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Template:FixBunching The 2010 United States Senate election in Connecticut is a midterm election that will be held on November 2, 2010 to decide a Class III Senator from the State of Connecticut to join the 112th United States Congress. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd suffered from dropping approval ratings in the past few years due to major controversies, leading him to announce in January 2010 that he would not seek re-election.[1] As Dodd was a Democrat, Richard Blumenthal, incumbent State Attorney General, announced on the same day that he would run for Dodd’s seat.[2] The Connecticut Democratic Party nominated Blumenthal on May 21.
Linda McMahon won a majority of support at the Republican Nominating Convention, and became the presumptive Republican challenger on May 21. Rob Simmons decided to force a primary, which will be held on August 10 to elect a Republican nominee. Simmons later suspended his campaign, but has left his name on the ballot.[3] In late July – two weeks before the primary – however, Simmons began to re-enter the active campaign by airing ads on TV reminding voters that his name will still be on the ballot, participating in debates, and accepting interviews with editorial boards.[4] Peter Schiff, who failed to reach 15% of Republican support, successfully collected petitions to gain placement on the primary ballot.
Dodd's decline in popularity
Controversies
Chris Dodd's power and popularity may have deteriorated for three reasons since his last re-election:
- His poor performance in his bid for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination appears to have soured local voters.[5] Dodd was criticized for moving to Iowa and neglecting his Senate duties to pursue what many in Connecticut saw as a hopeless campaign. That poll, showing Dodd's job approval at 51% was taken before the scandals.
- Dodd received mortgage loans as part of the "Friends of Angelo Mozilo" program run by subprime mortgage lender Countrywide Financial. The Hartford Courant reported that Dodd had taken a "major credibility hit" from this scandal. A later poll in September 2008 showed Dodd's job approval declining to 43%, with 46% terming his job performance as "fair" or "poor".[6]
- On March 18, Dodd admitted responsibility for adding provisions in the 2009 stimulus package that allowed for controversial employee bonuses. He had previously denied responsibility, saying the Administration pushed for the bonus clauses. Dodd only admitted wrongdoing after an unnamed source within the Treasury Department provided insider information to CNN. [7] On March 19, after Dodd came forward, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner took full responsibility, saying he pushed Dodd against executive bonus limits.[8]
In December 2008, it was reported that Dodd had a little less than $670,000 banked for a re-election campaign, far less than other senators anticipated to seek re-election.[9] In February 2009, a poll indicated that Dodd's favorability ratings were slipping, and many Connecticut voters were not satisfied with Dodd's explanations regarding the mortgage.[10]
On March 17, 2009, the NRSC released a web ad attacking Dodd for his Irish cottage, his mortgage, and his relocation to Iowa in 2007.[11]
Election troubles
On March 2, 2009, noted pundit Michael Barone suggested Dodd was "ripe for the picking" in the 2010 election due to the fallout from his various controversies.[12] Nate Silver of the prominent website FiveThirtyEight.com suggested that if necessary, another Connecticut Democrat should primary Dodd. Silver rated Dodd as the single most vulnerable incumbent senator up for re-election in 2010. [13] On December 10, 2009 the Cook Political Report listed this race as "Lean Republican."
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Susan Bysiewicz was quoted suggesting Dodd's yet unannounced re-election bid could be a drag on the candidacies of other Connecticut Democrats in 2010. [14]
Many political leaders speculated Dodd could be persuaded to retire so as to preserve his "senior statesman" legacy.[15] Fellow Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman had indicated that he would have supported Dodd's reelection, despite past disagreements, including Dodd's 2006 endorsement of Ned Lamont[16] and Lieberman's support of John McCain's 2008 Presidential Campaign.
In fundraising reports issued for the first quarter of 2009, Dodd reported having raised over $1 million, but reported only five contributions from Connecticut residents.[17]
Polling
A March 2009 Quinnipiac University poll confirmed Dodd's vulnerability. On April 2, 2009 Quinnipiac released a poll indicating Dodd in serious danger of losing re-election, despite the fact that Connecticut is a heavily blue state that President Obama won in 2008 with over 60% of the vote.
He failed to attain a 50% level of support against three lesser known possible Republican opponents.[18][19][20] Former U.S. Congressman Rob Simmons (R) in particular was leading in general election polling with double digit margins, and Simmons reached as high as 51% in a GQR poll.[21] Notably, Rasmussen Reports had Simmons 48% to 35% over Dodd in December 2009, a thirteen point spread.[22]
Democratic nomination
Candidates
- Richard Blumenthal, state Attorney General
- Merrick Alpert, former aide to David Walters and Al Gore
- Lee Whitnum, businesswoman
- Withdrew
- Christopher Dodd, Incumbent U.S. Senator, dropped out and decided to retire[23]
Campaign
Merrick Alpert announced his candidacy to challenge current Senator Chris Dodd in May of 2009.[24] Facing grave prospects at re-election, Dodd announced his retirement from the Senate on January 6, 2010.[23] Richard Blumenthal, the Attorney General and former State Senator announced he would be running.
