CT Senate: Barack Obama wrestle with Linda McMahon

President Barack Obama, in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday to raise money for Democratic Senate nominee Richard Blumenthal, had a little fun with GOP nominee Linda McMahon's business interests, saying the choice between the two "should be a no-brainer."

"I understand she has promised a 'smackdown',” Obama said of the former World Wrestling Entertainment executive. "That is what she said. And, look, there’s no doubt, I can see how somebody who’s been in professional wrestling would think that they’re right at home in the United States Senate — if they were watching some of the behavior that’s been going on.


But the truth is — and Dick understands this — public service is not a game. At this moment, we are facing challenges we haven’t seen since the Great Depression. And facing serious challenges requires serious leaders -– leaders who are willing to take on the status quo; leaders who are willing to take on special interests; leaders who are willing to fight for our people and our future. And Dick Blumenthal is that leader. And that’s why I need all of you to make him your next United States senator, That’s the choice in this election

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to too many on the internet, cable news and in politics, public service has become a game. It is a shame and our country is suffering for it.