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Subscribe to RSSLike a soap operatic professional wrestling script, once-out-of-the race Rob Simmons appears to be running down the hallway, back into the ring.
Political Wire points out a New London Day piece that shows Simmons "will begin airing TV ads urging voters to "look at the issues" before voting in the Aug. 10 primary."
Rumors have circulated pretty much since Simmons suspended his campaign that he was getting back in. It's perhaps one ploy to raise his profile and make the most of limited resources, particularly against front-runner WWE mogul Linda McMahon, who could potentially spend about $50 million on her campaign.
The Day:
In a press release on Wednesday, Simmons said he would spend some of his remaining campaign funds on the TV spots.
"For the past two months, I have been travelling the state supporting my fellow Republican candidates," Simmons said. "Everywhere I go people ask me if I am still running for the U.S. Senate. My response has been 'I'm still on the ballot.'" ...
Here's the script of the Simmons ad:
"Today, it's important to vote with your heart and your head. Bailouts and tax increases have crippled the economy and cost us jobs. Small business is our backbone. Let's help them. National security must remain strong. Put your trust in the candidate who is and will be an advocate for veterans. These issues will have a lasting effect on our children. In the Republican primary on August tenth, you do have a choice. I'm Rob Simmons, I'm still on the ballot, and I approved this message."
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Domenico please make sure that before you go off the top turnbuckle that you give us relevant information like what state are we talking about? I'm assuming New Hampshire, I know it's one of those tiny New England states. Why did he bail out before? Not enough money to run against WWE Painted Strumpet Linda McMahon is my guess. Anyway who cares about this rightwing nobody who can't tell if he's running or quitting?
If he's still on the ballot and telling voters that, he could split the GOP vote which would benefit the democrat. Not my problem but I would imagine the actual repub candidate isn't too happy.
Its for the primary, not the general election.
Its in the State of Connecticut, and Also in the primary is Peter Schiff. The winner of the Aug 10 primary will face off against Dick Blumenthal in the general election.