GOP Congressman Robert Simmons is emphasizing liberal positions in an effort to fight off Democratic challenger Joe Courtney in one of the most important races in the country. In an interview with Connecticut newspaper the Journal Inquirer, Simmons "stressed" his disagreements with the Bush Administration and GOP Congressional leadership and argued that he is, "just for starters," pro-labor, pro-environment, and pro-choice. He also criticized plans presented by military leadership to maintain troop levels in Iraq. When asked what he would tell constituents who worry about the GOP maintaining control of the House, he answered: "I don't want to answer that question."