Sopianae
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:08 PM
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Wes Clark - Urge Joe Lieberman to help Democrats |
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Edited on Wed Aug-09-06 12:16 PM by Sopianae
I just got this email from Wespac: On Tuesday, the message sent by Connecticut voters was loud and clear. They want change, and they want Ned Lamont to represent them in the U.S. Senate, voting for Ned by a 52% - 48% margin over Senator Joe Lieberman in the Democratic primary.
You see, despite what Joe Lieberman believes, invading Iraq and diverting our attention away from Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden is not being strong on national security. Blind allegiance to George W. Bush and his failed "stay the course" strategy is not being strong on national security. And no, Senator Lieberman, no matter how you demonize your opponents, there is no "antisecurity wing" of the Democratic Party.
Indeed, Connecticut Democrats recognized all of this, and yesterday they chose Ned Lamont as their nominee for the U.S. Senate. Now, I hope you'll join me in supporting Ned as he heads into the general election this November.
Stand with Connecticut Democrats. Send a message to Joe Lieberman to end his Independent campaign for CT Senate.
As a Democrat, I respect the will of the Connecticut Democratic voters and their decision to make Ned Lamont their nominee. Even before the election results came in on Tuesday, Ned Lamont showed his respect for the voters by committing to abide by the Democratic primary result and support whoever won.
Joe Lieberman, on the other hand, began collecting petition signatures to run as an Independent several weeks ago while concurrently running in the Democratic primary. In short, he wanted to have his cake and eat it too.
Despite his efforts to appear on the November ballot as an Independent, I held out hope that Joe would withdraw from the Connecticut Senate race after the primary votes were counted. Unfortunately, Joe has announced his candidacy as an Independent candidate, running against Ned, the Democratic nominee.
Today, I ask you to email Joe Lieberman. Urge him to respect the will of Connecticut Democrats and end his Independent candidacy for CT Senate.
In 2000, the presence of a third party candidate, Ralph Nader, no doubt played a role in the defeat of Vice President Gore and Joe Lieberman. Now Joe Lieberman is risking our party's claim on his Senate seat by running as a third party candidate himself. Recent news reports detail the GOP's interest in supporting such an effort. It's time to draw a line.
I committed myself to supporting the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Connecticut, and I ask you to do likewise. Because too much is at stake with our troubles abroad and at home, we cannot play games this Election Day. That's why I call on all loyal Democrats to join me in urging Senator Lieberman to drop his bid for the Senate as an Independent and endorse the duly nominated Democrat.
We should thank him for his service and invite him to stay active, or even run again someday, but as a party we cannot let Joe Lieberman be this year's Ralph Nader.
Email Joe Lieberman. Encourage him to do the right thing, withdraw from the Connecticut Senate race, and focus his efforts on electing Democrats across America.
The 2006 elections represent a real crossroads for America. We must unify our efforts to stop George Bush's radical agenda and end this one-party government. I hope Senator Lieberman will join us in this critical fight for our nation's future.
Sincerely,
Wes Clark
PS: After you send your message to Joe Lieberman, please take a moment and forward this message to every Democrat you know.
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:13 PM
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1. Wes is very clear here........ |
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Edited on Wed Aug-09-06 12:14 PM by FrenchieCat
For the sake of your party, Joe, get the F* out.... :patriot:
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:16 PM
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2. ..and AGAIN Wes proves his mettle... |
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Edited on Wed Aug-09-06 12:20 PM by truebrit71
...I can't WAIT til he runs again!!!
GO WES GO!!!
Oh, and I made sure to send the e-mail....
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:29 PM
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3. K&R. My note to Joe was titled: The Tribe Has Spoken. |
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The Tribe Has Spoken -
Why won't you respect their wishes? You have been asked to step aside by the majority of the voters in your state. Why would you risk losing the Democratic senate seat altogether unless you weren't a true blue Democrat? Your selfishness and public grab to hold onto power is an embarassment and can only do damage. If you care at all, which is now questionable, please respect the voice of your own voters.
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:31 PM
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4. I emailed Lieberman, and hope you all will do the same! |
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:45 PM
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5. This very easy to do. Everyone should do it. nt |
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:48 PM
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6. I love it when Wes refuses to mince words: |
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You see, despite what Joe Lieberman believes, invading Iraq and diverting our attention away from Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden is not being strong on national security. Blind allegiance to George W. Bush and his failed "stay the course" strategy is not being strong on national security. And no, Senator Lieberman, no matter how you demonize your opponents, there is no "antisecurity wing" of the Democratic Party.
Take that Joe.
Particularly since Joe Lieberman, the Republicans' favorite "Democrat," accused Clark, several times, of being a Republican in Dem clothing during the 2004 primary debates.
Joe, you're the pot and the kettle.
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Thu Aug-10-06 03:34 AM
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22. This part smacks at the smarmy little assclown |
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Joe Lieberman, on the other hand, began collecting petition signatures to run as an Independent several weeks ago while concurrently running in the Democratic primary. In short, he wanted to have his cake and eat it too.
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:55 PM
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to remove this: 63nd5d4953ttix?
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:59 PM
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Gen Clark says to email Lieberman and urge him to end his independent campaign. Kudos to Gen Clark for remaining a strong advocate for the party and our ideals!
You always know what you will get from Gen Clark. He is above the board - just what we need.
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Wed Aug-09-06 01:10 PM
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9. Emailed Lieberman as suggested by Wes. Easy. nt |
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Wed Aug-09-06 01:22 PM
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Wed Aug-09-06 01:35 PM
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He's going on the "good" list :P
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Wed Aug-09-06 01:39 PM
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12. Too bad the C.T. Independent Party doesnt have class acts like Wes. |
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Just self serving Bush supporters with no real loyalty to Democrats.
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Wed Aug-09-06 02:15 PM
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Of course I had to add a reminder to Joe of his accusations that Clark joined the Democratic Party for "political convenience, not conviction".
Karma, ain't it a bitch.
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Wed Aug-09-06 02:24 PM
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14. That's a good letter... |
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...no nuances there. Clear and straight-forward.
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Wed Aug-09-06 03:20 PM
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15. email sent, thanks for the post. |
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Wes is right on point, again.
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Wed Aug-09-06 03:24 PM
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16. Great statement from a TRUE moderate Dem. n/t |
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Wed Aug-09-06 04:15 PM
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17. Wes just states things so well |
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He doesn't try and hide what he thinks. Thanks Wes.
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Wed Aug-09-06 07:12 PM
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Wed Aug-09-06 08:42 PM
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19. "And no, Senator Lieberman, no matter how you demonize your opponents" |
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This is the heart of the message:
"You see, despite what Joe Lieberman believes, invading Iraq and diverting our attention away from Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden is not being strong on national security. Blind allegiance to George W. Bush and his failed "stay the course" strategy is not being strong on national security. And no, Senator Lieberman, no matter how you demonize your opponents, there is no "antisecurity wing" of the Democratic Party."
Clark is laying his four stars on the line for Lamont, against any attacks Lieberman plans to make against Lamont for being weak on National Security. It infuriates Clark that Lieberman buys Bush's agenda about what it takes to keep America secure.
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Thu Aug-10-06 12:24 AM
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20. i don't want joe anywhere near democratic candidates. |
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it could only hurt. he's a pariah.
yes, he should bow out. then he should go away.
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Thu Aug-10-06 11:24 AM
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23. Dems need to put pressure on Shmomentum |
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The people, like Clinton, who supported Joe should now demand that he accept the judgement of his party. For Lieberman to go independent is a betrayal of their support for him during the primary, since they were doing that in the understanding that Joe was a Democrat.
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