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Sen. Blumenthal on Linda McMahon: "Insights and Experience" in New SBA Role

Chion Wolf
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WNPR
Sen. Richard Blumenthal defeated Linda McMahon for a U.S. Senate seat in 2010.

At least one of Linda McMahon's former campaign trail rivals is willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, as she gets the nod for a cabinet-level position in the incoming Trump administration. Senator Richard Blumenthal has given her elevation a cautious welcome in remarks to WNPR.

Wrestling magnate McMahon has been nominated as head of the Small Business Administration.

She ran against Blumenthal in 2010 for a U.S. Senate seat representing Connecticut, in an often fractious campaign.

But asked about the nomination this week, Blumenthal said McMahon's business background is a positive for her new role.

"She has insights and experience in business creation and growth," he said. "Job creation is particularly important to Connecticut. My hope is that she will bring a stable and sane economic policy to an administration that clearly needs rational and thoughtful economic leadership."

McMahon co-founded Stamford-based World Wrestling Entertainment with her husband Vince. The two have been major donors to Trump's foundation over the years, and also supported his presidential campaign.

Harriet Jones is Managing Editor for Connecticut Public Radio, overseeing the coverage of daily stories from our busy newsroom.

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