McMahon campaign advisor faces subpoena

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Linda McMahon's Senate campaign has confirmed that documents of a paid adviser have been subpoenaed by a U.S. Senate committee investigating U.S. Sen. John Ensign.

The campaign said Friday that records of Republican political consultant Mike Slanker were subpoenaed.

The committee is investigating whether Ensign broke any laws in helping to find consulting work for clients of Douglas Hampton, a disgruntled former aide.

Ensign has admitted to an extramarital affair with Hampton's wife, his former campaign treasurer. Slanker is a former close associate of Ensign. He did not return calls Friday.

McMahon campaign spokesman Ed Patru said Slanker's involvement with Ensign did not raise questions about his fitness as an adviser to McMahon, the former World Wrestling CEO.