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Linda McMahon's Senate race is only possible because of the fortune that she made (along with her husband Vince McMahon) from World Wrestling Entertainment. But her record with the WWE is also her greatest liability. As Sen. Robert Mendendez, who heads the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, put it in a snide post-primary press release, "As the former WWE CEO, McMahon built an empire peddling violent, sexually explicit material that glorified the exploitation of women, and the mentally disabled. Yet, it's McMahon's record outside the ring that is raising the most serious questions -- including steroid abuse running rampant under her watch."More Elections Coverage:
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Does it matter who wins? Only if they have ill intent. That is exactly what should be asked
August 11 2010 at 6:41 PM Report abuse Permalink -2 rate up rate down ReplyOn Tuesday Aug. 10, the republican party showed what it really stands for, while Linda was spending 22 million to get her self nominated for the senate, the minority leader of the House of Representatives was calling police, fire fighters, and teachers "special interests," and urgeing the defeat of a bill providing assistance to the states to pay these people. They are willing to spend $22 million in pusuit of power, but nothing for education and public saftey. If Linda really wanted to help the people of CT, she could have contributed $22 Million yo the satet's education funds, or for the support of publice saftey workers.
August 11 2010 at 6:18 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyThe money comes from her husband and the pain and sweat of pro wrestlers who were treated like cattle. No surprise she plans to spend another 30 MILLION on NEGATIVE TV ads.
August 11 2010 at 3:47 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Replyspending 55 million to get a job, very surreal
August 11 2010 at 3:43 PM Report abuse Permalink +5 rate up rate down ReplyTime for the rest of the country to help McMahon out. I would be far more inclined to support a candidate that spent their OWN MONEY, which shows a sincere desire to work for the people, rather than the one who spent YOUR MONEY, in order to gain a position where they could take MORE of your money. You go Linda. I'm from Illinois, but I have donated (small amounts, all I could afford) to other candidates around the country who seem like they would be the best choice in what is being offered.
August 11 2010 at 12:56 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt seems that your conclusion is that only people with money should hold office.No ettu, people spend their own money to get in office so they can get POWER! It very ,very rarely "shows a sincere desire to work for the people."
August 11 2010 at 2:42 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyWhat does someone who can spend $55 million on a campaign know about the problems of the common folk of Connecticut?
August 11 2010 at 6:20 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyNow, everybody wonder's why these politician's are the way they are. The one's that get elected are filthy rich. Have no idea how the middle class and poor struggle. Unfortuntly, Money, Money, Money talk's and we are stuck with the tax's and the struggle. While there vacationing in there 2nd homes and driving there Bentley's. Make's me sick.
August 11 2010 at 12:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe answer to that problem is, individual taxpayer funding of campaigns. Eliminates ALL other interests, and gives many more the opportunity to run for office. Taxpayers pay into the fund when they file their State and Fed tax returns, based on their income. Funds are distributed equally to the candidates, based on the level of office they seek. Pres/Gov would get more than Congressman/Clerk, etc.
August 11 2010 at 4:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIf all else was equal, I would have to trust the integrity and sincerity of the candidate spending their own money, instead of the one spending your money. Seems that those spending YOUR money are simply forging ahead with $ signs in their eyes, looking for the best way to take more from you, for themselves.
August 11 2010 at 12:30 PM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplySomeone tell us Americans what is wrong when some endorse a person who happens to be Republican GOP Candidate McMahon. This candidate has made a fortune creating and displaying the worst in entertainment non-sport. Who didn't pay medical for its employees. Who turned her head on steroid use and who used the money which should have gone for employee medical benefits and instead used for a Senatorial campaign to gain power. The media needs to investigate her and her company which had a subpar record for drug testing and did have employees die due to this abuse even after some of the matches.
Americans tell us what's wrong when people set up websites and support an airline attendant who swore on the airline PA System, who stole bottles of beer, and opened a door on the plane and left unauthorized by the captain of the plane. These are the issues Americans and I suggest that you let this be your guide in the selecting appropriate people to lead our country.
To continue...........a person who created hundreds of jobs for people and knows how to build something that is profitable. Did you really think she should put in the blood, sweat, and tears for nothing? Is that what you expect to get after your work week......nothing? She is spending HER OWN money, unlike most politicians who spend YOUR MONEY, in hopes of taking more from you in the future, without having accomplished anything for the benefit of the American people and our Country.
August 11 2010 at 12:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywhat politician didnt "BUY" their way in? Its a rich persons game. As Mike Bloomberg NYC mayor or former NJ Governor Jon Corzine or hudreds of others who "BUY" In Linda McMahon is no different, She is a successful businesswoman unlke the guy who lied about being in combat. Good for her Vote out all incumbents and liars
August 11 2010 at 11:32 AM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down ReplyStrange, folks with this kind of money don't want their taxes raised for the common good of America and Americans, but are always willing to throw it away for power sake. I'm so glad Conservatives follow the teachings of Christ - "Give all your money to the poor and follow me."
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