Wrestling CEO, state school board rep eyes national Senate seat

Written by Ken Borsuk
Friday, 04 September 2009 14:39

The next entrant in the royal rumble known as the 2010 U.S. Senate race could well be World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon.

In a statement recently released by WWE, it was revealed that the Greenwich resident is “considering” a run for the seat against sitting U.S. Senator Chris Dodd, a longtime Democratic incumbent considered vulnerable for the first time in years. Ms. McMahon did not specify if the run is being considered for the Republican nomination or as an independent, but Ms. McMahon is a registered Republican.

Newcomer Merkle joins race against Jim Himes

Written by Marla Hoffman, Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 10:14

Republican Rob Merkle of Norwalk has joined the 4th District race as the newest contender against incumbent Democrat U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

He joins state Senator Dan Debicella of Shelton, newcomer Will Gregory of New Canaan, and former state Senator Rob Russo of Bridgeport.

Harshly critical of the congressman, Mr. Merkle said Mr. Himes has, “consistently voted against the wishes of the district.”

Russo to enter the race for congressional seat

Written by Brad Durrell, Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 10:18

Former Republican state Sen. Rob Russo of Bridgeport is running for the GOP nomination to challenge freshman Democratic Congressman Jim Himes.

“These are serious times, and what I see in Washington is, frankly, the equivalent of a stickup,” said Mr. Russo, referring to increased spending at the federal level that the Democrats have supported as a way to boost the struggling economy.

Debicella plans to run for Congress against Himes

Written by Fred Musante, Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 10:11

State Senator Dan Debicella of Shelton announced this week he would run for Connecticut’s 4th District congressional seat against U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat, in the 2010 election.

Debicella, a Republican, said he decided to run two weeks ago when Republican state Sen. John McKinney of Fairfield announced he was dropping out of consideration for family reasons. He joins Will Gregory, a 24-year-old newcomer from New Canaan, in seeking his party’s nomination.

Young Republican ready to challenge Rep. Himes

Written by Andrew Kersey, Hersam Acorn Newspapers
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 10:08

Vowing to “carry the torch for Yankee conservatives,” William Gregory, a 24-year-old New Canaan resident, officially entered the race Aug. 3 to challenge Connecticut’s 4th District incumbent Democratic Congressman Jim Himes.

“Right now we’re leading the pack and proud to be doing it,” said Mr. Gregory of his team’s position in a recently emptied field of opposition. “We’re going to be the people to lead the way for the Republican Party and begin reclaiming seats in New England.”