Debates
Merrick Alpert and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal squared-off in a debate highlighting important issues. On healthcare, Alpert revealed that he supports a single-payer system. Blumenthal explained that pool-purchasing powers should be explored. Alpert presented information as to how insurance rates have skyrocketed in Connecticut since the Attorney General took office. On the topic of war, Blumenthal pledged his support of President Obama's current plan. Alpert expressed that, being a former peacekeeper in Bosnia, he understands what policies work and which ones do not. The current one does not. Alpert set out a plan for the withdrawal of troops from the current war in Afghanistan. On a question concerning relations with Cuba, Blumenthal explained that it would take time, and that he would put together a panel of Cuban-American people to decide the best course of action. Alpert explained that he would vote on the issue that night. [25]
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Richard Blumenthal | Merrick Alpert | Lee Whitnum | Undecided |
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| Quinnipiac | January 8-12, 2010 | 84% | 4% | –– | 12% |
| Quinnipiac | March 9-15, 2010 | 81% | 6% | –– | 13% |
Results
Blumenthal won the convention overwhelmingly, disallowing any other candidate to get at least 15% of the vote necessary to get on the primary ballot. Therefore, Blumenthal will go uncontested within the Democratic Party, and is officially the Democratic nominee.[26][27][28]
Republican nomination
On February 27, 2009, Commentary magazine reported that various Washington, D.C. Republicans were seeking to get Larry Kudlow, a popular TV talk show host and columnist, to enter the race against Dodd.[29] State Senator Sam Caligiuri originally planned to run the U.S. Senate, but after doing poorly in both primary and general election polling he decided to drop out and instead run the U.S. House of Representatives in the 5th District. Tom Foley has also left the race to instead run for Governor of Connecticut, as incumbent Governor M. Jodi Rell is not seeking re-election.
After the Quinnipac poll that showed him barely edging Dodd in a potential matchup, Simmons decided to officially enter the race.[30] Upon his announcement, the DSCC attacked Simmons for his past support of George W. Bush and ties to Jack Abramoff and Tom DeLay.[31] A leading state political blogger, who had endorsed Simmons' opponent in 2006, questioned whether these issues were relevant to the 2010 race. [32] Simmons suspended his campaign after he lost the convention, but did not publicly endorse McMahon. In late July, Simmons revived his effort with a TV ad reminding Connecticut Republicans that "I'm still on the ballot."
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Rob Simmons | Linda McMahon | Peter Schiff |
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| Research 2000 | September 8-10, 2009 | 38% | –– | 1% |
| Quinnipiac | September 10-14, 2009 | 43% | –– | 2% |
| Quinnipiac | November 3-8, 2009 | 28% | 17% | 5% |
| Moore Information | December 15-16, 2009 | 35% | 37% | 4% |
| Quinnipiac | January 8-12, 2010 | 37% | 27% | 4% |
| Quinnipiac | March 9-15, 2010 | 34% | 44% | 9% |
| Research 2000 | May 24-26, 2010 | 44% | 48% | –– |
| Quinnipac | May 24-25, 2010 | 23% | 49% | 11% |
| Quinnipac | June 2-8, 2010 | 29% | 45% | 13% |
| Quinnipac | July 7-13, 2010 | 25% | 52% | 13% |
| Quinnipac | July 28-August 2, 2010 | 30% | 47% | 14% |
Convention
Candidates
- Ethan Book, businessman[33] - petitioned for placement in the Republican primary, but likely fell short. He is currently seeking to run as an independent or minor party candidate.[34]
- Vincent Forras, founder and CEO of Phoenix Group and founder of the 9/11 charity Gear Up Foundation - he is currently seeking to run as an independent or minor party candidate.[34]
- Linda McMahon, businesswoman
- Peter Schiff, financial analyst
- Rob Simmons, former U.S. Congressman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Linda McMahon* | 737 | 51.76 | |
| Republican | Rob Simmons* | 632 | 44.62 | |
| Republican | Peter Schiff | 44 | 3.11 | |
| Republican | Vincent Forras | 7 | 0.49 | |
| Republican | Ethan Book | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 1,414 | 100.00 | ||
* Denotes candidate met the minimum threshold of 15 percent to appear on the primary ballot
Primary
Candidates
- Linda McMahon, businesswoman[36]
