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Candidate Profile Christopher Dodd






Party

Democrat



Campaign Web Site


ChrisDodd.com




Current Position

U.S. Senator, Connecticut


Personal

Birthdate: May 27, 1944; Willimantic, Conn. (Age: 63)

Education: B.A. Providence College, 1966; J.D. University of Louisville, 1972

Military: Army Reserves, 1969-75

Family: Married (Jackie Clegg Dodd); Two children (Grace and Christina)

Hometown: East Haddam, Conn.


Religion: Catholic

Career Highlights

• Peace Corps, Dominican Republic, 1966-68

• Practicing atty., 1972-74

• U.S. House of Reps., 1974-80

• U.S. Senate 1980 - present.


Presidential Announcement Date

January 19, 2007



Dropped Out Of Race

January 3, 2008






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