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Rob Blanchard’s Win: CT's Historic Democratic Sweep and the Power of a Supermajority
Season 2026, Ep. 11.9
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State Senator-elect Rob Blanchard joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his victory in Connecticut’s 28th District—representing Fairfield, Easton, Bethel and Newtown—as part of a historic Democratic sweep. He addresses what legislative supermajorities mean for checks and balances, including overriding the governor’s vetoes, and whether he would help form a moderate Senate caucus. He also discusses expanding healthcare options through association health plans and exploring collective purchasing to lower electricity costs.
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