanimous support from Connecticut Democrats for his reelection bid for a third term in the U.S. Senate.
- The endorsement occurred at the Democratic State Convention held at Mohegan Sun, where Murphy was celebrated for his advocacy on key issues like gun control, immigration reform, and foreign policy.
- With no challengers within the party, Murphy leveraged the event to galvanize support for President Biden’s reelection and to reinforce Democratic dominance in Connecticut.
- Murphy reiterated his commitment to pressing for significant legislative changes, including a universal background check law for firearms and an assault weapons ban.
- His campaign is financially robust, with over $9 million on hand, contrasting sharply with the funds available to his potential Republican opponents in the upcoming election.
The Associated Press has the story:
Connecticut Dem unanimously nominate US Sen. Chris Murphy for a 3rd term
Newslooks- UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) —
Connecticut Democrats unanimously endorsed U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term on Saturday, praising his efforts on gun control, immigration reform and foreign policy.
Murphy’s enthusiastic backing from the party faithful happened quickly at the Democratic State Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun resort and casino. He had no opposition.
With 1,425 delegates on hand, Murphy and other top state Democrats used the event to inspire support for the reelection of President Joe Biden in November and to keep Connecticut politically blue.
“The time is now. The place is here. Are you willing to fight?” asked Murphy, 50, who was met with cheers from the crowd.
The state’s junior senator, Murphy pledged to keep pushing for a universal background check law on guns and a ban on assault weapons.
Murphy’s challenger is set to be nominated on Monday at the Republican state convention. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerard Smith, who has $23,666 in cash on hand, and Matt Corey, a small businessman who challenged Murphy six years ago and recently announced his candidacy, are among the potential candidates.
