Lieberman files papers to run as an independent

[Poiuyt]

Lieberman campaign files forms to run as petitioning candidate
By SUSAN HAIGH
AP Political Writer

July 10, 2006, 6:34 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman filed paperwork Monday that will allow him to collect signatures to petition his way onto the November ballot if he loses an August primary.

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Lieberman also filed papers with the secretary of the state's office Monday to create a new party called Connecticut for Lieberman.

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http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--senate-connecticu0710jul10,0,7530996.story

[WI_DEM]

1. A new party called "Connecticut for Lieberman" oh, brother!!

[Art_from_Ark]

8. Is he registering his name as "Zell" Lieberman?

[fishwax]

9. no ego there

:eyes:

[Marr]

12. As in, "I'm Lieberman and I own Connecticut", apparently.

[Wonk]

2. Here's the LBN thread about this

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2380917&mesg_id=2380917

[tyedyeto]

3. Pardon my ignorance...

but how can he file papers for that when voters' haven't voted in the primary yet? To file for papers now just doesn't seem right.

It's like he's running twice before there is even a primary vote...one as a Democrat and one as an Independent.

He must be very afraid of losing his party's nomination.

[Innocent Smith]

7. Yep

He is very afraid of losing the primary.

[Clark2008]

10. Lieberman's always wanted it both ways - just like when

he simultaneously ran for vice president and senator.

:eyes:

[tyedyeto]

11. I can understand that...

two different offices. But trying to run for the same seat in two different 'parties'?

[RagAss]

4. Actually, I wish he'd file papers to Run Away......!!!

Desperate Asshat.

[LincolnMcGrath]

5. Also in GD:Pol

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2716879&mesg_id=2716968

[Innocent Smith]

6. How many signatures does he need?

Is it a number that he will be able to get to easily?

[Poiuyt]

13. He only needs 7500

[dogman]

14. Anyone who watched 24 last season, must see the Lieberman/Logan similarity

A smarmy self righteous prick who would sell out anyone for his own glory. Wasn't he the main character pumping out the Wes Clark is not a Democrat meme in the Primary debates? I remember Sharpton's response and it seems he was quite accurate.

[LaPera]

15. Arrogant cocksucker Lieberman-He thinks it's suppose to be a lifetime job

New blood is always needed, that's what our Constitution would prefer... But this republican piece of shit Lieberman thought he could do as he pleased, kiss Bush & the republicans asses and keep his Senate seat...Well, thanks to DU, Air America Radio, Mother Jones, and others who got the word out, consistently...because we sure as fuck don't need any more republicans running as democrats...

Like the Nelson Twins!!!!
(Nebraska & Florida)

[ashling]

16. He should choose to run as a Dem or an Independent

Since he filed before the primary, he should have to drop his name from the balot in that primary.