"It's become increasingly clear to us over the past weeks and months as
we've researched Mr. Blumenthal in earnest that there are some deeply
disturbing disconnects between the image he's sought to portray and
reality,'' says Ed Patru, spokesman for Linda McMahon. "These are questions that will not and cannot be easily answered."
disturbing disconnects between the image he's sought to portray and
reality,'' says Ed Patru, spokesman for Linda McMahon. "These are questions that will not and cannot be easily answered."
Rob Simmons, who is a Vietnam veteran, said the following: "As someone who served, I respect Dick for wearing the uniform, but I am deeply troubled by allegations that he has misrepresented his service. Too many have sacrificed too much to have their valor stolen in this way. I hope Mr. Blumenthal steps forward and forthrightly addresses the questions that have arisen about this matter."
UPDATE: And here's what Schiff campaign manager J.R. Romano had to say: "It is no surprise that a man who equates filing lawsuits with job creation would equate campground cleanup with Vietnam service."