Update on goings on in Stamford

[kstewart33]

Update from connecticutblog.com:

UPDATE (1:13 P.M.): The word Secret Police was changed to Secret Service (sorry for the confusion). Just got off the phone with someone who took photos and I'll have something shortly. AGAIN, if you're in the Stamford area, go down to Lieberman's headquarters and get back to me. Photos are key and video is a plus. Also, if anyone gets a press release from the Lieberman campaign, please email it to me. I will not disclose your name so if you're in the media and have access to Lieberman press releases, feel free to email me.

Also, can someone with knowledge email me and tell me who outside of the President would have Secret Service protection. Kerry? Clintons? Am I missing someone?

MAJOR UPDATE 1:30 P.M.

Here is the report from a person on the scene.
Driving through Stamford for work at around noon, I noticed a bunch of activity on Bedford Street (I'm quite sure it was Bedford.) There was a storefront with Lieberman signs, an official looking black Suburban with DC plates, several police cars, a bus with Ohio plates, and at least one Secret Service agent. No idea what's going on, but someone big must be in town for Joe. The pictures are from my camera phone, so they suck. If anyone is in Stamford and can find out what's going on, post a commment here. Ironically, the whole thing was taking place next store to an army recruiting office. I guess the LieberKidz can look into enlisting.

Note: There are pictures posted at connecticutblog.com of the scene. Clearly, there are secret service guys there.

[Ohio Joe]

1. Who gets Secret Service protection

From their FAQ:

Who is the Secret Service authorized to protect?

By law, the Secret Service is authorized to protect the President, Vice President, President-elect, Vice President-elect, and their immediate family members; former Presidents and their spouses; minor children of a former President until the age of 16; major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and within 120 days of the general election, their spouses; visiting foreign heads of government or heads of state; and others if authorized by the President. An individual who receives Secret Service protection is referred to as a "protectee." In 1997, Congressional legislation became effective limiting Secret Service protection to former Presidents for a period of not more than 10 years from the date the President leaves office. (Public Law 103-329)

http://www.secretservice.gov/faq.shtml#authorized

[ronnykmarshall]

2. My guess is that would be the Clintons.

But given Hillary's statement that she won't back Joe past the primary (if he loses), it's probably Bill Clinton.

[leveymg]

3. Either Bill or Dubya are there manning the phone banks for Joe.

50/50 chance either way. Kinda sad, really. The GOP really does have a big tent.

[ClassWarrior]

4. connecticutblog. com doesn't work. Do you have the URL right?

NGU.

[kstewart33]

8. Here's the correct url.

http://connecticutblog.blogspot.com/

[Guaranteed]

5. Maybe Bush is going to stump for Lieberman!

That would be AWESOME!!! :headbang:

[Quakerfriend]

6. That would be sudden death, eh?!!

[calico1]

7. My bet is Bill Clinton again. n/t

[Richard Steele]

9. We CANNOT assume that those are actually SS agents.

Unless someone has seen some official ID (and there's been
no confirmation of such).

Anyone can walk around in a dark suit with a earpiece for their phone.