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Dodd Tests Presidential Waters in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd made a good impression on Florida Democratic Party activists Saturday
Is it just me or do the Dem candidates always have to get approved by "activists" lately before they can campaign in earnest? I may have a blind spot, but I don't see GOP hopefuls having to perform in for the circus first...
in his first major appearance since announcing he'll explore a 2008 White House run. He warmed up a crowd of about 175 by talking about his friendship with popular Florida Democrats like former Sen. Bob Graham and the late Gov. Lawton Chiles and by mentioning the state's 2000 presidential recount and his efforts to fix voting problems.

He went on to roused the group with a speech that criticized the war in Iraq, called for a minimum wage increase, stressed the need for alternative fuels, declared education as the nation's most important issue, promised to protect Social Security and pointed out problems in the health care system. Dodd said people are "nauseated" by the country's polarization under President Bush.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was scheduled to speak Saturday night and retired Gen. Wesley Clark on Sunday morning. Both also are considering presidential runs. Was Dodd impressive enough to be considered for president? "Oh God, yes!" said Casey O'Harra, 65, who chairs the Lake County Democrats. "I would definitely be able to support him as president."
Posted by: Fred 2006-07-23
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