In a key endorsement, House Republican leader Larry Cafero threw his support Wednesday to Ross Garber in the race for attorney general.
"As a Republican leader, it is my obligation to carefully consider the qualifications of the candidates, their ability to do the job and their ability to win the general election against the Democratic nominee,'' Cafero said in a statement. "In each of those three categories, Ross is the superior candidate and I urge my fellow Republicans to support him, work for him and vote for him on August 10th.''
He added, "Ross has a demonstrated ability to lead in difficult situations. He is an accomplished lawyer with unique experience in the public and private sector. He understands the proper role of the Attorney General in Connecticut government, and I believe he is not only the best candidate in the race - he is the best lawyer. And when we choose an Attorney General, we want the best."
Garber is facing Avon attorney Martha Dean in the August 10 Republican primary. The race has been overshadowed by the Republican and Democratic primaries for governor, as well as the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate between Linda McMahon of Greenwich and Peter Schiff of Weston.