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Dodd needs money, sharper image for White House run, analysts say
AP/stamfordadvocate ^
| May 24 2006
Posted on 05/25/2006 9:11:29 AM PDT by ncountylee
WASHINGTON -- Sen. Christopher Dodd would need loads of money and a sharper political profile to emerge from the crowded Democratic pack as a legitimate 2008 presidential contender, according to political analysts.
"He's starting from scratch," said Merle Black, a political science professor at Emory University in Atlanta. "It's a long way from Connecticut to the White House."
"I'm going to go out and talk about myself," Dodd said. "I'm not going to talk about who else is running. I think, frankly, that's one of the problems of politics."
The senator conceded fundraising will be a "big question" for his candidacy.
Dodd, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, said he's "optimistic" he can win enough money and support to be a credible candidate, although he won't decide on a White House run until early next year.
"I think maybe the public is ready for someone who can actually bring people together ... I've authored a lot of landmark legislation," said Dodd, D-Conn., citing his experience forging bipartisan compromises on major bills such as family and medical leave and child care.
The five-term senator said he plans to start visiting key primary states as early as next month. He said he's spoken recently with political people from South Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, California, Minnesota and New Hampshire.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Connecticut
KEYWORDS: 1095th; dodd2008; waitresssandwich
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To: ncountylee
Senator Dodd needs a brain.
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:12:08 AM PDT
by
RexBeach
("There is no substitute for victory." -Douglas MacArthur)
To: ncountylee
AP is running a new Dodd piece every day. Are they trying to create interest for a "not Hillery" candidate?
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:12:09 AM PDT
by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: ncountylee
I think a photo of Dodd and Teddy making a waitress sammich would be a good start !
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:12:23 AM PDT
by
llevrok
(Stop the Latin Insurgents !!!)
To: ncountylee
To: pinz-n-needlez; onyx; ohioWfan; Texasforever; BigSkyFreeper; Tamzee; mrs tiggywinkle; Dog; ...
"I'm going to go out and talk about myself," Dodd said. "I'm not going to talk about who else is running. I think, frankly, that's one of the problems of politics." He's going to run for President ??
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:13:36 AM PDT
by
Mo1
(DEMOCRATS: A CULTURE OF TREASON)
To: ncountylee
This is a late April Fool's joke, right?
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:18:38 AM PDT
by
JRochelle
To: ncountylee
Dodd's too fat to run for PRes
To: ncountylee
dodd needs a new dodd and a new country. Some socialist country where he is unkown would help too.
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:19:30 AM PDT
by
jmaroneps37
(John Spencer: Fighting to save America from Hillary Clinton..)
To: RexBeach
Who's his running mate ? Fidel Castro ?
To: Mo1
"I'm going to go out and talk about myself," Dodd said.
Dodd's been talking about himself for years - "just stop already, will 'ya"!!
(He's such a gas-bag.)
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:21:44 AM PDT
by
Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
To: Mo1
"I'm going to go out and talk about myself," Dodd said.
Dodd's been talking about himself for years - "just stop already, will 'ya"!!
(He's such a gas-bag.)
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:21:44 AM PDT
by
Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
To: Eric in the Ozarks
His dad, Thomas Dodd, was censured as a Senator in about 1967, I believe.
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:22:12 AM PDT
by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: Psalm 73
(To self: Why did I say that twice?)
(To self: Why did I say that twice?)
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:23:08 AM PDT
by
Psalm 73
("Gentlemen, you can't fight in here - this is the War Room".)
To: ncountylee
Even if every other democrat hopeful died Dodd still wouldn't win the nomination.
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:26:03 AM PDT
by
Phlap
(REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
To: Mo1
Isn't that hysterical??? ..... "Sandwich Man"
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:26:05 AM PDT
by
STARWISE
(((They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL autho)
To: Eric in the Ozarks
I thought it would be Professor Irwin Corey. Now THERE'S an intellect!
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:28:24 AM PDT
by
RexBeach
("There is no substitute for victory." -Douglas MacArthur)
To: STARWISE
Wonder if he'll be driving around in a lunch truck
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:29:30 AM PDT
by
Mo1
(DEMOCRATS: A CULTURE OF TREASON)
To: ncountylee
Get the waitress on TV....
Let's Roll
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:33:27 AM PDT
by
tiger-one
(The night has a thousand eyes)
To: ncountylee
"I think maybe the public is ready for someone who can actually bring people together ... I've authored a lot of landmark legislation," said Dodd, D-Conn., citing his experience forging bipartisan compromises on major bills such as family and medical leave and child care. "
When hell freezes over.
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posted on
05/25/2006 9:33:36 AM PDT
by
headstamp
(Nothing lasts forever, Unless it does.)
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