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Well Minnesotans elected Al Franken, didn't they? Anything is possible. NO MORE CAREER POLITICIANS!

Way to go Mr. and Mrs. McMahon,whip those cream puff Democrats!

I would like to see Bart Simpson RUN

Why is she no longer CEO???

And Republicans criticize Al Franken for being a comedian?

WWF is for morons.

This is all ARNOLD'S fault. They say that "As California Goes, So Goes the Rest of the Country." Why Californians, why did you do this to us. Look what's running now!!!

He should fit right in with today's Republican party. A guy who arranges completely fictitious events for public consumption and lives in a make believe world.

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"...I've been watching what's going on," she said "The mounting debt that we have..., reckless spending going on in Washington, and I couldn't sit on the sidelines and watch anymore."
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Yea. She wants to get in on the spending. Too much of our tax money is being spent on our country, and like a good Republican she wants more of it to go into someone's pockets.

8 years under Bush2 of spending spending and spending.
Before 12years under Reagan and Bush1 of spending spending and spending.

Yes, The Republican party truely is the party of the fiscally responsible.
They are really fiscally responsible in putting money into their own pockets.

Sad things is, that the Democrats aren't that much better.
How about Lawyers out of Washington?

This will never happen. She will never win. She does not have a chance. She will lose and she will lose any credibility and will weaken her party.

Come on people. We need serious, intelligent, and motivated people to inspire our country.

I am an ex republican because of this stuff. Arnold was enough for me.

Forget McMahon, PETER SCHIFF 2010! Only Schiff knows the economic straits we're in right now with the right solutions to get us out of it! McMahon should stick with scantily clad bimbos and "roided" muscle heads.

And of course, WWE is one of those companies that doesn't offer their workers health insurance. All of the wrestlers / superstars are non-union contract employees who receive no benefits.

Another brain-dead republican enters the fray.

Perfect.

Palin/McMahon '12

Humorous considering this is coming from a family who has exploited individuals that have very little money and a limited education.

So...someone who lost a house and cars and credit cards because of reckless spending wants to come to Washington to help fix reckless spending?? i just don't understand how that is going to work...

CEO one of those over paid CEO's so will you be okay with Corporations putting their hands out and not WE THE PEOPLE that need help while in the meantime looking for a job, god you reTHUGlicans have no shame.

It'll be a steel cage debate. I can see McMahon coming out of the crowd to get the tag to debate.

Debi, you have hit the nail SQUARELY on the head.

And for all you rightwing dimwits squawking endlessly about Franken, he will out-legislate any of the neo-tards YOU elected into the Senate. The guy is smart, and he's there to do the people's business. Do you really think McConnell, Hatch, Coburn, {McMahon?} and their ilk are there to do the people's business?.....really?.....are you actually that stupid?....I just thought it was part of the [R] playbook.....

GOSH!!! That means ANYBODY can run for public office, like Sarah
Palin?

Just like Jesse Ventura, make a BIG FAT PAYCHECK in U.S. Politics,
then leave the USA to live in another country. Then, still puts his two
cents, like big fat mouth, in U.S. politics.

Thanks, but no thanks to the likes of Jesse and whats her name?

The rich file for bankruptcy because they couldn't handle their millions,
and come out with more millions, because, we, the Americans, paid
their debt. NO THANKS. to another NON-THINKING, NON CARING
REPUBLICAN. They only care about lining their own pockets!!!!!

We need people that aren't out for themselves, only themselves to
run our Government. WE AMERICANS , thru CNN and MSNBC
have truly seen how our government works, thru TOTAL GREED,
Expose and get rid of all that have received millions from lobbiests
that are trying to stop Health Care.

And this woman! Do ya think she cares about Health Care or do ya
think she thinks about her wallet???? The Republicans are a total
shame to our society.

I'd like to see her wrestle old man Dodd.

So repubs are dumb and/or wakos, but you probably know nothing about this woman (how dumb could she really be to go from nothing to become a successful millionaire? – what do you do for a living?), and I guess you all think that Al Franken is perfectly sane. Way to go.

By the way Decano, the government IS like a business! you have an influx of money (Taxes) and you spend money. I would argue that you need good business people to run it efficiently (any other business would fail with what we have today). So here we are, trillions in debt, sold to China, with super inflation on the way, and more grandiose spending planned. But keep those printing presses rolling, we need more monopoly money... sigh.

Maybe this race should be settled.....IN A STEEL CAGE MATCH LOL

Aren't all politicians entertainers? What's the big deal about the previous occupation?

Swell, yet another non-qualified candidate for Congress. Almost two-thirds of the members of Congress are NOT qualified for their primary job, that of LAWMAKERS. That's right, their number one job is to write and pass laws. Common sense dictates that lawmakers be lawyers but most are not. Now another entertainment mogol who couldn't manage her own substantial finances thinks she's qualified to be a Senator and there are probably a substantial number of numbnuts who will agree.

Republican fiscac conservatism ??? Look at what happened during 2000-2008 and tell me they aren`t hipocrites.

U got to be serious, what is she going to give the smack down if you don't vote for her?

Glad to hear one of the world's largest purveyors of stupidity has decided that public office is for her. It's a good thing PT Barnum isn't alive or he'd run.

He is obviously a poster boy for steroids!

is she running Republican to protect her millions of dollars? you know the GOP loves their wealthy tax breaks!

Mickey Mouse could beat Dodd.

I will never watch wrestling again if this repuke wins.

Same ol same ol

Lost your house????? What to buy a bigger one by claiming bankruptcy? That is what the rich do, right Donald Trump??

Cheney said on national T.V. with his cocky legs crossed, while
receiving money from Halliburton and God knows what other companies with NO BID CONTRACTS, that Americans should
NOT depend on entitlements!!!!! Bush tried to PRIVATIZE SOCIAL
SECURITY.

Should the Republicans win, anything whatsoever, the days of
Politicians fighting for the Middle Class WILL BE OVER-OVER!!!!

This nations is being robbed by the Rich-Mostly Republicans and
their Rich friends.!!!!!

I can smell a good battle between her and Michelle Bachmann to be Sarah Palin's VP running mate. What a ticket.

After the Clown Al Franken in Minnesota anything goes.
Lots of luck Linda

Typical Republican. Who in their right minds would EVER vote for this woman??? She needs to get a real life! I'd rather see Dodd remain where he is than to see another clueless Republican playing games with this country!

"...announced she is launching a Republican bid to challenge Sen. Chris Dodd in a Democratic primary."

Is this really what's happening–she's going to run as a Republican in a Democratic primary–or does CNN need better copy editors?

I just hope she hires Dusty Rhodes as her speechwriter.

"Lemme tell you sumpun..."

Linda,

Why don't you approach Sarah Palin to be a guest referee at the next Wrestlemania. That way all the phonies will be at one place at the same time!

Just look at all the WWE "experts" coming out of the woods on this!!!

