Lamont needs some DU help.

[femmedem]

The Hartford Courant endorsed Lieberman today, calling him an antacid amongst today's corrosive politics. Okay, I could use an antacid myself after reading that.

So, can we write some Letters to the Editor refuting this nonsense? A whole pile of DU love letters for Lamont?

Talking points, anyone?


http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-senate-endorse,0,1712552.story?coll=hc-utility-home

[Cocoa]

1. the Courant endorsed Bush over Kerry

you should include that in your letter.

[femmedem]

5. Good point. CT hates Bush. Thanks. nt.

[JerseygirlCT]

18. Not to mention Rowland... nt

[MarkDevin]

25. They also endorsed John Rowland.

And we all know how beautifully that worked out! :sarcasm:

[babylonsister]

2. Here's a recent letter from Sen. Boxer on Joe's environmental

record (she lauds him):

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=2745161

snip//

So why did I go to Connecticut? When Joe asked me to tell his constituents about our work together on the environment and choice, I told him I would.

I realize this decision has deeply disappointed you. I completely understand your position and only hope that you will come to understand mine.

For 14 years, Joe Lieberman and I have shared an alliance on a range of progressive issues, especially two that are central to my public service -- the environment and choice.

We have worked side by side on the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee. When Bill Clinton was President, the stakes weren't nearly as high. But within hours of President Bush taking office, the environment was under attack.

Believe me, it has not been easy to fight the Bush Administration and the Republicans on this committee who try to undermine the environment, and its supporters, at every turn.

I know that's not news to you. But what you might not know about is the critical role that Joe has played in this battle.

The fact is, on every single fight I have waged on that committee -- from arsenic in the water, to air pollution, to pesticide testing on infants and children, to global warming, to Superfund and much more -- Joe has been a stalwart partner and leader.

Joe was the first author of legislation to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. He was one of the first Senators to try to tackle the global warming challenge. The Republicans laughed at his efforts and refused to admit that we were right on this issue. But Joe was undeterred.

snip//

[Rose Siding]

3. With Ned, she'd get support for all that and much more

[femmedem]

6. Agreed. So sad she's for Lieberman. nt.

[MrBenchley]

11. Ah, it's faith-based leftism (snicker).

Actually, the Unknown Millionaire's boosters have NO fucking idea what his actual position would be...he's got no public record on ANY issue.

[CTyankee]

19. Hey, you! Where's my Almond Joy? nt

[MrBenchley]

22. Hope all the scribblers all around the country

will include a line complaining that "outsiders" are trying to influence voters in Connecticut...(snicker)

[calico1]

28. There are plenty of outsiders trying

to influence the primay in favor of Lieberman.

[MrBenchley]

36. And plenty more pimping for the Unknown Millionaire

[Rose Siding]

29. Good point. I should mention that 80% of Joe's pac $ is from out of state

[MrBenchley]

35. Hey, feel free to mention anything

Wonder how much of the Unknown Millionaire's support is from out of state?

[Rose Siding]

39. The known and disappointing millionaire's at 82% out of state

while the successful and energetic Ned got 70% from out of state.

That's for May and June-
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/local/scn-sa-lieberman2ajul21,0,5176430.story?coll=stam-news-local-headlines

[MarkDevin]

40. But Lamont's donations came from private citizens, not...

...corporations and PACs. Where has Lieberman's money come from?

[MrBenchley]

41. LOL!

Yeah, the Unknown Millionaire's been a big success selling security systems for the ultrarich in their gated communities....

[CTyankee]

30. aw, c'mon Bench, you're just mad because everyone is avoiding you!

At least I gave you a nice rejoinder!

[MrBenchley]

34. No, I'm just amused by the far left's hypocrisy

[CTyankee]

33. No, no snickers! I ordered Almond Joys!

What's the matter with you, Benchley? Why don't you follow orders?

[Ken Burch]

38. Lamont's leading HolyWarJoe, Benchers.

There's really no way you can seriously still claim he's unknown.

And there's no reason for anyone anymore to think Lieberman is a better Dem than Lamont. Simply none.

Enjoy losing on August 8th.

[femmedem]

4. Thank you. I just edited my post

and deleted the environmental question, so future readers might wonder what you are posting about! It looks like I'll steer clear of any environmental discussion in my own LTTE. There are plenty of reasons to opppose Joe, but it looks like his environmental record isn't one of them.

