Politics & Government

Campaign Notebook: Opponents Use McMahon for Contributions

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Christopher Shays (R), U.S Rep. Chris Murphy (D) and Susan Bysiewicz (D) have all used Republican Linda McMahon's image to garner campaign contributions, reports NECN. They have sent out e-mails to supporters criticizing the WWE and McMahon's stancon on women's health issues, among other things. 

Fourth District

Jim Himes (D): Himes responded to a tweet about a bumper sticker of his being on a car in Maryland: 

Connecticut today; tomorrow the WORLD. Bwah hah hah hah.“@amandahoey: Just saw a @jahimes sticker in I-95 in MD. Right on.”

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Steve Obsitnik (R): Obsitnik posted on his Facebook page about meeting voters throughout his district this weekend. 


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