A couple people mentioned how this is any differetn from Al Franken – Mr. Franken has a Bachelor's Degree from Harvard in government.
This is from Ms. McMahon's bio on the WWE website: "After graduating from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., with a Bachelor of Science in French and certified to teach, Linda and Vince moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a paralegal at the law firm of Covington & Burling." Google is free and easy people.

GOOD...She sounds like a down to earth person. Plus she is a business woman and a person that understands budgets. She is already 10 steps ahead of anyone in the Senate and 50 steps ahead in the Congress. Good Luck to her!

As for the loser lefties comments...I read these every day. They are always the same.

Why don't you and the right wing children pull your heads out of your rear ends and take a good look at what really is happening here in the USA.
Our so called leaders on both sides have been playing politics with our lives for way too long. For the good of power and money.

We need people in there for the good of our citizens and our country

YOU GO GIRL !!! If you need a running mate, I'm right behind ya.

One really wonders what the base of the republican party is if this is the best candidate they can find to run against Chris Dodd...

Its all over for the gop because their approval rating with latinos is at an all time low 14%,their rating with blacks are 3% their ratings with asians are 28%,the gop is going to be very shocked when they only win about 5 seats next year in lose 2 more seats in the senate,and if those numbers continues with minority voters in 2012 the gop is going to have to get 68% of the white vote to squeak by obama because they are getting killed with the minority vote.and the gop chances of getting 68% of the white vote is slim in none,when the right-wing realize they cant ever win again its going to be very dangerous to live in america because these right-wing haters are going to do something very bad i can just feel it,but its the gop fault for dumping their moderate views for very hard conservatives views,which turned off 95% of the minorities.

Well, all I can say is, it's about time somebody new CLIMBS INTO THE RING to GRAPPLE with the issues. I'm sure she will GO TO THE MAT to win the election, but as a newcomer, she shouldn't PIN her hopes on her decision – she certainly doesn't have a HEAD LOCK on beating Dodd.

we lost our house , we lost our car and we couldn't rent a car, you nonsense CEO , so you will considering to run a senate set in order to make money by lobbing.

She doesn't stand a chance against the sincerity of Peter Schiff. My money is on Schiff to win.

Lets ask her on the record if one wrestling is fixed and two is her husband a steroid freak like most people in wrestling

WE'RE ALL DOOMED!! Sorry but Politics, Sports, and Acting...don't combine well. I don't understand how this stupid country can allow some broad who has NO experience, other than watching her husband act like a child and make a complete fool of himself, be in politics. Oh, wait!! She's perfect for our Government, she lacks the experience, the tact, talent, etc. just like our current politicians!! The only reason she'll get into politics is because she has money. PEOPLE wake up..do you not see that only rich people can be in politics...remember growing up and your teachers saying, "You can be President one day." Yeah, right..only if I become a millionaire....what a sad country!

Oh watch all the stupid blind mice follow this piped piper !
Is this the best the GOP has?????

What a ticket for 2012! Palin & McMahon, or Dumb & Dumber. Keep up the good work repukes!

Nope, nuts are welcomed by the gop – it's intellectuals they can't tollerate. She'll fit right in.

We need people who went to undergrad for policy, urban planning, and the like. We need representatives that know how to read and understand the laws because the ones we have don't read bills and may not understand what they read when they do glance at the bills. We don't need another person. We don't need another person who has proven themselves by running a successful business, especially a business like this. We have had enough people that have proven to us that they know how to make money and allow money to control them. This is truly a joke and I hope Americans don't fall for it. If you want a money person, how about an economist or an economics professor. No More Jokes!!!

If ANYONE would know about reckless spending, it would be a CEO.

Reckless CEO spending: Mansions, luxury cars, vacations all over the world, jewelry, furs, designer clothes, wining and dining in five star restaurants, butlers, maids, living like royalty, etc.

While the people who work for them are struggling to come up with the money to pay the rent and put food on the table.

Thanks but no thanks. No CEOs in public office.

This is another typical republican candidate. Making money off of the public through an organization of fake proportions and now running for office to protect all of that wealth. Kind of sounds like W.

I am voting for Baron Von Rascke! And maybe Jesse the Body.

Rick Flair woul make a great politician.

Let me get this straight. This slimeball that has made a fortune promoting violence and every kind of perverted sexual fantasy that the toothlesss, inbred, dimwits that watch pro wrestling have ever had, wants us to send her to Washington to clean up the mess?

"You know, I'm a businesswoman and I've been watching what's going on," she said "The mounting debt that we have, people out of work, reckless spending going on in Washington, and I couldn't sit on the sidelines and watch anymore. I really wanted to get in, to do something."

How come you didn't run when the replublican that caused all this was in charge?

Nice article. Which state is she running for the senate seat?!?

Why would anyone vote for a millionaire to fix the economy? Last time I checked, America was in the position it's in because of millionaires wanting to get a lot richer, a lot quicker and not caring about the consequences.

I have to say that I'm really tired of listening to Republicans talk about "reckless spending". Have people just decided to ignore the fact that our current debt is almost entirely thanks to Republicans and their "reckless spending" durring the Bush years? Durring Bush's tenure he managed to rack up about $5 Trillion dollars in debt. But then again we needed to spend a lot of money to go into Iraq to get all thier WMD's. When Republicans own up to thier own "reckless spending" they can say whatever they want, but considering the facts I'd advise them to simply keep their mouths shut.

Wow!!!! Where was she eight years ago when Bush was is office taking up space creating this mess? Now that the White house has gotten a FEW shades darker spending matters, what a surprise.

If she was asked if pro wrestling is real, Here is her answer- YES. She would be a perfect GOP Candidate- ANOTHER LIAR.

Jesse Ventura proved that wrestling in your background can't keep you out of politics.

those of you who don't know who Jesse Ventura is will need to go to your version of an encyclopedia today: "google it"

I cannot believe it, are the Republicans really running out of well-qualified contenders that they have to get their candidates from the fake world of wrestling ?
Our great nation will become a big joke in the eyes of the rest of the world if Linda McMahon of WWE successfully wins a senate seat.
While we're at it, why not put in John Cena, Big Show, Triple H and rest of the steroid-pumped wrestlers to fill in the senate house ?
Then we can start calling ourselves the United Steroids of America.

If Ahnold can be Gov of CA, Jesse Ventura, Al Franken, and the dude from Love Boat, among other figures from the entertainment world, can be elected to public office....why not Linda?????? Hey, Ronald Reagan showed them all that it can be done!

You go girl!

Wow! Wake up sports fans. The Rebubs are now the "Sports" party. Snow mobile races, dog sled races, NASCAR, and wrestling! That ought to expand the base and bring in more rednecks.
I'm impressed! That should increse the base by 1 or 2%

For those who do not know the difference between entertainment and business, what is the truth and what is not...we have the current president by which to judge you by. So, please, excuse me if I do not find value in what you have to say now about this person.

