Rumor Resurfaces About Dodd As Movie Man

WASHINGTON--No one would dispute that ex-Sen. Chris Dodd has a strong stage presence, at least when it comes to political theater.

Now, it seems, he's auditioning for a different role, one in which he would be Hollywood's chief advocate in Washington and around the globe.

Dodd, who retired last month after three decades in the Senate, is reportedly in talks with the Motion Picture Association of America to be the group's top lobbyist. He has been unavailable for comment since the reports surfaced.

The job, which comes with an estimated $1.2 million annual paycheck, would put Dodd in charge of one of Washington's premier trade associations. It would also add some glitz to the 66-year-old politician's resume, making him the entertainment industry's liaison to Congress, the Executive Branch, and in the international arena.

"It's a very high-profile job, and it's a very high-profile industry," said Dan Glickman, a former Kansas congressman and the last MPAA chief, who left the job about a year ago. "It's the movies. It's this great symbol of America."

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