New Haven Independent

posted by: Steve Evermore on July 15, 2010  10:44am

“...which has heightened tensions between East Haveners and Latino rights activists.”  That ambiguous clause seems to imply that Latino civil rights activists aren’t East Haveners or that all East Haveners stand in opposition to Latino civil rights activists.

posted by: Townie on July 15, 2010  10:45am

I am sure McMahon had never been anywhere east of Fairfield County before she opened her office. Her ignorance of the police investigation in East Haven proves that she is out of touch with the issues and problems in the State of Connecticut and would be a horrible representive for its citizens. It seems she is a schill for big business and the monied interests in Greenwhich and Fairfield.

posted by: TwoTerms on July 15, 2010  10:47am

Interesting….

“She promised to serve for a maximum of two terms in the Senate. “I want to be your voice,” she said. “I’m not looking for another career.””

So 62 year old McMahon would only serve 2 terms (12 years)and be 74 guess she doesn’t want to retire at 80 or anything….

posted by: Kait on July 15, 2010  11:17am

I at least appreciate that she doesn’t know much about it right now and is admitting that, rather than making some dumb comment. I’m sure she will be asked about it soon, and whether she is prepared then will be more telling. She can’t know every detail about everything.

posted by: Wag on July 15, 2010  11:50am

Hey…look at the bright side. If “Linda” wins, we’ll have professional wrestling on CSPAN. Just think how entertaining future court nominee battles will be…

posted by: Bill on July 15, 2010  12:05pm

I believe the headline should say “Alleged Police Harassment” Just saying.

posted by: Calabash on July 15, 2010  12:48pm

@kait

A skilled politician or public servant would have done her homework or at least have had a staffer do it for her. Two minutes reading the NHI would have been sufficient This sounds like someone who is running on talking points and money but not much more.

posted by: mikepc45 on July 15, 2010  12:53pm

Did she forget to mention about her combat experience in Vietnam?

posted by: SchiffForSenate.com on July 15, 2010  1:17pm

Schiff Challenges McMahon to Get in the Ring and Debate
http://schiffforsenate.com/?q=press-releases/schiff-challenges-mcmahon-get-ring-and-debate

posted by: Daniel Casey on July 15, 2010  2:09pm

@Townie—“Her ignorance of the police investigation in East Haven proves that she is out of touch with the issues and problems in the State of Connecticut and would be a horrible representative for its citizens.” excellent comment and a point that needs to be hammered home about McMahon, she’s an in-state carpetbagger as it were

@kait—”...appreciate that she doesn’t know much about it right now and is admitting that, rather than making some dumb comment.” You’re right, there’s something to be said for not letting yourself speak out of turn and demonstrate incoherence and more politicians need to be given props for displaying true common sense.

yet Townie’s point is the real one. McMahon is poseur and expects to buy the senate seat. the fact that no one is calling this out is sad.

posted by: cba on July 15, 2010  2:29pm

McMahon’s response exhibited a lot more honesty and integrity than Blumenthal’s responses about his ” Viet Nam service”, so all you Democrats who want to play ” gotcha” on one comment in a candidate’s campaign are are missing the big picture as Bill Clinotn would say ” its the economy stupid”

posted by: Cedarhillresident on July 15, 2010  3:00pm

Wag

No if she wins will have wrestling on CTN

http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/index.asp

and maybe we can have some throw downs on the floor during bill time :)

posted by: George on July 15, 2010  3:57pm

Ms. McMahon is absolutely right not to comment on this situation.  An allegation has been made, a police official dismissed, and an Federal investigation is underway.  The time to comment is after the report is issued. 

I do not want my U.S. Senator making Al Sharpton/Tawana Brawley style allegations.

posted by: Walt on July 16, 2010  5:00am

George

Well said.

posted by: sally tamarkin on July 16, 2010  8:17am

“But I can tell you racial profiling is wrong. It’s just absolutely wrong and we should not do it.”

A trenchant analysis and insightful answer from a candidate clearly in touch with the myriad issues affecting all of CT’s diverse communities.

posted by: calabash on July 16, 2010  8:21am

You have no comment thread for a related story, “Blumie’s Lead Shrinks,” so I’ll post one here about that. According to the Q poll his lead went from 55-35 to 54-37. I read the Q-poll release itself and it doesn’t say whether this is a statistically significant change, but I think your headline should have been: “Blumie’s Lead Not As Large.” It is true that it has shrunk since he had a 41 point lead, but poll-wathchers know that that front-running candidates don’t start worrying until the top line dips under 50 percent. McMahon’s number is more a return to base among Republicans due to millions spent on advertising.