All this Left vs Right bickering is sooo lame – THERE IS NO SUCH THING YOU IDIOTS. Your country is a 1 party system that has you preoccupied with this dem/rep smokescreen. The party that runs your country, and always has, is called the ELITE, and you people are the suckers. Go read your history.

Great, next we're gonna get our President Camacho!

She has got to be kidding................

Just what the world needs and other brainless republican to make the butt of everones jokes. stay at home ms. mcmahon... first we have the 2 idiots making south carolina look bad now you. dont do it.

I don't care what this woman has gone through!! She's as big an idiot as her husband!! They pay people to kick the crap out of one another!! What a joke!!!!

You know it's funny how she can create a enterprise from scratch with her husband , Lead million's to watch, google, and buy from catologs and everyones talking down about her. She can't do any worse than the politician's already there!

guess we will have to change the names of the debates to
smackdown 1
smackdown 2
smackdown 3
no groin grabs tho

The Vince McMahon we see on TV and the Vince McMahon behind the scenes are two people. In case people forgot the people of Minnesota elected a professional wrestler – and did a great job from what I can recall.

Yes exactly what we need, shrewd businessmen or women running the government, I'm sure these guys will look out for the people's best interests.

Like putting Mitt Romney in charge, if he runs this government as he did his businesses, he will brake it off into smaller parts and sell it of to the highest bidder.

Government is not a business. The last thing we need is one of these stealing billionaire CEO's running it. We see how well they are doing, they are all going bankrupt and coming back to the government begging for money.

Say NO to these fools, not the she has a chance in hell of winning anyway.

You might not allow yourself to believe it, but Al Franken is an intelligent man. A Harvard graduate.

The funny thing is that this mess that America is in was not created by the Obama administration, it was created by the reckless policies of a republican administration.

Obama is trying to fix what has been broken.

You can say what you want about Republicans only running rich people. The fact is, the Democrats to the exact same thing. It is humorous how many liberals live in a fantasy world where they are ethically superior and everybody else is criminals. But just like conservatives, most liberals are so blinded by their own partisanship that they are truly ignorant to the fact that many people don't have the same necessities as they do. The Democratic party is just as corrupt as the Republican party, the only difference is that Democrats have the mainstream media that will downplay and coverup all their greed and corruptness. Anyway this lady has no chance in defeating that crook, Chris Dodd, because the liberals in the north are just as fanatical about their corrupt leaders as the conservatives in the south.

Danel, as a young couple they were poor and in dire financial situation.

I wish Vice McMahan were running for Senate. What fun his opponents could have mocking his over the top wrestling antics.

Professional wrestling is fake and deceives the masses. She is perfect Republican.

Well, now that all the loudmouths in the dem side have said their piece I bet she wins. After all we have Pelosa and other nut jobs already there, Somebody fresh just might be what the ignorant people in the job already needs.

Who is more qualified; a joker as Al Frankin or a successful business woman as Linda McMahon?? Mrs. McMahon runs the WWE, not Ed.

We are in this mess now due to our leader never had any executive experience, just the mentality of a Chicago politician.

What has this nation come to? Running a candidate that is academically and intellectually challenged is a tragic reflection of the state of the GOP. Once again it seems that the GOP is appealing to the lowest common demoninator by reaching out to its rurual, white, religious, gun toting base. The demographics have changed in this country. It's time to deal with reality, crawl out of the gutters and mature. This country doesn't need any more entertainment.

Wonder how she'll fit in w/the GOP slogan "Just say NO to drugs."

Oh, wait that only applies if YOUR drug use makes ME rich.

Steroids, off lable use of drugs not tested for that use, insurance companies keeping their hold on this country and driving up costs because poor people don't count and who needs a middle class?

she'll fit right in.

So she's really good at trying to make fake stuff on tv sound and look real, look out Mickey Steele. She'll fit right in with the gop.

She'll be disappointed when she finds that she can't intimidate her opponent by threatening to rip his lungs out, and then she'll offer Dodd money to throw the election. This is so sad; the GOP really has become a circus freakshow.

Her comments show how living in the ivory (Titan) tower of Greenwich, Connecticut will keep you out of touch with the people. There is a huge difference between being one-half of the couple that brought the circus to town and having the power to truly run the show. Wrestling fans are not marks when it comes to their United States Senators. They will examine each skit Ms. McMahon performed in, sanctioned or used to denigrate people because of race, gender or religion. Reporters will discuss how she and her husband tacitly condoned drug use in order to facilitate the product and will dig up the literal and figurative bodies they have left behind. In building a billion dollar, nationwide business, the McMahons have eliminated competition through underhanded, devious means. They have also underpaid wrestlers through low wages and by issuing zero benefits, including health insurance. Ms. McMahon will have to battle charges of being anti-worker and against the little guy. She will quickly learn that running for public office is not a scripted event in which you can pre-determine the outcome.

the GOP is making it too easy for the democrats.

Typical rethuglican....no class.

So she wants to buy the election by using her own money! I can't wait 'til Rob Simmons tries to tear her apart in any debates. She will climb on to the top rope while the moderator (probably Al Terzi or John Dankowski) tries to talk her down. In the meantime, the other millionaire running will try a sleeper hold on Simmons while Linda has the moderator distracted!
YEAH, BABY! – Hey, that's it! We will get ESPN to moderate and broadcast the debate instead of the local news affiliates!

OK, what we need now is a clown. I mean an actual professional clown. This would top off the GOP crew.

It would even be better if the have a monkey handler, tiger trainer, and a sword swallower. This would allow them to make the Congress even more of a circus then they are already making it.

Okay, okay I'll try to make this rhyme. The Republican party has: a brutha' (Steele), a DRUGGa' (Limbaugh), a big time hustla' (McCain). A heffa' (Palin), a wrestla', and a sick child molesta' (John Hathaway).

Bring in the clowns while you're at it.

Liberal Democrats = Tax fraud, student loan fraud, racist lies, hate, campaign contribution funding fraud, hypocrisy, fiscal failure, hyper inflation, unemployment, Nationalized auto and insurance industries, low IQ's, tax increases, cost of good increases, global warming, swine flu pandemics, mandatory purchase requirements by Government, and the price of koolaide to go off the chart.

she is launching a Republican bid to challenge Sen. Chris Dodd in a Democratic primary......Producer Alexander Mooney.. Question for you????? What are you trying to say here a Republican and a Democratic running side by side in a PRIMARY not a GENERAL ELECTION??????????

If she was a democrat, you all would just think it was great. After all you have Al Franken, can't think of a bigger joke than that..

"Mike, Syracuse, NY September 18th, 2009 12:56 pm ET
So Dems let's see, 7 Democratic Senators voted to keep funding ACORN and their child prostitution rings and a comedian is one of the Senators from MN; do you really want to talk about who's qualified and who's not?"

Read this statement carefully. This is how many conservatives relate things.

Voting for ACORN = voting for child prostitution. Huh?

If you're an Independent, you're a Democrat (6 are democrats, 1 is an independent).... huh?

