Comments on: Dodd trails GOP challenger by 11

By: mmcnamer1

mmcnamer1 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:50 +0000

Dodd should get to know the real US Govt and stand in line with the rest of the unemployed in this country.

By: jnelchef

jnelchef — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:12:33 +0000

I’m voting for Peter Schiff in the primaries.

Daemonocracy on November 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Not if he doesn’t bother to fill out the paper work and either get enough delegates at the convention or get enough signatures. So far, nada. Is he running for Senate or selling books? The FEC is also going to start wondering about his reporting responsibilities pretty soon. Of course, he could always run as an independent and insure Dodd’s victory.

By: Percy_Peabody

Percy_Peabody — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:19:40 +0000

Prediction: the Democrats persuade Dodd to retire for the good of the party so that they can hold the Connecticut Senate seat. He gets rewarded with some cushy lobbyist’s position for all his years of “service.” Then they nominate an unknown and scandal free Democrat who preceeds to mop up the floor with the GOP nominee who has no real support in the state other than not being Chris Dodd.

By: wfiguy

wfiguy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:17:37 +0000

Yes indeed. I have voted against Mr. Dodd in every election since moving to Connecticut. Finally, he will be on his way out the door. In addition, I would be very pleased to see his legal troubles come visit him when his is no longer a member of the political class. Out of office and into Jail!!!!

By: NeverLiberal

NeverLiberal — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:13 +0000

Speaking of Peter Schiff, check out this video of Peter owning some Democrat hack on an Australian T.V show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpsREmJWAiw&feature=player_profilepage#

By: Toast? Dodd trails by 11 | Radio Vice Online

Toast? Dodd trails by 11 | Radio Vice Online — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:55:15 +0000

[...] Ed Morrissey at Hot Air wonders how the Senator could be so far behind in a blue state like Connecticut. How is Dodd doing so poorly in the blue, blue state of Connecticut? He’s losing both men and women, for one thing, and even 15% of Democrats would vote for Simmons in a general election; only 68% of Democrats would commit to voting for Dodd, with the rest undecided. The biggest problem, as it is for Democrats all over the country, is the flight of independents. Simmons wins among independent voters by a whopping 2-1 margin, 57%-29%. [...]

By: Daemonocracy

Daemonocracy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:47:13 +0000

I’m voting for Peter Schiff in the primaries.

By: jnelchef

jnelchef — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:33:35 +0000

Simmons won three elections in the bluest House district held by a Republican. He had to beat a 20 year incumbent to do it. He has a resume of military and public service that would be the envy of the Senate. He spent the last two years working to cut bureaucratic red tape for small businesses. He’s always been a team player for the party. McMahon gave twice as much money to the Democrats who used it to beat Simmons and Nancy Johnson in 2006. Now she says she’s a staunch conservative Republican. Foley gets his claim to fame from buying an ambassadorship from GWB. Schiff raised over $1M from the Pauliacs but hasn’t hired a campaign staff or even filled out his FEC report yet. He’s going to have to align himself with Paul’s wackier ideas, especially foreign policy or piss off the Pauliacs. His window of opportunity is closing and he hasn’t done a thing to get going. Simmons has proven he can beat an entrenched Democrat in a blue state. He’s the only one who has been beating Dodd from the beginning. As a former Senate staffer for Barry Goldwater, he knows how to work the arcane Senate rules to get things done or to stop them from getting done. He’s been endorsed by Fred Thompson. Whomever wins the nomination/primary, they should all agree to come together and work hard to defeat Dodd. Dodd will be waiting for the winner to stumble out of the process so he can hit him over the head with several million dollars of mud. Simmons has already been through this and has no skeletons in his closet. He knows what to expect and how to hit back. As for Dodd quitting, the Democrat party can put enormous pressure on a failing candidate to step aside but Dodd will tell them he can pick off the wounded. Also, Dodd’s father left the Senate in disgrace and Dodd will NOT be willing to go the same way.

