Dodd's Quest: A Long Haul

White House Run To Test All Of Senator's Skills

The Connecticut senator will need all of that effortless charm, that eagerness to engage people and that passion for Democratic causes as he launches his campaign for the nation's highest office.

Conventional wisdom says the 62-year-old senator is a second-tier candidate for the presidency. He barely registers 1 percent in most polls, when he registers at all.

Many political observers have deep doubts about Dodd's candidacy. They say he ... Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Extra
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, New England
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jan 16, 2007 - 7:43 AM PST
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Aldon Hynes
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by Aldon Hynes - Oct. 1, 2008

The article provides a brief glance at the campaigning of "a second-tier candidate for the presidency" by looking at the personal connections Dodd makes on the trail, unfortunately, it fails to talk much about issues and the bigger picture.

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Kaizar Campwala
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