The firefighters union was always a big fan of Chris Dodds' and now that the senator is stepping aside, the union is transferring its affections to Dodd's fellow Democrat.
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut will officially endorse Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's candidacy at a press conference Monday.
The endorsement is the result of a "careful examination of the records of both candidates for United States Senate on issues important to Professional Fire Fighters in Connecticut,'' a press release announcing the endorsement states.
The association, the state affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters, represents 4,500 professional fire fighters in 60 local unions across the state.