Former Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., who became a lobbyist for Hollywood movie studios, was one of four people named to a panel on Thursday to help Joe Biden select a running mate.
According to Fox News, Dodd was linked to a highly criticized corporate bailout a decade ago and was also one of those who helped in crafting the Affordable Care Act.
He joins Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; and Cynthia Hogan, a longtime Biden aide and adviser, who were also named to the committee.
“Selecting a vice presidential candidate is one of the most important decisions in a presidential campaign and no one knows this more than Joe Biden,” said Jen O’Malley Dillon, the former vice president’s campaign manager.
“These four co-chairs reflect the strength and diversity of our party and will provide tremendous insight and expertise to what will be a rigorous selection and vetting process. We are grateful for their service to the campaign and for their leadership.”
Dodd had been closely associated with a multi-billion dollar bailout of corporations during the recession of 2007-2009, according to Fox News. He later served for more than six years as chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America, the lobbying arm of Hollywood film studios.
Meanwhile, Biden has said it would likely take until July for the selection panel to narrow the list down to three contenders. He has promised to select a woman for the job.
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