Chris Dodd is backing Obama

[PatSeg]

I just got an email.

We have been through a lot in this past year and your friendship and support have meant so much to me. That is why I wanted to let you know of my decision to endorse a Democratic candidate for President - and that I have decided to support Barack Obama.

We all understand how much is at stake in this election and that it is more important than ever that we put a Democrat in the White House.

And while both of our Party's remaining candidates are extremely talented and would make excellent commanders-in-chief, I am throwing my support to the candidate who I believe will open the most eyes to our shared Democratic vision.

I'm deeply proud to be the first 2008 Democratic presidential candidate to endorse Barack Obama. He is ready to be President. And I am ready to support him - to work with him and for him and help elect him our 44th President.

Put simply, I believe Barack Obama is uniquely qualified to help us face this housing crisis, create good jobs, strengthen America's families in this 21st century global economy, unite the world against terrorism and end the war in Iraq - and perhaps most importantly, call the American people to shared service and sacrifice. In this campaign, he has drawn millions of voters into politics for the first time in their lives and shown us that we are united by so much more than that which divides us.

That is why I believe the time has come for Democrats to come together as a Party and focus on winning the general election. The stakes are too high not to.

The last seven years have been as difficult as any I can remember. More than ever, we need a President who will inspire us to take part in the political process and change our country's path.

Today, when we need it most, we are hearing a new call from Barack Obama. And I hope you, like me, will answer it in the affirmative.

Please get involved in Barack Obama's campaign now: http://action.barackobama.com/doddsupporters

Sincerely,

Chris Dodd




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[jillan]

1. That was a big endorsement for Obama to get.

Here's to hoping our guy stays neutral, and from what he said on Sunday, it
seems like he will.

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Have you been okay? Haven't seen you online too much...and I miss ya!

[PatSeg]

2. I kind of wish Dodd had stayed above the fray

and not endorsed anyone. When the elders of the party get involved, it tends to cheapen the whole process which is already out of control.

I've been sick, but starting to feel better. Nice to be missed though. :-)

[gateley]

5. Well you have been missed! Keep taking care of yourself - getting well is a process. nt

And I do agree with you on wishing The Elders wouldn't get involved. It even seems a bit funny to see Kennedy out there campaigning.

I wonder what made Dodd decide to come out when he did - I don't think Obama actually NEEDED additional endorsements because the momentum certainly seems to be going his way.

And I don't think Dodd would have done it for a "deal" -- do you? Again, I think of the Elders as being above that.

[muddrunner17]

7. I wonder if he hopes his endorsement will help

avoid the need for the super delegate votes? Maybe he feels that if enough support gets pushed to Obama it will speed up the momentum that is already there. It's pure speculation on my part though. I haven't followed Sen. Dodd enough to begin to understand his motivations, although from what I saw in the debates, I respect him.

[jillan]

6. Nothing serious - I hope!!!

:hug:

[gateley]

3. I agree about Joe - it's my sense that he'll remain neutral UNLESS it becomes

pretty much a done deal after the next primaries. If I recall correctly, he said they (the super delegates) would pretty much fall in line with what the people wanted.

Of course, that was his vote as super delegate - not his personal endorsement. I know he has a strong and long friendship with Hillary, so maybe he will end up not endorsing anyone out of respect for her?

[jillan]

4. He does have a strong friendship with the Clintons and I think he too

likes Obama.

Good for him for staying out of the primary wars.

[Muttocracy]

8. video link of Dodd

hope this works
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22886841#23355197