Chris Dodd

DES MOINES, IA - Participating in a traditional Iowa political custom at the Iowa State Fair, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd addressed a crowd of Iowans on issues affecting the middle class and America's moral authority in the world. Dodd, who last week unveiled his comprehensive education policy, which would make college more affordable for all Americans and improve schools across the country, has continually highlighted issues affecting the middle class through a series of policy proposals aimed at combating the middle class squeeze.    » read more »

August 9, 2007 -- MANCHESTER, NH - Today, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the GLBT Forum sponsored by LOGO and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC):    » read more »

BARTLETT, NH - As part of his series of bold policy proposals and "Kitchen Table" conversations on issues affecting the middle class, Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today unveiled his comprehensive education plan. With a lifetime spent strengthening America's schools and a proven track record of success, Dodd's plan ensures American students will have access to quality, affordable education from preschool to college, making it by far the most ambitious and comprehensive education plan by any Presidential candidate.    » read more »

MANCHESTER, NH - Offering yet another bold solution to help strengthen America's middle class, Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today unveiled a comprehensive plan to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable higher education. With a lifetime spent strengthening America's schools and a proven track record of success, Dodd's proposal is the most ambitious higher education plan by any Presidential candidate to make college affordable and accessible to every American.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Dodd Campaign released the following statement on Mrs. Clinton's speech today in New Hampshire:

"We're glad that Mrs. Clinton is concerned about this important issue that Sen. Dodd has already taken leadership on. But addressing the crisis will require more than rhetoric on the campaign trail. That is why as Banking Chairman, Sen. Dodd has taken the reigns on this issue and plans to continue ensuring that American homeowners are not taken advantage of," said Dodd spokeswoman Colleen Flanagan.

CHRIS DODD: WORKING TO ADDRESS
SUB-PRIME LENDING CONCERNS    » read more »

Manchester, NH - Presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Chris Dodd announced today that he is endorsing Tom Donovan's campaign to become the next Mayor of Manchester. Donovan, former Chair of the School Board Finance Committee, filed as a candidate for mayor two weeks ago.    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Last night, while interviewing Senator and Presidential candidate Chris Dodd on the O'Reilly Factor, Bill O'Reilly tried to imply that he had never said that said al-Qaeda should "go ahead" and "blow up" Coit Tower in San Francisco. Dodd had confronted O'Reilly with his own words in response to O'Reilly's use of a handful of objectionable comments to attack the DailyKos blog. O'Reilly, incredulously demanded that Dodd tell him when and where he made those statements, and when Dodd was prepared for those questions, O'Reilly implied that he had not made them.    » read more »

Washington, 27 July 2007 (By Jim Malone) -- Chances are you have never heard of Mike Gravel. Gravel was a U.S. senator from Alaska in the 1970s and gained national attention when he read aloud portions of a secret defense department report on the Vietnam War known as the Pentagon Papers on the Senate floor.

Gravel is one of eight Democrats running for president. He tries to make up for his lack of campaign funding and name recognition by emphasizing his passionate opposition to the war in Iraq.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- The Dodd for President Campaign today released the following statement from Communications Director Hari Sevugan in response to The O'Reilly Factor's request for comment on Senator Dodd's participation in the YearlyKos Annual Conference and Daily Kos:

"The Daily Kos community is populated by a diverse cross-section of the American public -- patriotic citizens participating in political debate. And as with every political debate there will be a wide range of ideas, many of which Senator Dodd does not agree with.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -Senator and Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd today issued the following statement about the stalled Senate debate regarding Iraq.    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement in response to the White House report on Iraq.

"It is clear that George W. Bush is blinded by his own rose colored glasses. The nation would be better served if he took them off and faced the harsh light of the reality he has created.

This war has made us less secure, more isolated and more vulnerable than before.

As he has focused the resources of the nation on Iraq, expending more than $450 billion on a failed policy, Al Qaeda is reportedly rebuilding strength.    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Today Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on "merit" pay for teachers.

"The service of all our public school teachers is meritorious and deserves our support. I fear that instituting a merit pay system may encourage teaching to the test and discourage teachers from working in schools with large numbers of disadvantaged students.    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Today, Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on Saturday's Live Earth concerts.

"As artists, musicians and leaders around the globe rally against climate change this Saturday, we are reminded that we must do more to turn back the clock on global warming. Al Gore's commitment to raising awareness of environmental issues is extraordinary, and I commend him for his work in this area.    » read more »

OTTUMWA - Presidential candidate Chris Dodd kicked off his five-day "River to River" tour across Iowa today with events in Davenport, Burlington, and Ottumwa. Throughout the tour, Dodd is speaking about his proven leadership and bold ideas at a time when the stakes have never been higher.

"It's about bringing people who don't always agree together to get things done," Senator Dodd told the crowd packed in to Ottumwa's Canteen in the Alley. "I offer very bold, very direct leadership. I don't believe in half-measures on such important issues."    » read more »

WASHINGTON - Today the Chris Dodd for President Campaign unveiled D-TV, a multi-channel window into the campaign. Building on the success of last month's New Hampshire Debate coverage, D-TV will promote further interaction between supporters and Dodd staff through streaming video of the campaign headquarters, interactive opportunities with the campaign and videos of Senator Dodd.    » read more »