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Down in the polls a year before the 2010 election, Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is hoping to tap into the statewide popularity of President Barack Obama.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd underwent surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday and was recuperating at a New York hospital.
The Senate ethics panel cleared Sens. Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad Friday of breaking rules by getting mortgages through a VIP program, but it scolded them for not being more careful to avoid the appearance of sweetheart deals.
U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd told small business owners Monday that he will spend the month of August pushing for national health care reform while dealing with his own health care issues.
House Democrats have declined to subpoena available records that might reveal whether other members of Congress got discounted VIP mortgages from subprime lender Countrywide Financial Corp. similar to the sweetheart deals given Democratic Sens. Chris Dodd and Kent Conrad.
Despite their denials, influential Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad and Chris Dodd were told from the start they were getting VIP mortgage discounts from one of the nation's largest lenders, the official who handled their loans has told Congress in secret testimony.
Sen. Chris Dodd is emerging as the face of a Senate plan to overhaul the nation's health care system in the absence of Congress' acknowledged expert on the subject, ailing Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
Wealthy Wall Street executives may be outcasts to some Americans, but not to Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd.
The case of the missing AIG bonus limits has become a tale of political intrigue and Democratic infighting that could threaten the re-election chances of a top senator and the credibility — if not the career — of one of President Obama's top advisers.
Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd says he'll refinance two mortgages that he received through a VIP program from Countrywide Financial Corp.
Sen. Chris Dodd said Monday that soaring unemployment amounts to a "game-changer" in the debate over financial aid to the auto industry.
Barack Obama's presidential campaign has requested information from Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd as part of its search for a possible vice presidential candidate.
Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday and said it is time for Democrats to join forces to defeat the Republicans in the fall campaign.
Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd of Connecticut abandoned his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday after a poor showing in Iowa's precinct caucuses.
Forget politics, the concern of Chris Dodd's 6-year-old daughter is that Santa Claus won't find her in Iowa.
Mitt Romney is packing boxes of food for the needy on Wednesday and then preparing the stuffing and mashed potatoes for his own family's big dinner on Thanksgiving. Chris Dodd is serving meals and distributing box lunches in three separate Iowa cities.
Chris Dodd did what a lot of other dads do on Monday mornings — he took his daughter to school.
Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd talked up his commitment to people with disabilities Friday with help from a personal source of inspiration: his sister.
Democratic presidential hopeful Chris Dodd may be trailing in the polls, but he says don't count him out of the race just yet.
Chris Dodd has an explanation for why his hair is white — hard work.
Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd's campaign said Monday that Hillary Rodham Clinton is misstating the facts when she argues that she voted to step up diplomacy with Iran.
Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd will have a new pitch to Iowans: Vote for a neighbor.
The International Association of Fire Fighters accused Republican Rudy Giuliani of exploiting the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks because a supporter is holding a $9.11-per-person fundraiser for the presidential candidate.
Presidential hopeful Chris Dodd said the United States risks repeating the mistakes of last century's arrogance if politicians don't allow Iraqis to set their own agenda.
The 15 Biggest Congressional Recipients of Wall Street Campaign CashReforming Wall Street is a hot topic on Capitol Hill these days. Congress is currently weighing two financial reform bills that would, to varying degrees, reshape the way the financial system is regulated.
Will Nader challenge Dodd?Nader's entry as a third party candidate would be terrible news for Dodd, who is hoping to energize his liberal base in possible match-ups against GOP challengers Rob Simmons and Linda McMahon, who lead him in public polls.
Connecticut Voters Down on DoddDodd's job approval has lagged behind his disapproval for more than a year, and polls since last spring have shown more people rating him unfavorably than favorably. "Dodd is sliding back down again on job approval.
In reelection bid, Dodd dives again in polls"Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT) is still in serious trouble in his re-election race with 53% of voters saying he does not deserve re-election, a new Quinnipiac poll finds.
I have listened to Pundits on both sides of the aisle;Republican and Democrat(Although these guys are more socialist now,but they won't call themselves that because of the stigma attached.), and this is one of the reasons I do not believe in the Democratic Party anymore.
