Dodd Weighs Support for White House Run

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Sen. Christopher Dodd said Monday that he is gearing up for a possible run for president, announcing plans to travel the country, raise money and hire staff in an effort to garner support. Dodd, D-Conn., told The Hartford Courant in an interview in Washington that he has ``decided to do all the things that are necessary to prepare to seek the presidency in 2008.''

The state's senior senator, who will turn 62 on Saturday, won a fifth term in the Senate in 2004. He flirted with the idea of a presidential run two years ago, but did not enter the race as he was facing re-election and fellow Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman was running for president. Dodd said he will not decide whether to step into the race for president until early next year. About 10 other high-ranking Democratic Party members are considering running for president.

He was not available for comment late Monday, a staff member told The Associated Press. Dodd's office would not comment on the newspaper's report. Dodd is known as a behind-the-scenes negotiator who has been successful in getting major legislation through Congress, including the Family and Medical Leave Act and spending increases for Head Start and other programs for children.

Dodd told the Courant he is considering a run for president because constituents are telling him the country is going in the wrong direction and politicians often seem blind to their concerns. ``Families are under incredible pressure,'' he said. ``They're working less and paying more. There's a sense the challenges they face are unprecedented.''

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5839115,00.html

Dodd Poised For Possible '08 Presidential Run
http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-dodd-run-0522,0,1790154.story

[joemurphy]

1. Forget it, Chris. You ain't got the stuff. n/t

[Redstone]

2. No, he doesn't. Good senator, but he ain't got the stuff.

Redstone

[Jim Sagle]

3. Stop, Chris, you're killing me!

:rofl:

[Rowdyboy]

4. Oh, please! You have less chance than Joe Biden and he has none!

Good luck with that money-raising thing and the "volunteer recruiting"...You're more popular with the grassroots than Lieberman but only by a touch.

"Joementum" Biden stands as much chance as his namesake-none.

[wiley]

5. Good. We'll have 23 candidates just to ensure our loss

We better take back the House and the Senate if Democrats are going to pull this kind of silliness. Or maybe he's just paying Lieberman back for some favors.

[Gloria]

6. How many dwarfs are we up to now???

[BeFree]

7. Actually, he stands a good chance

Remember, he was one of the authors of HAVA. That bill financed the creation of the Diebold Election System.

And he's about the only one left of four authors of the bill. The others were Tom Delay, and Ney of Ohio, both of whom are facing jail time for financial 'misgivings'.

Yep, looks like Dodd would be the computers choice, and stands a good chance.