AP: Reid backs Lamont in Conn.; predicts 5 Dem gains in Senate

[Eugene]

Reid backs Lamont in Conn.; predicts 5 Dem gains in Senate
By SCOTT SONNER
Associated Press Writer

August 9, 2006, 9:39 PM EDT

RENO, Nev. -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday that he expects
the Democrat who knocked off Sen. Joe Lieberman in Connecticut's primary to win
in November, and he remains convinced his party will gain at least five Senate
seats in the fall elections.

Reid, D-Nev., threw his support behind Ned Lamont, who defeated Lieberman Tuesday
night in their Democratic primary.

"He's going to be pretty hard to beat right now. He's the person to beat," said
Reid, who said he would not try to persuade Lieberman to drop plans to run as an
independent candidate.

"I don't think it is fair for me to judge what he (Lieberman) should or shouldn't do.
He has told me what he was going to do. He told me that before the election. I think
his decision has been made," Reid said in an interview with The Associated Press.

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Full article: http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/connecticut/ny-bc-ct--reid-lieberman0809aug09,0,4792285.story

[blm]

1. Harry, you're the Dem senate LEADER, you BETTER DAMN WELL JUDGE

Lieberman's run against the Democratic nominee.

Reid bemoans Senators who dare to filibuster but won't "judge" Joe for running as an Independent? That's horseshit.

[kohodog]

2. Hey Harry, 5 isn't enough.

And the leadreship should tell Joe to fuck off and suck eggs. Otherwise the all powerful netroots will turn on them too!

[CTLawGuy]

3. kick him off his committee seats

we can't have every primary loser running as an indy.

This is silly. Show some balls!