Chris Dodd

MANCHESTER, NH - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today received the endorsement of the New Hampshire Professional Fire Fighters at an event in Manchester. Earlier this week, Dodd was endorsed by the Fire Fighters at a meeting of IAFF leadership in Washington, DC. Dodd and IAFF President Harold Schaitberger continued their multistate tour in New Hampshire, where New Hampshire IAFF President Dave Lang joined International IAFF President Schaitberger in supporting Senator Dodd.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today made the following statement after the President's speech on the subprime market crisis:

"For months, and while others have raised the alarm and fought for action, this President has sat on his hands while the specter of foreclosure hung over too many American families. Indeed, he could have raised portfolio caps as I had suggested, but he failed to do that, just as he failed to join our fight against predatory lending over the last six years.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today signed a pledge from the Democratic Parties of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina to honor their status as the early primary and caucus states as established by the Democratic National Committee's 2008 nominating calendar. Dodd reaffirmed his belief in the power of retail politics and the serious thought and weight that citizens of these states put into their consideration of the candidates.    » read more »

HARTFORD - Today, Chris Dodd for President announced that Senator Dodd has received the endorsement of 100 Connecticut Democratic Town Committees. The announcement comes on the heels of the International Association of Fire Fighters endorsement and is a reflection of Senator Dodd's 32 years of service to Connecticut, his proven leadership and his bold ideas to better America.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today continued his efforts to keep American families safe by taking action in response to a potential acquisition deal between a Chinese firm and the largest U.S. producer of computer disc drives. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Dodd urged the strict adherence to a new law designed to ensure that foreign investments in our country are carefully reviewed to make certain that our national security is not negatively implicated and that only investments that foster economic growth and job creation are carried out.    » read more »

Columbia, SC - Chris Dodd for President today announced the endorsement of Drew Theodore and the addition of 11 local leaders in the political, business and education communities to its South Carolina Campaign Committee. Chris Dodd's team in South Carolina reflects Sen. Dodd's unique ability to attract party loyalist and newcomers to the process, as well as business leaders and working families.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd, at a press conference this morning, became the first candidate to say that he would not support a new "blank check" supplemental spending bill for President Bush. Dodd was also the first candidate in the Senate to publicly declare his opposition to the supplemental spending bill in May.

At a press conference announcing his endorsement by the International Association of Fire Fighters, Dodd responded to a question about the reports that President Bush will request an additional $50 billion in funding for the war, stating:    » read more »

MANCHESTER - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd will celebrate Labor Day Weekend in New Hampshire attending barbecues around the state and marching in the annual Milford Labor Day parade. Details on additional events will be announced later this week.

Please note all times are LOCAL and all events are open to the press. Members of the public should RSVP to the New Hampshire campaign headquarters for all events by calling 603-668-3633, as space is limited.

Sunday, September 2nd

11:45 AM Labor Day BBQ in Somersworth
The Home of Muriel Ring
96 West High St.
Somersworth, NH    » read more »

Manchester, NH - U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate Chris Dodd's New Hampshire campaign announced today that Richard Ingram, former President of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, has endorsed Chris Dodd for President. Ingram will serve as a Rockingham County Co-Chair for Dodd's New Hampshire campaign.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, DC - Saying that he was the candidate that offered the proven leadership they trust to keep America safe and middle class families secure, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) General President Harold Schaitberger today announced the IAFF's endorsement of Chris Dodd for President. The endorsement, which was made at a meeting of the IAFF leadership earlier in the morning, marks the first major union endorsement of the 2008 Presidential campaign.    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina:

"On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we are reminded of the tens of thousands of people still affected by this catastrophe. Americans have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and for far too many, their lives, due to an egregious lapse in leadership by the Bush Administration.    » read more »

August 28, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Senator John Kerry and four other senators today asked the Bush Administration to create a bipartisan Afghanistan Study Group to review strategy and develop recommendations for bringing stability to the country. The letter cited growing chaos, and noted that failing to deal with military, political, diplomatic and economic problems in Afghanistan will continue to empower Al Qaeda terrorists and Taliban insurgents. The letter was co-signed by Sens. Joe Biden (D-Del.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY).    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- Today, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on Alberto Gonzales' resignation:

"Mr. Gonzales' Justice Department became a political wing of the Bush Administration and his resignation is long overdue.

I will only vote to confirm a nominee for Attorney General who is truly independent and who will guarantee reforms that restore and uphold the Constitution."

Source: Chris Dodd campaign

WASHINGTON - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today released a comprehensive plan to protect American homeownership. Saying that we needed proven leadership to address the issue, Dodd laid out a plan that would help keep Americans affected by the mortgage crisis in their homes through immediate action and proposed structural reform of the system to ensure that families have access to affordable mortgages in the long run.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- Today, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the latest National Intelligence Estimate (NIE):    » read more »