Chris Dodd
Christopher John "Chris" Dodd (born May 27, 1944) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and Democratic Party politician. He was a United States Senator from Connecticut for thirty-years.
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| Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America | |
| In office March 17, 2011 – December 6, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Glickman |
| Succeeded by | Charles Rivkin |
| United States Senator from Connecticut | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham A. Ribicoff |
| Succeeded by | Richard Blumenthal |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Robert H. Steele |
| Succeeded by | Sam Gejdenson |
| Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Mitch McConnell |
| In office June 6, 2001 – January 3, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Trent Lott |
| Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs | |
| In office January 4, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Shelby |
| Succeeded by | Tim Johnson |
| General Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office 1995–1997 with Donald Fowler | |
| Preceded by | Debra DeLee |
| Succeeded by | Steve Grossman & Roy Romer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher John Dodd May 27, 1944 Willimantic, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Mooney (1970-1982) Jackie Marie Clegg (1999-present) |
| Children | Grace Dodd Christina Dodd |
| Residence | East Haddam, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Providence College (B.A.) University of Louisville (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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| Website | Chris Dodd |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1969-1975 |
Early life and career
changeDodd was born in Connecticut. He is a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, Maryland, and Providence College. His father, Thomas J. Dodd, was a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1959-1971. Chris Dodd served in the Peace Corps for two years before going to law school at the University of Louisville. While he was in law school, he was also a member of the United States Army Reserve.
Dodd won the election in 1974 to be the Representative from Connecticut's 2nd congressional district. He was reelected in 1976 and 1978. He was elected United States Senator in the elections of 1980. He was the longest-serving senator in Connecticut's history.
Dodd was the chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1995 to 1997. He served as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee until his retirement.[1] In 2006, Dodd decided to run for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. He left the race to become President after running behind several other competitors. In January 2010, Dodd said that he would not run for re-election in the 2010 elections.[2] Dodd was replaced by Richard Blumenthal. On March 1, 2011, the Motion Picture Association of America said that Dodd will be in control of that organization.[3]
References
change- ↑ Moore, Heidi (2007-11-09). "Wall Street experts invade Washington". Financial News Online US. Archived from the original on 2007-11-13. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ↑ Abrupt Dem retirements show tough landscape Associated Press; Jan 6, 2010
- ↑ "Chris Dodd's leading role". Washington Post. Retrieved 2011-03-02.