By: Track-A-'Crat

Track-A-'Crat — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:13:25 +0000

Dodd will need to find a new partner for the infamous "waitress sandwich" when he becomes the proud owner of so much free time...

By: BobAnthony

BobAnthony — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:27:59 +0000

Ed, what about Peter Schiff?

nazo311 on November 12, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Read my mind!

By: marklmail

marklmail — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:41 +0000

CROOK and LIAR posing as likeable grampa. Scumbag.

By: hawksruleva

hawksruleva — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:27 +0000

McMahon is no Republican. She donates quite heavily to the Dems, including Rahm Emanuel’s leadership PAC. She explains her Democratic donations away as the WWE trying to be non partisan.

Dont_Tread_On_Me on November 12, 2009 at 1:50 PM

The WWE is at least a private business. And they’re a strong supporter of the troops. Her company also has a pretty fair GOTV effort, and they let their wrestlers endorse conservatives or liberals as they see fit.

She’s not perfect, not least because of the drug controversy that has surrounded her company. But she’s wayyyy better than Dodd.

By: hawksruleva

hawksruleva — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:01:34 +0000

The Dems might want to replace him. But will Dodd step aside? The lust for power is a dangerous thing.

By: ginaswo

ginaswo — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:55:22 +0000

eat the karma Dodd. He is one of the ‘old white men’ who told HRC to sit down and shut up. Frakker
VIP loan frakker

By: The Snooper Report

The Snooper Report — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:55:14 +0000

Chris Dodd: Defeat Is Your Name…

HA: Dodd trails GOP challenger by 11
His Count ……

By: Dont_Tread_On_Me

Dont_Tread_On_Me — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:50:48 +0000

McMahon is no Republican. She donates quite heavily to the Dems, including Rahm Emanuel’s leadership PAC. She explains her Democratic donations away as the WWE trying to be non partisan.

By: Rocks

Rocks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:25 +0000

So what’s the consensus on McMahon being in the race? Pseudo-celebrity wasting money, or does she have a shot to take the primary?

Paradol Ex on November 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM

The only shot she has is if the National Party backs her and it’s not going to happen. Ron Simmons is there buddy and too soon after NY-23. If races heat up everywhere though, even place the Rs were not planning to spend money like Illinois. They could do it because she will self finance, a lot.

By: the_nile

the_nile — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:20:46 +0000

Interestingly, the idea of Peter Schiff doesn’t make a dent in the primary fight.

Really? Too bad, I’ve no question he would fight for liberty and small government. His concern with monetary policy is also very timely. I think most Congressmen don’t ever consider the issue.

kc8ukw on November 12, 2009 at 11:20 AM

It could change with a/the worsening economy.

By: James

James — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:07:09 +0000

Maybe the Democrats might want to find another candidate — perhaps another run by Ned Lamont

Yessss, more Freshmaker vids by Ned LaMentos!

By: nazo311

nazo311 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:02:16 +0000

Ed, what about Peter Schiff?

By: Paradol Ex

Paradol Ex — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:54 +0000

So what’s the consensus on McMahon being in the race? Pseudo-celebrity wasting money, or does she have a shot to take the primary?

By: FireBlogger

FireBlogger — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:59 +0000

The only thing that could make me happier than seeing Dodd lose would be seeing Ms Boxer shown the door.

By: Rocks

Rocks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:40 +0000

Firefly_76 on November 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM

By Big money I just meant a lot of money in general. He won’t draw from the big guy or the little guy. A Wall Street player raised in Manhattan and Miami isn’t going to get Joe Six packs cash, even if he agrees with him. Throw in Ron Paul and you lose the big guns. Schiff is toast.

By: grapeknutz

grapeknutz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:08 +0000

Why isn’t Peter Schiff getting any more traction, or attention, in this race? Seems he should be able to capitalize on the economic mess we’re in.

RayinVA on November 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Because he’s a Ron Paulnut. He’s going nowhere.

Rocks on November 12, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Maybe it what we need! less government!!

By: lorien1973

lorien1973 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:40:04 +0000

38% of people think corruption is okay. That’s the real take away, isn’t it?