Richard Blumenthal, as Connecticut’s Attorney General, has taken on the biggest special interests to protect the interests of the people of Connecticut. He was one of the leaders in the fight against big tobacco, forcing the industry to pay billions and stop deceptive marketing aimed at children.

His relentless commitment to consumer protection, environmental stewardship, labor rights and personal privacy has lowered utility rates, protected Long Island Sound, strengthened Internet privacy, and protected kids from online predators. As a U.S. Senator he will continue to stand up for the people of Connecticut against even the most powerful special interests