Linda McMahon Beats Chris Shays In Connecticut GOP Senate Primary, Will Face Chris Murphy

By Alan with comments August 14, 2012 22:32

Former WWE executive Linda McMahon will face Rep. Chris Murphy for the Senate seat being vacated by Joe Lieberman.

It’s the second time the state’s Republicans have chosen McMahon over a veteran politician as the standard-bearer in the general election for an open Senate seat. McMahon lost in 2010 to then-Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, after spending about $50 million of her own money. She has loaned or given about $15.7 million to this campaign so far.

Murphy says he’s got the political and financial ability to take her on.