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2009-05-30 Home Front: Politix

Dodd to air first TV ad in 2010 re-election bid

Embattled Sen. Christopher Dodd hopes to get a boost from President Obama as he airs the first TV ad in his 2010 re-election bid.

The 30-second spot set to air statewide in Connecticut on Friday features Obama praising the Democrat for his work crafting the new credit card reform bill that the president signed into law last week. Dodd chairs the Senate Banking Committee.

"I want to give a special shout-out to Chris Dodd, who has been a relentless fighter to get this done," Obama says. The president's comments were made at a Rose Garden signing ceremony for the bill last week.

Dodd's campaign is spending more than $100,000 for a week of air time. Dodd has $1.4 million in campaign cash and is expected to maintain a fundraising advantage over his rivals.

He faces the toughest re-election fight of his five terms in the Senate. A Quinnipiac University Poll released this week showed Dodd trailing former Republican congressman Rob Simmons 45-39 percent. Dodd is one of the most vulnerable Senate Democrats facing re-election next year.

Posted by Fred 2009-05-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 What bother me more than anything is the lack of depth and meekness of the RNC. I don't want to become more like democrats and I wont a candidate whose starting point is at the center and then gives ground. I want more Lynn Cheney not Meagan McCain. More Palin, less Snow. And where in the hell are the men? Is Dick Cheney or Newt Gingrich the only conservatives that can string a coherent sentence together. Why is not Alberto Gonzales running for a seat in some district or challenging one these Dems in a red state? How about Dana Perino in the house. They are acting as the game is over for them and I for one would like to see act II. My personal favorite would be Condi Rice running for Senate against Babs Boxer in California. How do you see a debate going between those two? Trust me if Prop 8 can pass Condi can beat Babs.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2009-05-30 06:30|| 2009-05-30 06:30|| Front Page Top

#2 I guess they'll cut out Oblahblah's: "Dodd's partner in crime" comment?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-05-30 08:01|| 2009-05-30 08:01|| Front Page Top

#3 What an interesting idea: Condi v Babs.

Posted by Steve White 2009-05-30 11:09|| 2009-05-30 11:09|| Front Page Top

#4 Condi is not a politician. In fact, she detests politics but is a patriot. The only position she wants outside of Provost of Stanford is Goodell's.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2009-05-30 18:47|| 2009-05-30 18:47|| Front Page Top

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