Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) plans to announce Wednesday that he will retire from the Senate at the end of the year, capping a 30-year career where he rose to become one of the chamber's most influential members, several Democratic sources told POLITICO Tuesday night.
Dodd’s decision to retire is, at first glance, a blessing to Senate Democrats who worried they would have trouble holding the seat with the embattled senator in the race. Now Democrats expect that Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will run in Dodd’s place, giving the party a stronger nominee in a race that was widely believed to be a toss-up.
A top national Democrat said Blumenthal's candidacy was all but certain. "He's totally in," said the Democrat.
The attorney general has scheduled a 2:30 news conference on Wednesday where he's expected to announce his candidacy.
“Chris Dodd has been a great US Senator for Connecticut and the country. He’s made a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of people – here in Connecticut, and across the country," said Roy Occhiogrosso, a Connecticut-based pollster who has worked for Dodd in his past races. "Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is uniquely suited to step into this campaign, win this race, and represent the people of Connecticut as we continue to confront unprecedented challenges. The Republicans thought they might steal this seat. Not anymore.” - Politico Story
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