President Obama to (Finally) Address "To Big to Fail"Reuters has reported this afternoon that the President will soon write letters to Sen. Chris Dodd, Senate banking committee chair, and Rep.
Ever since Roger and Me (1989), I have loved the work of Michael Moore. No one else has chronicled the screwing of America by the rich and powerful as beautifully as the kid from Flint, Michigan.
Linda McMahon goes on the air in ConnecticutThis is a campaign ad brought to us by Linda McMahon who is attempting to get the Republican nomination to run against Chris Dodd in Connecticut. It is a 36 second action packed, very odd ad that is worth watching. There are not many like this one.
Eye on the Senate: Dodd Gains GroundDodd still trails Simmons among registered independents, 31 percent to 49 percent. But that's an improvement since July, when independent voters backed Simmons 56 to 27 percent.
Financial crisis predicter, Peter Schiff, to challenge Dodd for CT Senate seatPeter Schiff, the broker, author and financial pundit from Weston who has already taken in more than $1 million in campaign contributions and hired staff, confirmed on national TV this morning what has been widely expected for weeks: He is running for U.S. Senate.
WWE s Linda McMahon resigns to run for Senate - USATODAY.comSTAMFORD, Conn. AP — World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday that Linda McMahon has resigned as the company s chief executive to seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Connecticut Democrat Christopher Dodd.
WWE's Linda McMahon is Running for Senate against Chris Dodd in 2010Linda McMahon, the chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. announced today she is resigning to run for Senate in her home state of Connecticut. McMahon, a Republican, will look to unseat Democrat Christopher Dodd in the 2010 election.
COAL Obama video PUBLIC EDUCATION SUBVERTS Washington Lies - Walter Williams HOME MORTGAGES Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Maxine Waters and others are up to their eyeballs in this.
Teddy's death "going to help us" says Harry ReidQ: How will U.S. Sen. (Edward) Kennedy's death affect things?
Criminal Probe Time for Dodd and ConradBut former Countrywide exec Robert Feinberg says otherwise.
Windfalls for Bankers, Resentments for the RestThere was a time in this country when a company reporting a few billion in earnings could count its money while basking in polite, reverent applause.
Fox News goes 10 for 10!Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.
Hot Air » Blog Archive » Durbin cashed out on inside information: Sun-TimesDick Durbin managed to do all right during the stock collapse.
Obama Pressures Credit Card Issuers on Rates - NYTimes.comIn response to the increasingly aggressive and usurious practices of credit card companies President Obama has thrown his support behind efforts to protect consumers from unfair treatment.
Only "Five" Connecticut State Residents Donated To U.S. Senator Chris DoddU.S. Sen. Chris Dodd appears to have looked everywhere but his home state to fuel what pundits anticipate will be one of the most hotly contested races in the nation in 2010.
Chris Dodd's Personal Bailout: Time to boot a problem from the senateAs Senator Chris Dodd fights for his political career, the embattled chairman of the powerful Senate banking committee is receiving his own economic rescue package from the finance industry.
Congress Should Wear T-Shirts Listing Their Endorsements and ContributorsSome people wear their hearts on their sleeve. Members of Congress should wear their sponsors on their chest. This isn't an original idea. About a month ago, a friend forwarded me a post that was making its way around the blogosphere at the speed of light:
Barney's Bonus Double StandardCan you say "double-standard"? I know the fervor over the $165 million AIG retention bonuses has died down significantly, but the announcement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two taxpayer bailed-out, quasi-government agencies, are paying out $210 million in similar bonuses, wi …
Can you say "double-standard"? I know the fervor over the $165 million AIG retention bonuses has died down significantly, but the announcement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two taxpayer bailed-out, quasi-government agencies, are paying out $210 million in similar bonuses, wit …
Sen Chris Dodd's Constituents Blame Him For the AIG Bonuses... And It May Cost Him His Senate Seat In 2010Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd trails former U.S. Rep.
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