Oh, Obama is causing the economic crisis as he has taken over the presidency since Feb.... Huh?

Oh, Obama is the only one who causes the deficit, and he's the only one who overspent.... huh?

Tea party is the majority, and as long as Obama doesn't listen to the tea partier, he's not listening to the people... huh?

Celebrities (Arnie, Sarah and this lady) are not "celebrities, but Brat Pitt is... huh?

Is my English just bad?

No where does it say what state? Bad writing and even worse editing.

Her liablility is the (R) beside her name.... I would think it would be hard to win in CT unless you're a (D). As far as being qualified, heck, if Al Franken can get into the Senate, why not her? She's a female to boot, that has to help her (it would in some circles anyway).

She is real qualified.........CEO of smoke and mirrors.......wrestling is so real!!!

She should run for President. She has managed a multi million dollar enterprise that cross economic and racial lines. Negotiated tough contracts and policies. Provided health care for hundreds of employees, and probably holds true to her convictions. Obama has done none of these.

erm.... isn't she a celebrity? oh.... Brat Pitt is an unacceptable celebrity because he's a democrat, but not running for election, and she is acceptable... because she's republican.... nice.

She was the CEO of a corporation that, to this day, fights any sort of regulation aimed at the protection of its workers, despite recent high profile deaths of its employees due to uncontrolled job related activity. She oversaw lax enforcement of the rules because, in the end, it meant more money in her pocket. Sounds like a perfect Republican.

Does the idiot liberal mass not see the parallelism between this lady that built an empire in the entertainment industry with her husband and Al Franken, the bozo comedian writer for SNL? Hmmmmmm, the hypocrisy continues.

To Steve(the real one): Yes, Dems have been part of the financial problems, Dodd, Biden, et al. But, NO, they did not say loan to anyone, even bad credit risks, as many are saying here and elsewhere. It has been the de-regulation of all sheres of this capitalistic culture that has caused this issue. Creating bubbles that burst after the feeding frenzies IS the True problem. Many complicit politicians in the service to Big Bidness are guilty of creating and allowing these excesses to blow up in our collective faces. Al Franken is much more qualified than this lady to give service to this country. Yes, he is funny, but as one of his listeners for some time, he has done his work to study and know what he must do for us to re-elect him again. Please see this forest for the trees. Yes, i also think many need to retire from government as they are way too cozy (Paid For) with those they need to regulate. We do have one corrupted system and all are guilty for allowing and participating in it! Peace

Put her and Palin in the wrestling ring. Loser is the one who breaks a nail or heel first.

Better yet, have a contest to see who is the first one to point out the North American continent on a slow spinning globe of the earth.

I'd like to have someone in the senate who knows how to turn a profit. Heaven forbid we should actually make money instead of spending it.

The only profit democrats like is the Profit Obama.

Oh she's lovely and very qualified. She has a proven track record of misrepresenting reality (WWE), reckless spending (personal bankruptcy) and shirking responsibility (blame the libs). She'll cheerdo nicely thank you. Bless her heart!

If Al Franken can win a senate seat then anybody can be a senator.

"Because gosh darn it, people like me" – from Al's SNL skit.

I heard the best quote a few days ago: " You can't reorganize the villiage to suit the village idiot".

I think the republican's are becoming the village idiots and the democrats are reorganizing the village to suit the villiage idiot.

Reminds me of that loser actor that became president....Ronald something?

So.... the Republicans are trying to put another individual in office based upon fame and name recognition alone?? What a shocker.

Lets see, entire livelihood based upon fake actions, business is about lots of talk and hype and no real accomplishment, her business focuses on pre-teens and those who share a preteen mentality, and although she cannot handle her own finances (self admittedly once bankrupt)... yet she plans on putting that "fiscal responsibility" to use in Washington.

Well at least she has the M.O. of a Republican. Good luck against Dodd.

Another phoney entering politics. Maybe her money will help her.

Wresting is not even a real sport. Typical Republican that believes the earth is flat, WWE is real, don't need an education, don't need to have all your teeth or insurance.

This woman isn't any more phone then the demo comis attempting to run this country as we speak.

The McMahon's are scum, fitting she is running under a Republican ticket

That 'll be a tough fight to do and watch. Dodd! you'd better deliver, dude! Don't let her Repub. reputation frighten you. Beat her in her own game.

Yeah, I bet she knows all about the plight of the average American. The WWF (old WWE) was a multimillion dollar business for Vince McMahon 25 years ago when I took my boys to see the shows. Her sincerity is as phony as the so-called sport they promote.

Sorry thought this was a strange comment for someone who filed bankruptcy, "The mounting debt that we have, people out of work, reckless spending going on in Washington, and I couldn't sit on the sidelines and watch anymore. I really wanted to get in, to do something."

I sympathize with people that are truly in dire straights but not overly impressed with her financial prowess in order for her to be an authority on government budgeting.

Which state? Hopefully not anywhere out here in the west!

Well any citizen has a right to run for office in America. It is usually thosw who can buy their way in who get anywhere in all spheres. This lady may have good business sense, but then she is a profit-driven CEO of a rather worthless financial entity. What exactly, besides comic entertainment or Roman Games throw-backs, does this firm even offer? Might we try to feed the hungry, provide homes, end wars, alleviate dis-ease for billions on our way to ending wars for profits or economic advantage? My apologies if this lady and family are giving to meet altruistic goals. If you are just another Republican who wants to cause further harm to the working poor, immigrants, middle class or our suffering human victims of greed, our children, THEN please stay with Wall street and leave Main Street in the capable hands of someone who cares about us for a Change! Peace

I knew that this woman had to be a Republican before I read the article, and I don't even know them.

Money is making a mockery of elections and turning them into auctions. All election campaigns, like the elections themselves, should be publicly funded.

Well she'll probably fit right in - isn't that what Congress does? Give you fake action and take your money?

Yes, Mrs. McMahon, could not afford mortgage for her million dollar mansion. Yes, she knows how the middle class is getting by. NOT

I love how the conservative goons on here are pointing at Al Franken. No one thinks Al Franken was qualified either. I would have voted for the independant in that race.

How can somebody who's delcared bankruptcy sit there with a straight face and talk about reckless spending? Reckless spending is cutting taxes and starting wars. At least when Dems implement policy it's paid for one way or another.

Republicans increase spending and cut revenue and wonder why the country is in so much in debt. Gets these folks a bloody calculator!

If Linda was running as a Dem, you rGOP hypocrits would be saying the same thing as us: not qualified.

All you can do is scream about ACORN. lol. (Which by the way I agree should have funding cut, but the comparision is that of McDonalds workers selling drugs...you don't shut down the entire company for acts of it's employees.)

She's PERFECT for the position. A millioniare AND wrestling executive. That will go after BOTH of the GOP's remaining bases. Hey - maybe she'll even arrange some ring-time for Palin!

I have come to believe that we are a country filled with hate. I am truly ashamed

Think again. Carnie trash is not material for the US Senate.

