Leaning strongly towards getting into Connecticut's 2012 Senate race

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 that she is working with political consultants to "evaluate what's the best thing to do" and "what makes sense." She said she expects to solidy that decision over the next four to six weeks.

She told the AP: "Clearly I'm leaning strongly towards getting into the race."

Jerry Labriola Jr., the state's new GOP chairman, said he's also spoken to former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays and said he is also very serious about entering the race.

Jerry Labriola Jr., the GOP chairman said he's also spoken Connecticut Mayor Jason McCoy who is exploring a possible run.

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