Politics & Government

McMahon Wants Bush Era Tax Cuts Extended

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Senate

Linda McMahon (R): The candidate found agreement with President Obama that the Bush era tax cuts should be extended for the middle class.

"Last week's jobs numbers reminded us that no matter what career politicians may say, our economy is still sluggish and middle-class families are hurting. We should not be raising taxes on anyone right now," McMahon said in a statement.

She added, "I am the only candidate with a plan to cut taxes for the middle class, while Congressman Murphy has a long record of raising taxes on the middle class."

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Chris Murphy (D): The Democratic frontrunner is working to strengthen his campaign with the just-opened headquarters in New Haven. His campaign blog features a video of the opening.

3rd District

Rosa DeLauro (D): The GOP is working to repeal Obamacare and the congresswoman isn't having any of it, according to NPR.

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"Instead of working to create jobs, reduce the deficit and do the business of the American people, this majority has been consumed for months now with trying to repeal health care reform," she reportedly told Speaker of the House John Boehner.

Wayne Winsley (R): The candidate shared a message on Facebook from a woman who donated $50 to his campaign.

"I believe in you Wayne. Lets win in November, you're the right candidate for the hard working people of CT," she reportedly wrote.

[Editor's note: 3rd Congressional District towns include Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Branford, Derby, Durham, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Midlefield, Middletown, Milford, Naugatuck, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Prospect, Seymour, Shelton, Stratford, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven and Woodbridge.]


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