Dodd says his insider knowledge a big plus

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is experiencing Iowa's presidential vetting process up close and personal.

Dodd, 63, has taken the "I'm one of you" political mantra to a new level by relocating his family to Iowa while he makes his case that he should be the Democratic Party's 2008 presidential nominee, starting in the state that kicks off the selection process.

In a unique move, Dodd, his wife Jackie, and two daughters, aged 6 and 2, have taken up temporary residence in an upscale Des Moines home to stay close and maintain some semblance of family normalcy in the hectic, demanding world of big-time politics.

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Dodd brings an expansive resume that includes a stint in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republican, where he became fluent in Spanish. He also is the only presidential candidate with military experience in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves. He worked as an attorney in private law practice and, after a divorce from his first wife, once dated Bianca Jagger.

Known as a pro-growth Democrat, Dodd, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, holds out his 32-year legislative career as an example of how Washington can and should work when elected officials put aside partisan differences and help people and make the country stronger.

http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071208/IOWACAUCUS/712080032/1011/IOWACAUCUS

[Progress And Change]

1. So can Dodd's wife caucus?

Just saying...

It is not about empty labels such as insider and outsider. It is about whether one has the qualifications and experienced needed to be effective. Dodd passes that threshold test.

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4. yes, she's going to be bussed in

another ringer

[babylonsister]

2. I really wish he'd get more attention. He has a lot to offer imo. nt

[slick8790]

3. He does, but he's electoral poison, IMHO.

The last thing we need is another old, white new england senator as our nominee. That's the reason I believe kerry lost. You take all his positions and put them in the body of a non-old, white new england senator and he would have won, IMO.

[babylonsister]

5. Jeeze, what do you consider old? Kerry was 61 when he ran. nt

[slick8790]

9. Fine. "Older". He certainly wasn't the youth draw that someone like Obama is. n/t

[babylonsister]

10. And I've heard many people complain Obama isn't 'mature' enough.

Ya just can't win! :D

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6. indeed, he does

he's my number two, and depending on what happens in Iowa and so forth, i may vote for him if i feel he needs it.

[BeyondGeography]

7. A good man; probably my second choice after Obama

of course, that and a handshake...

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8. i hope you keep him in mind

when is NY's primary? is that on super day or later?

[BeyondGeography]

11. It's Feb. 5/Super Day

Right now, Dodd isn't on the ballot, but he still has time (http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2007/12/six-democrats-file-for-08-ny-b.html). There isn't a more decent man in the race.