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Campaign Notebook: Shays Blames Gun Violence Culture on TV, Games

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Senate

Chris Shays questioned violence in video games and television shows, specifically mentioning the WWE, where opponent Linda McMahon was once an executive. He spoke with the editorial board of the Advocate in Stamford and the Greenwich Time.

“My opponent is into issues like brutality and so on," Shays said. "It's what we let our kids watch. We need a government conversation about it."

A spokesperson for Linda McMahon told the Greenwich Time that the candidate is proud of having built the company.

Fifth District

The fallout from the alleged corruption of Chris Donovan’s campaign manager continues. Eight people so far have been arrested, from business owners to campaign workers, according to the Hartford Courant.

While Donovan was cleared of any wrongdoing according to a report, his opponents are criticizing him over the latest arrests.

"This case is not about party politics. Republicans, Democrats and Unaffiliated voters should be outraged that our state is once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons," Mark Greenberg said in a statement. "Donovan's campaign has joined the list of offenders in Connecticut political corruption cases."

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Carol Chapman June 17, 2013 at 05:09 pm
Thanks! Laura Dorr posted the original alert (above) on her FB page. She also just listed NormaRead More with lostmydoggie.com. They call all folks in local area and alert (I've already gotten a call!); then they send faxes out to vets and animal control in surrounding areas. You can contact me or Laura Dorr on FB. The contact phone number provided via lostmydoggie.com is: 203-942-4008.
Carol Chapman June 17, 2013 at 05:09 pm
I did see the Secor Road post. Called the number and no answer.
Carol Chapman June 17, 2013 at 05:18 pm
Just got in touch with Mary Beth Kline, the Secor Road sighting. It was a different dog,Read More unfortunately. Norma is still missing.
Jaimie Cura (Editor) June 14, 2013 at 09:06 pm
Thanks Gillian, for sharing these pictures and thanks Firefighter Tim and the rest of the fireRead More department for sharing fire safety tips with local students!
Steven R DeVaux June 7, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Did anyone tell him Lake Kenosia is not in his district whatsoever? What is his constituency? TheyRead More haven't seen him except at elections. Perhaps he's been at Lake Kenosia all these years?
Bill Tinsley June 9, 2013 at 11:50 am
I wish david would do some work to help other republicans get elected to the state legislature...theRead More democratic party control of state offices is hurtful to the state, communities, and (legal) residents
G2 June 9, 2013 at 11:53 am
If an illegal alien runs into you, will they have insurance? Will it be more than the minimum?Read More Screwed again by our own leaders!
Michael Gianfranceschi June 9, 2013 at 12:48 pm
wait... it's taken him a decade and a half to learn that Dems are irresponsible, reckless, andRead More deceitful? wow quick learner