U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy's statement, as quoted in the Housatonic Times yesterday, that "all of the anecdotal signs in Connecticut's economy are good" is drawing fire from Muprhy's Republican opponent.
"This is a time when people need a Member of Congress who understands what they're going through,'' Sam Caligiuri said in a statement. "How can Chris Murphy possibly understand the realities we face with his insultingly sunny assessment of where Connecticut's economy is today? Murphy clearly does not understand the impact his and Nancy Pelosi's policies have had on our economy."
Caligiuri's comments come as new federal numbers show the U.S. economy lost 54,000 jobs in August. The national unemployment rate climbed to 9.6 percent -- though unemployment in several key 5th District communities is considerably higher.