leaning strongly' toward Conn. Senate bid

leaning strongly' toward Conn. Senate bid
By SUSAN HAIGH


Associated Press

"leaning strongly" toward Conn. Senate bid
By SUSAN HAIGH , 08.12.11, 05:35 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. -- 2010 Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon says she's "leaning strongly" toward getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race. McMahon told The Associated Press on Friday ... "evaluate what's the best thing to do" and "what makes sense." She says she expects to solidify that decision over the next four to six weeks.

New state GOP chairman Jerry Labriola Jr. says he's also spoken to Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy and expects that he will announce in the next several weeks as well as former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays they both say they are "very serious about entering the race".

Several Democrats have been in the race for months.
The candidates are seeking the seat now held by retiring independent Joe Lieberman.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Republican candidates are beginning to surface in Connecticut's 2012 U.S. Senate race, with two well-known contenders expressing "serious" interest about seeking the seat now held by the retiring Joe Lieberman.

Jerry Labriola, the state's new GOP state chairman, tells The Associated Press he has spoken to ... Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy who has said he's ... "very serious about entering in the race."