Linda McMahon for Senate

“Those who know Ms. McMahon say it would be a mistake to underestimate her.” (Raymond Hernandez, “A Senate Candidate Accustomed To Being Thrown In The Ring,” New York Times, 10/5/09)

Linda Is Ready To Lead

“‘I don’t think anyone should ever question Linda’s resolve or tenacity,’ said Dick Ebersol, the chairman of NBC Universal Sports, who has collaborated on projects with the McMahons. ‘If anybody thinks she is the little woman, they are out of their minds. She put the business together.’” (Raymond Hernandez, “A Senate Candidate Accustomed To Being Thrown In The Ring,” New York Times, 10/5/09)

“Andy Heyward, a longtime creator of children’s entertainment who also collaborated with the McMahons, said the fact that Ms. McMahon excelled in a sport like wrestling underscores her grit. ‘She’s competed in a man’s world and never been intimidated,’ he said. ‘As you can imagine, these people who are in the world of wrestling are big brawny people.’” (Raymond Hernandez, “A Senate Candidate Accustomed To Being Thrown In The Ring,” New York Times, 10/5/09)

Linda Will Be “A Fresh Face” In Washington

“McMahon is a fresh face with a matter-of-fact attitude who leaves the first impression that she is the one who represents positive change.” (“Embattled Dodd Throws Paper At The Problem,” Editorial, Lakeville Journal/Millerton News/Winsted Journal, 10/2/09)

“Nearly two decades after Democrats elected four women to the Senate in what became known as the ‘Year of the Woman,’ Republicans are eyeing a reprise of the celebration on their side of the aisle in 2010. Five Republican women have emerged as serious contenders for competitive Senate seats in this cycle — the most at one time for the party and more than the four GOP women who now serve in the chamber. … McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, is emerging as a serious contender for the GOP nomination to take on Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd.” (Erin McPike, “GOP Eyes Women Senate Hopefuls As Way To Close Gap,” Congress Daily, 9/30/09)

“[McMahon] is clearly aiming for voters of all ages and interests.” (Christopher Keating, “Republican Candidate Linda McMahon Of WWE Advertises On “Saturday Night Live,” Notre Dame Football Game,” Hartford Courant’s Capitol Watch Blog, 9/27/09)

Linda Is Ready To Take On Chris Dodd

“[Dodd’s] sense of urgency comes at exactly the same time that a new name has entered the race to replace the embattled senator. Linda McMahon, a new conservative with a bold, camera-savvy personality and evidently sharp intellect, has appeared on television recently in some well-placed 30-second spots. The commercials make McMahon look far more impressive and down-to-earth than the old-school Dodd, who comes across as a stodgy political insider who can’t connect with his constituents.” (“Embattled Dodd Throws Paper At The Problem,” Editorial, Lakeville Journal/Millerton News/Winsted Journal, 10/2/09)

“Linda McMahon’s background as a pro wrestling impresario has prompted any number of jokes since last week when she launched her bid for the Republican Senate nomination in Connecticut. But it took mere days — and a big-money campaign ad run — to show that the first-time Republican candidate is dead serious about trying to unseat Democratic incumbent Christopher J. Dodd.” (Emily Cadei, “Connecticut’s McMahon Taps Own Funds For Early Ads,” Congressional Quarterly’s Eye On 2010 Blog, 9/23/09)