Chris Dodd for President

Here are some pictures of a house party hosted by Peter and Rickie Pashler in honor of the Senator and his family. This was, by far, one of the best events I've seen yet. The house was packed to the max, with attendees lining the walls and sitting cross legged on the floor, just to hear what the Senator had to say. This house party in West Des Moines concluded a weekend of similar events across the state, and the Senator swept up support at each stop. Enjoy this sampling of pictures from Sunday's party.

Jackie Dodd introduces her husband

Grace Dodd plugs her ears as her mom tells the crowd about her first few days at Kindergarten

Senator Dodd with Peter and Rickie Pashler

Senator Dodd addresses the crowdGrace and Christina Dodd enjoy the delicious snacks provided by the Pashlers

Tom Dodd (Senator's Dodd's brother) chats with campaign staff after hearing the Senator speak

Thursday night's house party in Nelson, New Hampshire was probably one of the most, if not the most, beautiful settings we've had for an event since I've been on the campaign. A stunning panorama of lakes, forests, and mountains provided the backdrop for Senator Dodd's talk -- though based on the crowd's reactions and thoughtful questions, I think the audience of 150 people was focused more on Dodd than the scenery. Here's Dodd's stump speech: And here's the question and answer session:

Senator Dodd attended a house party on Sunday in in Amherst, New Hampshire. Here's Senator Dodd's introductory remarks: Here the Senator answers questions on the Peace Corps, nuclear armaments, health care, and reapportionment. In the last segment, Senator Dodd fields questions about veterans affairs and Walter Reed, mental health care, the Military Commissions Act, and restoring the Constitution.

Senator Dodd held a meet and greet with Rep. Carol Shea-Porter on Sunday in in Rochester, New Hampshire. Here's Senator Dodd's introductory remarks: Part 2: Senator Dodd answers questions about health care, foreign policy, subprime lending & student loans, and labor. Part 3: Senator Dodd answers questions about the legislative process, partisanship, the Iraq war, and the Corporate Carbon Tax.

Here's video from Sunday's house party in Concord, NH. Part 1: Sen. Dodd's introductory remarks Part 2: Sen. Dodd answers questions about global warming, energy technologies, the primary process, the goals a politician should strive for, and effectively governing. Part 3: Sen. Dodd answers questions on on diplomacy, the Middle East, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and health care.