Claim: Linda Mcmahon is a senatorial candidate under the Republican party (also referred to as the GOP) who led the Senatorial race in Connecticut gaining 49.44% (60,749) of the total votes.
Evidence: Republican United States Senatorial primary election in Connecticut, 2010 Republican Linda E. McMahon The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP (Grand Old Party), is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main, historic rival, the Democratic Party. 60,479 49 Republican Rob Simmons* 28 Republican Peter Schiff** 23