Alan Silverleib
CNN Washington Editor
(CNN) – Republican Linda McMahon is trying to seize the offensive in the hotly contested Connecticut Senate race, unveiling a new ad slamming Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal over distortions in his Vietnam service record.
The new ad, which will air statewide, made its on-line debut only hours before the two candidates are scheduled square off in their first debate. It raises questions about Blumenthal's credibility as a politician.
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Liars, cheats and fraudsters should be immediately disqualified.
Wait, there would be no candidates.