So, it turns out Sen. Joe Lieberman wasn't kidding. He really does plan to run as an Independent after losing in the Democratic primary to some Connecticut cable TV millionaire and a bunch of pissed-off liberal bloggers, therebye splitting the party's vote in the general election. I thought it was just a campaign threat, but no, it's true: Lieberman really is that evil after all...
Of course, we already kinda got a clue about that back in February when this jackass offered to endorse him live on the air during his FOX News show.
With friends like this, who needs enemas?
By the way, since the senator has left the party, Daily KOS founder Markos Moulitsas and others are suggesting the party return the favor by stripping Lieberman of all his committee assignments. Seems fair to me.
For shame, Joe. Even "a whacko, neo-con conspiracy theorist" such as myself can see the ego and selfishness in this.
what happened to the idea of the citizen-servant, who did his/her time in the government and then went home? incumbency perks are high on the list of things that have all but ruined our political process.
underneath professional lobbyists, but high on the list.
Posted by: Janet Edens | Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 09:21
As I was watching the returns the other night, I literally prayed that Leiberman would listen to the voice of his chosen (and he did ask to be considered by the Democratic party) party electorate. Alas, I felt crushed and defeated when yet another politician whom I hoped had better sense (listen up, Ralph Nader) chased after ego needs than the concerns of party and nation. A move like this kinda clouds up the entire 18 years of service.
Sigh. And sigh again.
Posted by: jmsloop | Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 16:58