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Both the Post and Times are now reporting the embattled Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd will not seek re-election this fall.  It would appear the Senator Dodd will make his announcement later today/tomorrow in his home state.

This may offer quite the twist to an already interesting campaign in a solidly Democratic state that Cook Political Index has leaning Republican.  It would seem that this certainly has the potential to put a damper on Republican hopefuls Linda McMahon and Rob Simmons, who’s potential for success has largely been tied to Dodd’s unpopularity.  It sounds as though this may also offer an opportunity for Richard Blumenthal, the state’s popular attorney, general to jump into the ring.

As with Sen. Dorgan’s recent moves, we’ll certainly be following this one in the coming days.