Joe Lieberman: George Bush's favorite Democrat?

[paineinthearse]

Dear Supporter,


Ned Lamont for Connecticut

For years, Joe Lieberman has supported President Bush on issue after issue. He supported Bush's crusade to dismantle Social Security and he folded on the nominations of Justices Roberts and Alito. Lieberman voted for the invasion of Iraq and he continues to stand in the way of real solutions that will bring our troops home. He has even supported attempts to label criticism of the war as unpatriotic. Last winter, he said, "It is time for Democrats who distrust President Bush to acknowledge that he will be Commander-in-Chief for three more critical years, and that in matters of war we undermine Presidential credibility at our nation's peril."

On Friday, Connecticut Democrats said, "Enough." The Connecticut Democratic Convention was the first opportunity for an open vote between Joe Lieberman and upstart challenger Ned Lamont. With the process heavily stacked toward insiders, Lamont was expected to collect just a handful of votes. Instead, he shocked the establishment and won more than twice the number of votes he needed to qualify for the August primary ballot.

Ned Lamont has won the support of DFA members across Connecticut and now he's won a place on the ballot to challenge Joe Lieberman. When he's elected in November, Ned will oppose the Bush administration's misguided policies and he'll stand with other Democrats for clean government, universal healthcare, and a moral foreign policy. I urge you to join me in supporting Ned Lamont today:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/nedlamont

Joe Lieberman has won strong support from Republicans. Vice President Cheney calls him "a fine U.S. Senator." Republican Congressman Chris Shays and Fox News Commentator Sean Hannity have both endorsed him. Even President Bush loves Lieberman -- there are rumors he has been considered for a post in Bush's cabinet. Is that the kind of Democrat that we want in Washington?

Ned Lamont won't have any Washington Republicans fighting for him. He's only going to win through thousands of grassroots donations from DFA members like you. We need to show Ned that the grassroots will stand with him. With your help, our goal is to raise $25,000 from 500 donors today. Can you make a donation of $100, $50, or even $25 to make it happen?

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/nedlamont

Ned will be a progressive voice in the Senate. He'll speak out against the destructive Bush administration policies that threaten our moral and economic future, our civil liberties, and our nation's security. He has opposed the Iraq War since the beginning and he'll advocate a new direction in Iraq. Let's make it happen.

Sincerely,

Jim Dean
Chair

[saltpoint]

1. I love the energy the Lamont campaign is generating and using to

transform individual Democrats who don't even live in Connecticut.

Hey you Connecticut Democrats! You're the stars in this show, too, and I'm glad that primary is drawing the attention it is.

And my bias is for Ned Lamont, so do what you can!

[paineinthearse]

5. Cross-posted to the CT forum

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=143&topic_id=2805&mesg_id=2805

[saltpoint]

6. Hi, paineinthearse. Thanks for doing that, and a high five for

the good energy coming out of Connecticut Democratic circles these days.

:toast: :dem:

[MethuenProgressive]

2. Joe blames YOU!!

Here's the Thing:

"It is time for Democrats who distrust President Bush to acknowledge that he will be Commander-in-Chief for three more critical years, and that in matters of war we undermine Presidential credibility at our nation's peril."

Did you catch that? Joe's blaming DEMOCRATS for Dubya's lack of credibility!!
Good night Joe, and good luck...

[JerseygirlCT]

16. I think that may be the exact moment in time that sewed it up for me

What a despicable statement!

[Major Hogwash]

3. I think we've established that here quite a few times.

The real question is what will Joe do after he leaves Congress?

He'll become yet another lobbyist, yah, you betcha!

[Ringo84]

4. Re:

Kissing *'s ass so much that his nose is brown. If ya like him so much, Joe, why not marry him?

Seriously though. Go Republican and shut up, Lieberman. You're a DINO.
Ringo

[killerbush]

7. George Bush's favorite "Democrat "has a 60% approval rating

He'll win in a walk.

[Imagevision]

8. I don't beieve Connecticut are stupid enought to allow Joe to remain...

[killerbush]

9. Imagevision, he'll win in a walk

Count on it!!!! I live in this state, I ought to know.

[monarch]

10. "ought to know" but doesn't.

I live here too but I actually talk to people and I don't know a single Dem who will be voting for Lieberman.

[Major Hogwash]

11. Cool beans! It would be a travesty if he were re-elected now.

His constant support for Bush's war makes me sick!

[killerbush]

12. I know of at least 500 who will vote for Joe

[Arugula Latte]

17. Too bad for you Republicans can't vote in your Democratic primary.

Ho'Joe would win in a landslide if that were the case ... They like to support their own, you know.

[gratuitous]

13. Lieberman won't commit to running as a Democrat

There's your party loyalty, plain and simple. If Lieberman loses the Democratic primary (and his approval rating from 60% of the folks of Connecticut doesn't help him when the approvers are all Republicans), he has refused to say that he'll support the Democratic nominee.

It's Joe's way or the highway, apparently. Choose wisely, Connecticut Democrats. Because there is a real choice to be made.

[Totally Committed]

14. GO, NED!

Joe needs to go!

TC

[jenmito]

15. I'm sick of seeing him...

standing behind Bush or other Repubs. in every situation. He's not only a DINO, he looks more like a loyal Republican! The Dems. can't spare ONE person to vote with the Repubs., and almost consistently Lieberman votes with the Repubs. (or so it seems).