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Chris Dodd to endorse Obama

by: Scarce

Tue Feb 26, 2008 at 06:24:59 AM EST


So goes the scuttlebutt, at least according to the Associated Press. And why else would anyone willingly go to Cleveland in February?

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut plans to endorse former presidential rival Barack Obama.

Dodd will endorse his colleague, a senator from Illinois, in Cleveland on Tuesday, according to a Democratic official close to Dodd who requested anonymity because no formal announcement had been made.

Dodd's support, coupled with his liberal credentials, could provide a boost for Obama as major contests near in big states such as Ohio and Texas on March 4. Obama has won some key Democratic endorsements in recent weeks, including Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, a close friend of Dodd.

UPDATE: Courant

The Connecticut senator, whose own presidential campaign failed to draw enough attention to propel him past the first contest in Iowa, is expected to announce his endorsement of Obama this morning, according to a Democratic official close to Dodd. He'll then campaign with Obama in Ohio.

Obama's campaign hopes that the March 4 primaries in Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Rhode Island will be the victory that clinches the Democratic nomination for him. When he faces Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in another debate tonight - the last before these pending primaries - he'll do it with Dodd in his corner.

It's unclear what Dodd's task will be with the campaign or whether he'll be hitting those last two New England states still awaiting primaries next week. But if Obama eventually gets the nomination, Connecticut's two senators will be in opposing campaigns. Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman is one of Republican Sen. John McCain's staunchest allies.

Scarce: From the press conference this morning. Added another longer version from BarackObama.com

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which of course stands for Cough-Nod-Nod.

As usual: Scarce Rocks!

"I am not a Blogger...But I play one on the internet."


CT, RI and Obama (4.00 / 1)
Polls suggest that Obama is still behind in the March 4 Rhode Island primary.  Some CT supporters are organizing support in local events.  There is more going on in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island (0.00 / 0)
Ironically perhaps, tiny Rhode Island looks to be the most difficult nut for Obama to crack on March 4th. Obama was endorsed by Lincoln Chafee recently but his successor Sheldon Whitehouse has been in Hillary Clinton's camp for nearly a year.

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I hear Dodd is endorsing LeBron James (0.00 / 0)
n/t

Dodd's Endorsement (4.00 / 1)
Dear Jonathan,

We have been through a lot in this past year and your friendship and support have meant so much to me.  That is why I wanted to let you know of my decision to endorse a Democratic candidate for President - and that I have decided to support Barack Obama.

We all understand how much is at stake in this election and that it is more important than ever that we put a Democrat in the White House.

And while both of our Party's remaining candidates are extremely talented and would make excellent commanders-in-chief, I am throwing my support to the candidate who I believe will open the most eyes to our shared Democratic vision.

I'm deeply proud to be the first 2008 Democratic presidential candidate to endorse Barack Obama.  He is ready to be President.  And I am ready to support him - to work with him and for him and help elect him our 44th President.

Put simply, I believe Barack Obama is uniquely qualified to help us face this housing crisis, create good jobs, strengthen America's families in this 21st century global economy, unite the world against terrorism and end the war in Iraq - and perhaps most importantly, call the American people to shared service and sacrifice.  In this campaign, he has drawn millions of voters into politics for the first time in their lives and shown us that we are united by so much more than that which divides us.

That is why I believe the time has come for Democrats to come together as a Party and focus on winning the general election.  The stakes are too high not to.

The last seven years have been as difficult as any I can remember. More than ever, we need a President who will inspire us to take part in the political process and change our country's path.

Today, when we need it most, we are hearing a new call from Barack Obama.  And I hope you, like me, will answer it in the affirmative.

Please get involved in Barack Obama's campaign now: http://action.barackobama.com/...

Sincerely,

Chris Dodd



Dodd endorsement email (4.00 / 1)
Dear ,

We have been through a lot in this past year and your friendship and support have meant so much to me.  That is why I wanted to let you know of my decision to endorse a Democratic candidate for President - and that I have decided to support Barack Obama.

We all understand how much is at stake in this election and that it is more important than ever that we put a Democrat in the White House.

And while both of our Party's remaining candidates are extremely talented and would make excellent commanders-in-chief, I am throwing my support to the candidate who I believe will open the most eyes to our shared Democratic vision.

I'm deeply proud to be the first 2008 Democratic presidential candidate to endorse Barack Obama.  He is ready to be President.  And I am ready to support him - to work with him and for him and help elect him our 44th President.

Put simply, I believe Barack Obama is uniquely qualified to help us face this housing crisis, create good jobs, strengthen America's families in this 21st century global economy, unite the world against terrorism and end the war in Iraq - and perhaps most importantly, call the American people to shared service and sacrifice.  In this campaign, he has drawn millions of voters into politics for the first time in their lives and shown us that we are united by so much more than that which divides us.

That is why I believe the time has come for Democrats to come together as a Party and focus on winning the general election.  The stakes are too high not to.

The last seven years have been as difficult as any I can remember. More than ever, we need a President who will inspire us to take part in the political process and change our country's path.

Today, when we need it most, we are hearing a new call from Barack Obama.  And I hope you, like me, will answer it in the affirmative.

Please get involved in Barack Obama's campaign now: http://action.barackobama.com/...

Sincerely,

Chris Dodd

Paid for by Chris Dodd for President, Inc., PO Box 51882, Washington, DC 20091, Info@ChrisDodd.com
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Hey, I got this as well.... (0.00 / 0)
...we are all on the same email lists.

Let's hope the Government doesn't find out...

"I am not a Blogger...But I play one on the internet."


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I got the same email from Dodd as well.... (0.00 / 0)


"Waiting....waiting on the world to change"  --John Mayer

[ Parent ]
Dodd (0.00 / 0)
 He certainly did  the right thing....

A nod from Dodd at the right time (4.00 / 1)
Senator Dodd does the right thing here and at the right time. Waiting until after the TX, OH primaries is the safe thing to do. But by giving his endorsement now, Dodd is committing to Obama, not just jumping on the bandwagon.



Dodd is trying to keep the Dems together (4.00 / 1)
I haven't been as informed about the Democratic primary campaign lately. But from the 'bits and pieces' I have gathered from the media and the internetz, I get the impression that our senator Dodd wants to make sure the party does not fracture now and in the general.

Bottomline, there is no need to give free ammo to the GOP, when they will have plenty of time to dig up (or make up dirt) between now and November. Other bottomline, Hillary's campaign is f*cked!

The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice. --Martin Luther King, Jr.


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donuts (4.00 / 1)
Saw on the tubes this morning a report that the Dodd campaign was second to Clinton in the amount spent on donuts (I believe the category on the financial disclosures was "baked goods"). Must be a northeast thing, you can't go five blocks without hitting a Dunkin Donuts in NE/NY.  

"I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to it."

-Lawrence Summers


maybe Dunkin Donuts (0.00 / 0)
ought to name a type of donut after Chris Dodd, or
Hillary Clinton, or even Barack Obama!  Nothing says
immortalization in the form of food! :D

"Waiting....waiting on the world to change"  --John Mayer

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