In addition to having to help get the country out of a recession, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Connecticut) could have another challenging: fighting for his political life.

Dodd, whose committee oversees a range of issues of importance to credit unions, has never had a difficult time winning re-election. Next year, as he seeks his sixth six-year term, could be different.

Dodd trails likely GOP challenger former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons 43%-42%, according to a recent statewide Quinnipiac Poll.

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