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January 6th, 2010
07:00 AM ET
Sen. Dodd to announce retirement
(CNN) - Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Connecticut, plans to announce his retirement Wednesday, two sources close to the lawmaker told CNN. He plans to announce the decision at a news conference, one of the sources said.
Dodd, 65, had been winning congressional elections in his state since 1974, but he's recently been considered one of the most vulnerable Democrats seeking re-election in 2010. Our Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash has the report.
Read more: Sen. Dodd to retire, sources tell CNN
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To late to save us from this disasterous Health Care Bill. He did his damage and now he's running away. That's the problem with this system they stay long enough to cause the destruction and leave the mess behind while they enjoy their lavish benefits gained on the backs of the taxpayers they were suppose to represent.
I can only hope Barney Frank is right behind him. Let's clean both Houses and get the Tea Party movement going.
God Bless America
It's nice to know he is leaving. Now if Frank, Pelosi, Reid, Frankin, Waxman, Leahy, Sanders, and the rest would bow out that would be nice. In fact if all incumbents of both parties got out that would be even better.
It should be treason for any former federal member of congress or an administration, or appointed official to become a lobbyist......that's akin to insider trading on the stock market.
Might not be a bad idea to loose Larry King, Paul Segala, Anderson Cooper, Wolfe Blitzer and John King while we are at it......unless of course they'd like to get back to unbiased reporting, and report both sides equally.........might even improve your ratings and trustworthyness.
He should be in jail next to Charlie Rangel.