Leahy on Lieberman From A Month Ago!! (and supporting Lamont)

[cali]

Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 11:11:27 AM PDT


Quick update on Leahy's strong words regarding Sen. Lieberman's decision to bolt the Democratic Party if reformer candidate Ned Lamont bests him in the primary: Vermont Public Radio has the transcript of their report from last week online:


(Leahy) "I'm disappointed that he's talking about running as an independent. He's always run as a Democrat. He has a special responsibility as the Democrat's nominee for vice president. He's always had the support of the Democratic party. He ought to be willing to run as a Democrat. He'll either win or lose the nomination, but if he doesn't win the nomination then I would fully expect the Democratic party to support whoever does win it."

odum's diary :: ::
Straightforward, clear, and not too patient with Joe. When asked if announcing his intention to run as an Independent if he loses the primary has hurt him with Democrats:


(Leahy) "I think it did and I think it should. I mean, I've had people running against me in primaries and I was proud to run as a Democrat."
But most interesting of all:


Leahy says he'll support the winner of the Democratic primary and he plans to raise funds to help that candidate win election in November.
If Lieberman loses the primary, follows through with his threat, and can manage to actively engage the support of folks like Salazar who've indicated they will support Lieberman regardless, we could see this boil over into a real caucus schism played out on the Connecticut campaign trail.

Ouch. And all because Joe wants to have it all at any cost. The Republicans can have him as far as I'm concerned.

Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 11:11:27 AM PDT


Quick update on Leahy's strong words regarding Sen. Lieberman's decision to bolt the Democratic Party if reformer candidate Ned Lamont bests him in the primary: Vermont Public Radio has the transcript of their report from last week online:


(Leahy) "I'm disappointed that he's talking about running as an independent. He's always run as a Democrat. He has a special responsibility as the Democrat's nominee for vice president. He's always had the support of the Democratic party. He ought to be willing to run as a Democrat. He'll either win or lose the nomination, but if he doesn't win the nomination then I would fully expect the Democratic party to support whoever does win it."

odum's diary :: ::
Straightforward, clear, and not too patient with Joe. When asked if announcing his intention to run as an Independent if he loses the primary has hurt him with Democrats:


(Leahy) "I think it did and I think it should. I mean, I've had people running against me in primaries and I was proud to run as a Democrat."
But most interesting of all:


Leahy says he'll support the winner of the Democratic primary and he plans to raise funds to help that candidate win election in November.
If Lieberman loses the primary, follows through with his threat, and can manage to actively engage the support of folks like Salazar who've indicated they will support Lieberman regardless, we could see this boil over into a real caucus schism played out on the Connecticut campaign trail.

Ouch. And all because Joe wants to have it all at any cost. The Republicans can have him as far as I'm concerned.



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/7/10/141127/739

[cali]

1. kick

a good read from a wise man.