Christopher Dodd and Robert Byrd star in the new Senatorial Comedy Dodd and Dodderer
Posted on 01/13/2007 9:16:26 AM PST by Graybeard58
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd on Friday dismissed suggestions he's a long-shot contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, saying "people are going to give me a hearing."
Dodd said his early testing of the waters has left him convinced that better-known potential candidates, such as New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, do not have a lock on the nomination. Dodd said most activists are reserving judgment.
"I don't think people in Iowa want to be told what the outcome is," Dodd told The Associated Press. "I wouldn't have gotten into this if I hadn't been out here for the last six months."
In his latest trip to Iowa, Dodd attended the inauguration of Gov. Chet Culver and mingled with activists at events surrounding the swearing in of the new governor. Dodd served with Culver's father, John, in the Senate during the 1970s.
"I've known him (Gov. Culver) since he was 10 or 12," said Dodd.
This week, Dodd filed papers creating an exploratory committee allowing him to raise money and travel to explore seeking the Democratic nomination. While polls show Clinton, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards leading the pack, Dodd said he's convinced the race remains open.
"It's a long time," said Dodd. "I think people are going to give me a hearing."
Dodd said his early contacts with activists in key early states like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina have been encouraging.
"I know the difference between a courtesy and people who are saying we'd like to hear more," said Dodd.
During his Iowa visit, Dodd planned to meet privately with Democratic activists such as former Attorney General Bonnie Campbell. Dodd said he'd tout his 25 years of experience and argue that Democrats have a big opportunity because of public dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq.
"This time around, in light of what we've been through, training wheels and on the job training are not what we need," said Dodd.
Dodd said any rationale for the war has evaporated.
"None of those justifications are present today and the American people understand that," said Dodd. "They would expect this Congress that they voted in only a few weeks ago to change things, to address this issue."
Dodd said he would push for a resolution in Congress banning using money to expand the number of troops on the ground in Iraq.
"We had better do it soon, because once they are there, it's going to be a little bit more difficult," Dodd said. "I think the people of this country are going to be disappointed if we don't move."
Inaction could lead voters to conclude that Congress simply didn't get the message they were sending, Dodd warned.
"I think we have an obligation to say no," said Dodd. "This is a mistake."
Why, he's no more of a long shot than you are, Graybeard--LOL!
No Chris (Waitress Sandwich Slice) Dodd, you are a NO Chance shot. Please take Teddy (Fellow Slice) and go wawy.
I heard about 30 second of this steaming pile on Imus. I can tell you that his campaign message is going to be "This is not my first rodeo". He's going to run on the fact that he's been around for a while. You can see some of that in this article.
I would assess his chances as slim, fat and none, but I'd put most of my money on "none".
I considered a run for the white house but scuttled it when my wife and kids refused to commit to vote for me.
Ping
Has he looked in the mirror, lately? ;)
He is right, he is not a long shot. He is a no shot.
Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who officially jumped into the presidential race Thursday, could point to an experience dealing with some conservative Utahns to show that he has deft diplomatic skills.Oh gag. If you want to read the rest of the story go here. My question is: Were they dating when Dodd and Kennedy did that sandwich with the waitress? Ick.
Who?
It's a little known fact that the phrase "doddering old fool" derives from the unremarkable life at odds with a huge ego of this big windbag. Senator Dodd is delusional if he believes he can win. My dog will be elected President before he will.
G-d d@mn it, whether they like it or not. OK, I took him slightly out of context (the left says we on the right are always doing that), but you have to admit, Chris Dodd is one of the most arrogant, talentless fools among an elite pool of arrogant, talentless fools.
I've already heard enough...next!
Christopher Dodd and Robert Byrd star in the new Senatorial Comedy Dodd and Dodderer
lol, I didn't know who you guys were talking about til I looked up his pic on google. He is a No chance shot.
PUTZ!!!!
He's right! He doesn't have enough a chance to be a long shot.
People in Connecticut wonder why you deserted
Sen. Joe Liebermann and backed the other guy...Your
loyalty to people is your greatest asset???...what a
crock and waste of money to have an egotistical,
Imus lover, nitwit think he can compete with the
Kother Imus protege....the Vietnam kid....Krazy Kerry. JK
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