For those who think Sen.  Chris Dodd is going to pack it, Monday’s announcement that Vice President Joe Biden is coming to town to do a $500 a head fundraiser is short-term proof that the senior Senator is  going nowhere.

Last week, Sen. Dodd continued to get more bad news about his standing with the public, with his unfavorable rating rising to 54 percent while trailing three GOP candidates – Rob Simmons, Linda McMahon and Thomas Foley.

Part of the problem is Sen. Dodd continues to pursue policies that a majority of Connecticut residents don’t support, including his radical thoughts on health care reform. His committee bill would require the “public option” also known as a government takeover of the nation’s private health care system.

Dodd’s recent work – reforming the nation’s financial system fools no one, especially when he boldly claims that its effect will protect us from the “Wall Street special interests.” This absurd statement is juxtaposed with the millions Dodd has reaped from the Wall Street special interest, including the good folks at AIG. It was AIG who benefited from legislation Dodd inserted into a financial rescue bill, which he later admitted to doing at the request of the Obama administration.

No one is buying what Sen. Dodd is selling. The public see through it all whether it’s health care, the banks or his support for moving the trial of the 9-11 terrorists to New York City.

But, we are sure there are some people left who will part with $500 to hear Vice President Biden tell them how the economy is on the mend and the nation’s standing in the world has improved.