WWF antics make current GOP modis operandi seem civilized.

You Republican Idiots...read cnn.com ...dying from lack of insurance....John Boener, Mitch Mcnnoll..and This idiot wyami Senator another Republican Idiot...read....fix health care with public optio;n...ok...care for USA..........

Folks are willing to waste their hard earned dollars on her form of entertainment. Why would anyone think they won't spend their vote on the same entertainment? The GOP is obviously desperate for candidates. First a beauty queen, now a wrestling queen. Has P.T. Barnum been born again?

Chris Dodd has been instrumental in keeping our nation mired in recession. McMahon took a Saturday morning freakshow and turned it into a massive entertainment empire. Who would I rather see spending my money? Hint: It isn't Dodd.

If you don't like what Dodd is doing, why vote in a republican who does not represent the people. They are strong armed by the religious right and the likes of dick (I torture) cheney and rush(I'm full of crap) limpballs.

she can join the rest of the fakes and frauds of the gop[

"We are in the process of creating what deserves to be called the idiot culture. Not an idiot sub-culture, which every society has bubbling beneath the surface and which can provide harmless fun; but the culture itself. For the first time, the weird and the stupid and the coarse are becoming our cultural norm, even our cultural ideal." -
Carl Bernstein

So Dems let's see, 7 Democratic Senators voted to keep funding ACORN and their child prostitution rings and a comedian is one of the Senators from MN; do you really want to talk about who's qualified and who's not?

She should have Limbaugh wrestling against him,I would pay to see that,haha.Im just waiting for Limbaugh to have the big one.

She would be quite a representative of the republican core base because of the wrestling background. it's violent, loud, obnoxious, rude and totally phony. Hmmm. Has anyone noticed just how 'white' wrestling is? She would be perfect. The uneducated redneck sheep will lineup to buy tickets to her show. God help the USA.

Looks like the far-right-haters are out this morning!

GOP= hate, lies, fear and division.

Sen Dodd needs to go! He's been in the senate far too long and has too many special interests. Not sure if this woman is the answer, tho.

Another clown joins the GOP circus!

She'd be GREAT for the Republican Party: She's another narcissist who can't acknowledge the disaster and economic failures the Republicans gave us while in power. She also seems to possess the delusional qualities that Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin exude, refraining from any semblance of reality. But I wonder: Can she trump the insanity of "Death Panels" and "Birth Certificates?"

Great!

We need more businesswomen in congress. Congrats.

As per the Dems saying its foolish, didn't the Senate just get AL FRANKIN !?!?!?

So, please I believe she is MUCH MORE QUALIFIED THAN SEN. AL FRANKIN !

I think her wrestling background will fit in nice with the Republicans. This just keeps getting more funny. I keep thinking the Republican party can't look worse but then...

To be PROGRESSIVE, you left wing nuts look back alot, just not far back enough! Ever hear of Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac? That was a gift from the DEMOCRATS! You can thank Clinton, Dodd ,and Frank for that song and dance . What did you expect when you force banks to give mortgages to folks who could NEVER repay them? Yes Bush Gave us TARP 1 (in my option, bad policy), HOWEVER, exactly why aren't you ranting and raving about the piling on (brought to you by the CURRENT adminstration)! You silence on that make you appear to be "NADLESS".

It shouldn't surprise anybody that McMahon is a Republican.

The Republican Party operates very much like Pro Wrasslin.

All these negative comments coming from the party that gave us Al Franken? Give me a break.....Chris Dodd is the poster child of the corrupt, sleazy politician.

But can she dance like the Texas exterminator?Now that takes talent.

There may be many detriments in the political scene, BUT this
moron would be well over the top.

Come now, you Republicans throwing around the "socialist" label. Your cynicism is showing.

Socialism is a redherring!

Republicans can fool some of the people some of the time, but it's become apparent that most Republicans can be fooled all of the time.

Give the crook Chris Dodd the piledriver!

Well, she can't win an election if she's a republican. She should run 3rd party. Republicans are going nowhere, but down.....,

Shes all about the bottom line,just like Rush Limbaugh.Money is the key to a good friendship,just ask Jerry Jones,the owner of the Dallas Cowboys.His good friend,Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia,the richest Muslim in the world has a 500.000 dollar box at the new stadium.Its ok to be a muslim as long as your rich.hahaha

She is a perfect choice to compliment the current bunch of GOP congressmen: Loud, obnoxious, and theatrical. She'll fit in just fine!

You know everyone on here has some bad comment to put. About its not Obamas fault and the reckless spending and blah blah blah....Congratulations Linda. I wish you the best of luck on your goals. People are so rude when it come's to others decisions. Hell, she can't do any worse that what is already going on in Congress.

For all the nay-sayers here, exactly how is this ANY different from the former SNL comedian Al Franken running for, and winning, one of the two Minnesota Senate seats??? *crickets...crickets*. Oh, here's a thought, ones an actor and the other is a business woman. Just on those merits alone, who is more qualified?

Great Violence for the Violent Gop This is what the Gop Lokks like these days folks! SAD And Pathetic

Reckless spending in the White House?? Look who is talking! She declared bankruptcy. Wouldn't you say "reckless spending"??? Give me a break!

Wow. She doesn't think her 'antics' will have an effect? Really? Like the right doesn't drag out stuff people have done in the past? The left does, as well, but the GOP and Beck/Limbaugh have developed it into an art form. McCarthyism at its best, I suppose. As an intelligent voter, I find that repulsive.

It's so easy to pander to the nuts you really can't blame her. Why shouldn't she want to get in on all the choice government action?

Why not elect a successful business woman to office? The Dems obviously have no problems electing comedians and community organizers!

Let's get ready to RUMBLE! I love it!

Fits right in with the nut jobs in the GOP!

She should run for the GOP VP bid during the next presidential campaign. I'm sure she's at least as qualified as Palin.

That is great, now we can have a republican that not only hollers at the president in press conferences she can try to take him down with a head lock.

She can't be any worse than what is in DC now!

This is not what the Republicans need either.

Anyone is better than Dodd. Would love to see what Moron would vote for Dodd.

Oh great! Another millionaire republican running for office that knows nothing about the daily struggles the middle class is going through. I'd love to see Dodd get booted out, just not replaced by another rich republican.

Doesn't it seem that all of these crazies are Republicans? What makes her qualified to be a Senator? The Republicans have left the reservation.

All you lefties who blather on that she is not qualified. Just remember your party recently elected a man who is an unfunny (Sorry Stuart, everybody does NOT like YOU!) comedian and failed radio personality! You have a s many kazillionaires in Congress as the GOP! But yet it is only the rich GOP that is of of touch? Really??
You whine that wrestling is not real (do you not understand the term entertainment?) How real was your beloved Stuart Smalley?

How about blaming George W. Bush for the economic mess. He is responsible for it.

I was an advid WWE fan. I am now more of a TNA Fan since Ms. McMahan is a Republican!!!!
People need to realize that it takes money to make money!!!!!!

