House Minority Leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk has finally endorsed Republican Linda McMahon for U.S. Senate, more than two months after the GOP state convention endorsed her.
“As a proud Connecticut Republican, I believe with all my heart that our state and our country are better served with a Republican representing Connecticut in our U.S. Senate,” Cafero said in a released from McMahon’s headquarters. “I am proud to have been one of Rob Simmons’ earliest supporters in his campaign for Senate. Rob has a long, distinguished record of public service, and I believe he will continue serving this state and our country for years to come. If our Republican party hopes to beat the well financed Democratic front runner, Richard Blumenthal, we need a candidate who is positioned on August 11th to take this campaign to the November 2nd, Election Day finish line. I now believe Linda McMahon is that candidate. Throughout this campaign, Linda has demonstrated the grit to take the fight to a man who thinks he can win a U.S. Senate seat by hiding from the public and the press. Linda has the message, resources and the team to win in November. I am not casting my vote against Rob Simmons, I’m voting for Linda McMahon, as I believe she is the Republican Party’s best hope for victory.”