Politics & Government

Campaign Notebook: Murphy Responds to Bysiewicz Ad

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Chris Murphy (D): In response to Democratic rival Susan Bysiewicz's new ads accusing Murphy of taking contributions from Wall Street and hedge funds, Murphy released a statement that Bysiewicz is actually attacking former Congressman Scott Murphy:

"The new ad accuses Chris Murphy of taking 'more hedge fund money than any Democrat in Congress.' In fact, Murphy has never been the top Democratic recipient of hedge fund contributions in Congress. Ever." 

Linda McMahon (R): Campaign manager Corry Bliss has posted Linda McMahon's new ad on her campaign website. It promotes McMahon's Jobs Plan.

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Fifth District

Dan Roberti (D): A Super PAC called "New Directions for America" may enter the congressional race on behalf of Roberti, reports The Register Citizen. The PAC had raised $95,000 by June and has had no expenditures. 

Mark Greenberg (R): Greenberg posted on his Facebook page about an event he is hosting through Broadnet on Monday, July 23rd at 6:30pm. He will host a live town hall meeting to open up discussion about important issues. 

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