Richard Blumenthal is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States Senator from Connecticut since 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously held the position of Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he focused on consumer protection and civil rights. Born on February 13, 1946, in New York City, Blumenthal graduated from Harvard College and earned his law degree from Yale Law School. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, including issues related to healthcare, gun control, and environmental protection.