DODD DEMONSTRATES PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP IN SECOND DEBATE
Despite Disproportionate Allotment Of Time, Dodd Highlights Real Distinctions On Iraq, Energy
MANCHESTER -- Despite the disproportionate amount of time alloted each candidate Chris Dodd again demonstrated that he is the only candidate with the conviction and boldness to solve the challenges the country faces.
"There was only one President on stage tonight, and that was Chris Dodd," said Dodd Campaign Manager Sheryl Cohen. "It was clear that only Senator Dodd understands how much is at stake and has the conviction to make the tough choices to do something about it."
"We are not only going to elect a President in November of 2008. We are going to elect arguably the most important, if not the most important leader in the world," said Senator Dodd. The challenges we face are "going to require real leadership based on experience that knows how to bring people together."
On Iraq, Dodd made clear his bold commitment to responsibly end American involvement in Iraq's civil war. "It is incumbent upon us, given the fact that we are less safe, less secure, more vulnerable, weaker today, not stronger as a result of this policy, that we ought to try and bring it to a close," said Dodd.
Dodd, the only candidate who has offered a Corporate Carbon Tax, said "I introduced a plan here that would require, by the year 2017, 50 mile per gallon standards for our automobiles. I believe that can be done. And a carbon tax so you would make those polluting fuels more expensive. "
"Senator Dodd was clear, decisive and strong," said former New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Joe Keefe. "He's the candidate who can provide proven, bold leadership at the time America needs it most."
Dodd was able to demonstrate Presidential leadership and highlight key distinctions despite the disproportionate amount of time in questions alloted to each of the candidates. Below is an accounting of the time and questions alloted to each of the candidates:
Senator Biden: 7:58, 10 questions
Senator Clinton: 14:26, 15 questions
Senator Dodd: 8:28, 9 questions
Senator Edwards: 11:42, 13 questions
Senator Gravel: 5:37, 10 questions
Congressman Kucinich: 9:02, 9 questions
Senator Obama: 16:00, 16 questions
Governor Richardson: 10:48, 11 questions
Wolf Blitzer: 13:24
