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Courtney Won’t Run for Senate in Connecticut
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| Contributor | TX DEM |
| Last Edited | TX DEM Feb 21, 2011 10:59am |
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| News Date | Monday, February 21, 2011 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) announced Monday morning that he will not run for the Senate in 2012, a decision that further solidifies the Democratic field in the race to replace retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman (I).
“I am truly grateful for the tremendous encouragement and enthusiastic support I have received from leaders across Connecticut as I have considered this question,” Courtney said in a statement. “I look forward to working with all of those who reached out to create a strong future for our state. After careful deliberation, however, I have decided to focus on my work as a Congressman and will decline to enter the race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.”
Among his reasons, Courtney cited efforts by House Republicans to endorse funding cuts for Connecticut’s 2nd district during last week’s budget debate.
“House Republicans last week pushed through a measure to slash support for our firefighters, gut funding that helps homeless veterans, and ended critical infrastructure investment and the jobs that go with it,” he said. “Their efforts highlight what is at stake for this district, and why it is critical that eastern Connecticut continue to have a strong voice defending its priorities over the next two years.”
The decision is good news for Democratic efforts to hold Courtney’s House seat in 2012. It’s the largest district geographically in the state and one that was held by a Republican (former Rep. Rob Simmons) as recently as 2006. Courtney’s decision also helps clarify the field for the two Democrats already vying for Lieberman’s seat |
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