[longship]

7. Dear Hartford Courant:

"We need an antacid for the dearth of Legislative Branch checks and balances on this recklessly incompetent administration. Ned Lamont is that antacid."

[femmedem]

12. O excellent! Will you be writing that yourself or may I use it? nt.

[Totally Committed]

8. Lieberman Is The Courant's Favorite kind of Democrat: a Republican.

Poor Ned didn't stand a chance. I might have worried a bit, actually, if he had gotten the endorsement over Lieberman.

The Courant endorsed Bush, to, btw.

How do the actual CT voters here feel about it?

TC

[calico1]

9. CT DU'er here...

I don't think this endorsement surprises anyone. They endorsed GWB both in 2000 and 2004. I would rather have the NYTimes endorse Lamont and the Courant Lieberman than the other way around. I have a feeling that so would Lieberman. I read the NLDay and the Norwich Bulletin because they are from my area. Most people in CT will read their local papers too. The NYTimes is popular in all parts of the State, not so much the Courant. So its better for Lamont to get the Times endorsement, imo.

[femmedem]

17. Absolutely! But the Courant has plenty of readers, too

and this editorial is begging for numerous rebuttals. Not everyone knows how RW the Courant has become. BTW, we are probably neighbors. I live in New London.

[calico1]

21. I live in Gales Ferry. n/t

[femmedem]

14. How do the CT voters feel about the editorial?

Or about the primary? CT Dems favor Lamont, although he's by no means a shoe-in to win the primary. And Lieberman is suddenly working harder. He seems to have an organized letter writing campaign now, and a Lieberman volunteer even knocked on my door a few nights ago, asking if Joe could count on my vote. I should add, I live on an out-of-the way, mostly ignored side street locally infamous for drug deals and frequent shootings.

[eggplant]

10. Am I the only one to notice the odd choice of the word "corrosive"?

Rove used that very same word just the other day, when blaming the media for everything that is wrong with our country.

[femmedem]

37. Welcome to DU!

I thought that was odd, myself. I didn't know it was the new Republican word of choice. I think that in my LTTE I'll have to point out a few things that Senator Lieberman has helped to corrode.

[AtomicKitten]

13. Lamont needs a barrage of last minute ads.

Being on the other side of the country, all I can do is send $$$ (which I have).

[femmedem]

15. Letters to the Editor are the cheapest ads around. nt.

[AtomicKitten]

16. indeed they are

[CTyankee]

20. Ned has a rapid response team

I noticed 2 LTTEs in the Register today for Ned (also 2 for Lieberman). I'm calling for him instead. It takes me too long to write a LTTE (I tend to be a perfectionist which I know is bad)and I can just go in to his hq and call and talk to people personally and spread the word.

[femmedem]

27. I have those perfectionist tendencies too!

That's one reason I asked for help with talking points. I could easily spend 6-8 hours writing a good LTTE. I'm working three jobs right now and don't have the time.

[Hippo_Tron]

23. I would, but I'm from Louisiana so I doubt they would print it

Here's a short piece I've writtten on Lieberman.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2743644

The endrosement from the Hartford Courant mostly addresses Lieberman's seniority. My piece doesn't do that. They would simply say that because I'm from Louisiana, my opinion isn't important because I won't be effected by the seniority that Connecticut will lose if Lieberman isn't re-elected.

[femmedem]

26. I remember your piece. Thanks for the reminder.

Lieberman using his national recognition to undermine the Democratic Party positions is an excellent point.


Too bad you're probably correct that a LTTE from Louisiana wouldn't carry much weight, because you have a great ability to make your point without using inflammatory, off-putting rhetoric.

On second thought, a letter from LA just might remind people about what we don't have money for, because of all the money we keep spending on the war.

Speaking of which, anyone here know how much Lieberman had to do with linking FEMA with Homeland Security?

[MarkDevin]

24. That's OK. The New York Times endorsed Lamont.

Whose endorsement do you think we should take more seriously?

[lynne]

31. The Washington Post endorsed Lieberman today -

but I wonder just how much - if any - influence these out of state endorsements carry for either candidate?

[CTyankee]

32. Nah, just insider baseball n/t