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Title: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:33:20 AM
 :lol:

I wish it had been Vince though.  He could have challenged Dodd to a cage match. :(

QuoteLinda McMahon running against Dodd
The Associated Press
Updated: 09/16/2009 08:19:17 AM EDT

GREENWICH, Conn.—World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. says Linda McMahon is stepping down as chief executive officer to seek the Republican nomination to run against Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd.
WWE said in a statement Wednesday morning that McMahon's husband, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, is assuming her duties.

Linda McMahon formally announced her candidacy Wednesday morning. She says Washington is "out of control" and Dodd has "lost his way and our trust." She says she has the strength to stand up to special interests and bring change to Washington.

The 60-year-old Greenwich resident is up against three other Republicans—former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons, state Sen. Sam Caligiuri and former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley. Dodd plans to run for a sixth term next year.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Valmy on September 16, 2009, 07:49:05 AM
Hey professional wrestlers have a glorious tradition in American politics.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:54:34 AM
You heard it here first: some day in the future, there will be a President The Rock. :contract:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: DontSayBanana on September 16, 2009, 08:46:16 AM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:54:34 AM
You heard it here first: some day in the future, there will be a President The Rock. :contract:

I thought he was sticking to Dwayne Johnson now? :unsure:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 08:47:33 AM
He is, but President The Rock sounds infinitely more awesome than President Johnson.

When I think President Johnson I become: enraged.   :mad:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Grey Fox on September 16, 2009, 08:57:39 AM
President Mankind.

Now that be great.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Vince on September 16, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:54:34 AM
You heard it here first: some day in the future, there will be a President The Rock. :contract:

I can imagine the bipartisanship in that administration.

"It doesn't matter what you think of my bill!"
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 09:30:05 AM
Quote from: Vince on September 16, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
I can imagine the bipartisanship in that administration.

"It doesn't matter what you think of my bill!"
:lol:

When that Joe Wilson dude called out the liar comment he would have responded with "Shut up, you stupid jabroni!"  :cool:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Warspite on September 16, 2009, 09:37:31 AM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:54:34 AM
You heard it here first: some day in the future, there will be a President The Rock. :contract:
I look forward to the People's Budget.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 09:45:50 AM
"FINE-lee.... President The Rock... has... come... back... to Washington D.C.!"

*holds up next year's budget*

"If ya smellllllllll-el-el-el-el-ellllll.... what President The Rock's.... got.... cookin'!


Come on people, we need to figure out a way to get this guy into office.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Ed Anger on September 16, 2009, 01:51:23 PM
meh.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Syt on September 16, 2009, 01:54:04 PM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 07:54:34 AM
You heard it here first: some day in the future, there will be a President The Rock. :contract:

What has become of Gov. Jesse Ventura, btw?
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 01:56:51 PM
I think he's trying to turn himself into a news commentator or talk show host.  I think he had a show on Fox or something a few years back.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 02:01:06 PM
Anyway, the Linda MacMahon thing is almost certainly a stunt they're going to use as an upcoming story angle.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Ed Anger on September 16, 2009, 02:04:44 PM
Bring back the XFL instead.  :mad:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Eddie Teach on September 16, 2009, 02:05:19 PM
Not surprised that Cal actually watches wrestling.  :P
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 02:36:01 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 16, 2009, 02:05:19 PM
Not surprised that Cal actually watches wrestling.  :P
I haven't for years actually.  But I used to watch it weekly. :smoke:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Vince on September 16, 2009, 04:04:10 PM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 02:01:06 PM
Anyway, the Linda MacMahon thing is almost certainly a stunt they're going to use as an upcoming story angle.

If it ends with Mitch McConnell power-bombed through a table I will be a happy man.   :menace:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 04:35:10 PM
Quote from: Vince on September 16, 2009, 04:04:10 PMIf it ends with Mitch McConnell power-bombed through a table I will be a happy man.   :menace:
:mad:
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Neil on September 16, 2009, 04:40:31 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on September 16, 2009, 02:05:19 PM
Not surprised that Cal actually watches wrestling.  :P
Lots of people watched wrestling, once upon a time.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: KRonn on September 16, 2009, 09:43:54 PM
Good, I hope she beats Dodd. I hope someone defeats him, what ever party. Along with about half the rest of them in Congress which is ready for a real house cleaning. But especially some of these entrenched guys like Dodd. By the way, is that investigation on his financial dealings with Countrywide getting anywhere? Will it ever? How long does it take....sheesh, what a joke. Probably never get it done.
Title: Re: Linda MacMahon to challenge Chris Dodd for US Senate
Post by: Sheilbh on September 17, 2009, 12:05:29 AM
Quote from: Caliga on September 16, 2009, 02:01:06 PM
Anyway, the Linda MacMahon thing is almost certainly a stunt they're going to use as an upcoming story angle.
Apparently she's got some very respectable Republican consultants working on her campaign :mellow: