From the New Haven Independent:

It took only one minute. Dick Blumenthal announced Wednesday that he’ll run for U.S. Senate this year and not run for reelection for attorney general. No sooner did he leave the microphone, than a new candidate for attorney general emerged.

That candidate is George Jepsen, a former state legislative and Democratic Party leader.

Jepsen, who’s 55, made the announcement at state Democratic Party headquarters Wednesday afternoon as soon as Dick Blumenthal concluded his own press conference there announcing his new campaign. He’ll probably have company in coming weeks.

Jespen stood in the background as Blumenthal announced that he’s leaving the attorney general’s job when his term expires this year and that he’s running for U.S. Senate.

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