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Dodd Endorses Obama

Posted by Adam Howard, AlterNet at 6:31 AM on February 26, 2008.


It's unclear what Dodd's task will be with the campaign or if he'll be hitting the last two New England states still awaiting primaries next week.
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BREAKING NEWS: Via the Huffington Post

"After a prolonged silence through most of the primary season, Sen. Christopher J. Dodd is rejoining the presidential race on somebody else's team -- Sen. Barack Obama's."

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.

The Washington Post's Shailagh Murray notes:

Like Sen Joseph Biden (D-Del.) and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Dodd has been heavily courted by both the Obama campaign and that of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), including numerous calls from former President Bill Clinton. But the veteran senator had been reluctant to weigh in until voters across the country, including from his home state of Connecticut (which Obama won on Super Tuesday) could weigh in.

Much more from AP:

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.

Obama and rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton had been vying for Dodd's support since he exited the presidential race after a poor showing in the Iowa caucus last month. Dodd, who won his Senate seat in 1980 and chaired the Democratic National Committee from 1995-1996, has long-standing ties to the Clintons.

Dodd is a "superdelegate," one of nearly 800 Democratic officeholders and party officials who automatically attend the national convention and can vote for whomever they choose. They have become an important force in the close race between Clinton and Obama, and both candidates are lobbying hard for their support.

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Adam Howard is the editor of PEEK.


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Dodd for VP
Posted by: Christie on Feb 26, 2008 6:43 AM   
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Ever since Senator Chris Dodd dropped out of the Democratic primary race, I have been hoping we would have an Obama / Dodd ticket in the general presidential race. Dodd’s early stand against telecom immunity was awesome, and he is generally liberal and very experienced. IMO, these two would make a wonderful team and provide terrific leadership for our country.

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» RE: Dodd for VP Posted by: Lauren
» Dodd would be a TERRIFIC choice! Posted by: foreverhope
» Donuts Posted by: BobbieT
» RE: Donuts Posted by: foreverhope
We need Senator Dodd to stay in the Senate
Posted by: Chloe2005 on Feb 26, 2008 8:18 AM   
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As the new Majority Leader! He can do far more for the people if he stays in the Senate. Get rid of that mealy mouth Harry Reid and have a majority Leader who will actually do something for the citizens. We have many great candidates for VP.

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Whatever!
Posted by: Greatdameinthemorning on Feb 26, 2008 12:07 PM   
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If this is the Democrats way of getting behind the front runner, then I'll pass. Democrats don't stand a chance this election year and it's already becoming very apparent.

Go Ralph Nader!!! :)

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» Oh Lord! Posted by: foreverhope
An Aussie Perspective
Posted by: bobdown on Feb 27, 2008 12:13 AM   
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I'm kinda wondering if Obama will be a bad choice, in terms of getting the Republicans out. Obvious, red neck white America won't be voting for Obama... but what about the casual racist? Given a choice between Obama and prolly McCain...? Clinton might be the better shot.

It sucks though

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