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Campaign Notebook: Murphy, Bysiewicz Spar Over Ad

News and updates from the campaign trail in Connecticut.

Senate

Chris Murphy (D): In response to Susan Bysiewicz defending her television ad accusing Murphy of accepting more contributions from Wall Street than any other Demcoratic candidate, Murphy criticized his Democratic rival's campaign ethics, . 

"I've never seen a candidate intentionally and willfully lie over and over again after she's been called to the carpet for it...The increasingly clear difference between Susan Bysiewicz and I is that she's wiling to say and do anything in order to get elected and ultimately I think voters are seeing that clearer than they're seeing any attack she's lobbing at me," he said. 

Linda McMahon (R): McMahon has received the most personal attacks going into the primary, according to Fox News. They say that the jabs at her wealth and political skills have been even worse than during the 2010 campaign. 

Third District

After Wayne Winsley (R) watched Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D) speak at Quest Athletic and Physicians Physical Therapy, he released a statement comparing her to "Oliver Twist's" Artful Dodger.

"This week, I observed Incumbent Rosa DeLauro in front of a group of senior citizens in West Haven. As I watched her demeanor — and listened closely to what she chose to say — what came to mind was the character from Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'... the Artful Dodger," he said. 

The statement then goes on to criticize her discussion of topics like social security and freedom of religion. 

Fourth District 

Jim Himes (D): Himes announced that he will be holding an information session, "Medicare & My Parents," on August 8 from 6:30-8 p.m. at . Representatives from the Southwest Connecticut Agency on Aging, the Social Security Administration and Medicare will explain the services they offer and how to help parents with their transitions into Medicare. 

Steve Obsitnik (R): Obsitnik posted pictures on his Facebook page of the at the Stamford Government Center

"Brian paid the ultimate sacrifice on August 6, 2011 when Taliban insurgents shot down the helicopter Brian, along with 29 other Americans and eight Afghans, were riding in...Brian has set an example for many to follow and this country is forever grateful for his sacrifice," he commented. 

Fifth District

Chris Donovan (D): Chris Donovan has released a new televison ad, which finally speaks to the arrests of two Donovan campaign aides, reports the Connecticut Mirror. It is Donovan's first use of paid media to address the scandal. 

Andrew Roraback (R): The Hartford Courant has endorsed Roraback for Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District primary. 

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