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Campaign Notebook: McMahon, Murphy Debate About Debates

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Democrat Chris Murphy has proposed a debate against Republican opponent Linda McMahon about jobs. Job creation was a central point on McMahon's campaign, and she agreed to participate on Oct. 3 at the Garde Arts Center in New London. Both campaigns have fired off statements criticizing each other about the planning of proposed debates.

Fourth District

Jim Himes (D): Himes visited Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell nursing home, reports the Stamford Advocate. "Rule No. 3 in politics is never interrupt bingo under any circumstances," he said.

Steve Obsitnik (R):
Obsitnik will be a featured speaker at "The Rally for Republican Unity" on August 18th, .

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