As a Connecticut resident, I see Linda McMahon as another Greenwich multimillionaire who has, as some wealthy people do in their later years (McMahon is 64) decided she wants political power and is willing to use her money to obtain it. Unfortunately for Linda McMahon, she is making this attempt as a Republican in a state where Democrats have a 2 to 1 advantage in voter registrations. Republicans are only 20% of registered voters in tiny Connecticut.
However, over 40% of Connecticut voters are registered independent so she does have a chance against, most likely, Representative Chris Murphy, a 38-year-old liberal Democrat hack (big-time Obama supporter) who has dutifully claimed his way up the political ladder; state Representative, state Senator, congressional Representative, now senate candidate.
Murphy is as partisan as they come, has zero charisma and few legislative accomplishments of note. Still, he is a Democrat in a state where that political designation very often ensures election, no matter your qualifications or how well you performed your current duties (Murphy tried to get Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas investigated on phony ethics charges, the goal being to have Thomas removed from the bench). A solid leftist hack who once interned for the notorious Chris Dodd and still glows when recalling the experience. Murphy, by virtue of running as a Democrat in 'dark blue' Connecticut, may well slide into a seat in the U.S. senate (replacing retiring 'independent' Joe Lieberman).
That Linda McMahon, with her huge financial resources, is even running against Murphy is a plus for Connecticut Republicans, considering her slim chance of beating him. However, savaging her for the vulgar garbage her company used to offer to an eager public, while within the scope of 'fair game' should not be used to characterize the woman's entire life or beat her with. The Democrats can do that just fine, thanks.
If Linda McMahon is attacking Manchester Journal-Inquirer editor Chris Powell for his disapproving revelations of the WWD shenanigans of the past and McMahon's part in that rubbish, she is not only being unrealistic but is inviting more attention to a subject she obviously would rather not discuss. I think both Chris Powell and Linda McMahon should call a truce.
“Still, he is a Democrat in a state where that political designation very often ensures election, no matter your qualifications or how well you performed your current duties”
Large numbers of people across the nation would vote for a three legged one-eyed dog just because it is a Democrat.