Just what the GOP needs, more crazies.

If he gets ANY votes, it only shows peple don't vote issues or ability and get what they deserve.
There is nothing- no legal, financial or internaitonal experience to qualify him to make s laws or vote on our financial future.

Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha .... I needed that laugh.

Fix that trash you are putting on tv that is not even what many old schoolers call rassling. It is not even entertainment! By the way, when did you and your husband file bankruptcy, it was not under Obama watch. So, apparently you had wreckless spending.

Linda's perfectly qualified for the job, sure the WWE's a joke, but then again, so is Congress.

Leave it to the rethuglicans to run a "rassler" for US Senate. Now that's the image that'll win some votes!

It'll work too becasue the "core" of the GOP is nothing but a bunch of crackpot, closet racist evangelicals that think god AND rasslin' are real and that white christians "deserve" to be in charge even if they are not qualified to run a lemonade stand....

I think it is funny, how all of sudden people are watching the mounting debt. Hey here is a news flash, the doubt has been mounting for years so I think both parties need to quit pointing the finger at who did what because in my opinon both parties suck. And although I am not a huge Obama supporter I think it is lame to try and pin the national debt on a guy who has been in office for only 9 months. At least he is talking about spending the money in areas where over the long run there will be some savings. I am feed up with the Democratic Party, the Republican party, the Independent Party, how about we have just people that actaully plan on doing what the American voters empower them to do!!! Find some common ground and work the issues instead of trying to play politics.

McMahon also said she is running to reform Washington's "reckless" spending.

THIS STATMENT ALONG JUST LET EVERYBODY KNOW THIS WOMAN IS RIGHT WING NUT! I guest this right wing nut didn't notice Bush reckless spending. Her statement really is very upsetting as if she is blaming President Obama for all the reckless spending that have been going on in this country for the last 8 years.

REPUBLICANS ARE REALLY ACTING LIKE THE LAST 8 YEARS DIDN'T HAPPEN! I AM SO SICK OF THE REPBULICANS FOR THINKING WE ARE JUST DO STUPID AND WILL BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF THE LYING GOP MOUTH!

I absolutely believe that Linda McMahon is correct with she states that, "[Voters] enjoy our product." However, I don't think the Connecticutt voters that enjoy WWE are a large demographic, or at least large enough to sail to a victory.

How come the ones that are screaming about the national debt now sat on their butts with their mouths shut after 8 yrs spending to keep 2 wars going, tax breaks for the rich, etc etc. and now when it comes to the less paid middle class they start screaming..LYING HYPOCRITS

oh no, we can't have someone who's not a profession politician in Washington!

We need people who made their millions as Senators and congressmen and are tied to big business. Men like Chris Dodd. Look at all he's done to help bankers and banking CEOS.

Is this what the GOP has come to? Wealthy people running for office and ensuring their taxes remain low, while the rest of the 99% remain indentured servants to the nation?

I would have respect for this lady if she was running for something beside" Go't is taking over"

Where was she the last 8 years – oh, that's right – if you attack the country then Americans will gladly allow the "gov't to take over"...

....and your husband's court case for roids was for entertainment, right Linda? Anybody who has ever seen you on Monday nights will realize that you can not speak effectively. Don't waste the money Linda, you are don'e before you start

Its as real as the republican party,hahaha

McMahon also said she is running to reform Washington's "reckless" spending. RECKLESS SPENDING BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 8 YEARS AND WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN>

No republicans can run on Reckless spending if they didn't speak out against it during the last 8 years. President Obama will still be cleaning up the last 8 years of reckless spending. At least Obama spending is helping out middle class American that Bush forgot about because he was to busy giving away our tax dollars to the greedy CEO'S THAT BANKRUPT THIS COUNTRY.

McMahon Bankrupt is going to hurt her more then help her.

Republican Linda McMahon is a total twit. She'll fit right in....Just what Republicans are looking for!!!

hahahah this lady

Maybe she is mistaking Connecticut for Minnesota. After all they've elected such clowns as Jesse Ventura and Al Franken. Oh, on second thought, we already have Dodd – she could have a chance.

And this is what the republicans have to offer!!!! And they actually think that they can beat President Obama??????

Oh why not? The Dem's voted in a clown like Al Franken and of course you have your socialist community organizer in the WH.

No chance Linda, this is not an arena for wrestlers or a quick junkets to a Senate chair, because you were lucky–not skillful in getting your money back–this time.

I hear Sarah Palin's for hire to help republican candidates with their campaign efforts, please call her!

And exactly what "antics" would she do in such a serious position? Slam someone in the head with a folding chair? If the CEO of Chuck E' Cheese ran for office, would the CNN ticker read "Guys in rat suits and cheap animotronics not a libaility to Senate run"?

Its sad to see that the fact that she was the active CEO of a wrestling-based company that that has to be a factor in whether or not she's qualified for the position, as if just because its "wrasslin'" it puts her accomplishments in question automatically.

XFL, anyone?

I know i'm not an American so technically this isn't my business, but seriously?

Bahahahahahaha wow.

Lol America

McMahon also said she is running to reform Washington's "reckless" spending.

Where have this fruit cake been the last 8 years when Bush was spending reckless and using are tax money to fund illegal wars. I really thing most republicans really think the last 8 years did not happen. The last 8 years of the Republicans party running this country to the ground with deregulations from big corporations and banks will be the GOP Waterloo and 2010 AND 2012.

How is this woman going to explain were she has been the last 8 years if she thinks she is going to run on reckless spending? Does this woman still believe most American are still to stupid to notice that it was her party that spend reckless for pass 8 years.

I think this woman just insulated most American with her phase McMahon also said she is running to reform Washington's "reckless" spending.

Also, her CEO TITLE WILL IS HER WATERLOO!

OMG! Well this fits with the rest of the Evangelicasl Republicans What Next! Oh maybe steel might wake up from his self imposed idiocy nightmare!

I don't have anything against her wrestling connections, but we don't need Republican answers to most of the problems we are having right now. We already saw what happens when they get a chance to run things.

Any idea what she thinks about any other issue besides money? Would she support real health care reform? Is she anti social programs? Is she anti gay? Would she want to privitize Social Security? Does she want to force school to say public prayers? In other words, just how Republican is she?

We need new blood. Anyone is better than that crook Chris Dodd. How does Dodd have the guts to run, after being a key member in the housing crisis! At least Dodd got his sweetheard deal from Countrywide Mortgage.

Well, wrestling appeals to idiots so she's in the right party.

Maybe Linda thinks she can run and maybe even win. But what can she offer the senate that no one else can or even tried to offer? Whatever happens, I wish her the best.

Linda McMahon is one very smart lady and we need a lot more like her in office. Good luck to her and I hope she wins by a landslide.

Ok, where can I sign up my dog to run for the senate. It seems now that anyone can run for senate offices.

Bodyslams don't work on deficits.

Yep! Just what our Government needs, another wealthy, white, country club, elitist from Greenwich! Isn't America great?

