WWE CEO Linda McMahon resigns to lay a smackdown on the U.S. Senate
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Things are about to get real interesting up in Connecticut. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has announced that CEO Linda McMahon is resigning in order to run for Connecticut's U.S. Senate seat. Yes ladies and gents, it appears that the McMahon family is aiming to add a senator to its roster. Her husband, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is going to take over the CEO position. Perhaps this will keep Vince out of the wrestling action and behind the cameras a bit more. Linda McMahon believes that Washington is "out of control" and that Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd has "lost his way and our trust." Considering that Linda McMahon is going to fight with three other Republicans for the seat, we could see a bit of a battle royale shaping up -- or is it a cage match? If she wins, can you picture her acceptance press conference? Imagine: lowered lights, a smoke machine, strobes, and Mrs. McMahon emerging from behind a rhinestone-studded curtain to the rampaging strains of some heavy metal song. That would sure make things a bit more interesting. Perhaps the Rock will walk out and announce, "Finally, the McMahons have come back to Washington." Or Shawn Michaels and Triple H could come out and do their typical D-Generation X introductions (which are a bit too risque to go into here). One thing is certain, this is going to be fun.
All that said, should we have a problem with Linda McMahon running for the Senate? No, such a run is what America is about: a businesswoman seeing a problem and trying to do something about it. I know that I am rooting for her, for no reason other than wanting to see Hulk Hogan come in and give an impassioned speech about health care reform -- brother. That, or for the possibility that any time someone interrupts Sen. McMahon, she might unleash Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka from a balcony overlooking the Senate floor. The thunder in the Rotunda . . . priceless.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 6)
9-16-2009 @ 4:45PM
Frank said...
This was a ridiculous aritcle. The writer of this article has probably never heard Linda McMahon talk or give a speech. Shes a well spoken, college educated woman who has time after time, after time, given back to society through charitable proceeds. I do not live in Connecticut, but if I did, she would get my vote merely because we need a fresh change and fast. These men and women who have been senators and congress representatives have done too much wrong. Its time to right the wrong and wake up. Our Country is on the wrong path, and we need a fresh change.
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9-17-2009 @ 6:12AM
donna said...
Totally agree, we need a fresh approach. No one else on the hill has any idea what is going on and how to fix it. Give her a chance, let her lay the smack down on some of their behinds, lol. Good luck to you Linda.
9-17-2009 @ 9:11AM
Bambi Slayer said...
Yep Sure She could set the Drug Policy for America she did so good killing the Crippler and his family.
9-17-2009 @ 10:45AM
Kel said...
I agree with you Frank! I would definitely vote for Linda McMahon especially based upon her views, her education, and charitable experience. I would expect her to want to make a positive change.
9-17-2009 @ 10:26AM
Denise said...
You are 100% right. I live in CT and we need BIG change here. To be honest I wouldn't vote for Dodd as a dog catcher. So I as an IND voter will look carefully at all the people that are runing against him and will choose VERY carefully. And BTW lately any politicians name with a D after it gives me the creeps. So I will also be scrutinizing VERY VERY carefully anyone who runs as a Democrat.
9-17-2009 @ 11:14AM
Paul-z said...
Oh great! This is not good! The company she ceo'd for has the highest death rate next to the United States Army! And no regrets!
9-17-2009 @ 11:57AM
Mark said...
Wrong Path? That's why republicans supported Sarah Palin. Total lack of common sense.
9-17-2009 @ 6:10AM
Lou Wise said...
Linda McMahon has more business experience and common sense then 95% of all in congress.These are the type of people that must come forward to run for office against all these corrupt goverment politicians.We need to clean out the corruption and the socialist in washington sitting right in out congress.Go Linda
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9-17-2009 @ 8:25AM
Jerry said...
Lou,who are the 27 that have more sense than Linda McMahon (5% of 535 in Congress is 27)? I think you're being much too generous. I would hope that we Americans remember... VOTE ALL OF THE INCUMBANTS OUT OF A JOB!!! Government screwed everything up; we the people will fix it.
9-17-2009 @ 6:30AM
b said...
i think she do as good of a job that bush would did for this coutnry.
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9-17-2009 @ 10:07AM
Art Suro said...
There seems to be a correlation between bad spelling and Bush hating. One has to wonder if both are a reflection of the intellect of the writer.
9-17-2009 @ 10:25AM
Shipmaster said...
I like the way you mispelled everything; I can tell it was INTENSHUNNEL. As for her being a politician, just a question - and anyone from Minnesota can answer this. How did THE BODY do overall as the governor?
9-17-2009 @ 10:27AM
Peter Bellamy said...
Good English grammar, nice to see Bush was right when he asked "Is our children learning?"
9-17-2009 @ 11:24AM
b said...
by i was be sarcastic about bush cus everybody knows bush ruin this coutnry and linda will ruin the sneate.
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9-17-2009 @ 6:39AM
shadetreedog said...
huh,??? this is so rediculous !
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9-17-2009 @ 1:31PM
CAROLYN said...
WHY BECAUSE SHE WANT RUN OR BECAUSE SHE IS WEALTHY.
9-17-2009 @ 7:07AM
MK said...
This article is absolutely ridiculous. It is a good thing that the limits of freedom of speech as imposed on Joe Wilson in Congress were not imposed on this author.
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9-17-2009 @ 9:41AM
T said...
I think this is a great idea. Maybe we can get more "real" citizens doing "the work of and for the people" of this great nation. Maybe she has a "pair" hidden and will show them when someone needs to be called a liar irregardless of the time or place.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:11AM
brian said...
Hey she has more leadership experience than Obama, and boy it shows, she is alot smarter, and wwe is Gods house compared to Acorn. Democrat I was until last election, you liberals have went so out there its not called left anymore. It is called uneducated corruption obama avenue.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:27AM
Ex Nutmegger said...
I moved out of Connecticut about 4 years ago. Now I wish I was still living there, so I could vote for her. It's about time we get some actual Americans in Washington instead of the "professional pol" who spend all their time figuring out how to keep their "public jobs" and enrich themselves at our expense.
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