Posted on 02/11/2009 4:59:05 AM PST by Graybeard58
HARTFORD — New Quinnipiac University polls show a growing distrust of Sen. Christopher J. Dodd but soaring popularity for Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
The poll reported that 54 percent of state voters aren't satisfied with Dodd's explanation of sweetheart loans he got from a failed mortgage lender. Worse, 51 percent of voters aren't inclined to vote to re-elect Dodd should the Democratic senator choose to run next year.
"The numbers are bad news for Senator Dodd. He is in real trouble. Clearly, he is vulnerable," said Douglas Schwartz, director of the Quinnipiac University poll.
Republicans in Connecticut and Washington, D.C. also see vulnerability and sense Dodd's time may be up after 28 years in the U.S. Senate.
Christopher Healy, state chairman of the Republican Party, declared that new Quinnipiac poll shows Dodd is on "life support."
A spokesman said Dodd is preparing for a vigorous re-election campaign. The senator continues to enjoy strong support among Democrats in this Democrat-leaning state.
Dodd doesn't appear to have helped himself concerning controversial allegations that he received special rates from Countrywide Financial Corp. when he refinanced two home loans in 2003.
Schwartz said Dodd's poll numbers have been steadily sliding since the mortgage controversy broke last June. The senator's job approval rating dropped 10 percentage points in the last year to 41 percent in the Quinnipiac poll and his disapproval rating increased 20 percentage points.
Healy said several Republicans are considering challenging Dodd and some others have been mentioned as possible candidates.
Meanwhile, the Quinnipiac poll suggests Rell has ideally positioned herself politically a little more than 18 months before the next election for governor. She isn't saying what her election plans are yet, but Healy said he expects Rell will seek a second full term in 2010.
Rell received an approval rating of 75 percent one week after she delivered a grim budget message to lawmakers. Even Democrats approve of their Republican governor, 67 percent to 26 percent.
How do you think Dodd and Rell have been? Post your comment at www.rep-am.com.
What the heck are “Rell rates”? Is it related to utilities? are they a tax? a measure of electrical current?
Why are the “Rell rate” and the “Dodd”, whatever that is, DOWN? Did the “bail-out” have something to do with this? Is it a GOOD thisng that the Rell rates and the Dodd are “down?
Someone please explain!!!
;^)
Would it have helped if the headline had said,
“Rell rocks! Dodd’s a dud.”
;^)
Read the article!
No!
And stop telling me waht to do!
;^)
Actually, that is a MUCH better headline.
Am I sounding like a wife again?
Yeah, sort of.
Please keep in mind that actually READING the article takes most of the enjoyment I derive from making fun of poorly written headlines.
Take out the trash
CORRECTION: ...takes AWAY most of the enjoyment...
So it comes to this....
I WANT A DIVORCE!
Ill be at my mothers....you can have the damn kids, I get the bass boat.
Have no fear, the illiterate voting majority will replace Dodd with another RAT, or a weak RINO. Connecticut is in the dump.
Democrat big wig in trouble???
Never fear!!! Acorn is here.
We will lie cheat and steal the elections for you Chicago style.
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