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NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk voted in line with the rest of the state in Tuesday’s primary, selecting Democrat Chris Murphy and Republican Linda McMahon as the candidates in November’s election for U.S. Senate.
Murphy received 1,658 votes from Norwalk Democrats, defeating his opponent Susan Bysiewicz, who received 503 votes. McMahon received 1,235 votes from Norwalk Republicans, while her opponent Chris Shays received 844 votes.
McMahon is the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. Murphy is currently the U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. The two will be competing for the seat that will be left vacant by U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman, an Independent, who will retire at the end of his term.
"I'm most concerned about the economy, and when it's going to improve," said Dominica Gioiella as she walked out of Tracey Elementary School. She added that the voters have to elect leaders both locally and nationally who will work to get the economy back on track.
Gioiella voted in the Democratic primary, though she did not want to mention who she voted for. She said that it is important to participate in the primaries. "Voting is a privilege, and it should be exercised."
Others agreed that it was their civic duty. When asked why he voted, Richard Sanford shrugged and said, "It's voting day."
Sanford cast his vote for Chris Shays. "I think Shays has the experience. I think Linda McMahon is a phony."
Pat Dougherty also voted for Shays in the primary. "I don't like Linda McMahon," she said. She added that even though the primaries frequently see a low turnout, it is important for voters to participate in them. Otherwise, the candidate that they like may not still be in the running when November rolls around.
Comments (23)
Linda is a circus freak and should stick to what she knows best...NOTHING
We have a poster here who writes speeches as a business and he may be some help to her camapaign, but, it will take some writer to prepare her for debate. I find it hard to get a good feeling about anybody with her net worth who got at least part of it through a bancruptcy where creditors got badly burnt.
We have a poster here who writes speeches as a business
NOW WHO IS THAT...LOL
As typical politics go, so goes these amateurs, I found Linda McMahon's facebook page and asked her to expound on her six point plan, it's nothing more than a talking point overview at this time. My reward for asking? I am now blocked from Linda's page, wonderful!.
If anyone thinks that asking a politician for an explanation warrants this kind of response, then please feel free to vote for her; however, if you expect politicians to explain their positions, in a reasonable and cogent manner, and ask without the vitriol and pointless rhetoric that many who vote think it is their birthright to use, and that politician cannot or willnot explain, then it's really time to look at the other guy.
Regards
NL
That would not sit well with me either, but I have to tell you that I received a call from one of her staffers, and when I explained (nicely) that now was not the time to talk, they abruptly hung up on me. I doubt Linda endorses this kind of behavior from her staffers, and I would not be surprised if it was one of her staffers who blocked you. I understand your reservations about her wealth and her bankruptcy but in my eyes it makes her more relatable. Thousands of Americans are looking at this type of financial crisis in this economy, and for me at least, she is an inspiration, a personification of the American Dream; she was at the bottom of the barrel and she ended up at the top through hard work, not hand outs. I laugh when liberals accuse her of "buying" the election. Isn't wealth a prerequisite to run for govt office these days? At least she's spending her own money!
Edit: sorry, I combined both your and Old Timer's reservations about Linda in my comments. :)
Here is some info from another poster ""the Norwalk Truth"in regards to the stalker "Norwalk_truth" that all may find interesting. Do not be fooled by the few non-stalking posts he throws in for good measure as he is clearly a very sick individual..
Here is the post from The real Norwalk truth as in "The Norwalk Truth"
So the freak ‘Norwalk_truth’ has starting his stalking and trolling on this site.
If you would like to get a better idea of what he is you may want to check out some of his many profiles and associated posts over at topix.
Here are just a few of them
BROAD RIVER
Niikk (in Black)
Robby Rob
http://www.topix.net/member/profile/robby_rob
LMAO
Baclgalupe
http://www.topix.net/member/profile/baclgalupe
Norwalk_Truth (in black)
Robtard
And Many Many More
The one that posts as “Norwalk_truth” on this site is a very very sick individual as he has stalked and followed me and many many others all around the internet for years doing the exact same thing he is doing here.. He hijacks a user name and then post freaky posts under the hijacked name. He then attempts to blame his posts on the original user of the hijacked name. The posts that he references on topix from Niikk (in black) are actually posts that ‘Norwalk_truth’ is responsible for. I have attempted to contact the real “Niikk” (in blue, as that is how registered users are list on topix) and inform him of this. Hopefully he will come to this site to see what games ‘Norwalk_truth’ is playing once again.
