A Playful But Serious Group Has One Goal: 'Dump Dodd' Sep 18, 2009
Rob Simmons (R-Stonington), who apparently is the frontrunner for the GOP nomination. Until mid-winter, Mr. Cillizza didn't have the Connecticut race on his list of the 10 seats most likely to change parties. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
WWE’s Linda McMahon aims for smackdown of Dodd Sep 17, 2009
McMahon faces three other Republicans: former US Representative Rob Simmons, state Senator Sam Caligiuri, and former US Ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley. McMahon could face criticism for some unsavory aspects of WWE s programming, particularly its sexually suggestive and violent themes. (Boston Globe)
WWE's Linda McMahon Seeks GOP Nod For Sen. Chris Dodd's Seat Sep 17, 2009
"Rob Simmons remains focused on his campaign and the need to replace Chris Dodd with someone who will make the people of Connecticut proud of their senator again and he's honored by the broad support he is receiving from every corner of the state.". Before taking on Dodd, McMahon will have to dispatch Simmons, who is the front-runner, as well as two other Republicans vying for the party's nomination state Sen. (FOX61, CT)
Senator Linda McMahon? Sep 17, 2009
Speaking to the Associated Press, Republican Senate candidate Rob Simmons joked, "When I got into the race I knew it would be a fight, but I didn't know I'd need to be prepared for smackdowns." He very well could have said, "When I got into the race, I didn't know I'd need to be prepared for the woman whose husband choked out their daughter with a lead pipe on television." That wouldn't be good publicity, now would it. Vince McMahon is an Evil Genius. (Suite101.com)
Poll: Sen. Dodd Trails Foe by 10 Points Sep 13, 2009
Rob Simmons attracted 49 percent. Six percent said they weren't sure who they'd vote for in next year's election, while 5 percent said they'd prefer another candidate. (Newsmax)
Peter Schiff's Revolution Sep 2, 2009
Before he can take on Chris Dodd, he has to beat Rob Simmons, a former congressman who seems to be foreordained by Connecticut s Republican establishment as their next moderate loser, and Tom Foley, a Bush-appointed ambassador to Ireland ... On Aug. 7, he received over $350,000 in a Ron Paul-style money bomb, which gives him more cash on hand than Rob Simmons ... America may be living in apocalyptic times, but the thing about prophets is that they tend to be passed over for the Rob Simmonses of... (The American Conservative)
Congressman Courtney Plans "Town Hall" Meeting By Phone Aug 24, 2009
Rob Simmons, who lost to Courtney in 2006, called the telephone conference "a classic you-can-run-but-you-can't-hide.". "You would hope that he would have enough conviction to sell it face to face," Healy said. (FOX61, CT)
World Wrestling Entertainment CEO May Challenge Dodd Aug 15, 2009
Sam Caligiuri, former ambassador Tom Foley, and former Congressman Rob Simmons have all declared their candidacy; financial pundit and Weston broker Peter Schiff is also considering a run. Categories. (FOX61, CT)
Dodd Undergoes Surgery for Prostate Cancer Aug 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, August 11, 2009. Senator Recuperating From Successful Surgery, Plans to Return to Full Activity in a Few Weeks. (CBS News)
Ron Paul Times Two Aug 12, 2009
Former Congressman Rob Simmons raised $754,000 through June 30 while former ambassador Tom Foley has taken in $528,000 since mid-June. Schiff's fundraising haul wasn't the only reason libertarian-leaning Republicans had to cheer last week. (The American Conservative)
How Congress Spends Your Money Aug 11, 2009
"This shameless partisan report only reinforces the fact that Congressman Courtney's office spending is responsible and under budget. Representing nearly half of the entire State of Connecticut, geographically speaking, Congressman Courtney maintains two full time offices with two rents and larger travel expenses. And, with all of that, the Congressman has reduced salaried spending by nearly $125,000 below his predecessor, Rob Simmons.". Also in a written response, Congressman Murphy addressed... (FOX61, CT)
Sens. Dodd, Conrad Cleared In Ethics Probe Aug 8, 2009
Panel: Senators' VIP Loans Broke No Ethics Rules - Politics News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current conditions for local cities. (KIRO TV, WA)
Ethics Panel Clears Dodd Of Breaking Rules With VIP Mortgages Aug 8, 2009
