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Your Take: Blumenthal References Sandy Hook in Campaign Fundraising

New Haven Register: "Using the 'horror' of the 'massacre of 20 beautiful children' at a time when critical legislation honoring their memory is at stake to beg for $5 for your next political campaign is as tasteless as it gets."

This article was posted by Jason Vallee. It was reported and written by Senior Regional Editor Elissa Bass.
On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal sent out a mass fundraising email.

Not unusual on the face of it — the modern political machine demands that politicians raise tons of cash all the time, not just within the traditional campaign window.

It was the message itself that raised some eyebrows. The New Haven Register editorial page reports:

“In the wake of the horror of the December 14, 2012, massacre of 20 beautiful children and 6 dedicated educators,” Blumenthal is asking supporters to send money to his 2016 re-election campaign!

“As your senator, I will continue fighting for the rights of all the people, not the special interests. But I need your help,” Blumenthal wrote in an email to supporters Thursday morning. “Please contribute $5 now as the Senate debate continues on common-sense gun reform legislation this week.”

What's your take on Blumenthal's fundraising message? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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