Evan Bayh endorses Lamont!

[Superman Returns]

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2006/08/lieberman_concedes_connecticut.html

"Senator Bayh supported Senator Lieberman in the primary because of his respect for Senator Lieberman's service and their long friendship," said Bayh spokesman Dan Pfeiffer. "The Democratic voters of Connecticut have spoken, and Senator Bayh respects their choice and will support their nominee."

[Stinky The Clown]

1. And so it starts

Bayh just earned a Stinky Point for that.

[otohara]

2. Did He Hold His Nose

I wonder?

Really, it's the only thing to do.

[davidinalameda]

3. it doesn't matter how he did

the important thing is that he did

now I want to see the others who campaigned for him do the same

[IndianaGreen]

4. He gets a point from me too!

I suppose we can't expect Lani Davis, Al From, or Marshall Whittman to endorse the Democratic nominee.

[JI7]

18. nobody knows who those people are

people know who Evan Bayh is. and hopefully the fact that a conservative leaning Dem is not supporting Lieberman will get other conservative leaning Dems in Connecticut(i doubt there are many) to support the party nominee instead of Joe.

[LincolnMcGrath]

5. Evan is working hard in Ia and spending some dough.

He wants to be pres, and this race was a bellwether on centrism.

[krkaufman]

12. "Ia" or "IN" ??

Kudos for Bayh; he just earned some cred w/ a number of people. (Good move on his part, really.)

[LincolnMcGrath]

14. Iowa

[krkaufman]

17. Heh. Already campaigning, is he?

Oh well; that's a looong way off. We have a mid-term to deal with.

[LincolnMcGrath]

21. Yes and paying for staffers for local candidates.

[tulip]

59. actually they're internships

http://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/113bayh/

Bayh's All America PAC is paying for internships working in campaigns around the country. The PAC has also paid for campaign training for folks who are interested in running for office or working on a campaign. I think the cost was 40.00 for 3 days training and it included lunch. Everyone I have spoken to had great things to say about the program. Hope more Dems offer this kind of training.

[Hawkeye-X]

7. And a Hawk point for that.

That's one DLC down. about half to go..

[The Magistrate]

8. Those Are Good Things, Sir, Right?

"There will be a holiday in our street soon!"

[Stinky The Clown]

40. Right, Indeed

Stinky Points have great value

[The Magistrate]

47. Thought So, Sir

"With a name like Smuckers, it's got to be good!"

[sampsonblk]

63. Amen, and just as we expected

What's wrong with this picture? Nothing.

[saltpoint]

6. There ya go. A very deft move by Indiana's junior senator.

Didn't waste any time, either.

[joemurphy]

9. Evan senses a shift in the wind. His nose smells something new.

Evan hasn't an ounce of conviction in his body. He is the opportunist par excellance. Evan's statement means only that he thinks there may be something in the works.

I've been watching Evan Bayh for a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time.
Trust me on this.

[fujiyama]

11. Yep

I agree. Like Hillary, when she said "I'll support the Democrat" - it may or may not have been what they "wanted" to do, but all they know is if they want to stand a chance in '08, they need the kind of people that voted for Lamont - meaning people that actually WILL VOTE in primaries in the first place.

Smart move on Bayh's part, though I'd say it should be the obvious move.

[spooky3]

22. at least she did it in advance of the primary

[krkaufman]

16. Good point. It was easy to identify Lieberman as a problem ...

... but differentiation will be tougher as the DLC centrists begin to cloak their true intent.

[Vinnie From Indy]

24. Amen Joe!

Your description is is perfect. Evan wants to be Prez more than anything in this world. It is the only thing he has ever wanted and he will do or say whatever gets him there.

[proud patriot]

10. good news

:thumbsup:

[TwentyFive]

13. JLieberman can only distract from the effort to take the Senate back.

For the good of the party and the country...he needs to leave the building, now.

[quiet.american]

15. Haven't bought into Bayh, and still not "Bayh-ing".

Will never forget how he described the Iraq invasion as "morally superior," and "noble," at a Senate hearing that was supposed to hold Rumsfeld accountable for the horrors of Abu Ghraib. And the way he was gazing at Rumsfeld... I couldn't help but think, "Geez, get a room."

[Erika]

19. I think the Bush lites have gotten the message n/t

[spooky3]

20. I like this paragraph

Unwittingly, Lieberman's son -- Matt -- evoked a painful memory when he told the crowd: "This is a campaign with exciting momentum going forward." Lieberman was widely ridiculed for calling his fifth-place showing in the 2004 New Hampshire presidential primary a three-way tie for third.

[Canuck55]

23. posturing

the money bet is on whether Kristol, the NRO or a (D) will endosre his Indy bid first. By morning many of the last option on their summer recess will find that endorsement rather toxic.

[evilkumquat]

25. Bayh, You CHICKENSHIT!

He had a chance (as did many) to make the call BEFORE the Primary...

But, like a good, little Partisan, he waited until he knew who won.

CHICKENSHIT!

Evil Kumquat

[Renew Deal]

31. I don't fault sitting Senators for supporting Lieberman in the primary

It's not nice to support a fellow senators opponent in a primary. You wouldn't want it done to you.

[evilkumquat]

41. "Nice"? Hell! I Am Talking About Integrity!

Just once, I want one of the "good" guys to have the integrity to do or say what needs to be done without worrying first about the cloying, clammy embrace of partisanship.

