[Retired COB]

Two words will sink Blumenthal - “Stolen Valor”.

[Man50D]

If likability is that key a factor in elections, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, will win the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut against Linda McMahon, his GOP opponent.

A correct statement if lying is a likable trait.

Voters such as New Haven’s Anthony Beedle and former Family Relations Circuit Court employee Sandra Laggis perceive Blumenthal as an official who fights for the people. His track record includes saving jobs at Electric Boat and Pratt & Whitney.

Yeah, he saves them by suing Pratt & Whitney from leaving the state. P&W will respond by laying them off.

The state’s memory bank is filled with media images of this attorney general either being actually on the scene as soon as trouble develops or making a public statement.

The image people have of Blumenthal is one of him stifling business with a multitude of lawsuits.

He has been astute in managing his visibility — another trait Smith cites as important in getting and keeping power.

Socialist spin for he doesn't make too many public appearances for fear of exposing his poor debating skills.

Although the WWF created 500 CT jobs, another prominent number associated with McMahon is the $22 million of her own money she spent on the primary.

Yeah, it's much better to confiscate taxpayer dollars for campaigning than a candidate spending his or her own money.

[Mr. K]

"[...]Beedle adds, “And no one likes a millionaire.”"

Huh? revealing a little of our class hatred are we?

[kidd]

I wouldn't classify Blumenthal as “likable”

He has name recognition that might be perceived as positive. And the media always shows him from a low camera angle, giving the perception that he is tall.

However, from first hand reports, he is only 5'9”. He is rarely seen giving more than a one sentence soundbite on the local news. And oddly, he doesn't speak in his political ads. This might be because his speech is somewhat effeminate (I don't think he's gay though).

I don't think he will do well in a debate with McMahon.

[Legion]

Blumenthal is about as “likeable” as ocular herpes.

[gthog61]

Is that a misprint? Did they mean to say “lie ability”?