Campaign Notebook: Airwave Battle of Murphy and McMahon

Senate

Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy won’t debate until next month, so their battle on the airwaves is the only outlet voters have to compare the two candidates. Murphy’s campaign released a TV ad that paints McMahon as a selfish CEO who laid off workers at the WWE.

Meanwhile, McMahon released a new radio ad saying that Murphy, “isn’t reaching across the aisle — or looking out for Connecticut jobs.”

Fifth District

Can the Fifth District turn Republican this November? The Record-Journal looks at the factors surrounding the race between Andrew Roraback and Elizabeth Esty, from endorsements to polls to the issues.