Rob Simmons: "As someone who served, I respect Richard Blumenthal for wearing the uniform, but I am deeply troubled by allegations that he has misrepresented his service. Too many have sacrificed too much to have their valor stolen in this way. I hope Mr. Blumenthal steps forward and forthrightly addresses the questions that have arisen about this matter."
Linda McMahon: "The Blumenthal Bombshell comes at the end of more than 2 months of deep, persistent research by Republican Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign. It gave the explosive Norwalk video recording to The Times. This is what comes of $16 million, a crack opposition research operation and an opponent who, in the words of the president Blumenthal worked for on a draft deferment, who gave them the sword."
Simmons' statement is simple, dignified, and utterly devastating to Blumenthal.
McMahon's statement is rambling, self-promoting, non-sensical, and gives Blumenthal ample opportunities for counter-attack.
Which candidate would Blumenthal rather face in the Fall?
That wasn’t from McMahon. A former Hartford Courant writer wrote that.