Yep! Just what our Government needs, another wealthy, white, country club, elitist from Greewich! Isn't America great?

Let me think, McMahon... billionaire, famous.... of course she is a Republican. Got to keep her best interest at heart, protecting the all-mighty dollar.

Why don't we just have ANYONE run for the senate for the republican party?...what a bunch a morons thinking just anyone can run for senate...sick of the republican party and their like!

Wow, what other ding bats are the Republicans going to throw out there? Yep, thats what the GOP needs and her company's antics with be a liability to their party.......she can be the Senator that will bring this country just what it needs........the REAL WORLD OF WWE with all it's whony HOOP LA.........give us a break........Republicans don't you have anyone with real Integraty...........

A clown, bafoon, and fool as politician. Perfect, exactly what each deserves of each other.

Mrs McMahon: It would have nice to see you come off the sidelines before the reckless spending begin 8 years ago. It is a little late in the game to play savior. In case you missed it your Republican party has lot to do with the reckless government behavior we are seeing now. What makes you think you can do any better? What qualifies you to run for office? You have no time invested in helping to solve our nations money troubles. What have you done before now to help out before you decided to run for office? You are just a another greedy businesswoman who is looking to cash in while the nation is in trouble. Give me a break!

Where is people of color in the Republicans party? They need to find someone of color to run for seats not just white rich people.

It's funny how Republicans were fine with "sitting on the sidelines and watching" when Bush was doubling our national debt while at the same time plunging us into a recession. Now that we have a Democratic president, suddenly they have to "do something" about the spending?? How hypocritical can you get?

More phoney outrage from a right-winger. Where were they all while Bush and his cronies were spending the 3 trillion dollar Clinton surplus, and burying the country in 9 trillion dollars of debt by the time Bush left office? WHERE WERE THEY THEN??? Anyone who supports the Neo-con haters of democracy don't deserve the vote that so many worthy individuals fought and died for. Disgraceful sub-humans.

nice lady but should stick to big time westling
enough said
fire it up ready to go

CHANGE IS COMMING
healthcare and more

gary davis
harbor Or.

"McMahon also said she is running to reform Washington's "reckless" spending."

"she and husband Vince McMahon once had to declare bankruptcy."

Am I the only one who thinks that the fact she once had to declare bankruptcy doesn't exactly inspire confidence that she can reform Washington's reckless spending?

She should not deceived herself that since California governor Swaznegger or whatever you call him used his popularity as a movie star to win the seat, she too would win.

Has she challenged Dodd to a cage match?

Why should it be an issue? Look at what is the senate now, a bunch of tax cheats, crooks, clowns, etc!

WWE and GOP politics have one thing in common-both are fake-so she must be qualified

In 2010 my dog could beat Dodd. Thanks for the Housing mess Dodd!

well i think that's good for her!

canton friendship festival rules!

If she truly intends to fight Washington's waste – she's got my vote!

Do the Republicans have any body that can run other then rich white sports person? These people can not relate to poor and middle class people. There woman have no chance to beat.

The CEO of a company that makes millions from orchestrated violence and obnoxious behavior running for the Senate as a Republican. You can't make this stuff up. She would fit in well with some of the other cartoon character GOP legislators like Demint and Wilson.

Agreed, theatrical antics are not be a liability in politics. Just witness Joe Wilson and the many other right-wing nuts in U.S. politics.

Notice how it is always millionaires running for office, something kind of wrong with this don't you think.

Jesse Ventura in drag. Just ask the state of Minnesota about how much damage wrestlers in government can do.

What's her address so I can send her a campaign donation!

Are U kidding me????? Listen – I'm going to keep this real simple for you. Your taxes will be rasied, you can afford it and you will help w/ Healthcare reform. Deal w/ it becasue it is going to happen. What is wrong with your extremely wealthy people.....

She couldn't handle her own finances, but she wants to help run the finances of our entire country? Please give me another republican candidate to vote for. She's not a contender.

Methinks CT is not Minnesota....

Interesting the article does not mention the state is Connecticut.....

We need people in Congress who know how to balance a checkbook! I am NOT saying she will gert elected. What I am saying is that most of the current crop in DC lacks this basic skill! You can't keep spending what you don't have! if I spent like Congress, my family and I would be on public assistance quickly! Many of these top "leaders" are millionaires and I doubt they spend their own money so recklessly and foolishly! Like drunken sailors! My heartfelt apologies to drunken sailors for the evil comparison!!

Put the SMACKDOWN on 'em Linda!

Maybe she can get one of her guys to shut up the right-wing fringe nuts in the GOP side of the Senate//House

That's nice. Accrue a lot of debt, then declare bankruptcy and walk away from it all. Now that they're millionaires, have they paid all their previous creditors back? Doubtful.

Well, he is obviously a shrewd businessman, and there isn't much difference between pro rasslin and congress!

All we need is another phony. We already have Franken, Burrris, not to mention formerly Ventura, and would-be's like Friedman wanting public office. The WWE is riddled with steroid addiction, and about as honest as the Enquirer. Who could believe anything she says?

I've always liked Vince McCMahon, he is a great entertainer, but I think he has too many scandals on his head to run.

He is ruthless, no doubt about it, a shrewd businessman, but I have a better chance of becoming an opera singer than Vince does in getting elected to the Senate...

...and when I try to sing, even the crows start to cry.

Idiocracy is unfolding right under our eyes.

Let's see, a financial enabler of uber-steroided, under-witted, pro-violence, anti-reality purveyors of staged drama wants to be a [R] politician. SOUNDS ABOUT JUST RIGHT!

It is sad and embarrassing that a significant portion of our population here in 21st century America actually chooses to support [R] politicians that proudly represent the backwards, anti-enlightenment agenda of the rightwing underbelly of this nation. Welcome to the party of delusion McMahon.

somebody got to stop this notion of taxing the rich if it wasn,t for rich there would,t be poor

Well, she'll get the white trash vote in Connecticut. Any contenders that are running on the platform of "Washington Reform" and are also Republicans are a joke in my book. Not saying that democrats are any better, but it's becoming increasingly obvious that reform will only come from an independent that is outside of corporate money.

Seems to miss the irony that on one hand she says she is a successful businesswoman who knows how to run a business, but on the other hand says she had to declare bankruptcy, doesn't sound too successful there.

Another celebrity who thinks that government is like business...

...another Palin?...why Republicans have to be so mentally empty?...can just ONE come foward with a sense of common sense logic?.....where is Collin Powell??...Jeeeez!!!

Perfect, just what the part of NO needs! Pair this one with Palin and the other loud and disrespectful Republicans that don't offer any kind of solution, and we can be relatively sure that they will lose more seats in 2010! The GOP needs to get some INTELLIGENT folks to come up with some solutions or they will remain irrelevant to the process.

I love the WWE but Linda is about as qulified as Hulk Hogan.

This is hilarious and only underscores how few qualified Republicans there are anymore. As a Dodd supporter, I truly hope this woman wins the GOP primary!

