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MANCHESTER, Conn. — Next year, Senator Chris Dodd may shave his pompadour. Last week, Quinnipiac University released a poll in which half of Connecticut’s voters disfavored the Democrat. Buoyed by this billow, three Republicans—Rob Simmons, Sam Caligiuri, and Tom Foley—are vying for their party’s nomination to dislodge Dodd. To increase chances of victory, some Republicans want to pick a candidate speedily. But they should choose carefully, because voters won’t trade Tweedledum for Tweedledee...
...Caligiuri, a state senator, and Foley, the former ambassador to Ireland, call themselves outsiders. “I’m not a career politician,” Foley said, before touting 25 years of corporate experience. Meanwhile, Caligiuri cited his pledge to serve only two terms, unlike Dodd: “Dodd’s interest is in perpetuating his existence.” But why take a newbie instead of an old pro? Dodd, for example, is leading the debate over health care. “The fact that he’s in front of every issue...
...most issues, the candidates sing in harmony: They all oppose President Barack Obama’s plans to reform health care and stop global warming. But listen closely, and you’ll hear subtle differences. For instance, Caligiuri wanted “strong financial incentives” to curb emissions, while Foley acknowledged, “I think the cap and trade system should be a small part of the solution...
...that Simmons is the strongest candidate because he has the most name recognition and money. But message is more important, and Republicans should let the candidates distinguish themselves before making a pick. There may be a few surprises. Foley raised over $500,000 in June, almost beating Simmons. And Caligiuri, whose name Senator John Cornyn botched on national television in April, told me, “Senator Cornyn couldn’t pronounce my name six weeks...
...Senate, Simmons, Caligiuri, or Foley would outshine Dodd. Still, the incumbent will be tough to beat. Already, his approval ratings are recovering. Republicans should wait until each candidate’s message is better defined; then, they should decide. Otherwise, voters may stick with Dodd. The people of Connecticut are notoriously stubborn—they call their state, “The Land of Steady Habits.” I hope that isn’t their way of saying they make the same mistakes twice...