Rob Simmons

[UPDATED] WWE's Linda McMahon resigns to run for Senate against Dodd

2009-09-17 08:53:27

<![CDATA[[UPDATED] WWE's Linda McMahon resigns to run for Senate against Dodd]]>

McMahon Scores Early With Shot At Murphy

2012-08-24 13:54:17

Linda McMahon tripped Democratic Senate hopeful Christopher Murphy at the starting gate in his contest with her. The three-term U.S. Representative should expect McMahon to find more ways to hobble him as she introduces the Cheshire Democrat to many...

Experience Gives Shays Edge In GOP Senate Primary

2012-08-02 13:13:00

Voters have been treated to a clash of titans in the U.S. Senate primary race — Connecticut's last U.S. House Republican vs. an enormously successful businesswoman with a compelling life story. The Courant endorses Christopher Shays in the Aug....

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons

2011-09-06 10:46:44

The Courant asked several key political figures how Sept. 11 unfolded for them. Below is an edited transcript of a recollection by former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons, as told to Staff Writer Daniela Altimari. I had just completed a speech to a group of...

WWE's Linda McMahon seeks GOP nod for Senator Chris Dodd's seat

2009-09-16 02:01:00

Linda E. McMahon is a mother, philanthropist, member of the State Board of Education, and CEO — as well as occasional performer — of the multimillion-dollar World Wrestling Entertainment empire. Now she's also a candidate for U.S. Senate....

Congressman Courtney Plans "Town Hall" Meeting By Phone

2009-08-23 00:00:00

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney is planning to talk to constituents about the red-hot topic of health care next week, but his decision to do it by telephone instead of in person is drawing criticism. The Vernon Democrat's teleconference...

Dodd To Have Prostate Surgery, Still Running For Re-election

2009-08-01 00:00:00

When U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer after his annual physical in June, he kept the news largely private. It was a busy few weeks - Dodd was working on a bill to overhaul the health care system, shepherding...

Call Him The Anti-Dodd: Simmons Focuses On His Foe's Woes A Race For The Senate

2010-01-14 16:29:08

Three days after announcing his plan to take on Connecticut's senior senator, Rob Simmons breezed past a bunch of kids sitting in the gym of the Regional Multicultural Magnet School in New London. It wasn't a political appearance: Simmons was here to...

WWE's McMahon Seeks GOP Nod For Dodd Seat, Promises Good Fight

2009-09-16 00:00:00

Linda E. McMahon is a mother, philanthropist, member of the State Board of Education, and CEO - as well as occasional performer - of the multimillion-dollar World Wrestling Entertainment empire. Now she's also a candidate for U.S. Senate. McMahon, who...

Schiff May Launch Run For Senate On Tv Today

2009-09-17 00:00:00

Peter Schiff, the broker, author and financial pundit from Weston who has already taken in more than $1 million in campaign contributions and hired a staff, is expected to announce on national television this morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate...

McMahon Aide Subpoenaed In Nevada Ethics Case

2009-12-06 00:00:00

A top political adviser to Linda McMahon, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Connecticut, has been subpoenaed in the controversy surrounding U.S. Sen. John Ensign of Nevada. Mike Slanker, who served as the chief political adviser to Ensign when Ensign ran...

Democrats Dodd, Dorgan Leaving Senate

2010-01-06 11:56:00

WASHINGTON -- With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor - all Democrats - ditched plans to run for re-election in the latest signs of trouble for President Barack Obama's party. Taken together, the decisions by Sens....

Former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons

2011-09-06 10:46:47

Former Congressman Rob Simmons is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Christopher J. Dodd .

2009-03-16 00:00:00

Rob Simmons spoke before a group of people at the Barkhamsted Senior Center Monday evening as he discussed his intention to run for state senator against Chris Dodd who seems to be vulnerable these days. Former 62nd District State Representative Richard Ferrari (R) was in attendance to support

2009-03-16 00:00:00