CT Republican vows support for Schlesinger, calls on others

[NewJeffCT]

Interesting LTTE in my local weekly. I like how this person thinks, though!

Won Fair And Square

I am a Republican and must say that I am very disappointed in the Republican Party and our lack of support for our party-nominated candidate for senate, Alan Schlesinger. It seems even my national party is favoring “Independent” Joe Lieberman because of his stance on Iraq, while ignoring that on other issues, Lieberman may even be more liberal than Ned Lamont. Ronald Reagan must be turning over in his grave. Even our state GOP, with a wildly popular governor and three Republican representatives in Congress, is distancing itself from Schlesinger. While Mr. Schlesinger may not be the strongest candidate we could have fielded, he won the party nomination fair and square and deserves our support, especially when the alternatives are a “liberal” and a “more liberal” Democrat. Perhaps we can fix the nominating process next time out so we can field a true alternative to more of the same. Meanwhile, I call on all fellow Republicans to proudly cast their votes for Alan Schlesinger in November.

http://remindernewspapers.com/daily/Skins/Vernon/navigator.asp?skin=Vernon&BP=OK

[bluestateguy]

1. I think Lamont should invite Schlesinger to a debate

And just "forget" to invite Lieberman.

[MrModerate]

4. While that would be satisfying, and I'm definitely in favor of . . .

Flinging turds in Quisling Joe's face at every opportunity, such a debate would highlight what a hopeless putz Schlesinger is, with unpredictable outcome. Might drive 'Lican voters to Lieberman.

[bryant69]

2. It is interesting

It would be nice of some CT Republican to elevat this question on up. Clearly the President is tacitly supporting Lieberman.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[buddhamama]

3. having Schlesinger in the race

would be beneficial to Lamont. I hope this kind of thinking continues.

[warrens]

5. From your lips to god's ear

C'mon, Repukes, rally round Alan or whatever his name is.

[MrsT]

6. I saw a petition demanding the same thing

It was probably the same guy, and at the time it didn't have many signatures.

The fact that Republicans have gotten behind Lieberman so much hurts Lamonts chances a lot.

[NewJeffCT]

7. It could be the same guy

Bush has like a 24% popularity rating in Connecticut, however. So, them throwing such enthusiastic support to Lieberman could backfire in turning off moderates.

Last I saw, CT had about 900K registered indies; 700K registered Democrats; and 500K registered Republics.

So, they are appealing to the smallest slice of voters in CT and possibly turning off the largest bloc.