Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd expected to announce retirement, sources say

WaPo (Just a teaser right now) ^ | January 5, 2009

[Constitutionalist Conservative]

Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.), a leading Democrat whose political star fell along with the nation's economy, is expected to announce Wednesday that he has decided against running for reelection this November, according to sources briefed on the decision. Dodd, in his fifth term, chairs the Senate Banking Committee. His retirement would be the second such announcement by a Senate Democrat in 24 hours; North Dakota's Byron Dorgan said Tuesday that he would not run this fall.

[Soul Seeker]

Cowards. Fall on their sword to vote against the will of the people for Obama then refuse to allow the people to kick their butts this Nov.

Can’t say I’m happy about the retirements. Now they feel no need to worry about those voes. I realize they were voing against the people either way, bu the ones running for re-election were at least delaying the process since they were nervous.

[Bokababe]

Go Peter Schiff!

Great news!

[tina07]

Good, hope they all go! Is this a plot to bring in others more electable so that the voters will forget by November that he ever existed? Five terms he’s been in, good riddance, I hope the voters don’t forget!

[True Republican Patriot]

Now if only SATAN himself would choose to take Dinghy Harry Reid for Eternity in Hell in the next week or two, that would be Great for Our AMERICA and for AMERICA’S Healthcare and Patients as well as Our Great and Wonderful Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals! AMEN!

[mojitojoe]

The question is “What do THEY know that we don’t know yet?
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That’s what I want to know. Sounds to me like the sh*t is getting ready to hit the fan in one way or another.

[happygrl]

Ahh... J. Orlin Grabbe....RIP

His website had the most fantastical info.

[Bush gal in LA]

The RATS are all jumping ship!

[W-Girl]

DUMP DODD 2010 ....finally achieved their goal !!

What a shame, this corrupt SOB, isn’t prosecuted for years of corruption, greed and damage done to our financial institutions !!

He was more corrupt than his Daddy ever was !!

May SHAME follow this corrupt SOB everyday of his retirement and may GUILT eat his brain from the inside out !!

The STINK and STAIN left by this corrupt SOB will live on in the Senate for generations to come !!!!!

[exnavy]

That’s OK, he can still be charged with treason in retirement.

[wiggen]

this was easy to call. forget the health issue,they’ve stalled the ethics stuff forever.

[maggief]

C YA!

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/64579-obama-raises-money-for-a-vulnerable-dodd

Obama raises money for a vulnerable Dodd
By Sam Youngman - 10/23/09 09:55 PM ET

President Barack Obama on Friday came to the aid of embattled Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) not long after a House committee made it clear that Dodd’s ethical problems are not behind him.

Even though Dodd was largely exonerated by a Senate ethics investigation into any “sweetheart” deals he might have made with Countrywide Financial, the House ethics committee voted Friday to issue subpoenas to continue to the investigation.

That news came Friday afternoon as Dodd was joined in Connecticut by the president to tour a small business before Obama raised roughly $1 million for the senator and onetime presidential candidate.

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2356040/posts

Biden Praises Chris Dodd (”the sharpest tool in the kit”)
Hartford Courant ^ | October 6, 2009 | DANIELA ALTIMARI

FAIRFIELD — - Standing in a commuter parking lot just off the Merritt Parkway Monday, Vice President Joe Biden spoke of the impact that stimulus spending is having on communities across the state.

It wasn't a partisan rally — campaign signs were strictly forbidden, and since the subject was policy, not politics, Biden’s appearance wasn't funded by the candidates — but the vice president nevertheless found a few moments to praise two of of the state's Democrats in Washington.

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[Liz]

Course I could be wrong (/snix), but this is probably what led to Dim Dodd's "decision" to quit.

Last July, Dodd proposed an amendment reducing aviation security appropriations by $4.5M in favor of firefighter grants (a move that enriched one of Dodd's financial backers). The federal money Dodd eliminated was specifically intended "for screening operations and for explosives detection systems."

AT THE TIME I POSTED THAT ITEM IN DEC 2009, MY ADVICE TO DODD WAS: Dodd should pack his bags and leave now, before he's tarred and feathered and run out of DC on a rail.

[hoosiermama]

Just saw this...want to make sure you all do.....Bumpt to read all comments in AM.

[RatsDawg]

“Stewardesses beware.”

That was Chuck Schumer who called the stewardess a b***, I haven’t heard of Dodd doing anything with a stewardess...

[Right Wing Assault]

About time for Michael Steele to say we probably won’t be able to beat the new dem candidate anyway.

[nhwingut]

I think the GOP was going to take this seat if they ran against Dodd. Now I don’t know what is going to happen.

You're right. Without Dodd, it makes it hard. This is a very liberal state.

[Man50D]

Assuming this report is accurate, one reason why he won't seek reelection may have to do with the following: What the Dems know that we don't: Universal Voter Registration , Whoever runs will need at least some name recognition given that person will have less than 10 months to campaign.

[SueRae]

11 months too late but great news nonetheless. Finally, some real hopenchange. Next up? Indictments!!!!!!

[mrsixpack36]

I wouldn't celebrate this one. If Ned Lamant gets in the race he will probably win this. Dodd was a badly damaged candidate.

[Biggirl]

Well Sen. Dodd has started to face the music.