Sure glad she doesn't think they're an issue.

Let's see whether the voters think they are.

Personally, I think she'd represent the Republican Party and all that it truly is in all its infinite 'glory.'

Good luck!

Does this lady have any clue she is going to be challenging Peter Schiff for this position? She has absolutely ZERO chance unless wrestling fans drop their intelligence at the door and she exploits that.

Gee so the policies of the republicans for the last eight years should now be blamed on the Democrats. guess all the wingnuts have to have a reason to HATE.

What has become of this once proud, and great nation, yesterday, macho novice foot-baller annouced his senate running, today an elite billionaire's wife also eyeing the already occupied senate seat by well educated, and competence senate gentleman. What would it be next ?kanye west for congress, Shamefullness.

I loe the WWE but Linda is about as qualified as Hulk Hogan.

The "reckless" spending – coupled with all the tax cuts to the wealthy – are how we got into this mess in the first place.

Don't be fooled, folks. The Republicans want to regain control in Washington so they can accomplish their goal of turning our country into a Third World nation where the top 2% of the wealthy control the vast majority of wealth; 95% of the people live in poverty; and there is virtually no Middle Class.

Oh, and if the religious "Right" has their way, we'll also have religious police monitoring our private lives.

Great... Wrestling entertainment CEO will be great for this country. Give me a break. What are her credentials????????

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHA

It's not April....?

This is a serious story?

WOW

Just Wow.

"..."You know, I'm a businesswoman and I've been watching what's going on," she said "The mounting debt that we have, people out of work, reckless spending going on in Washington..."
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Wonderful! Another Republican braintrust spewing more of the same old crap that they think people still fall for. I gotta give it to the Rethugs though, when they get a new member they always make sure that they receive the Welcome To Our Agenda Memo, with their antiquated talking-points. Comming from the WWF they'll fit right in with the Tea-baggers' brouhaha crowd.

We need more people like this running for office. The career politicians like Dodd are a plight on the country. I will support her. She has proven her metal in the real world!

This woman is talking about reckless spenind in Washington in the same breath that she says she and her husband had to declare bankruptcy. Is fiscal responsibility really her strongest issue?

this is nothing

She might be too ethical for Connecticut

Good for her. At least she has worked and had real life experiences. Too many people in office have never worked a hard day or had any real life experiences.

Locking up the know-nothing vote early...

It's really the Republican Party that celebrates the values of celebrity. If it's on TV, it must be valuable.

Vince and Linda McMahon are steroid peddling scumbags. Perfert for the Republican Party.

"... I couldn't sit on the sidelines and watch anymore. I really wanted to get in, to do something." she said....So she opts to run for office for the Republican Party? As if THEY are trying to help people at all! I think members of the GOP are all like WWE superstars; fake, obvious and obnoxious.

Once again the Repugnant Right try to pin the word "spending" on the Dems with out looking at their record of NO fiscal responsibility when they were in power. How does that work? Do they just make believe it didn't happen. Perhaps she should start a new program called Repugnant Fantasy World.... that works.

Let's get ready to RRRRRRRUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"It's traded on the News York stock exchange." she said... "News" York stock exchange?????????oh well!!!

Please no more Dodd. he just cares for the rich and good home deals for himself!!!!!!!!

Anyone who can turn a small regional business into a publically traded multi-billion dollar worldwide enterprise must have the smarts.

McMahon 2010

Does'nt she and the other GOP hopefuls, realize that this mess we're in was due to the Reputlican Bush Administrations policy or she along with the rest of that field t expect the voters to blame it all on this administration who has been in office a few months.

another no-class, brain-dead GOP.... what a hoot!

On CNN.com's home page: "Wrestling millionaire to run for senate"

Yet another sad example of bias reporting from the mainstream media. Do you think they would have called McMahon a "millionaire" if she were a democrat? Of course not. It would have said, "Wrestling CEO aims to fight for little people in Senate"

It's only appropriate for me to say I hope she lays the smack down on Dodd.

I think it is funny when millionaires show up to try to help us. The only thing she would do is find a way to screw someone over or help to pass tax breaks for he buddies. I think she should answer for all the deaths of her employees such as the case of Benoit ad other wrestlers who have died. .What a disgrace?

This has got to be a joke...but hey it's the republican style. She's as serious a contender as her husband's business is real!

She's more qualified than most and definitely could handle a bunch of backstabbing old geizers in government...go for it!

Wrestling Entertainment ?

Can you see how the Rethuglican debate style would change on the floor of the US Senate ? ... Wam ... Boom ... Flying chairs ... Choke holds ... and finally the pin !

That ought to satisfy all of our righty-tike brethren !

What's next fools ? The cage ?

This is the best present Chris Dodd could have gotten for Christmas.

Rein in "reckless spending"? Did we all hear that before? Or was that a tune Gingrich use to whistle awhile back?

Many people say that the WWE is offensive, violent and the like. Partisan politics put aside, and while I would not consider myself a great fan of professional wrestling; (I think I watched one of those 'mania' events in a hotel on business once – in Japan go figure) there is no doubt that Linda and Vince McMahon are marketing geniuses.

They give their fans what they want. The fans give them a lot of money for their product. It would be foolish to downplay the McMahon's potential selling power in another arena – that being politics.

This is America after all.

"Mounting debt...blah blah blah." Where were you people when Bush was doing the same thing??? Making money because of the reckless investing many in this country were doing, that's where. Give me a break. I can smell what Linda McMahon is cooking and I don't like it Jabroni. I'm sure she'll slip some tax loophole for WWE into some legislation too.

fake wrestling makes you qualified to be Senator or nothing....
maybe a city council person.. but that's it. what a moron.

Having to declare bankruptcy is not a good thing if you want to go to Washington to stop reckless spending.

ah ya .......looks who is th senator form minnesota.....

I can't believe that I'm not enthusiastically in support of WHATEVER candidate is running agains that CORRUPT SCUMBAG Dodd..........but if this woman actually gets nominated, it's going to really test my Dodd hatred.

Whatever happened to the good ol' days when a person did not have to have millions of dollars, notoriety, and instant name recognition in order to be taken seriously as a candidate for public office (Franken, Shwarzenegger, Baldwin, ect.)? Most of these Show-Bizzers-Turned-Politicians are simply flexing their inquenchable egoes or they have peaked in their current business, they're on their way down, and they want to maintain their relevence and their economic status. And we wonder why this country is so corrupt and messed up.

As a WWE fan I would like the see Linda elected senator... but I know somehow Dodd will pull of a Victory.

BTW- she's the former CEO of WWE

All I want to know is, if she is elected, will she hit someone with a chair?

I'd much rather see Doink, the evil clown run. He would use a folding chair to keep our congresscritters in line. Have a nice day!

Question: If you are fiscal conservative how come you loss your house? File bankruptcy? Hmmn something's not add up.

Anyone can beat the CROOK Chris Dodd next November!