" Another Republican challenger, Rob Simmons, called on Dodd to release his mortgage papers "so the people of Connecticut can judge for themselves whether or not the VIP, 'Friend of Angelo' treatment he received was appropriate for a sitting United States Senator who, as chairman of the Banking and Housing Committee, held a position of significant authority over those industries. " Dodd offered reporters a detailed look at their mortgage documents in February, amid the drumbeat of criticism. He... (FOX61, CT)
Panel: Senators' VIP loans broke no ethics rules Aug 8, 2009
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Conn. Senate Race Pauses for Dodd, Who Has Cancer Aug 3, 2009
Rob Simmons 48 percent to 39 percent in a recent statewide poll. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Dodd says he has prostate cancer, feels fine Aug 1, 2009
Rob Simmons, 48 percent to 39 percent, and 52 percent of respondents disapproved of Dodd's job performance. Simmons said he and his wife Heidi extended their best wishes to Dodd. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dodd Has Prostate Cancer, Will Have Surgery Aug 1, 2009
Rob Simmons, 48 percent to 39 percent, and 52 percent of respondents disapproved of Dodd's job performance. The Senate ethics committee is looking into whether Dodd violated standards of conduct when he received mortgage discounts from the VIP program at Countrywide Financial Corp.. (Newsmax)
Dodd May Snub Lobbyists, but Not Their Cash Jul 27, 2009
A recent poll showed Dodd running 9 points behind former GOP congressman Rob Simmons. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Dodd Ends Friendship with Financial Firms Amid Failing Poll Figures Jul 23, 2009
Rob Simmons, leads the veteran senator by a margin of 45% to 39% in Quinnipiac s most recent survey. In a state where Republican opponents to either Dodd or fellow Sen. (Human Events Online)
Dodd Leads Rivals In Fundraising Jul 14, 2009
Former GOP Congressman Rob Simmons says he raised more than $750,000 for the three-month period ending June 30. Former ambassador Tom Foley, a Republican, has said he collected more than $530,000. (FOX61, CT)
Foley Taking Aim at Dodd Jun 26, 2009
Rob Simmons (R-Stonington), said he believes that the financial services jobs will gradually return to Stamford, which is ranked as the fourth highest city in the world in that field. He said there has been more activity in financial services in the New York City area recently and believes that the firms in Stamford will be "rehiring" workers in the near future. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Simmons Stepping Up For GOP Run at Dodd Jun 17, 2009
Rob Simmons (R-Stonington), who appears to be the GOP's top challenger in next year's U.S. Senate race, said that instead of being the subject of a partial federal takeover, the troubled automaker General Motors should have gone into bankruptcy at least six months ago, which would have forced changes and concessions to make it more viable. "That's why you have bankruptcy," said the former congressman, who has finished ahead of U.S. Sen. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
DODD'S DENOUEMENT? Jun 1, 2009
Rob Simmons by 6 points in a head-to-head matchup. Dodd seems inclined to carve out sweetheart deals for himself and his pals, and then dissemble when his hand is found in the cookie jar. (New York Post -- Opinions)
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Majority of Americans Oppose Gay Marriage -- Not Just Californians - HUMAN EVENTS. Majority of Americans Oppose Gay Marriage -- Not Just Californians by 05/28/2009. (Human Events Online)
Dodd's Numbers Up In Latest Quinnipiac Poll May 28, 2009
"This election will be between Rob Simmons, who has given his life to serving others, and Chris Dodd, who has abused public office to serve himself. Polls will vary, but when the voters enter the polling booth on , the choice will be obvious.". Related topic galleries. (FOX61, CT)
Majority of Americans Oppose Gay Marriage -- Not Just Californians May 28, 2009
On Tuesday -- in a 6 to 1 ruling -- the California Supreme court upheld Proposition 8, the amendment to the California constitution approved by referendum which limits marriage to a man and a woman in their state. Only five states now allow same sex marriage -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont (in September) and the only state not on the East Coast, Iowa. (Human Events Online)
NRSC Chief Looks at Key 2010 Senate Races May 26, 2009
Rob Simmons has announced for the seat of Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd). (Human Events Online)
Action Already In Fifth District May 15, 2009
