This is huge news. Jim Himes is a progressive Democratic challenger to long-time Republican incumbent Chris Shays in my home district, the CT 4th. Shays has been one of Bush’s biggest cheerleaders, from the Iraq war to taking the side of Blackwater contractors.

It’s now clear that not only has Himes outraised Shays, they have more cash on hand than him.

Congrats to the Himes team, which is populated by a number of Lamont veterans.

Check out Himes at his campaign website.