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July 20, 2006
Joseph Lieberman, Will You Please Go Now?
I saw some news today that brought a smile to my face; the fake Democrat in Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, is no longer leading the real Democrat, Ned Lamont, in the polls for the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat. It's statistically a dead heat due to margin of error, though Lamont now leads 51-47 among registered Democrats.
One of the things that would make me happiest this election season is seeing that Republican who fraudulently masquerades as a Democrat be ignominiously dumped by the people of Connecticut and removed from the Senate. Of course, since Lieberman has no principles other than his own hold on power, he's already shown his disdain for the party he claims to be a member of... he will not abide by the result of the primary -- will not respect the wishes of Democratic voters -- if he loses. Which means he'll enter himself as a third candidate, split the Democratic vote, and deliver the state to another Republican.
Lieberman's shameful acquiescence to the Iraq war and his quisling-like support for George W. Bush's war was bad enough to get his conservative butt booted. But beyond the war, Lieberman's been in bed with the right wing on so many issues, the mattress has an indentation. He's never been a Democrat; there's room in our party for multiple perspectives but not for someone who sides with the bad guys three out of four times. His defeat in the primary will lead to another Republican winning in November, but it might just be worth it. Seeya, Joe. Don't let the door hit you in your Republican ass on the way out.
Comments
I would never, never call the creator of Joementum a Republican masquerading as a Democrat. That title is basically Zell Miller's for life.
Joe is too much of a centrist unfortunately. Basically he is trying what John McCain tried until he recently showed his true colors. Not too long ago I felt like Lieberman could be the most important senator in Congress because he was one of the few guys that could bring both sides to the table on some serious issues.
Unfortunately, he took a wrong turn somewhere and became very defensive. Part of that I blame on the Democrats for making him that way. He supports the war. Do I agree? No, but that doesn't make him out to be the evil he's been drawn as recently.
It's a real bad marriage with a guy who could've been a better asset in the fall than most people think. He could've been the poster boy of the "hey we TRIED to work with the President and look where it got us," message. Instead it's come to a point where, like you said, the Democrats would rather give up a seat in an incredibly tight mid-term year than go with Joe.
Posted by: Corey at July 24, 2006 09:33 AM
I have never forgiven JL for his sanctimonious, hypocritical, and just plain disgraceful behavior during the Clinton impeachment circus. I guess Bill has, but I'm not a politician. And JL is partly responsible for this fiasco in Iraq.
Posted by: Lichanos at July 26, 2006 11:04 AM
