Chris Shays and Linda McMahon are contesting in the Republican primary to win the nomination for the 2012 Senate race in Connecticut.
Comparison chart
 | Chris Shays | Linda McMahon |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Politician | Professional Wrestling promoter |
Differences in Economic Policy
Tax Policy
- Shays Jan 2001 Reduce the capital gains tax
- McMahon Oct 2010 Economy is fragile; don't raise taxes in a recession
Trade
- Shays May 2002 Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement
- McMahon Sep 2010 Implement Colombia, Panama, and Korea Free Trade Agreements
Social Security
- Shays July 2000 Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security
- McMahon Mar 2010 Don't take benefits away from seniors
Healthcare Policy
- Shays May 2002 $350 billion for prescriptions for poor seniors
- McMahon Sept 2010 says Obamacare is the wrong approach.
Social Issues
Abortion
- Shays Jan 1993 Protect the reproductive rights of women
- McMahon July 2010 Pro-choice but with limited federal funding
Immigration
- Shays Feb 2007 Declare English as the official language of the US
- McMahon Sept 2010 No amnesty; enforce immigration laws
Gay Rights
- Shays Dec 2007 Provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees
- McMahon Mar 2010 Allow gays to openly serve in military, but do it cautiously
Education Policy
- Shays Nov 1997 Voted YES on vouchers for private & parochial schools
- McMahon July 2010 Supports competition, charters, and teacher review
Gun Control
- Shays Dec 2003 Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record
- McMahon July 2010 Fully supports Second Amendment rights
Civil Liberties and Homeland Security
- Shays Dec 2005 Voted YES on making the PATRIOT Act permanent
- McMahon Sept 2010 Opposed to trying terrorists in civilian court
Energy Policy
- Shays Feb 2001 Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it
- McMahon Sept 2010 More nuclear power; more domestic oil
Democrat 
Barack Obama 
Obamacare 
Liberal 
Primary 
Elizabeth Warren
Comments: Chris Shays vs Linda McMahon