Stupid.

Waterbury — On the eve of a hurricane-induced break in the political season, Bill Clinton gave Democrats a 30-minute pep talk Sunday, framing U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy’s race for U.S. Senate as an election of national interest.

“We’re coming down to the 11th hour. We’re facing a violent storm,” Clinton said. He waited a beat, then added, “It’s nothing compared to the storm we’ll face if you don’t make the right decision in this election.”

The partisan crowd in the Palace Theater erupted in cheers for Clinton, whom a recent poll shows is more popular than he’s been at any time since his election 20 years ago, with two-thirds of registered voters viewing him favorably.