There’s obscure, and then there’s Chris Dodd. Despite his seasoned track record as a Senator from Connecticut, Dodd trails significantly in the polls, both nationally and in every early primary state. Dodd’s position in the field isn’t lost on him, as he’s quipped that the Presidency “is the only job I know of in America where you don’t have to have any references.” Unless he can swing an unprecedented turnaround in support, the Presidency is also a job that Dodd stands little to no chance of getting, at least this time around. However, much like Joe Biden, his colleague from Delaware, Dodd could be someone’s choice for Vice President, as his distinguished career in Congress could bolster a candidate with less experience.
Biography
Dodd’s career in the Senate began in 1980, after he had spent the previous six years in the House. He was inspired in his teen years by the late John F. Kennedy, and spent two years with the Peace Corps. In addition to his tenure in the Senate, Dodd also served as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1994-97.