I would have loved for Bayh to have said, "Well, as a Democrat, I'm supposed to root for the incumbent. But frankly, I hope Joe doesn't win because his lips are so chapped from kissing Bush's ass he needs more Vaseline than the makeup department on a porn film starring Ann Coulter and Michelle Malkin*."

But, sigh, I know that is not being practical on my part. I just want SOMEONE to be a friggin' grownup in government.

Evil Kumquat
_____________________________

*The joke here is that their boxes are very, very dry.

[gully]

62. Integrity = supporting the decision of those residing in Conneticut.

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[BlueManDude]

51. Give Bayh credit

it's important for Lamont to get support early on this process.

You can't expect sitting Sens to endorse challengers during a primary.

[gully]

61. Chickenshit? PULEEZE. That's what we do as a political party.

It's called "let the people decide" and have confidence and their choice.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

26. Just like Bayh to support the wrong thing.

Again.





Eta: I wonder if Bayh gets the message...

P.P.S.Eta: Supporting Joeloseem being the wrong thing. Bayh....You're next!

[Superman Returns]

29. what are you talking about?

He endorsed Lamont. :)

[Renew Deal]

33. Huh?

Read again

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

34. It took 6 minutes to post that?

(Look above, it's in red.)


There is a time stamp on the edit time.

There is a time stamp on your post time.

[Renew Deal]

36. I'm confused about what you are saying.

The OP says that Bayh supports Lamont. You say Bayh supports Lieberman. What am I missing?

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

39. My "edit to add" comments.

I edited 6 minutes before you posted.

Alles clare?

[Pepper32]

35. Weird

Are you ok?

[Iniquitous Bunny]

27. Connecticut Democrats thank you, Evan Bayh!

:toast:

We need more of you! Come out and publicly support our party's Democratic nominee.

[w4rma]

28. Good for him. (nt)

[Renew Deal]

30. That's awesome

Thanks Mr. Bayh

[Vidar]

32. It's the right thing to do.

[NightOwwl]

37. This should be a no-brainer.

The citizens of Connecticut just told the Democratic Party shape up or get the hell out.

To endorse any candidate but a Democrat would be in the short run, a slap in the face to the Connecticut voters. In the long run, it's political suicide.

[CrushTheDLC]

38. While I'm no fan of Evan Bayh, I applaud him for doing the right thing....

...in this case. Let's see how many of his fellow DLC'ers follow suit. So far we have Bayh on record for Lamont, Carper on record to support Holy Joe.

Any other members of the mob on record?

[flaminbats]

42. I think Evan Bayh wants my vote!!

first he comes out in support of abolishing the Electoral College and now he has the courage to endorse Ned. if he embraces a position on healthcare reform that I like, he'll become my favorite for 2008.

[Ouabache]

44. Say what you want, Evan ain't no dummy

His daddy and mommy didn't raise no fool.
And he went to law school at the University Thomas Jefferson built.

[flaminbats]

45. who said Evan is no dummy? n/t

:shrug:

[WatchWhatISay]

43. Count me as surprised and impressed.

Such a good looking man, but I often wonder about his brains.

[deadparrot]

46. Bayh's a wise man...he knows not to touch this with a ten-foot pole.

Going expressly against the wishes of the people who put you into office. :banghead:

[FrenchieCat]

48. Good! Bye is a Democrat......

and so it goes!

Why would an elected Democrat NOT support the winner of a Democratic Primary? :shrug:

[longship]

49. Evan Bayh is a very good person, and a fine Senator.

I've heard him talk, have met the man in person, and have talked with him.

He has integrity, honesty, and is more progressive than he votes in the Senate. Remember, he is a Senator from Indiana, the 12th most Republican state in the country.

I will not criticize Evan Bayh. His immediate support for Ned Lamont shows just how principled he is.

Good for you, Senator Bayh.

[johnlal]

50. Bayh should be nervous

It's interesting to see Bayh and Clinton first with their support. They should be nervous about the Lieberman loss and what it means to us. Seriously, I think we should judge each candidate by their strengths and weaknesses, but I would seriously consider disbanding the DLC at this point.

[flpoljunkie]

52. And he and Joe were honorary co-chairs of Committee to Liberate Iraq.

[katinmn]

53. I just asked Barbara Boxer if she will issue a statement supporting Lamont

Will the Dems who supported Lieberman now do the right thing and show their support for representative government? Will they respect the voters?

[DallasNE]

54. Evan Bayh, Not My Favorite Senator,

Has it exactly right this time. The votes have spoken. It is time to honor their wishes. You get one chance each election cycle. Last night was Lieberman's chance. He came in second. It is time for him to move on to the next phase of his life. That does not mean a do over this November.

Give it up Joe. It is not about you. It is about the voters in Connecticut. Their choice was Ned Lamont.

[FreeStateDemocrat]

55. Talk is cheap, show-up and campaign for Ned.

[PhilipDC]

56. Bayh

Too bad Indiana is stuck with Evan rather than his father.

[Crunchy Frog]

57. He did the right thing.

I don't much care for Senator Bayh, but credit where credit is due.

[tulip]

58. Bayh Has Always Made It Clear

he would support Lieberman in the primary as did several other Senators. I never doubted that he wouldn't give support to Lamont should he win. There are two types of loyality in question. 1) friendship 2) loyalty to the Democratic party. Loyalty to the party will always win out, that's were Joe made his mistake. He wasn't as loyal to the party as he should have been.

[gully]

60. Why does it surprise anyone that Democrats would support our nominees?

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