Christopher Dodd

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Christopher Dodd

Christopher John Dodd(1944- ) is an American lawyer and politician. He currently serves as the senior senator from Connecticut since 1981. Prior to his senatorial career, he was a member of the House of Representatives from 1975 until his election into the Senate. His father, Thomas Joseph Dodd, was a U.S. Senator representing the same state from 1959 to 1971.

He launched a bid for the Democratic nomination to presidency in the 2008 United States presidential election, but withdrew after poor showing in the Iowa Caucus.[1]

Early life and career

Senatorial years

2008 presidential campaign

Dodd announced his entrance to the 2008 presidential election in January, 2007.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag In the Iowa Caucus he trailed the front runners such as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, after which he withdrew from the race.

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Citations

  1. Murray, Shailagh (January 4), "Biden, Dodd Withdraw From Race", Washington Post: A12

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