[Uconn97]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Yeah but to get anything done in DC, you need power and you only get power through longevity. If we keep changing our legislators very couple of years we will have little or no influence in DC. That is why we have lost some key federal installations over the years and always end up getting less than other states. Jay

I see your point, but I'm not sure I fully agree. Longevity can certainly play a key role, but I think those who speak loudest are more likely to get things moving than those who have been sitting around for a while playing politics. JMHO

[JViello]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Yeah but to get anything done in DC, you need power and you only get power through longevity. If we keep changing our legislators very couple of years we will have little or no influence in DC. That is why we have lost some key federal installations over the years and always end up getting less than other states. Jay

For me, this is where ethics and principle comes into play.

I can't look aside bad behavior and "politics as usual" just because it may benefit my state when I know it's wrong...and also gripe and ***** about how screwed up the government is.

I understand what you are saying, but to me - keep the F'ing money if it means a corrupt politician gets knocked out of play. Dodd is a crook, scam artist and elite son of -----. He's got to go. Federal dollars be damned...at the rate we are going they won't be worth much in the near future anyway.

Since we in CT are "progessive" about subjects like legalizing drugs, gay marriage, supposed environmental concerns - perhaps we can be "progressive" about the change that needs to take place at a national level with our government and politicians.

That's my take. Toss the loser out. His father was just as bad and in fact one of only six senators who were censured in the history of the senate.

Thomas J. Dodd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In 1967 he became the first Senator censured by the US Senate...The censure was a condemnation and finding that he had converted campaign funds to his personal accounts and spent the money...Dodd's corruption was far broader in scope and there were accusations of alcoholism...His son Christopher Dodd was elected to the Senate as a Connecticut Democrat in 1980.

I guess the apple doesn't fall too far sometimes.

[US-Traveller]

I think if Congressman Rob Simmons wins the Republican primary he will go on to win against any Democratic candidate. I also believe that if a Republican wins in Connecticut, Senator Lieberman will strongly consider switching or caucusing with the Republican Party.

[Dockside]

Originally Posted by JayCT

It annoys me a bit that once our Congressmen achieve important positons in the senate or House, we then dump them. It almost happened to Leiberman, happened to Weicker and others. I do not understand it. True power in DC comes from longevity (that is how the southern states got so powerful) and it seems counterproductive to the best interest of the state to dump Dodd. JMHO, JaY

I understand the longetivity argument but longetivity also seems to lend itself to corruption. And senators should not be so powerful. Two terms and out, a full twelve years, that's enough for these guys.

[Rakin]

Ran across this thread... I'm with you guys that whether in Conn or TX. Term limits should be installed. No Rep or Dem should make a career in DC.

Anyone from CA should only get 1 term

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Dockside

I understand the longetivity argument but longetivity also seems to lend itself to corruption. And senators should not be so powerful. Two terms and out, a full twelve years, that's enough for these guys.

Yes, but unfortunately that is not the case. This is one of the reasons why the Groton sub base keeps getting listed on the closure list. JMHO, Jay

[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by JViello

Since we in CT are "progessive" about subjects like legalizing drugs, gay marriage, supposed environmental concerns - perhaps we can be "progressive" about the change that needs to take place at a national level with our government and politicians.

But doesn't that actually mean Dodd will win (short of there being a significant primary challenge that knocks him out there)? Just basing that on applying this sentence, I realize CT has had quite a few politicians who act "independent" of their party affiliation (Lieberman, Weicker, etc.).

Originally Posted by US-Traveller

I think if Congressman Rob Simmons wins the Republican primary he will go on to win against any Democratic candidate. I also believe that if a Republican wins in Connecticut, Senator Lieberman will strongly consider switching or caucusing with the Republican Party.

I really doubt that, especially given how close he came to losing Senate leadership posts after the Obama election and the fact that in much of America (and especially the Northeast) the Republicans are considered a dinosaur right now. I used to admire his independent streak a lot, but I think unfortunately too often he is nowadays more the political version of a "fair weather fan" than a true independent. I think a lot depends on the above combined with how Congress maps out after the 2010 elections. If you see a shift back towards Republicans a la 1994 vs. President Clinton, he would probably consider it.

[miki192]

Originally Posted by ctcoldplay11

I have the feeling that this Senate race will be one of the closest in CT history. Does anyone else feel the same way? Do you think Chris Dodd has a chance of re-election?

Hell NO! He is a disgrace to CT, as well as the Senate! I don't care who runs against him... ANYONE is better than Dodd! The State and the Country deserve to have a Senator that is working in the best interest of the people and not himself.

[YAZ]

Originally Posted by JayCT

It annoys me a bit that once our Congressmen achieve important positons in the senate or House, we then dump them. It almost happened to Leiberman, happened to Weicker and others. I do not understand it. True power in DC comes from longevity (that is how the southern states got so powerful) and it seems counterproductive to the best interest of the state to dump Dodd. JMHO, JaY

Ummm. Since when did the "Southern states" become so powerful?

Was that before 1863?

Term limits are good....see Kennedy....Mass destruction.

I mean that literally.

Your guy, Dodd....

...needs to go to prison.

He's that bad.

[Tom Jefferson]

If there is a God, dodd will never again be given an opportunity to disgrace the office.