Kerry statement on Lamont's victory

[Island Blue]

John Kerry on Ned Lamont’s Victory in Democratic Senate Primary in Connecticut


Below is a statement by John Kerry on Ned Lamont’s victory in the Connecticut Democratic Senate primary. Kerry said on July 5th that he would support the Democratic nominee in Connecticut, and he supports Ned Lamont, the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.


“After an intense and competitive primary season, Connecticut Democrats have chosen their nominee and they’ve made a strong statement about the current course in Iraq which is failing our troops. I strongly support Ned Lamont for the United States Senate.


"I’ve worked with Joe Lieberman since our days in college together, and I respect his many contributions to our public life. But the Democratic Party stands for something, and the Democratic Party in Connecticut has made a choice. That choice will matter in November to the direction of our Party and the direction of our country. The events of the past months make even more clear the differences Democratic leadership would make for our country on Iraq, in making America safer, in having an economy that works for everyone, and in achieving energy independence. That’s who we are as Democrats, and that’s what we’ll be fighting for. It’s time for all Democrats to come together to support Ned Lamont. It’s time for Democrats to unite.”



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[Island Blue]

1. Oops, sorry Whome - I didn't see that you had already posted this

in another thread. Should I delete this post? I guess next time I should look before I post! :spank:

[ProSense]

2. This is such an excellent statement! Frankly,

I'm glad to see the DSCC's statement in support of Lamont, but this makes it sound like Lamont's victory was based on spin:

But the perception was that he was too close to George Bush and this election was, in many respects, a referendum on the President more than anything else.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2767698&mesg_id=2767698


It wasn't perception, Lieberman was too close to Bush!

[TayTay]

3. I think this deserves it's own thread

This is good news! I love this statement. We should make it known far and wide.

Kerry has been onboard since July 5th.

[wisteria]

4. I say keep it! it deserves a post of its own. n/t

[whometense]

5. Don't worry about it!

I hesitated about whether to post it in its own thread - so I'm glad you put it out here, for those who might not have gone into that other thread. :hug:

[whometense]

6. Just got this one in my Kerry Alert from Yahoo!

from ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2291613&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

Lieberman Files to Run As Independent

HARTFORD, Conn. Aug 9, 2006 (AP)— Hours after a Democratic primary defeat, Sen. Joe Lieberman filed petitions Wednesday morning to run as an independent in the general election. Senate party leaders in Washington quickly endorsed the anti-war businessman who beat the three-term senator.

In a blow to Lieberman's pursuit of an independent candidacy, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., head of the party's Senate campaign committee, issued a joint statement backing Democratic primary winner Ned Lamont.

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., the party's 2004 presidential nominee, also called on all Democrats to back Lamont.

"The Democratic voters of Connecticut have spoken and chosen Ned Lamont as their nominee," said Reid and Schumer, who said they "fully support" Lamont's candidacy and congratulated him on the victory and a "race well run." ...

Nice.