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| − | '''Richard Blumenthal''' (born February 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York) currently serves as the senior [[Democrat]]ic [[United States Senator]] from [[Connecticut]], having defeated World Wrestling Entertainment CEO [[Linda McMahon]] in the race to replace retiring [[Chris Dodd]]. He was the lone freshman Democratic Senator in the 112th Congress. Previously Blumenthal served as the [[Attorney General]] of Connecticut for twenty years, and prior to that he was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and State Senate. | + | '''Richard “[[Richard Blumenthal#Lying_about_Vietnam_War_"service"|Da Nang Dick]]”<ref name="President Trump On Da Nang Dick Blomenthal">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GmnJQMb27E President Trump On Da Nang Dick Blomenthal]</ref> Blumenthal''' (born February 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York) currently serves as the senior [[Democrat]]ic [[United States Senator]] from [[Connecticut]], having defeated World Wrestling Entertainment CEO [[Linda McMahon]] in the race to replace retiring [[Chris Dodd]]. He was the lone freshman Democratic Senator in the 112th Congress. Previously Blumenthal served as the [[Attorney General]] of Connecticut for twenty years, and prior to that he was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and State Senate. |
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| + | ==Attorney General of Connecticut== | ||
In 2007, the [[libertarian]]-leaning [[Competitive Enterprise Institute]] ranked Blumenthal "the nation's worst state attorney general" and "a tireless crusader for growing the power of his own office and spreading largesse to his cronies."<ref>http://cei.org/pdf/5719.pdf</ref> | In 2007, the [[libertarian]]-leaning [[Competitive Enterprise Institute]] ranked Blumenthal "the nation's worst state attorney general" and "a tireless crusader for growing the power of his own office and spreading largesse to his cronies."<ref>http://cei.org/pdf/5719.pdf</ref> | ||
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During the nationally televised [[Supreme Court]] confirmation hearings of Judge [[Brett Kavanaugh]], Blumenthal demeaned an innocent classmate of Kavanaugh by name, and impugned her as a sexually promiscuous teenager 36 years later to [[Kavanaugh smear|attack Judge Kavanaugh]].<ref>https://youtu.be/Ypv8fcRpiSE</ref> | During the nationally televised [[Supreme Court]] confirmation hearings of Judge [[Brett Kavanaugh]], Blumenthal demeaned an innocent classmate of Kavanaugh by name, and impugned her as a sexually promiscuous teenager 36 years later to [[Kavanaugh smear|attack Judge Kavanaugh]].<ref>https://youtu.be/Ypv8fcRpiSE</ref> | ||
| − | Blumenthal, [[Ed Markey]], and [[ | + | ==U.S. Senate== |
| + | [[File:Blumenthal Belhadj McCain Graham Feb 2012.jpg|left|400px|thumb|Sen. Richard Blumenthal, [[Abdelhakim Belhadj]], Sen. [[John McCain]], and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Belhadj, a veteran [[jihad]]i, was kidnapped by the [[CIA]] in 2004 and "[[extraordinary rendition|rendered]]" to [[Libya]] where he spent 7 years in prison being "rehabilitated." He was released in March 2010 to reactivate the [[Libyan Islamic Fighting Group]], of which Ansar al Shariah was part. In August 2011 he was appointed commander of the Tripoli Military Council by the TNC, and in 2015 head of the Mujahideen Shura Council in Derna. Groups under Belhadj's command committed the [[Benghazi massacre]] in 2012 and the decapitation of twenty-two [[Christian]]s in 2015.]] | ||
| + | Blumenthal, [[Ed Markey]], and [[Jeanne Shaheen]] have accepted foreign campaign contributions from [[Burisma]] oil and gas and voted to give money [[Ukraine]].<ref>https://video.foxnews.com/v/6094578904001/#sp=show-clips</ref> | ||
According to ''National Journal'', Blumenthal is one of the two most liberal Senators.<ref>http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-voting-ratings/the-two-most-liberal-members-of-the-senate-20130220</ref> | According to ''National Journal'', Blumenthal is one of the two most liberal Senators.<ref>http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-voting-ratings/the-two-most-liberal-members-of-the-senate-20130220</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Lying about Vietnam War "service"== | ||
| + | Blumenthal is well known for lying over the course of many years that he fought in the [[Vietnam War]], having received no less than five deferments.<ref>https://youtu.be/fk2-mcwxZpo</ref> Blumenthal is known for lecturing others on the importance of telling the truth despite shamelessly doing the opposite.<ref>Singman, Brooke (October 2, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kavanaugh-clash-reopens-stolen-valor-allegations-against-sen-blumenthal Kavanaugh clash reopens stolen valor allegations against Sen. Blumenthal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 2, 2018.</ref> The senator was called out by [[Donald Trump]] in an October 2018 rally by the nickname “Da Nang Dick”,<ref name="President Trump On Da Nang Dick Blomenthal"/> with Da Nang being a province in [[Vietnam]] and “Dick” being a nickname for “Richard”. Even the liberal “fact-checking” websites [[Snopes]] and [[PolitiFact]] admitted that [[President Trump]]'s assertions were “mostly true”.