. . "You know he is a lie,??? McMahon said. ???I never said it.??? McMahon has spent tens of millions of her own fortune on the race -- a point that Blumenthal underscored when he accused his opponent of trying to buy the Senate seat like an ???auction.??? The debate was not without its moments of humor, including a ???lightening round??? during which both candidates professed their love for the New Y" . .