Rob Simmons (R-Stonington) in helping to keep the submarine base in Groton open when federal officials were seeking to close it about four years ago. "You have a huge country that has no history of a centralized government that has worked effectively," Mr. Bernier said. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Dodd Shores Up Party's Support In The Region May 1, 2009
" Against the backdrop of pressing national and international issues, Mr. Dodd has been dealing with other problems. Washington Post columnist Chris Cillizza has stated that, politically, Mr. Dodd has been in "a free fall" for a year, as he has had to react to reports that he and his wife, Jackie, received favoritism on refinancing of a mortgage and that he denied but then later acknowledged that at the behest of the Treasury Department he included a provision in legislation that allowed for... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Dodd faces tough road to Senate reelection Apr 17, 2009
The poll showed him trailing three potential Republican challengers, including former US representative Rob Simmons by 16 points. "Certainly you'd like to have better poll numbers, but I also know that polls aren't terribly significant at this juncture," Dodd told reporters this week before attending a roundtable discussion in Bridgeport with Shaun Donovan, Obama's secretary of housing and urban development. (Boston Globe)
Lieberman: I've Been There; Dodd Will Win Election Apr 9, 2009
com - Joe Lieberman: IBeen There; Sen. Dodd Will Get Reelected. (Newsmax)
Lieberman: Dodd Will Win Re-Election Apr 8, 2009
Lieberman: Dodd Will Eventually Win Re-Election - TIME. Joe Lieberman predicted Tuesday that voters will re-elect his beleaguered fellow Connecticut senator, Christopher Dodd, for the same reasons he attributes to his own comeback victory. (Time.com)
GOP's Simmons Taking on Sen Dodd Apr 6, 2009
Except for Rob Simmons ... "Rob Simmons is an out-of-work former congressman for a reason," said Occhiogrosso. (Newsmax)
'Don't Trust Him' Apr 4, 2009
Now, a new poll shows the scandal-ridden senator is trailing former congressman Rob Simmons by a whopping 16 points in the upcoming election. And joining us now is Dodd's opponent Rob Simmons ... ROB SIMMONS (R), CONNECTICUT SENATE CANDIDATE: Well, Sean, thanks very much for having me on the show, and the poll says it all. (Fox News)
Poll: Dodd's approval numbers drop to new lows Apr 3, 2009
The poll also found Dodd trails his two announced Republican challengers, former GOP Congressman Rob Simmons and Connecticut state Sen. Sam Caligiuri. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
‘Chris Dodd is a Lying Weasel’ Mar 30, 2009
Chris Dodd is a Lying Weasel - HUMAN EVENTS. Chris Dodd is a Lying Weasel by 03/30/2009. (Human Events Online)
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Former Congressman Rob Simmons is challenging U.S. Sen ... The 15th of March marked the day Stonington s Rob Simmons decided to enter the 2010 U.S. Senate race, amidst polling data that says he has a shot at winning. (Westerly Sun, RI)
GOP sees signs of life in Northeast Mar 24, 2009
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Dodd's stock with voters began dropping before AIG Mar 24, 2009
Rob Simmons an extraordinary position for Dodd considering he has not been in a close race since 1980 when the former U.S. House member first ran for the Senate. Nancy DiNardo, chairwoman of the Connecticut Democrats, said she believes the poor economy is partially to blame for Dodd's woes back home. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Dodd defends himself amid AIG criticism Mar 21, 2009
Rob Simmons running about even with Dodd, a former national Democratic Party chairman. As head of the banking panel, Dodd, 64, has become a convenient target for voter anger over the economic crisis. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Dodd: Administration sought bonus changes Mar 20, 2009
A recent Quinnipiac University poll showed the senator trailing former Republican Congressman Rob Simmons in a hypothetical Senate race. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Connecticut's Chris Dodd Faces a Backyard Rebellion Mar 9, 2009
Rob Simmons have both expressed interest in running ... "His potential opponent, Rob Simmons, couldn't even hold Connecticut's Second District, how is he going to win statewide?". (Time.com)
CNBC's Kudlow Mulls Senate Bid Mar 3, 2009
Former GOP congressman Rob Simmons is seriously exploring a statewide campaign, and told Politico last month that he would make a decision by the end of March. 2009 Newsmax. (Newsmax)