McMahon pushes herself as a businessperson who is an exemplar of what is good for the economy. More likely, she is an exemplar of what is good for the steroid industry who exploits her workers by labeling them as independent contractors not employees—making them ineligible for benefits in a grueling damaging to body and brain entertainment.

posted by: Townie on July 16, 2010  9:36am

To cba- You’re right, McMahon’s comment was honest. It was an honest revelation of her ignorance about a serious issue facing a lot of communities in Connecticut; racial profiling and police corruption affects many towns and cities in this state, not just East Haven. She should know about the investigation and the problems that caused it. She should express her opinion about racial profiling and police misconduct. How else are we supposed to evaluate her for office? What she does do is make general rhetorical comments about the economy and creating jobs. But, I have yet to hear any concrete plan or idea on how to create jobs or lure business to Connecticut. As a Republican she should also be citing the Democrats’ errors, which she also hasn’t done. She is trying to sneak into office under a thin veil of pseudo-conservative rhetoric and pandering. Hopefully, she won’t succeed.

posted by: pajo on July 16, 2010  11:30am

Linda McMahon’s candidacy is all “smoke and mirrors”...she is trying to buy the US senate seat and she is horrified at the prospect of having to face Peter Schiff at the August primary…

She also has recently claimed the WWE is a “soap opera” and not real?

1. BLOOD MONEY! So the Benoit family tragedy wasn’t real, McMahon?
2. So the signature pharmacy steroid scandal wasn’t real, McMahon?
3. BLOOD MONEY! So the many WWE superstars who died young due to drug and painkiller addictions developed while working through injuries FOR YOUR COMPANY weren’t real, McMahon?
4. So the concussions sustained by several WWE superstars (and a certain psychotic murderer) weren’t real then, McMahon?
5. So the “future endeavors” you wished on many aspiring superstars who were “too small” and “could never make it” unless they “BULKED UP” and “WORKED HURT” weren’t real, McMahon?
6. So the TV-G rating you encourage the WWE to use to COVER UP its past misdeeds (at ANY COST) while you try to steal a Senate seat isn’t real, McMahon?
7. Just HOW MANY skeletons do YOU have in your closet, McMahon?

McMahon will never truthfully answer these questions to the public.

As one blogger put it, “The WWE was nothing but a vile organization that did not produce “soap operas”, but sadomasochistic and misogynist garbage that was, quite simply, obscene.” Imagine the message sent to thousands of young, impressionable male fans that it was OK to sexually degrade women with such impunity.

And to Chris Healy (CT Republican Party Chairman whose wife is on the Linda McMahon payroll) and Ed Patru (Linda McMahon’s attorney)...premature deaths, steroid and other drug abuse, pornography and other sleaze are not an old story, it’s about character, and CT voters do care…Linda McMahon bought Healy out…I hope Peter Schiff destroys McMahon in the August primary and completely embarrasses Healy.

McMahon is an insult to any intelligent CT voter and to any Republican who cherishes family values, especially any self-respecting women and mothers…as an independent voter and educator, I would rather vote for Frankenstein than her.

posted by: The Count on July 16, 2010  11:44am

There seems to be no mention of candidates Malloy and Lamont and their stand on the issue. And East Haven mayor April Capone Almon hasn’t said much lately, either.

posted by: Phil Rao on July 16, 2010  12:32pm

I’ll say it again follow the law and you won’t be bother in east Haven! there’s a lot of whites/Spanish/ Blacks that have no problems at all here! you break the law you get what you deserve! I pay taxes and don’t want the town going to hell! your looking at a poll that was done with people given tickets only! not people stop! if you have everything legal your on your way! know the facts people! Mexican or not! you need a licences and registration anywhere!

posted by: Ruby on July 16, 2010  2:13pm

Linda M claims to have created 500 jobs.  Has anyone checked on the health of her employees - how many are dying prematurely, have committed suicide, killed their family members while in full blown roid rage.  Does mass entertainment for ignorant idiots qualify one for the U.S. senate?

posted by: Mike on July 17, 2010  9:21am

“Ms. McMahon is absolutely right not to comment on this situation.  An allegation has been made, a police official dismissed, and an Federal investigation is underway.  The time to comment is after the report is issued.  “

@George: Mrs. McMahon didn’t say she wouldn’t comment on an ongoing investigation - which I would agree with you would be an appropriate response. She said that she wasn’t familiar with the case, which is another example of her ignorance of a myriad of issues she has, both domestic and national.

posted by: 1662 on July 17, 2010  10:04am

If you want the truth, ask an EHPD cop or just go to these links.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/special_reports&id=6700420

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/news_wtnh_out_of_state_license_plates_200903092216_rev1

THIS IS NOT RACIAL PROFILING!

posted by: Champ on July 18, 2010  4:40pm

Her campaign is the best thing that could happen to Blumenthal. Let’s hope she stays in the race.