CT Senate: Courtney looking at a run for Lieberman's seat

[WI_DEM]

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, said he will decide early next year whether to mount a campaign for the Senate in 2012 - adding another name to the list of those who might seek to unseat Sen. Joseph Lieberman.



In a brief phone interview from his office in Washington, Courtney said only that he had been encouraged by numerous supporters to consider a Senate run after winning re-election last month. He said he would decide after the "smoke has cleared" from the current lame-duck congressional session whether to go forward with a Senate campaign.



"I certainly think it's worth taking a look at," Courtney said. "The 2nd District obviously has a history of being a credible platform for past occupants of the Senate."



Past 2nd District congressmen to ascend to the Senate include, most notably, Sen. Chris Dodd, who is retiring this year after a 36-year career that began with three terms representing eastern Connecticut in the House.


http://www.theday.com/article/20101215/NWS12/312159912/-1/NWS

[AlinPA]

1. Lieberman will be running as a republican. IMO, he will switch in January.

[catgirl]

3. McMahon is thinking about running again

So Lieberman would have a primary fight. I'll have the popcorn ready.

[Atman]

2. Connecticut loves Courtney...and we hate Lieberman.

Run, Joe, Run!