Lieberman goes back on his word, hurts Democrats again

Thorgrim · 08-25-2006, 06:14 PM

[After Lamont's victory]

Lieberman said that he will continue to support the Democrats running for Congress even though they now support Lamont.

"It is a little bit harder, but I have endorsed the three of them," he said. Lieberman endorsed Joe Courtney over Rep. Rob Simmons, R-2, and Chris Murphy over Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-5.

The Connecticut Post Online - Farrell: Lamont victory due to position on Iraq war

[After poll numbers show a close race]

[Lieberman] was asked whether he still endorses Diane Farrell, Joe Courtney and Chris Murphy, three Democrats looking to unseat endangered Republican incumbents Chris Shays, Rob Simmons and Nancy Johnson.

“I’m a non-combatant,” Lieberman declared. “I am not going to be involved in other campaigns. I think it’s better if I just focus on my own race.”

New Haven Independent: "Non-Combatant" Lieberman Won't Back Democratic Candidates

What a worthless worthless man, talk about having no honor

lew · 08-25-2006, 06:44 PM

He's a liberal Democrat. He's on your team.

Stylerod · 08-25-2006, 07:22 PM

Just the fact that he is soooo good at pissing off the dems it makes me giggle...

motivez · 08-25-2006, 08:07 PM

Why shouldn't it piss them off?

Look at how the GOP treated someone like Spectre because he dared do something the WH didn't like.. at least in this case, Lieberman is on the verge of causing massive problems for the Democratic party this fall because of his selfishness and self centered bullshit.

JaJae · 08-25-2006, 08:20 PM

I didn't know running for office based on your ideals was self-centered and selfish? I think we should encourage everyone to run for office who is willing. Let the people decide who they want to elect. Same went for Nader. Let him run. Libertarians, let em run. Trying to hold people back because they hurt a party is a bit extreme.

I think this is what Stylerod means when he says he thinks it's funny he pisses people off so much. Lieberman really isn't running a smear campaign here. He's just running for office. Let the people decide. Getting pissed off at Lieberman for hurting the Dems is a bit idealistic. The people are voting for him. And many people support him and his views. There's nothing wrong with him running a platform.

Thorgrim · 08-25-2006, 08:42 PM

I guess you can't grasp the fact that he is running as an "indepedent democrat" and that he's solid democrat

JaJae · 08-25-2006, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

I guess you can't grasp the fact that he is running as an "indepedent democrat" and that he's solid democrat

Who cares? What does the Republican have? 3-4% of the vote?

In any case the Democrats will have a liberal in office of CT. The Democrat in power will be the one who best fits the ideals of the state. That is how it's supposed to work. Getting pissy because Lieberman annoys Democrats should be irrelevent here. He has a right to run and in my opinion he should run as should anyone else who wants the position.

motivez · 08-25-2006, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

I think this is what Stylerod means when he says he thinks it's funny he pisses people off so much. Lieberman really isn't running a smear campaign here. He's just running for office. Let the people decide. Getting pissed off at Lieberman for hurting the Dems is a bit idealistic. The people are voting for him. And many people support him and his views. There's nothing wrong with him running a platform.

That's bullshit, have you not seen some of the rhetoric that's come out?

Bottom line is that this race could have bad consequences all around the nation. If Joe really stood what he says he stands for, and cared about moving the country forward like he said he does, he'd accept the fact that it's time to move on and allow someone new to take his place in the fight for CT.

Instead, he cares about his own power, his own position, and his own ego.

JaJae · 08-25-2006, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

That's bullshit, have you not seen some of the rhetoric that's come out?

Bottom line is that this race could have bad consequences all around the nation. If Joe really stood what he says he stands for, and cared about moving the country forward like he said he does, he'd accept the fact that it's time to move on and allow someone new to take his place in the fight for CT.

Instead, he cares about his own power, his own position, and his own ego.

No if Joe really cared for what he says he stands for he'd fight to make it a reality and not let someone with different ideals take CT.. especially when he had/has majority support of the people of his state.

Diesel66 · 08-25-2006, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

Who cares? What does the Republican have? 3-4% of the vote?

In any case the Democrats will have a liberal in office of CT. The Democrat in power will be the one who best fits the ideals of the state.

. Is thorgrim actually arguing that the people of Conn shouldn't be given the opportunity to have a real election ?

Thorgrim · 08-25-2006, 11:16 PM

I'm arguing that he's a liar, traitor and hypocritical

He's free to run, he got the sigs...I have no problem with him running, I have a problem with his flawed character that lacks honor and is centered around his own ego

motivez · 08-25-2006, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by JaJae

No if Joe really cared for what he says he stands for he'd fight to make it a reality and not let someone with different ideals take CT.. especially when he had/has majority support of the people of his state.

You're completely wrong. This could have consequences across the country, there's more important issues that need to be addressed by a Democratic majority Congress than there is a need for Lieberman to retain his seat.

Unfortunately, HIM being the one in the seat is more important than the rest of it in his mind.

lew · 08-26-2006, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

I'm arguing that he's a liar, traitor and hypocritical

He's free to run, he got the sigs...I have no problem with him running, I have a problem with his flawed character that lacks honor and is centered around his own ego

Just like most of his fellow liberals and Democrats.

ballz2wallz · 08-26-2006, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

What a worthless worthless man, talk about having no honor

say what?!

Stylerod · 08-26-2006, 02:45 PM

Wow. I can actually hear the foam dripping from the libs mouths in here!

This is amazing!

Anyway, if he is so wrong and bad for the country he'll lose, right? Don't sweat it guys

JaJae · 08-26-2006, 02:50 PM

This whole thread is funny... right down to the title.

"LOOK! Lieberman is hurting us again!"

Yes, Lieberman said he would support his Democrat friends. But that was before they started speaking out against him and trying to hurt his campaign. How can he possibly help them now? He'd be a hypocrite either way. I read somewhere he said something like "Yes, I agreed to support them, but now that they aren't supporting me it's ackward to defend them."

What do the Dems want? They essentially want to rally against Lieberman all the while having him wave a white flag and say "I still support them and their ideals!"??? It doesn't make sense.

Thorgrim · 08-26-2006, 02:53 PM

He said after the primary victory, and after they had supported Lamont that he'd still support them

Did you even read the whole thing?

JaJae · 08-26-2006, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

He said after the primary victory, and after they had supported Lamont that he'd still support them

Did you even read the whole thing?

Yea I read the link direct from dailykos.com

Thorgrim · 08-26-2006, 03:09 PM

The connecticut post is now DailyKos? interesting, im sure their owners would like to know, maybe you should email them?

thomez · 08-26-2006, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by motivez

You're completely wrong. This could have consequences across the country

like what?

why should voters anywhere else care who that tiny worthless bastion of liberalization wants to elect as Senator from their state?

I already know the winner will be a moron, who cares which. They'd vote the same on 95%+ of issues. amirite?

ya, I'm rite - and you all know it