The most cowardly act of a retiring politician
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Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.
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Whoops! Chris Dodd swears on Twitter
Or one of his staffers does, at least
Thursday, Nov 18, 2010 5:45 PM UTC 10Politics Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.
The New York Times misses the mark on Linda McMahon
An exhaustive magazine piece attempts to explain her rise, but presents some curious history instead
Monday, Sep 27, 2010 9:05 PM UTC 14Politics Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.
Dodd vs. Warren shows that government is broken
The senator says the professor can't be confirmed, so Obama, with two majorities, should compromise
Tuesday, Aug 24, 2010 6:05 PM UTC 60Politics Elizabeth Warren, Bank Reform
A history lesson from Elizabeth Warren
The consumer advocate minces no words in detailing how powerful politicians sell out to bankers
Friday, Aug 13, 2010 4:58 PM UTC 15Politics Elizabeth Warren, Bank Reform
Democrats’ Worst Week Ever not looking so bad now
The media flipped out when three Democrats announced their retirements in early January
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010 5:45 PM UTC 13Politics 2010 Elections
Halter only one of the “replacements” who could save Dems
In a handful of races, the party has replaced doomed incumbents on the ballot. And the results are encouraging
Monday, May 24, 2010 6:10 PM UTC 18News 2010 Elections
Chris Dodd effectively kills Blanche Lincoln’s derivatives proposal
It's the Senate at its finest: Everyone gets to vote for a compromise that sounds good but does nothing
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:30 PM UTC 13Politics Bank Reform, War Room
Can a backroom deal on bank reform be stopped?
The legislative dance is more transparent than ever. But that doesn't mean tough new rules on derivatives are safe
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 7:11 PM UTCPolitics Bank Reform
Banking reform surprise: Not gutted yet
In a virtuoso display of moderate, incremental progress, the Dodd bill lumbers toward a vote
Thursday, May 13, 2010 5:47 PM UTCPolitics Bank Reform
Did the GOP just cave on bank reform?
The media is already declaring victory for Democrats, but if Wall Street got what it wanted, the glee is premature
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 8:50 PM UTC 12Politics Bank Reform
A citizen’s short guide to reforming Wall Street
In order to ensure that the financial meltdown is not repeated, the Dodd bill needs to consider three policies
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 9:21 PM UTCAll Salon Bank Reform
Getting the bankers out of the Fed
See ya later, Jamie Dimon. Under the Dodd bill, bankers will no longer be able to choose their own supervisors
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010 3:40 PM UTCPolitics Bank Reform
Dodd’s bank reform bill lumbers into view
The Senate Banking Committee gets a week to digest the 1,336-page bill before marking it up. Good luck with that
Monday, Mar 15, 2010 9:16 PM UTCPolitics Bank Reform
Chris Dodd backbone alert
For the second time, the senator ditches the GOP on bank reform and says Dems will go it alone
Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 6:30 PM UTC 15Politics Bank Reform
The best politician is a nervous one
Bunning, Dodd give the lie to the Beltway elite view that Washington is too responsive to public opinion
Saturday, Mar 6, 2010 1:20 AM UTC 13All Salon U.S. Senate, 2010 Elections
Excellent news: Dodd gives up on the GOP
Finally, a sign of progress in the Senate's effort to pass financial reform: The Dems will go it alone
Friday, Feb 5, 2010 4:45 PM UTC 11Politics Bank Reform
Who’s killing financial reform?
Call me old-fashioned, but I thought Congress was in charge of passing legislation, not Wall Street
Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 10:05 PM UTC 13All Salon Christopher Dodd, D-Conn.
Chris Dodd to GOP: I surrender
The Senate Banking Committee chairman misplaces spine, declares he wants "bipartisan support" for regulatory reform
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 5:48 PM UTC 11Politics Bank Reform
Dodd: Time to put off healthcare “for a month, six weeks”
Senior Democratic senator suggests it's time to "take a breather" on the issue
Friday, Jan 22, 2010 6:01 PM UTC 36Politics War Room
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