Lamonts' victory sends message to Democrats: Straighten up or face removal

[AJ9000]

Lamonts' victory is more important than it first seems. Far too many Democratic politicians see fit to roll over and play dead, or worse, become a Republican-lite politician like Joe Lieberman. (Witness the Democratic leadership's decision not to seriously contest the critically important Alito nomination.)

I'm aware of the philosophy that dictates that any Democratic win is a victory, but I don't think it's 100% sound. It's important that some of these DINO politicians understand that they are supposed to represent us, and that failure to do so could cost them their jobs.

There is no point in having a Democrat in office if they are not going to fight conservative policies. Democrats as a whole has moved too far to the right as it is.

Maybe Lieberman could get a job on Fox.

[Tempest]

1. Bush will hire Lieberman to his administration

If you think about it, it's a perfect fit.

[JI7]

2. not really, there are Dems with far more non Dem voting records

Lieberman was a special case because he came from a strong Democratic State and he not only voted with Republicans on some issues but publicly kissed up to Bush and attacked other Dems.

[Trajan]

3. I have no problem with the kiss ....

I have HUGE problems with Joe's support of conservative policies .....

Again the media and the RNC has misdirected us, and we bandy about about kisses and hugs ....

Sheeesh .....

[JI7]

4. and there are other Dems which support far more conservative policies

the reason Lieberman lost WAS because of the ass kissing. his record outside of foreign policy is mostly ok. although he has slipped on a few things like social security and abortion rights. but still it's far better than some others.

but the others don't go out attacking Democrats on Fox and other shows while defending Bush.

also add to this the fact that Lieberman comes from a Dem state unlike the others which tend to lean conservative.

[TomClash]

6. Lieberman lost because of his open support for the War

and Bush's foreign policy in general.

[western mass]

5. Agreed. Lieberman was a special case...

We'll continue to wink at the conservative shenanigans of certain Red State dems, and others like Bayh and Clinton are smart enough to throw bones to the liberal base when it matters (see their quick responses to the Lamont victory). I predict the latter will veer a bit more anti-war, anti-bush, but not too much.

[AJ9000]

7. You're right. But it is still a significant event that sends a message.

The other downside is the fact that Lamont is from the wealthy elite class of society.