Wow.

I'm surprised, and not at all displeased, by this.

The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) is set to announce its endorsement of Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd in the 2008 presidential race later this week.

I don't think it's enough, but it's something and Senator Dodd should receive more of the attention his typically thoughtful and well-informed positions deserve. It does shift the political axis a bit, and may push Richardson off the radar as the media's rising star.