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Dodd Endorses Obama  

Posted Feb 26, 08 11:40 AM CST in Politics    Most Covered

(newser) – Chris Dodd endorsed Barack Obama today in Cleveland, praising his ex-opponent for his "ability to reach and touch the hearts and souls of Americans," the Plain Dealer reports. The first former candidate to make an endorsement in the race, Dodd told the Hartford Courant he was "back and forth" between Obama and Hillary Clinton ahead of Connecticut's February 5 primary.

If Obama does become the nominee, Dodd will find himself opposing his fellow Connecticut senator, Joe Lieberman, who is one of John McCain's most prominent supporters. Dodd is a fluent Spanish speaker, and his backing could help Obama among Hispanic voters, but he said, "I've never been quite convinced that endorsements mean much anyway."

Sources: Cleveland Plain Dealer, Hartford Courant (Conn.), New York Times

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Dodd Endorses Obama
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, accompanied by Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., makes remarks during a news conference in Cleveland, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where Dodd...   (Associated Press)
Dodd Endorses Obama
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, shares a laugh with Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., during their news conference in Cleveland, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where Dodd endorsed...   (Associated Press)
Dodd Endorses Obama
Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., right, hugs Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., following a news conference in Cleveland, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where Dodd endorsed Obama, his...   (Associated Press)
Dodd Endorses Obama
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, looks on as Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., makes remarks during a news conference in Cleveland, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, where Dodd endorsed...   (Associated Press)
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