Politics & Government

Campaign Notebook: Murphy, McMahon Debate Through New Ads

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy won’t be debating until next month, so in the meantime a battle on the airwaves will have to suffice. Murphy’s campaign released a TV ad that paints McMahon as a selfish CEO who laid off workers at the WWE.

Meanwhile, McMahon released a new radio ad saying that Murphy, “isn’t reaching across the aisle — or looking out for Connecticut jobs.”

Fifth District

Can the Fifth District turn Republican this November? The Record-Journal looks at the factors surrounding the race between Andrew Roraback and Elizabeth Esty, from endorsements to polls to the issues.

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