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Conn. gov's departure gives Dems hope to take seat

November 10, 2009 By The Associated Press STEPHANIE REITZ (Associated Press Writer)

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell's decision not to seek re-election could create big political drama in a small state, where Democrats hope to reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in nearly two decades while keeping embattled Sen. Christopher Dodd in office.

The Democratic Governors Association says it is making Connecticut one of its top priorities...

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