95% Democrat + 5% Other= 100% hated by Liberals
Unless you've been under a rock all day and now all night long, you've heard the latest news engulfing the Democrat Party. Top Democrats on Capitol Hill abandoned Senator Joe Lieberman one at a time on Wednesday by giving their support to Ned Lamont, an anti-war challenger, who defeated Lieberman in the primary.John Kerry, Hillary Rotten-Clinton, Edward Kennedy, Al Gore, Harry Reid, Frank Lautenberg, they all turned on Lieberman to give Lamont their support. The majority of those named above had already commented that they would back the winner of the primary and Clinton was hinting that Lieberman should quit the race all together and needed to "search his conscience and decide what is best for Connecticut and for the Democratic Party".
With the actions of the Democratic Party, this will bring forth an interesting 90 days when Elections are held. Lieberman has already appealed and started the process to be on the November ballot, but as an Independent. I believe whole-heartedly, come November he is going to capture more votes not only from Democrats but from Republicans as well.
My question is- how much of an impact will Lieberman's loss in the Primary influence the voting results in November when he runs as an Independent? How will this affect the Democrat Party and is this possible weaknesses being exposed before the 2008 Presidential Campaign?
posted by Diego @ 7:47 PM
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14 Comments:
Melt down this week for Joe Lieberman-
Did you forget that this defeat puts Lieberman in a familar position as the "go-it-alone" politician?
Remember, he was the first big name Democrat to openly criticize William Jefferson Clinton when Monica Lewinsky earned her "Presidential Kneepads".
Add that to his support for the war in Iraq AND his defense of Dubya, I'd say this has been escalating for several years now.
You've got to think that when it comes to the vote for the Speaker of the house, Lieberman would remember who was there [or in this case, wasn't there] and he would vote accordingly.
This has definitely got to put some kind of a bad taste in his mouth with the Democrat Party.
You know what they say, "When things are going good your friends know you; When things are going bad you know your friends".
I think that this is great news for the gop. First of all, it just makes more apparent the split in the dem party. Secondly, it helps push hill to run, something we would like, because she just is not in the position to win, and third it leaves Lieberman open to attack his fellow democrats, and they him. It is always fun to watch the focus shift inhouse.
I don't see this as a big deal.
The Democrats in Connecticut decided that Lieberman didn't represent their views and voted in someone else to run as their candidate.
Isn't that the way democracy is supposed to work?
The Dems in congress have supported their decision. Joe Lieberman, further proving how well he represents the state, has not supported it.
When we have a 98% incumbency rate in this country, I think any turnover is a good sign for democracy in general.
The same thing happened in Michigan with a Republican rep being outed in the primary, and nobody's said a peep about that. Does that signal a major breakup within the Republican party? No, it's just democracy in action.
That's a good thing, right?
You've got to look at how Lieberman was treated in the Democrat Party. He was shunned on by his "peers" and now he is becoming an "Independent".
Look at the state of Connecticut and the Republican Party. You cannot honestly tell me that many Republicans will not give their vote to Lieberman. Besides, it is not like Lieberman was blown out in the Primary. Add his support he had received in the Primary, add that to the support from Republicans and it is going to be a Victory for Lieberman.
Cranky Right made a good point to me about your Michigan comparison, in that the Republican outed was not an incumbent because in 50+ years, only 4 incumbents have lost their seat.
With all that said, you have truly earned your blog title. Congrats!
Not to make Cranky Right even more cranky, but he was indeed an incumbent. Sorry.
http://schwarz.house.gov/
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews
/news/politics/15228025.htm
He was considered a moderate and was defeated by someone more conservative.
Dems, especially in the Northeast, are fired up and angry about the war. Joe vocally supported it. Lamont came out against it. So, he got the vote. The Dem senators in Washington supported the vote.
Lieberman might win, he might not, I don't care either way. I'm just saying people are spinning this way too much. It's just democracy actually working for once. That's the only thing remarkable about it.
BTW, no need to insult my intelligence just because I took a little time out of my day to read what you had to say and added my 2 cents into the conversation. Way to build a readership.
Schwarz is a Congressman, this is different than someone who is a Senator which is what we were talking about. Why make a comparison between apples and oranges, when you need to make a comparison between apples and apples. Like we were saying, there has only been 4 in over 50 years who have lost their seat in the Senate.
BTW I do believe your blog title is insult enough. I hope my correction of your statement does not create any tense relations.
I personally think that Lieberman has lost the hard core lefts in Connecticut, but he will get a sizeable number of votes from Republicans (their candidate could never win anyway), and from sane independents.
BTW JoAnn Emerson's Family Picnic is Saturday at 5pm at the Arena Bldg. Sen John Suhne from SD is going to be there. Bet all of the local candidates will be there (Cooper, Crowell, Lipke, Jetton) and a good chance that Thompson & Talent could be there. Cape Co. is a Republican stronghold down here so lots of people tend to show up. Come if you can. Let 'em know what you think. (Yes, I actively campaign for the Repubican party door knocking, phone bank, money, etc.) I have met everyone that I have voted for except Bush, but I did get to be about 10 feet from him in PB in 2004. Diego & Old Ranger, get to know these guys if you don't already. They are eager to listen and open to suggestions.
Angel, I just bought the book by Hardy Billington about Bush coming to Poplar Bluff, when I'm finished with it, if you'd like for me to mail it to you, I'd be more than happy, just send me an e-mail to republican.majority@gmail.com
As for you going door to door, making phone calls, etc. I believe that is what we need for the GOP. It's all about the support and love for the Republican Party.
By the way, Thune is the Sen. from SD--I had Cranky3YearOld wiggling and screaming as I was typing. It makes it slightly more difficult to type & think.
Diego, if I email you, how do I know you aren't some perv? : )
Never mind then, geez...try to be nice.
No worries, I've got it going your way as soon as I am finished.
The President's visit to PB was awesome. The whole family went & the kids were just blown away that we were that close to him. (30 ft. from the stage, and 10 ft. when he walked by shaking hands) Tried my darnedest to get my then 8 year old up to shake his hand, but was unsuccessful. It was such a cool thing to see and be a part of. Bush said, "I get lots of invitations. I've never gotten one with 10,000 signatures on it." It was definitely a big deal for us bootheel Republicans. I didn't realize that Billington had written a book about it.
It was nice to shake the hand of the man who unseated Daschel. Sen. Thune is a nice guy, a great speaker, and not afraid to stand up for what is right. It was a great night.
Also, got my own signed copy of Billingsly's book since I sat at his table. Thanks anyway, Diego.
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