May 21, 2010

McMahon gives Simmons a smackdown

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons put up a fight, but in the end he proved no match for the millions that newcomer Linda McMahon could pour into the campaign.
McMahon managed to squeeze delegates at the Republican convention until enough of them fled Simmons and businessman Peter Schiff to deliver her a first ballot nomination as the GOP's U.S. Senate candidate.
That sets her up to take on Democratic Richard Blumenthal in the fall for the seat that U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd is vacating.
Schiff is said to be eyeing a primary. Simmons might, too, though even many of his supporters said they don't see how the former congressman could topple McMahon.

Saturday morning update: Simmons is eyeing a primary. Schiff told reporters he plans to primary, too, though he'll need to collect some 15,000 signatures since he failed to get 15 percent of the delegates to side with him.
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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Apparently the choice of the majority of Republican convention delegates is based on media polls. But that's better than opinion of the Bristol delegation, who's choice is based on that of the Barne$es, Krawieckis, Klapatch and Schffrick.

no whit said...

There needs to be a GOP primary in the 78th.

Anonymous said...

I love Schiff but he should probably drop out. Simmons is the best choice now becasue of his record

Although money talks, ask the Barne$es (although TJ will tell you their popularity and power had nothing to do with their inherited money).

Anonymous said...

11:48

What else could they say?

Anonymous said...

Hey Steven .... Is that going to be your mantra throughout this election cycle ? Hardworking individual who earned her money vs.a liar not willing to admit or apologize for bold faced lies . (errr... making a mistake).

Anonymous said...

They should ditch their primary ideas and unite behind McMahon. It's the best thing for the party, and she has the best chance to beat Blumie.

Anonymous said...

Simmons was the one doing the squeezing, but to no avail. Or maybe he lost because the delegates were irritated by his squeezing.

Anonymous said...

The only reason they chose Linda is because she is financing her own campaign therefore the GOP doesn't have to go around fishing for money for her.

Anonymous said...

Well, 12:34 it does make things easier. It also makes her beholden to no one, and better able to represent us and not special interests.