The Market Institute

At least in the short run Sen. Dodd’s (D-Conn) retirement looks to have improved the odds for a Democrat to maintain his seat. After Sen. Dodd’s announcement Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (here) (D) announced his intention to run and a new poll released today

More bad economic news, but on a positive note Scott Brown in Massachusetts is looking better every hour (Link). In fact, the Market Institute will be represented up there starting tomorrow with feet on the ground.

With health care negotiations still being held behind closed doors, inside the beltway briefings are focusing on other issues including financial markets regulations, and future stimulus bills.