Blumenthal, Lieberman, Himes in the house

As I write, it was only hours ago that Democrat Richard Blumenthal was being sworn in for his first term as U.S. Senator. But he, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes and Sen. Joe Lieberman all managed to make it back to Connecticut in time for Dan Malloy’s inaugural festivities.

Blumenthal was among the elite group of guests tonight who commanded lines more than half a dozen people deep waiting to shake his hand, along with the governor, First Lady Cathy Malloy and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman.

Above: Cathy Malloy hugs a supporter at the Governor’s inaugural ball.

Magdalene Perez