DSCC Chair Menendez “Absolutely” Supports Dodd, Predicts Re-Election

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The Hill reports that DSCC chairman Bob Menendez is fully standing behind Chris Dodd and predicts he’ll be re-elected, despite the poll this morning showing Dodd behind Republican candidate Rob Simmons in a landslide:

Q: “Does the DSCC still support Chris whole-heartedly in light of these new numbers, and do they surprise you?”

Menendez: “Are you serious? Chris Dodd is going to be re-elected. He’s a great senator.”

Q: “So the DSCC still supports him all the way?”

Menendez: “Absolutely.”

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