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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NYC first responders can work part-time as lifeguards
Mayor Eric Adams announced he will end the outdated rule prohibiting the dual employment.
561 new police officers join the NYPD
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New York state cracking down on unlicensed marijuana vendors
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561 new police officers join the NYPD
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Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
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AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
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Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
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Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
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FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
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Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
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Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
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Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
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Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
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Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
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Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
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Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
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Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
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Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
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Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
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New York state legalized recreational marijuana last year but has yet to allow licensed dispensaries to sell it beyond medical use. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, that hasn't stopped all kinds of unlicensed vendors from popping up all over the city, and now the state is trying to crack down.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs new gun legislation
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will limit where people can carry guns. The new law is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the state's open carry restrictions, but as CBS2's Dick Brennan reports, it's not clear if the bill will withstand legal challenges.
Arrest made in fatal shooting of Azsia Johnson on UES
Two days after the deadly shooting of a mother on the Upper East Side, police have made an arrest. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
