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McMahon cited her own history of economic struggle as evidence of her empathy: "I've walked in those shoes. I know what it's like to lose everything, and to have to come back from bankruptcy. I know what it's like to have a child and not have any health care coverage.

At one point, when Murphy claimed he was due an additional minute of speaking time, he quickly added, "I don't want to mimic Mitt Romney and complain about debate rules. When the candidates were asked if they were ever embarrassed by their negative ads, neither flinched.

McMahon explained, "I think when there are issues when he has not been forthcoming, we should draw that attention to the people of Connecticut [sic]. When they were asked to say something nice about their opponent, Murphy paid McMahon a backhanded compliment, calling her "very driven," while McMahon gushed over Murphy's two young sons. In the final exchange of the afternoon, the candidates were asked whether they considered China an ally or a rival.

McMahon reminded the audience, "There is a lot of business that happens between Connecticut and China," but added, "I do think that the Chinese need to respect our intellectual property laws, which they do not.

In her closing statement, McMahon again touted her job-creation bona fides and added, "I'm asking you to make history in November - not send another career politician to Washington but serve the first woman from Connecticut to serve in the United States Senate. Murphy closed with contrast: "Linda McMahon hasn't just sat on the sidelines, she's made things worse - by mistreating her workers, by outsourcing work, by selling sex and violence.

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East Lyme's Will Anglin is a leader on both sides of the ball. Local News More than a century of Independent Journalism. Local News. Support Local News. Murphy, McMahon trade accusations in debate. Republican candidate for U. The two are vying for the Senate seat now held by Joe Lieberman, an independent who's retiring. A recent Quinnipiac University poll shows the race is a dead heat.

Democratic candidate for U. Senate Chris Murphy, right, gestures as Republican candidate for U. Loading comment count Commenting is closed. Comment threads are monitored for 48 hours after publication and then closed. Stories that may interest you. Later in the day he offered Aug. She rejected a head-to-head next week, calling it "a cheap campaign stunt. House of Representatives that were "vital" to the submarine maker that's a cornerstone of the economy of southeastern Connecticut.

After touring Proton OnSite, a manufacturer of equipment to produce hydrogen for fuel, Murphy charged that McMahon has waffled back and forth on crucial issues. He said he would rent the venue for the debate. In response, Corry Bliss , McMahon's campaign manager, said in a statement that Murphy's offer to debate was too soon. Further, we demand that one of those jobs debates be located in Groton, home of Electric Boat, and focus on the evidence of Murphy's dereliction on economic issues in Connecticut.