Campaign Notebook: Outside Money Pours Into Senate Race

Fifth District

Elizabeth Esty and Andrew Roraback agree about what to do with the rising gas prices. Both candidates believe that there should be an investigation into oil speculation, which they attribute to the high prices, reports the Record-Journal. Roraback also blames President Barack Obama’s energy policies and Connecticut’s gas taxes.

In addition, Roraback released his first television ad. He tells supporters the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will fire back with a "barrage of negative ads" and asks for more contributions. 

Senate

The New Haven Register reports that a group is spending $640,000 to support Chris Murphy's campaign against Linda McMahon. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is upping its contributions in light of McMahon’s personal contributions to her campaign.

McMahon reportedly gave $16 million of her own money to her campaign, while Murphy raised only $5.7 million.