A new Quinnipiac University poll places Dodd well behind his 2010 challenger Rob Simmons. The poll was released today and shows Dodd trailing Simmons,  50-34 percent among Connecticut voters.  Dodd’s approval rating has also dropped to its lowest point ever, with 58% of residents disapproving of the job he is doing as the senior senator from the state.  These drops are due to Dodd’s mishandling of the bailout, with particular emphasis on the AIG bonus protection provision.