CHRIS DODD UPDATE: Dodd to Step Aside. “Embattled Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd (D) has scheduled a press conference at his home in Connecticut Wednesday at which he is expected to announce he will not seek re-election, according to sources familiar with his plans.” Angelo Mozilo was not available for comment.

UPDATE: Roger Kimball: “Well, 30 years with his lips sewn to the public teat was probably enough.” Ouch.

ANOTHER UPDATE: “Maybe Harold Ford Jr. can run in Connecticut, too. Will the last person at the DNC please turn on the lights.”