Campaign Notebook: Chris Murphy as Ferris Bueller?

Senate

Chris Murphy faces criticism for his attendance record at committee meetings by his opponent. An independent investigation by Hearst Connecticut Newspapers backs up the claim that Murphy missed three-fourths of the hearings during 2007-08, when the economy started rapidly declining. The opening line of the article: "Ferris Bueller would be proud."

Linda McMahon (R): The Wall Street Journal acknowledges that it seems like a Republican has no chance in Connecticut, but the results of a Ramussen poll shows McMahon with a slight lead. According to the Wall Street Journal, “One poll doesn't make a race. But this one sure does make this race more interesting.”

House

Second District

Congressman Joe Courtney (D) visited the Quiet Corner Friday afternoon and met in Killingly with officials from Westminster Tool and the employees the company hired as a result of the career fairs the representative hosted earlier this year. Courtney will be back in Eastern Connecticut on Wedneday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Camp Niantic where he'll host his fourth such career fair, called Heroes For Hire, which is designed to connect veterans with career opportunities.