For 10 points, identify this senior senator to Joe Lieberman, a long-serving democratic senator from Connecticut.
Rob Simmons has emerged as a challenger for the seat held by this man, fueled by controversy that includes this man's real estate dealings with Edward Downe in Ireland and membership in the "Friends of Angelo." The number one congressional recipient of campaigns funds from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, his much-criticized defense of those companies and responsibility for the AIG bonus provisions have eclipsed his dismal showing in the 2008 democratic primary, in which he finished behind even Mike Gravel. For 10 points, identify this senior senator to Joe Lieberman, a long-serving democratic senator from Connecticut.
Rob Simmons has emerged as a challenger for the seat held by this man, fueled by controversy that includes this man's real estate dealings with Edward Downe in Ireland and membership in the "Friends of Angelo.
Christopher {Dodd}