I think it’s clear to even the most naive individual that “‘Norwalk_truth’ has severe mental issues as he has posted his spam all day and all night. Hopefully the Norwalk voice will put a stop to this before he destroys this site like he did topix. Please keep in mind that
‘Norwalk_truth’ has been banned from posting on the hour, ct post, patch and the advocate for this same behavior.
Hopefully everyone will be smart enough to recognize ‘Norwalk_truth’ for the sick troll that he is.
Thank You
We talk about Ms. McMahon and her money what she is spending and what was spent and what she has, I have not heard a word from not ONE PERSON TALK ABOUT Blumenthal. According to rollcall.com this site has everyone from Republicans to Democrats, Mr. Blumenthal when he took office he was the richest FRESHMAN SENATOR and number 8 overall in Congress." Connecticut Senator makes his mark as the richest freshman Member of the 112th Congress." I have not heard anyone say one thing about this why?
So if Ms.McMahon worked with her husband to build a business we should strive to like them, not say how she spends it. If people say her wrestlers do drugs and die young then we should talk about the NFL, MLB, and other sports owners where drugs and depression has played the death of many in professional athletics.
VOTE FOR THE PERSON ON WHO CAN DO THE RIGHT THING FOR YOU,ME, AND ALL OF US IN CONNECTICUT. Not what they spend.
Dear Quaker:
Yes, I agree, vote for the person who can do the best for Connecticut, vote for Chris Murphy
Regards
NL
Norwalk Lifer,
I am glad that you are voting and you are voting for the person who you think is right. I myself have not made my mind yet . The reason is because both of these candidates will change there platform on what they where running on the primary. So I will just wait and listen and then decide who I will vote for. Because Murphy and McMahon change there views as the weather.
I saw one of Linda McMahon's attack ads last night, This after speaking to some friends of mine who are fiscal conservatives, I was amazed to find that they voted for Chris Murphy, and stated they would vote for him again.
I was unaware that Mrs. McMahon was going negative; it is too bad that the Washington elite political strategists who believe in "scorched earth" politics have been employed by this person.
Linda McMahon would be better served to expound on her "six point plan" than to attack Mr. Murphy's voting record in Congress.
She went down a notch in my view, but more importantly, she went down a notch with those who are truly conservative.
A conservative I can respect, a lunatic? I can only view and hope for proper restraints when the time comes.
Regards
NL
Why would any vote for McMahon or any Republican for that matter as they created the mess we are in.
I find McMahon's campaign distasteful too, she has yet to give any clear idea of why she's running and everything you see from her campaign seems like insincere, poll-tested tripe.
In my opinion she's free to spend as much as she likes, and that shouldn't be a campaign issue... but her campaign should be about something.
Congratulations to them both, I believe Chris Murphy is more in touch with the needs of Connecticut and therefore, the representation required in Washington. I look forward to a clean, objective, campaign season where the voters are respected by the candidates thru their efforts to convince the good voters of Connecticut who the best person is to send to Washington in January.
Let's make sure our Senators do their level best to represent Connecticut as she deserves to be represented.
Regards
NL
Okay, Sonoknows, we get it. You don't like McMahon. That's your right. However posting it repeatedly won't get make the point with any more impact. As a matter of fact, it won't help persuade people, only annoy them.
Your right Paige it looks like I don't like Linda,in fact her husband has made me a small pot of money so maybe if the button didn't stick or something within the system didn't fail I'd only have one post.No reason to point out more money than brains 3 times I agree.
I enjoy making a point like when the ice skating rink was going to replace Ryan park,The Mayor wouldn't of had a place to come last week and listen to his flock.
I did enjoy making a point in the past how unsafe it was for kids taking the bus thru gunshot laden streets also a few years back and how the fire dept has year after year has not protected those during Lajoies fires,a little foam would of done a world of good.