<ref>[https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/richard-blumenthal-vietnam/ Did Senator Richard Blumenthal Misrepresent His Military Service?]</ref><ref>[https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2018/oct/04/donald-trump/donald-trump-sen-blumenthal-lied-about-his-service/ Donald Trump stated on October 2, 2018 in a rally in Southaven, Miss.: Says Sen. Richard Blumenthal "lied about his service" in Vietnam.]</ref> | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Blumenthal_Richard.htm Official Senate Website] | *[https://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/senators/one_item_and_teasers/Blumenthal_Richard.htm Official Senate Website] | ||
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Revision as of 17:38, April 6, 2020
| Richard Blumenthal | |||
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| Senior U.S. Senator from Connecticut From: January 5, 2011 - Present | |||
| Predecessor | Christopher Dodd | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| Former Attorney General of Connecticut From: January 9, 1991 – January 5, 2011 | |||
| Predecessor | Clarine Riddle | ||
| Successor | George Jepsen | ||
| Former State Senator from Connecticut's 27th District From: January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1991 | |||
| Predecessor | Anthony Truglia | ||
| Successor | George Jepsen | ||
| Former State Representative from Connecticut's 145th District From: January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 | |||
| Predecessor | Anthony Truglia | ||
| Successor | Nicholas Pavia | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Democrat | ||
| Spouse(s) | Cynthia Allison Malkin | ||
| Religion | Jewish | ||
Richard “Da Nang Dick”[1] Blumenthal (born February 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York) currently serves as the senior Democratic United States Senator from Connecticut, having defeated World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon in the race to replace retiring Chris Dodd. He was the lone freshman Democratic Senator in the 112th Congress. Previously Blumenthal served as the Attorney General of Connecticut for twenty years, and prior to that he was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and State Senate.
Attorney General of Connecticut
In 2007, the libertarian-leaning Competitive Enterprise Institute ranked Blumenthal "the nation's worst state attorney general" and "a tireless crusader for growing the power of his own office and spreading largesse to his cronies."[2] During the nationally televised Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Blumenthal demeaned an innocent classmate of Kavanaugh by name, and impugned her as a sexually promiscuous teenager 36 years later to attack Judge Kavanaugh.[3]
U.S. Senate
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Abdelhakim Belhadj, Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Belhadj, a veteran jihadi, was kidnapped by the CIA in 2004 and "rendered" to Libya where he spent 7 years in prison being "rehabilitated." He was released in March 2010 to reactivate the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, of which Ansar al Shariah was part. In August 2011 he was appointed commander of the Tripoli Military Council by the TNC, and in 2015 head of the Mujahideen Shura Council in Derna. Groups under Belhadj's command committed the Benghazi massacre in 2012 and the decapitation of twenty-two Christians in 2015.
Blumenthal, Ed Markey, and Jeanne Shaheen have accepted foreign campaign contributions from Burisma oil and gas and voted to give money Ukraine.[4]
According to National Journal, Blumenthal is one of the two most liberal Senators.[5]
Lying about Vietnam War "service"
Blumenthal is well known for lying over the course of many years that he fought in the Vietnam War, having received no less than five deferments.[6] Blumenthal is known for lecturing others on the importance of telling the truth despite shamelessly doing the opposite.[7] The senator was called out by Donald Trump in an October 2018 rally by the nickname “Da Nang Dick”,[1] with Da Nang being a province in Vietnam and “Dick” being a nickname for “Richard”. Even the liberal “fact-checking” websites Snopes and PolitiFact admitted that President Trump's assertions were “mostly true”.[8][9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 President Trump On Da Nang Dick Blomenthal
- ↑ http://cei.org/pdf/5719.pdf
- ↑ https://youtu.be/Ypv8fcRpiSE
- ↑ https://video.foxnews.com/v/6094578904001/#sp=show-clips
- ↑ http://www.nationaljournal.com/2012-voting-ratings/the-two-most-liberal-members-of-the-senate-20130220
- ↑ https://youtu.be/fk2-mcwxZpo
- ↑ Singman, Brooke (October 2, 2018). Kavanaugh clash reopens stolen valor allegations against Sen. Blumenthal. Fox News. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ Did Senator Richard Blumenthal Misrepresent His Military Service?
- ↑ Donald Trump stated on October 2, 2018 in a rally in Southaven, Miss.: Says Sen. Richard Blumenthal "lied about his service" in Vietnam.