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From a political standpoint, Chris Dodd’s decision to end his bid for a sixth Senate term makes plenty of sense: His poll numbers were brutal and they weren’t changing and defeat next fall—whether to Rob Simmons or Linda McMahon, the two Republicans vying for his seat—was certain. By getting out now, he spares himself the embarrassment of defeat and very likely saves a Senate seat for his party.... READ MORE»
On the topic of his party's chances in next year's elections, Robert Menendez is a study in resolute optimism. Not that he has much choice. Mr. Menendez, New Jersey's junior senator, chairs the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which recruits and provides financial and political support for the party's U.S. Senate candidates. Optimism is part of the... READ MORE»
ALBANY—Attorney General Andrew Cuomo doesn't usually put out a "public schedule" like some other elected figures, but today he did, to let us know he'll be in Washington meeting with the president. PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW M. CUOMO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9,... READ MORE»
Since 1980, there have been just eight serious primary campaigns mounted against incumbent U.S. senators (five of which succeeded and three of which didn’t). But next year alone, we could be looking at as many as six.... READ MORE»
It made headlines a few days ago when word leaked that Oprah Winfrey had been in North Carolina to tape an interview with Elizabeth Edwards that will air in early May—just as Edwards' new book, which will... READ MORE»
Robert Menendez carried out his duties as the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee today when he told a reporter from The Hill that he "absolutely" stands by his colleague, Chris Dodd—who has fallen 16 points behind his likely 2010 Republican chall... READ MORE»
Both of Connecticut's U.S. senators were greeted with ominous new poll numbers on Tuesday. The new Quinnipiac University survey showed Chris Dodd, a senator's son who first won election to the upper chamber in 1980, scoring his lowest ever marks and Joe Lieberman trailing by a whopping 28 points in a re-election trial heat. But while Dodd must face the voters two years before Lieberman (whose seat isn't up until 2012), it's the Democrat-turned-independent who... READ MORE»
Chris Dodd says that he's being vetted by the Obama campaign, supposedly a sign that he's progressed to a more serious level of vice presidential consideration. But is that really what's going on? Dodd endorsed Obama soon after ending his own presidential bid in January and served as a loyal and aggressive surrogate during Obama's protracted nomination fight with Hillary Clinton. When Obama emerged as the winner, Dodd began making it clear that he wanted... READ MORE»
You’ve probably seen or read about the new poll in Connecticut that gives Joe Lieberman his worst marks ever – a 45-43 approval rating. A second poll released this morning finds that Lieberman’s addition to John McCain’s ticket would actually turns off far more Connecticut voters than it would excite. The numbers can be partly attributed to Lieberman’s prominent role in the presidential campaign as a McCain surrogate. Elected officials often pay a price in... READ MORE»
Dec. 13—There are a few ways of judging the “winner” of a presidential debate. If one candidate blunders egregiously—think of Bob Dole’s refusal to sign a “no new taxes” pledge in the final pre-New Hampshire debate in 1988—then that candidate’s main rival (or rivals) wins. Likewise, if one candidate breaks through the on-stage clutter with a catchy sound-bite or memorable bit of theater that will be replayed endlessly in the media—like Ronald Reagan’s “I... READ MORE»
He also laid into the Bush White House, calling it the "most arrogant, incompetent" administration.... READ MORE»
Hillary the Big Winner; Giuliani Takes One Beacon Court; McCain Gains on CPW; Dodd Grabs 740 Park; G.O.P. Holds 834 Fifth.... READ MORE»
In a lengthy interview with George Stephanopoulos that aired on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Fred Thompson became the latest endangered presidential candidate to invoke John Kerry’s name. Asked what kind of showing he will need to make in Iowa, where he now hovers around 10 percent in polls, Mr. Thompson replied, “It’s hard to say. But I’m planning on doing well. I think John Kerry had about nine percent at this stage of... READ MORE»
So now that Barack Obama will vote against Michael Mukasey's nomination for Attorney General--joining his fellow Democratic candidate Chris Dodd, who helped set this chain of events in motion two days ago--here are a couple of things to keep an eye on: With the Democrats set to debate on national television tonight, does Hillary Clinton run the risk of looking out of place – especially to the party base, which is incensed by Mukas... READ MORE»
After the influential Meet the Press audience had turned its television sets off, Mr. Dodd at last offered a truly newsworthy pronouncement that might have ramifications both on the campaign trail and on Capitol Hill. ... READ MORE»
