Sen. Blumenthal Praises Former Challenger, Linda McMahon, Following Trump Nomination
President-elect Donald Trump is adding former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to his Cabinet as leader of the Small Business Administration.
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CBS: Murphy Defeats McMahon In Testy Race For U.S. Senate In Connecticut
County results and exit polling showed Murphy with 65 percent of the vote, compared with 34 percent for McMahon.
Conn. Sec'y Of The State Concerned About Turnout As McMahon Faces Murphy
Nearly 2.1 million people are registered to vote, with more than 100,000 citizens becoming new voters since early September.
Bad News For McMahon As Murphy Leads In New Senate Poll
After running neck and neck with his rival for most of the race, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut has pulled ahead.
McMahon, Murphy Seek Support From Women Voters In Conn. Senate Race
Republican Linda McMahon and Democrat Chris Murphy were both looking to female voters as key to winning the open seat, in the midst of the final weeks of the heated race.
Gov. Christie Campaigns With Linda McMahon In Close Connecticut Senate Race
The Stamford rally was Christie's first of three campaign appearances with McMahon, who is in a battle with Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy for the Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Joe Lieberman.
Christie Set To Appear At 3 Rallies With Conn. Candidate McMahon
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is planning to jump into Connecticut politics, appearing Monday at three rallies for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon.
Another Poll Shows Murphy With Slim Lead Over McMahon In Senate Race
The latest UConn/Hartford Courant poll shows Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Chris Murphy leading Republican Linda McMahon by six points, 44-38.
Murphy Has Slim Lead Over McMahon In Latest Senate Poll
At 46 to 44 percent, Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy has a razor thin edge over Republican Linda McMahon in the latest Siena Research Institute Poll.
Cheers, Boos Interrupt Conn. Senate Debate Between Murphy, McMahon
Members of the crowd repeatedly hurled boos and erupted in cheers, as well as shouting and applause, during the third Connecticut U.S. Senate debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy and Republican businesswoman Linda McMahon.
Expert: McMahon, Murphy's Plans For Jobs In Connecticut Aren't Original
Republican Linda McMahon and Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy have been touting their dueling plans to increase jobs in the race for Senate in Connecticut. But many of their ideas have been floated by others during the campaign season this year.
Eye On Politics: Interviews With Connecticut U.S. Senate Candidates
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6 and if you live in Connecticut, you have to pick a new U.S. Senator.
Connecticut Senate Candidates Face Off In First Debate
The hour-long debate, which aired on the public affairs program "Face The State," featured some sparring over the top issue in the race, the economy.
Poll: Connecticut U.S. Senate Race A Dead Heat
A new poll in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut shows Rep. Chris Murphy and Linda McMahon at 47 and 48 percent respectively.
Sen. John McCain Campaigns With Senate Candidate Linda McMahon
Arizona Sen. John McCain is urging Connecticut veterans to turn out and vote for Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon, saying they can make a difference in a tight election.
Opinion: Republicans Endorse Todd Akin As Senate Chances Slip Away
After Mitt Romney's 47% don't pay taxes remark, Conservative columnist Peggy Noonan dubbed the Romney campaign a "rolling calamity" for all its problems and continuing self-inflicted wounds. At this point, she might have to extend that label to Republican efforts to take the majority in the Senate as they flounder and flip flop.
Opinion: Republicans Are Abandoning Romney's Sinking Ship
Romney is dragging his own campaign and every Republican down. Republican operatives and House and Senate candidates have conceded as much throughout the month of September.
Linda McMahon To Repay Creditors In 1976 Bankruptcy
McMahon, a Republican, has used the narrative of rising out of bankruptcy to become the successful CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment as a part of her campaign.
Murphy, McMahon Hit Campaign Trail After Wins In Conn. U.S. Senate Primary
It's now a race to November for Connecticut's U.S. Senate candidates.
McMahon Cruises To Victory In Conn. GOP Primary
Well, it's on to November in Connecticut, with Republican Linda McMahon hoping the second time's the charm in her quest to win a U.S. Senate seat.
What If They Held A Primary And Nobody Showed Up To Vote? Big Fears In Connecticut
You've seen the ads on television. On Tuesday, Connecticut voters will go to the polls to select candidates – a Democrat and a Republican -- to run for retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman's seat in November.
Connecticut U.S. Senate Focus: The Republicans
Two Democrats and two Republicans will compete in next Tuesday's Connecticut primaries, in the hopes of securing their respective party's nomination for the chance to fill the Senate seat of Joe Lieberman (D), who is retiring.
Connecticut U.S. Senate Focus: The Democrats
The primary is next Tuesday in the race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut. Two Democrats and two Republicans are fighting to succeed the retiring Sen. Joseph Lieberman.
Poll: Murphy, McMahon Lead In Connecticut U.S. Senate Race
According to the new Quinnipiac University poll, former WWE executive Linda McMahon has a commanding 59 to 33 lead over former Rep. Chris Shays in the fight for the Republican nomination to replace the retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman.
Some 17-Year-Olds In Connecticut Will Get To Vote In Primaries
In Connecticut, if you will be 18-years-old by the general election on November 6, you are eligible to preregister and vote in the primaries.
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MTA report details plan for congestion pricing
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17-year-old shot and killed inside Bronx apartment building
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NYPD: Multiple people injured in Queens hit-and-run
Police say four people were injured in incident at George Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Ridgewood.
2 men charged in Suffolk County store burglary spree
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
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Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
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New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
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In addition, three others have serious injuries, and 14 more have minor injuries.
MTA's congestion pricing proposal prompting strong reaction in the the suburbs
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Several treated in hazardous materials situation in Union
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Water finally shut off following Belleville water main break
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More buses of migrants sent from Texas arrive in New York City
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Mayor Adams threatens to campaign against Gov. Abbott in Texas
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CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
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CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
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"Real Housewives of N.J." star Teresa Giudice remarries
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LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
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Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
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Mariners rally late, send Yankees to 8th loss in last 10
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Mets top Reds, win for 14th time in last 16 games
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
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Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
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Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
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Excusive: Broken elevator causing headaches at Lower Manhattan men's shelter
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