Lieberman Defeat A Referendum on Iraq Policy

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A Referendum on Iraq Policy

By ADAM NAGOURNEY
Published: August 9, 2006

The victory of Ned Lamont over Joseph I. Lieberman, a three-term senator and former vice presidential candidate, was a vivid demonstration of how the Iraq war is buffeting American politics and of the deep hostility toward President Bush among Democrats. It also suggested there are stiff anti-status-quo winds blowing across the political landscape as the fall elections approach.

Mr. Lamont’s victory marked the first time that liberal political blogs, after playing an increasingly noisy role in Democratic politics, have been associated with a major winning campaign, suggesting a moment of arrival for this new force in political combat.

The outcome will also undoubtedly prod other Democrats who supported the war — albeit with less gusto than Mr. Lieberman — to step further away from the increasingly unpopular conflict.

But more than that, the results of this most closely watched primary of the year raised red flags for both parties, going into the highly competitive fall elections.


http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/09/nyregion/09assess.html?ref=washington&pagewanted=print

[Purveyor]

1. But of course and one that will resonate across the political spectrum

just as soon as the polico's sober up later this week!

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2. It should be a referendum on what he did for accounting industry in 90s

but AdNag needs to sell it in a way that will help Republicans.

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3. he got this one exactly right

This victory will help end an occupation. It should put just enough fear in the GOP to cause the WH to get on with the withdrawal they've been promising.

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4. Of course, it is all about Iraq policy

We are telling our Democrat leadership that they voted the wrong policy/Iraq war, However, let us not forget the support Joe had with the DLC/DSCC/LBD leadership within the party and other liberal democrats we thought they were on our side including, Boxer, Schumer, Durbin, Biden, and many others, not to mention our former Pres. Mr. Clinton, who I have lost so much respect over this campaign. We need to let our Reeds and Dubis now that they have limited time to act against policies many americans disagree with this government.

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5. this should put fear in the supporters of continued occupation

and encourage those opposed