Sen. Chris Dodd said Tuesday he plans to have "a conversation with the mirror" over the Christmas holidays to decide whether he'll join a growing field of Democratic presidential contenders.
But Dodd, a 25-year Senate veteran, added, "If I had to make a decision in the next thirty seconds, I'd say, 'Let's go."'
That should be an outstanding conversation. I wonder what the mirror will have to say?
Source
"AP Interview: Dodd set to join growing Democratic presidential field." Associated Press 12 December, 2006.
15 comments:
He already had that conversation.
The mirror replied,
"Diputs, nur t'nod."
GC... I thought this was a joke until I clicked through.
Hey I have an idea, Genghis... why don't you subject McCain to some ridicule for a while? Might be fun -- in the spirit of being nonpartisan and all.
Genghis,
You admitted to voting for Rell,Schlesinger and Nader in 2000.
Perhaps your continual bashing of Dodd is an oman in his favor.
The idea of a Dodd presidential campaign is just... silly. I can't explain it. It just is. Maybe it's because he started all this off by saying he had "the itch" to run.
And I never voted for Nader! I was a Green, but that was after 2000.
Dodd can't win. And he can't get the nomination. End of story.
"Dodd can't win. And he can't get the nomination. End of story." -- annon
Probably right. Even as the head of the Banking committee, he'll have a problem in the money sweepstakes, relative to the other candidates. So, supposing he knows all this -- what makes Dodd run? Does he want to become a banker for other more promising candidate. McCain/Feingold will allow Dodd to make contributions to other Democratic candidates. Or, is he fishing for a spot on the national tickeyt of Hillary, et al? Can we have a serious discussion?
Don,
Sure. Dodd wants to be in Hillary's cabinet. He's a smart guy, he must know he has little to no shot.
Could just be a fun way to go out. Why not? I'd do it if I were him.
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28084?issue=4228&special=2001
Remember last time, when the dems were crazy about Howard Dean, and the media was showing off how he supposedly had so much momentum?
In the end, Democrats went with John Kerry, a candidate they percieved to be more experienced and level-headed.
This time around, Dodd can be the more experienced and level-headed candidate. What did John Kerry have in 2003 that Dodd doesn't have now? I think that if nominated, Dodd will turn out to be a better candidate for the Democrats than John Kerry.
I know he's still a long shot, but I woulnd't write him off so fast. Stranger things have happened.
I would of supported Dodd until he went and supported Ned Lamont.
I will not support that Liberal witch Hillary Rottenham Clinton either.
Anyone who supported Lamont publicly and vehemently against Lieberman will not get my vote.
Barack Obama and Evan Bayh are better candidates than the same Northeast Dribble(Dodd,Kerry, Biden)
I wouldnt vote for Biden Because my friend's dad went to Law School with him and told my friend some stuff on how he is a cheat.
Forget Hillary Rottenham Clinton she is just a liberal carpetbagger and she has no chance Another Ned Lamont is all.
I also prefer Dodd over Hilary.
But do not forget John Edwards. He
has a great sunny disposition and
is still "new" on the scene. He is
the one to watch. Out the most repected politicians in America he was ranked sixth and Obama I think
number two. Here is the thing: the
other people ranked are Republicans
or they cannot or will not run. So
for Democratic nomination it is
between John Edwards and Obama.
mark my words.
Hilary will just get the feminist
vote only and will be a 3rd place
finisher in these primaries.
The Phantom...
Edwards/Obama ticket.
Southern and Midwest is the only way the Dems are winning back the White House. Northeast doesn't play nationally anymore and hasn't since 1968.
Trust me Obama is running for Veep just as Edwards was. Edwards has been all over the country since 2004 as a guest speaker at college graduations, Katrina relief, an outspoken critic of Bush and so forth.
Also, his One America Committee has been a huge source of financial support to Dem candidates large and small and has backed all types of ballot initiatives for minimum wage and poverty relief across the nation.
Believe me it is a forgone conclusion this thing is Edwards Obama written all over it. I do not consider Hillary even
a factor in this race once it starts up. Quite a statement I know but I believe that is how it will play out.
She said she may make an official announcent as soon as next month that she is running. She wants to force Obama's hand and get some press. Edwards will come in much later and swoop them all.
The Phantom...
LitchfieldAngelina: Point taken, but Dodd ain't poor, and I don't know how he stacks up against the other candidates. I'm not saying that Dodd has a great chance, but its certainly not impossible.
Edwards, on the other hand, has more national exposure plus some more experience than last time - he might be able to pull though. I'd give him better odds than Dodd
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