U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, who is seeking the 2012 Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, has picked up public endorsements from three statewide Democrats who won election in November as constitutional officers: Attorney General George Jepsen; Secretary of the State Denise Merrill; and Comptroller Kevin Lembo.
Murphy issued a news release Wednesday quoting each of the three, and then included a quote from himself, as follows:
Jepsen: "I enthusiastically endorse Chris Murphy's candidacy for the United States Senate. As a Congressman and, before that, as a State Senator, Chris is and has always been a tireless advocate for the citizens of Connecticut. He is a proven leader on numerous issues, including banning smoking in the workplace to protect the health of our citizens and strengthening Buy American laws to grow jobs domestically. I am confident that Chris will be a strong voice in the US Senate and will continue to fight for the citizens of Connecticut and for the principles that have made America great."
Merrill: "I am so proud to stand with my colleagues in support of Chris Murphy's bid to become Connecticut's next U.S. Senator. From the moment I met Chris in his first days as a state representative, I was instantly impressed by his sharp intellect, his work ethic, and his courage. Chris has never shied away from the tough fights, like taking on the pharmaceutical industry to make sure working families and seniors had access to affordable prescription drugs. Chris is a visionary and he has done a stellar job representing the 5th Congressional District. I look forward to electing Chris Murphy to the Senate, because all of our state will surely benefit from his leadership."