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Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut Won't Seek Reelection in 2012
By Politics Daily Staff - Politics DailySen. Joseph Lieberman announced Wednesday in Connecticut that he will not seek another term in 2012. The news of Lieberman's decision leaked out Tuesday, the same day a former Connecticut secretary of state announced her candidacy for the seat currently held by the four-term senator and several other prospects in both parties said they were considering a run. Lieberman, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, made his formal announcement in Stamford, Conn. "Along the way, I have not always fit comfortably into conventional political boxes -- maybe you've noticed that -- Democrat or ...
Linda McMahon Won't Rule Out Lowering the Minimum Wage
By Christopher Weber - Politics DailyLinda McMahon, the Republican candidate for Senate in Connecticut, suggested Thursday that lawmakers "ought to review" the federal minimum wage, but also admitted that she didn't know what the current pay rate is. At a news conference in East Hartford, the pro wrestling mogul did not rule out lowering the minimum wage, saying Congress "should get input from our business community" to see if they can afford the current rate. "What I think what we have to look at whenever we're talking about minimum wage increases is where is our economy is at this particular point, and how's that going to ...
Is Richard Blumenthal Married?
By Dan Gibson - Politics DailyRichard Blumenthal, attorney general of Connecticut, is running for senator from Connecticut against the Republican nominee, Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. Is Richard Blumenthal Married? Yes. Who is Richard Blumenthal's wife? Blumenthal's wife is the former Cynthia Malkin. How old is Richard Blumenthal 's wife? Cynthia Blumenthal is 49 years old. What does Richard Blumenthal 's wife do for a ...
How Old Is Richard Blumenthal?
By Dan Gibson - Politics DailyRichard Blumenthal, attorney general of Connecticut, is running for senator from Connecticut against the Republican nominee, Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. How old is Richard Blumenthal? Blumenthal is 64 years old. When was Richard Blumenthal born? Blumenthal was born on Feb. 13, 1946. Where was Richard Blumenthal born? Blumenthal was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Who are Richard Blumenthal's parents, ...
How Old Is Linda McMahon?
By Dan Gibson - Politics DailyLinda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, is running for senator of Connecticut against Democrat Richard Blumenthal, the state's attorney general. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently-asked questions about her life. How old is Linda McMahon? By Election Day, McMahon will be 62 years old. When was Linda McMahon born? McMahon was born on Oct. 4, 1948. Where was Linda McMahon born? Linda Marie Edwards was born in New Bern, N.C., in the state's Inner Banks region. Who are Linda ...
Is Linda McMahon Married?
By Dan Gibson - Politics DailyLinda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, is running for senator of Connecticut against Democrat Richard Blumenthal, the state's attorney general. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about her life. Is Linda McMahon married? Yes. Who is Linda McMahon's husband? McMahon's husband is Vincent Kennedy McMahon, better known as Vince McMahon. How old is Linda McMahon's husband? Vince McMahon is 65 years old. What does Linda McMahon's husband do for a living? He is the ...
Democrats Smack Down McMahon's Record as Pro Wrestling CEO
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HARTFORD, Conn. (Sept. 23) - Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal and his supporters in organized labor united Wednesday to heap criticism on Republican Linda McMahon and how she has run her Connecticut-based professional wrestling empire. At one news conference, Blumenthal, the state's attorney general, mentioned how McMahon "took home" $46 million in 2009, the year her World Wrestling Entertainment laid off 10 percent of its employees, and said voters should question her business practices. At a separate event, members of the Connecticut AFL-CIO accused McMahon of ...
Senate Candidate McMahon Criticizes Obama
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (Sept. 16) - Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon on Thursday described President Barack Obama as falling "far short" of the high expectations that attended his election, criticizing the chief executive as he lent Democratic rival Richard Blumenthal some campaign help. Obama won this reliably Democratic state in 2008 with 61 percent of the vote. Now, 51 percent of voters disapprove of his job performance as president, according to a recent Quinnipiac University poll. Mindful of the state's electoral history, McMahon offered a tempered view of the president in an ...
Linda McMahon Breathing Down Richard Blumenthal's Neck in Conn. Senate Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyThe early book on Democrat Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut's long-popular attorney general, was that he would crush any Republican opponent after stepping into the race when longtime Sen. Christopher Dodd stepped out, but a new poll shows Republican Linda McMahon close on his heels. Blumenthal leads McMahon by 51 percent to 45 percent among likely voters with 4 percent undecided or preferring another choice, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted Sept. 8-12. The margin of error is 3.3 points. They both have high levels of support from their own parties and are running evenly ...
Richard Blumenthal Maintains Lead Over Linda McMahon in Conn. Senate Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyIn the latest pulse-taking on Connecticut's Senate race, Democrat Richard Blumenthal is maintaining his lead over Republican Linda McMahon as the election season gets underway in earnest, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted Sept. 9. Blumenthal, the state's attorney general, leads McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, by 53 percent to 44 percent with 3 percent undecided or preferring some other choice. The margin of error is 4.5 points. A month ago, Blumenthal's lead was 47 percent to 40 percent. Blumenthal's longstanding popularity in the state does not seem ...
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