The nomination…in eight minutes…

Statement from Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT):

“Yesterday, Connecticut Democratic voters went to the polls to elect candidates to represent our party in general election contests this fall.

“I congratulate all of the candidates for waging vigorous campaigns about important issues. These clean, issues-based campaigns are a hallmark of campaigns in our Democratic party and in our state.

“Another hallmark of our campaigns is that we Democrats typically unite behind nominees elected by Democratic voters. It is in keeping with that tradition that I join Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, and other Connecticut Democrats in declaring my support for the Democratic slate of candidates who will face the voters this November. That decision includes the race for the United States Senate.

“I supported Joe Lieberman in the primary. Like many other Democrats, it was my view that Joe had compiled a strong record on Democratic priorities, like good jobs and a healthier environment. He’s a good friend, a good Senator, and a good Democrat.

“But now the voters of our party have spoken — and I respect their decision. For that reason, I have congratulated Ned Lamont on his victory in the primary, and pledged to help in any way I can to secure his victory in the general election this fall. He has earned the right to represent our party and I believe he will be an outstanding candidate for the Senate. I hope Connecticut voters will support him on Election Day in November.”

Thank you Sen. Dodd for standing up and having the backbone to do what is good for your party.

Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) is off and running in his quest to win the Democratic nomination in 2008. According to the Hartford Courant, Dodd raised $1 million dollars this week in his first major push for presidential bucks ($$).

Dodd’s greatest need is to come up with a campaign kitty that will be considered viable. In the insular world of early presidential politics, activists look to the money figures as evidence of credibility and support.

Dodd had about $2 million on hand last month, a number that will clearly grow because of the fundraiser. But he still lags well behind others, notably New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who has an estimated $20 million on hand, and 2004 Democratic nominee John F. Kerry, who has about $17 million.

Also considered potentially impressive fundraisers are former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, Delaware Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and 2004 vice president nominee John Edwards.

You might be asking yourself, who is Sen. Chris Dodd and why does he think he can be President of these United States?? Read up on him. If he can raise $1 million a week for the next 100 weeks, he’s golden.

Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-CT) is taking steps to seek the Democratic Party’s nomination for POTUS (President of the United States) in 2008.

Sen. Christopher J. Dodd said today he has “decided to do all the things that are necessary to prepare to seek the presidency in 2008.”

The Connecticut Democrat will hire staff, raise money and travel around the country in the next few months as he tries to enlist support.

Like other presidential contenders, Dodd said during a lengthy interview in his Capitol Hill office that he will not formally decide until early next year whether to make his bid official. At the moment, he joins about 10 other major Democratic Party figures who are considering a run.

Sen. Dodd came close to running for President in 2004, but in the end decided not to. DoubleSpeak will follow the ‘08 horse-race and we’ll keep you up on who’s in, who’s out, who’s up and who’s down. Stay tuned!