Save Me a Seat?
During the holidays, I had a few days off to see the latest releases in the movie theatres – a treat which I find hard to afford myself during the regular work year (I mean, who has time to be in a dark theatre, away from the Blackberry for 2 hours?). But over the holidays, I entered into this world filled with fresh-popped popcorn, limitless sodas, even my daily vocabulary took on a whole new vernacular: "Save me a Seat?”
Just six days into the New Year, this phrase is now taking on a whole new meaning as Democrat incumbent politicians are fleeing their seats in order to save it for someone else less tarnished by the Party.
Democrats who are running for the fire exits? Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has announced he will step down; Michigan Lt. Governor Cherry announced he will not run for re-election; and North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan also announced yesterday he will not run for re-election.
And late last night, the news broke that Senator Chris Dodd (D – Connecticut) will not seek re-election this year. This is big news. Dodd has been a mainstay of the Democrat establishment for five terms and a favorite of the mainstream media as a guest any given Sunday on the weekly political chat shows.
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and the godfather of the massive housing meltdown, Dodd received special interest percentage rates on his own home loan as he was negotiating for the rest of America’s loans. In my view, it’s fitting that as millions of Americans are now losing their homes, that Chris Dodd will lose his job.
But it’s not all good news for Republicans. Most insiders suspect that Dodd is stepping down from his seat in order to “save his seat.” According to the latest poll numbers, Dodd faces a snowball’s chance in Connecticut for re-election, however, another Democrat with less baggage just might have a chance. Dodd is taking one for the team.
Even if another Democrat takes Dodd’s seat, one thing is certain: his career ender means the writing is on the wall for Dems - especially ones that had a role in the destruction of the financial institutions in America.
Either way, this all but guarantees the Fall 2010 Elections will be quite a Show. Mmmm... Pass the popcorn?
Just six days into the New Year, this phrase is now taking on a whole new meaning as Democrat incumbent politicians are fleeing their seats in order to save it for someone else less tarnished by the Party.
Democrats who are running for the fire exits? Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has announced he will step down; Michigan Lt. Governor Cherry announced he will not run for re-election; and North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan also announced yesterday he will not run for re-election.
And late last night, the news broke that Senator Chris Dodd (D – Connecticut) will not seek re-election this year. This is big news. Dodd has been a mainstay of the Democrat establishment for five terms and a favorite of the mainstream media as a guest any given Sunday on the weekly political chat shows.
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and the godfather of the massive housing meltdown, Dodd received special interest percentage rates on his own home loan as he was negotiating for the rest of America’s loans. In my view, it’s fitting that as millions of Americans are now losing their homes, that Chris Dodd will lose his job.
But it’s not all good news for Republicans. Most insiders suspect that Dodd is stepping down from his seat in order to “save his seat.” According to the latest poll numbers, Dodd faces a snowball’s chance in Connecticut for re-election, however, another Democrat with less baggage just might have a chance. Dodd is taking one for the team.
Even if another Democrat takes Dodd’s seat, one thing is certain: his career ender means the writing is on the wall for Dems - especially ones that had a role in the destruction of the financial institutions in America.
Either way, this all but guarantees the Fall 2010 Elections will be quite a Show. Mmmm... Pass the popcorn?
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