- Rob Simmons, former U.S. Congressman - Suspended campaign on May 25, 2010, [37] re-entered race on July 29. [38]
- Peter Schiff, financial analyst[39] - Did not meet the required 15% of Republican support to force a primary challenge. Collected 10,000 signatures to be placed on the ballot.[40] Endorsed by the Tea Party.[41]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Linda E. McMahon | |||
| Republican | Peter David Schiff | |||
| Republican | Rob Simmons | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Candidates
- Democratic: Richard Blumenthal, State Attorney General
- Independent: John Mertens, Professor of Engineering [42]
- Independent: Warren Mosler, economist and entrepreneur[43]
- Republican: TBD
Predictions
CQ Politics has rated this election as "likely Democratic."[44] The Cook Political Report changed this race to "toss up" on May 18, 2010 following Blumenthal's misstatements about his military service.[45][46] On June 1, 2010, following a Quinnipiac poll that showed Blumenthal in the lead by 25 points, "The Cook Political Report" changed its rating to "Leans Democratic."[47]
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Richard Blumenthal (D) | Linda McMahon (R) | Peter Schiff (R) | Rob Simmons (R) |
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| Public Policy Polling | January 4–5, 2010 | 60% | 28% | —— | —— |
| 63% | —— | 23% | —— | ||
| 59% | —— | —— | 28% | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | January 6, 2010 | 58% | 34% | —— | —— |
| 60% | —— | 24% | —— | ||
| 56% | —— | —— | 33% | ||
| YouGovPolimetrix | January 6-11, 2010 | 47% | 35% | —— | —— |
| 47% | —— | —— | 34% | ||
| Quinnipiac | January 8-12, 2010 | 64% | 23% | —— | —— |
| 66% | —— | 19% | —— | ||
| 62% | —— | —— | 27% | ||
| Daily Kos/Research 2000 | January 11-13, 2010 | 56% | 34% | —— | —— |
| 56% | —— | 33% | —— | ||
| 54% | —— | —— | 35% | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | February 1, 2010 | 56% | 36% | —— | —— |
| 54% | —— | —— | 35% | ||
| Rassmussen Reports | March 2, 2010 | 60% | 31% | —— | —— |
| 57% | —— | 27% | —— | ||
| 58% | —— | —— | 32% | ||
| Quinnipiac | March 9-15, 2010 | 61% | 28% | —— | —— |
| 64% | —— | 21% | —— | ||
| 62% | —— | —— | 26% | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | April 7, 2010 | 55% | 35% | —— | —— |
| 58% | —— | 32% | —— | ||
| 52% | —— | —— | 38% | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | May 4, 2010 | 52% | 39% | —— | —— |
| 54% | —— | 29% | —— | ||
| 55% | —— | —— | 32% | ||
| Rasmussen Reports | May 18, 2010 | 48% | 45% | —— | —— |
| 53% | —— | 37% | —— | ||
| 50% | —— | —— | 39% | ||
| Quinnipiac | May 24-25, 2010 | 56% | 31% | —— | |
| 59% | —— | 25% | |||
| Daily Kos/Research 2000 | May 24-26, 2010 | 52% | 33% | —— | |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 1, 2010 | 56% | 33% | —— | |
| 55% | —— | 32% | |||
| Quinnipiac | June 2-8, 2010 | 55% | 35% | —— | |
| 56% | —— | 29% | |||
| Quinnipiac | July 7-13, 2010 | 54% | 37% | —— | |
| 58% | —— | 31% | |||
| Rasmussen Reports | July 15, 2010 | 53% | 40% | —— | |
| 52% | —— | 34% | |||
| Quinnipiac | July 28-August 2, 2010 | 50% | 40% | —— | —— |
| 57% | —— | 30% | —— | ||
| 54% | —— | —— | 35% |
Fundraising
Candidate fundraising figures, as of July 21, 2010 (except Blumenthal, whose figures are as of June 30, 2010). Source: Federal Election Commission.
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal (D) | $3,495,608 | $1,370,207 | $2,125,401 | $0 |
| Linda McMahon (R) | $22,110,751 | $21,349,619 | $761,131 | $21,500,000 |
| Peter Schiff (R) | $3,159,819 | $2,686,322 | $473,497 | $625,000 |
| Rob Simmons (R) | $3,025,375 | $2,533,055 | $492,369 | $0 |
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External links
- Connecticut Secretary of State - Elections and Voting
- Connecticut U.S. Senate from OurCampaigns.com
- Campaign contributions from Open Secrets
- 2010 Connecticut Senate Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Connecticut Senate from Rasmussen Reports
- 2010 Connecticut Senate Race from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Connecticut Senate Race from CQ Politics
- Official campaign websites
- Merrick Alpert for U.S. Senate
- Richard Blumenthal for U.S. Senate
- Chris Dodd for U.S. Senate
- Vincent Forras for U.S. Senate
- Linda McMahon for U.S. Senate
- John Mertens for U.S. Senate
- Warren Mosler for U.S. Senate
- Peter Schiff for U.S. Senate
- Rob Simmons for U.S. Senate