The “honest guy” needed the /s I guess.
Ha! No, I knew you were being sarcastic, but I figured it was a sarcastic sarcasm. You know - - Dodd will be re-elected because Connecticut voters will see how “honest” he is by admitting he lied.
Or something like that. Hey, now I’m confused....
I've found it is always best. Never underestimate the insensitivity of this audience to overblown praise as an indicator that you should not be taken at your literal word.