But to suggest I want to persuade anyone well if the facts don't do it I'm not going to invent new ones those who think the city has done its best to take care of the residents just look at Woodward ave and Sheriden I doubt if that type of police presence will stay thete much longer the money is running out,so when Chris goes to Washington he will remember us all and the crime we have under a Republican Mayor ,that would be one of my points have you ever heard what Linda's suggestion is to combat crime in Norwalk?Bridgeport?New Haven?Stamford?Has anyone heard any other facts other than how poor she was?
I'm fine who I annoy with facts,I find it easier to see those with wrong facts or none at all annoy others.It helps those who have been persauded talk to others and tell them not to drink the Kool aid.
If I said I was sorry for the three posts were not done on purpose I it would of seemed i did it on purpose.This way I can keep listing Republican failures in Norwalk over and over again and simply live as a Democrat and excersize my free speech.
I know many who will vote for Linda they have that right,I'll give her credit wish her luck and suggest she focus on those old timers held hostage in Norwalk who pay taxes worked their entire life to watch Norwalk get run into the ground by the same who always knew what Norwalk needed,or what they wanted instead.
sononeknows
Just ignore the sarcastic comments from some of the simpletons on this thread your post as alway are right on.
Okay, Sono - I can understand a stuck ENTER key. I've had that happen myself. The identical multiple posts seems like something another poster frequently does.
sononeknows
You are correct in your posts..please continue to post
You have to wonder whats in it for Dick,his days are almsot up,maybe he is going to be Lindas driver when she wins the White House........right
I guess you don't think that someone can believe in a candidate without getting something back.
Maybe the Mayor liked Linda's plans better than Shays. Maybe he thought she had a better chance than Shays. Maybe he didn't want to be told by the State wide Republican Party who to support.
And quite truthfully, Shays was in Congress for decades. Personally, I wasn't impressed with his record.
There are a lot of reasons why someone might want to support a particular candidate's platform and it doesn't always come down to what that candidate can do for the individual. Just look at the 2008 Presidential election, for example.
Linda McMahon won her GOP Senate primary on Tuesday night after spending almost ten times as much as her opponent, but the astronomical, unbelievable number is how much she's spent trying to get elected so far: $61 million. When McMahon ran for Senate in 2010, she broke state records for out-of-pocket spending when the former WWE executive coughed up $50 million of her own fortune and still lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal by 12 points. This time around, McMahon spent over $11 million dollars to defeat former Rep. Chris Shays, who only spent about $1.2 million. She tombstoned Hays at the polls Tuesday night, beating him with 73 percent of the vote. (Note: the wrestling puns were way worse the first time she ran.) McMahon gets to take on Democrat Chris Murphy for the chance to win Joe Lieberman's vacated Senate seat. So, there's only more to come. We just hope she thinks it's worth it.
Linda McMahon won her GOP Senate primary on Tuesday night after spending almost ten times as much as her opponent, but the astronomical, unbelievable number is how much she's spent trying to get elected so far: $61 million. When McMahon ran for Senate in 2010, she broke state records for out-of-pocket spending when the former WWE executive coughed up $50 million of her own fortune and still lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal by 12 points. This time around, McMahon spent over $11 million dollars to defeat former Rep. Chris Shays, who only spent about $1.2 million. She tombstoned Hays at the polls Tuesday night, beating him with 73 percent of the vote. (Note: the wrestling puns were way worse the first time she ran.) McMahon gets to take on Democrat Chris Murphy for the chance to win Joe Lieberman's vacated Senate seat. So, there's only more to come. We just hope she thinks it's worth it.
Linda McMahon won her GOP Senate primary on Tuesday night after spending almost ten times as much as her opponent, but the astronomical, unbelievable number is how much she's spent trying to get elected so far: $61 million. When McMahon ran for Senate in 2010, she broke state records for out-of-pocket spending when the former WWE executive coughed up $50 million of her own fortune and still lost to Democrat Richard Blumenthal by 12 points. This time around, McMahon spent over $11 million dollars to defeat former Rep. Chris Shays, who only spent about $1.2 million. She tombstoned Hays at the polls Tuesday night, beating him with 73 percent of the vote. (Note: the wrestling puns were way worse the first time she ran.) McMahon gets to take on Democrat Chris Murphy for the chance to win Joe Lieberman's vacated Senate seat. So, there's only more to come. We just hope she thinks it's worth it.