Lieberman would run as an Independent if he lost primary

[WI_DEM]

Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman said Tuesday he is ready to fight to retain his seat in the Senate even if it means running an independent campaign.

Political observers, however, say it's unlikely it'll ever get to that point...

http://www.rep-am.com/story.php?id=1349

[Marr]

1. If Joe can't win, he'd prefer a Republican. Not surprising.

[WI_DEM]

3. Actually he would probably win as an Independent

but still it is very telling.

[PretzelWarrior]

6. no, I believe he would split off way more Democratic votes than Republican

and essentially be a Nader x 100 provided the Dem and GOP candidates weren't caught in any scandals.

[WI_DEM]

11. maybe, but I doubt he will lose the primary either.

but time will tell.

[Selatius]

21. He probably won't lose the primary. Name recognition plays in his favor

And he's probably got a lot of money to burn compared to any newcomer. Remember that our election system is not completely subsidized. Much of it is run on private cash. As a result, the poor have a disadvantage in running against the rich. It's not impossible to beat somebody like Lieberman, but the reality says it's terribly difficult. It's a shame that ability to raise money is considered as important if not more so than one's message in our system. You'd think one's message should count exclusively.

Economic populism combined with grassroots campaigning are, in my mind, the only way that offers even a chance of overcoming Lieberman's advantages. If Bernie Sanders can do it as an independent, then it can also be done as a Democrat in the primary, but I'd say it's too late to start now at this point in the game. Somebody should've been using this avenue at least a year earlier to build a base of support to at least wage war against Lieberman's seat.

[bryant69]

2. I don't think it will get that far either

Actualy what would be most problematic would be if the Dems too back the senate but it was very tight; he would wield an undue amount of power based on threats to go Independent (or Republican) and hand power back to the Republicans.

Bryant
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[butterfly77]

4. These people really think they own ...

those seats in the government. They should give someone else a chance. I know that is to good to be true because they don't really care about the job its about power and money.

[Tummler]

5. So Joe is loyal to his own power, not the Democratic Party

It's good to have this confirmed from the horse's mouth.

[tatertop]

8. Good ol' true-to-form jo

[FreedomAngel82]

17. Seems like it

[napi21]

7. That's fine with me! He's just dilute the Pug vote!

I can't see any Dems following him, but I can see some moderate Pubs voting for him INSTEAD of the Pug candidate. Go Joe!

[SoCalDem]

9. Dave Letterman is from CT.. He would be a better senator than JoeMentum

:)

[PassingFair]

10. Sounds like his little meeting with Jim Dean didn't PAN OUT!

I have NEVER used this term before, but ...

HE IS A DOUCHEBAG!

Sounds like he is vulnerable to a dem primary challenge.
Free money from ME to any good progressive dem who steps up to the plate!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

12. Let's hope he has the opportunity to do just that.

Be gone damned JoeMentum.

[w13rd0]

13. Funny...

...because wasn't Lieberman and his DLC cronies the ones that made a big stink and tried to get Dean to sign a "loyalty oath" during the primaries promising that he wouldn't run as an Independent? Gee, Lieberman, a hypocrite and self-serving smug little shit, how shocking.

[WI_DEM]

15. Excellent point

Yes Joe was one of those who spread the lie that Dean would run as an indy if he didn't get the nomination--and now look--Dean is heading the DNC and giving hell to Bush while Joe is talking about running as an Independent and kissing Bush on the cheek.

[FreedomAngel82]

19. Oh yes!

I think I remember reading something about that. I wasn't into politics until a little while before the November election in 2004. That should be spread far and wide.

[PassingFair]

14. Poll was released today...

75% of Connecticut REPUBLICANS want Joementum

vs. just 59% of DEMOCRATS!

Come On, Progressives, someone should give this bushlicker a run for OUR money!

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--poll-lieberman0111jan11,0,7142373.story?coll=ny-region-apconnecticut

[Nutmegger]

16. Just proves that he's not in the for the citizens of CT. n-t

[oasis]

18. Joe's primary opponent should advertise on DU for campaign donations .

He'll get a ton of cash.

[Selatius]

20. There is ONE way to beat Lieberman in the primary:

You'd need a Bernie Sanders-type progressive using grassroots methods to beat Lieberman's name recognition as well as his big warchest in the Democratic primary. It's the only way, but it's a long-shot.

[JerseygirlCT]

22. It won't

He'll be running again. And he'll win again.

I just wish he'd listen a bit more. And quit wishing to be liked by despicable men like Bush. The fawning is nauseating.