CT-Sen Simmons(R) 43%- Dodd(D-Inc) 42%

[HAnnA MArin County]

First, remember that it's still really, really early to be even seriously considering polls. Around this time time in the previous election cycle, the polls showed Elizabeth Dole crushing Kay Hagan in North Carolina and look what happened there. Secondly, I'm not naive to the fact that Dodd is somewhat vulnerable. A lot can certainly change between now and November 2010 but if the Democratic tide is still flowing, I find it extremely unlikely for a Republican to win a statewide contest against a well known incumbent in a blue state. But if the DSCC (and perhaps even Dodd himself) feels like he is in trouble, I'd suggest he retire and Democrats try to get Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) to run. I like this lady. She seems a little cuckoo when watching her speak on C-SPAN but she really does have passion for politics and has been a strong advocate for women's rights as a leading figure in the pay equity bill. I think she'd be a good replacement for Dodd should he not run in 2010 and could win.