Petition from DU to Joe Lieberman: Please leave the race.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

Dear Senator Lieberman,

Though you have not always been aligned with our interests, the community of Democratic Underground would like to thank you for your years of service to the Democratic Party and to the state of Connecticut. However, on Tuesday evening, the citizens of your state have expressed the desire to go in a different direction. We ask that you respect the wishes of these citizens and show your faithfulness to the progressive agenda by foregoing your intentions to run for the U.S. Senate as an Independent candidate.

The Democratic Party has, over the years, shown enormous loyalty to you through our donations and through our approval of your nomination as Vice President in 2000. We ask that you respond to this immense loyalty in kind by stepping aside with the same grace and dignity you displayed as a United States Senator.

Thank you for your time and for all of your efforts. We wish you the best of luck in the future.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned Members of Democratic Underground

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

1. I know it's more diplomatic than most here would go for.

But I wanted something that was more professional. Feel free to add your comments as you see fit.

[patrioticliberal]

2. Lieberman doesn't care, man

Even Bill Clinton can't change his mind NOW.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

3. That doesn't mean we shouldn't say anything.

Silence equals consent, after all.

[slackmaster]

4. It's an ego thing

How many bad strategic decisions have been made because an individual cannot accept defeat?

[WildEyedLiberal]

5. I voted

I think everyone who votes should leave a comment, so that someone can print this off and mail it to his office like a real petition.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

6. I agree.

I kind of expected more people to do so. I'm surprised most haven't.

[Totally Committed]

13. Okay, I'll leave a message...

Dear Senator Lieberman,



Let's just leave it at that, shall we?

Very sincerely not yours,

TC

[WildEyedLiberal]

14. Says it all. nt

[KKKarl is an idiot]

7. ..

You have been a light for many years in the senate fighting for democratic causes. We owe you a lot. But it is time to admit that your personal feelings on certain issues are out of step with the current democratic base.

Many of the democratic candidates of the South in the 60's left the party to go to the republican side because they were not happy with the democratic parties non-racial agenda. You can in the next election join the republican party & run against the incumbent senator Lamont. But for now it is time to go home & admit defeat graciously.

[mtnester]

8. Perhaps bounce this of Skinner et al?

Since DU is their trademark.

[CTLawGuy]

9. Joe

prove you are really a Democrat and drop out. The party needs your support in Nov.

[Jack Rabbit]

10. Lieberman should not devide the party any further

The voters of his party in Connecticut have spoken and he does not represent the Democratic Party any longer. He should accept that.

Rank and file Democrats have long desired to see the Democrats oppose Bush. Lieberman supported Bush's failed policies from the Iraq war to a willingness to compromise on Social Security privatization. Ned Lamont promised to go to Washington to fight Bush's policies and agenda.

That is what Democrats want and that is what Lieberman should accept as their will.

[AllieB]

11. We should flood his office with phone calls and letters

telling him for the good of the Democratic party, he shouldn't run. But Joe doesn't care about the future of the Democratic Party or this country. He only cares about Joe.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

12. kick