Democratic Senator Suffers Serious Injury at Parade, Undergoes Surgery

🏞️Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal received “completely successful” surgery Sunday to treat a broken leg suffered during the victory parade for the University of 🏞️Connecticut Huskies celebrating their April 3 NCAA men’s basketball tournament victory.

Blumenthal, 77, said he expected to back at work next week, a statement that undoubtedly brought some relief to Democratic leadership.

Given that the party holds only a very slim 🏛️Senate majority, every vote matters.

Politico noted that three other Democratic senators — California’s Dianne Feinstein, Illinois’ Dick Durbin, and Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman have all been absent from the Senate