A Democrat who doesn't support the Democratic Process...

[Postman]

http://www.crooksandliars.com/posts/2006/06/25/durbin-wont-commit-to-supporting-the-democratic-winner-in-ct/

[ShortnFiery]

1. How sad! I wonder what they have on Durbin? n/t

[Pushed To The Left]

2. This is disappointing, and it seems like it is happening more and more

I wish Democrats would unite and band together instead of cannibalizing each other! If I lived in Connecticut, I would support the winner of the Democratic primary, whether it was Lieberman or Lamont!

[seabeyond]

13. this anti dem started in the dem blogs prior to 2004. hooyahhh

we sure know how to support the party and win, as these bloggers beat up our own, telling us how the dems need ot win. wanna guess how they tell us we are suppose to win

fuckin unite.

so here comes another election..... time to attack. they don't even need rove or repugs or media to attack us. we will do it ourselves,/.....

oh and i am not even a dem. i just want the friggin repugs out

[Olney Blue]

3. George put Durbin in a difficult spot- he was trying to nail Durbin

into saying that he would support Joe, even if Joe lost the Dem primary and ran
as an independent. Durbin refused to take the bait- I thought he did pretty well considering, iMHO.

[karynnj]

4. I agree , the other way to look at it is

Durbin refused to say he would support Joe Lieberman as an Independent. It is extraordinary for a sitting Senator to back a primary challanger against a sitting Senator of his party. Durbin leaves open his options if Lamont wins the primary.

[madfloridian]

12. Not difficult at all.

He just had to say he would support the winner of the Democratic primary.

There is no other answer.

[mdmc]

5. people are allowed to support and vote for who they want

:shrug:
Go LeMont!

[Hippo_Tron]

6. They are leaving it open about what to do if Lieberman loses the primary

And they are on their hands and knees praying it doesn't happen.

[leftupnorth]

7. Why didn't he just say

"I am confident Joe will win, but I will, of course, support all the Democratic Primary winners across the country."

The Republican Senator (i forgot his name) said something to that effect about a Republican primary challenge, and George did not pursue it. But I'm sure the incumbent who is being challenged did not come out and cry like a baby that he was going to run independent, like traitor Joe did.

Durbin should have been ready for this, there is no excuse for not being prepared with an appropriate answer.

[jody]

8. Will you support Lieberman if he wins? If YES, then you are right to

criticize Durbin. If your answer is NO, then how are you different from Durbin?

[Postman]

14. The issue is will he support Lamont if he wins.

That is the issue.

As far as me supporting Lieberman if he wins, as much as I support him now and any other republican in democrat clothing.

[jody]

15. It's apparent you and Durbin have a lot in common. n/t

[madfloridian]

9. This will divide the party. This is saying we don't get a choice.

Schumer is not committing either, sounding like he might support Holy Joe as an Independent.

This is just wrong. It is dangerous. They should all say they will support whoever wins the Democratic primary.

No wiggle room here.

[dogday]

10. You are absolutely right

No wiggle room at all...

[madfloridian]

11. The DNC has spoken loudly and clearly on this issue.

The DNC will support the winner of the primary. Just that simple. Jim Dean posted a statement at DFA that he and DFA will support the winner of the primary.

It should not even be an issue.