Lieberman refuses to rule out running as an Independent

[Frodo]

Who exactly is Lamont?

A Connecticut millionnaire who decided to cash in on leftwing antiwar Democratic resentment of Lieberman's continued support of the Iraq War and his continual bucking of party orthodoxy. 

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Who exactly is Lamont?

A Connecticut millionnaire who decided to exercise his democratic right to run for office and challenge one of Washington's cultural elite.

Correct!

[TheresNoMoney]

Lieberman is known as one of the most arrogant and elitist politicians in Washington. The guy has a serious case of beltway-itis. He is very out of touch with the ordinary Connecticut citizen.

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Lieberman is known as one of the most arrogant and elitist politicians in Washington. The guy has a serious case of beltway-itis. He is very out of touch with the ordinary Connecticut citizen.

And it's clear that he's grown a sense that he's entitled to be a senator.  Many of Lieberman's backers on this board have exercised a similar opinion.

[Frodo]

Lieberman is known as one of the most arrogant and elitist politicians in Washington.

And I suppose a millionnaire would be any less elitist? 

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I agree. 

[TheresNoMoney]

And I suppose a millionnaire would be any less elitist? 

Lamont actually has a spine and cares about working people. Lieberman would sell out his own mother if the GOP wanted.

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Lieberman is known as one of the most arrogant and elitist politicians in Washington.

And I suppose a millionnaire would be any less elitist? 

Face it, most national politicians can afford to buy a house in the bay area.

[MODU]

jfern, I've received several calls from the RNC.  Cross-party fundraising must be in this season.

Reagan Raider, I don't think it's fair to call jfern a "troll."  He may be abrasive, but it's clear that he is not a troll.

You probably did something to get on their list. I've gotten tons of stuff from Democrats and nothing from Republicans.

Not really, my family hasn't done anything and we get stuff from the Dems and Reps.

I hang up on the calls (which I get from everyone), and I return their donation mailers with comments written all over their talking points.  hehehe . . . you would think by now that they're not going to get any money from me.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

He's a millionaire is he? I can't help but notice that he's failed to mention that here: http://nedlamont.com/bio

His bio does mention that his Grandfather was a banker and that he lives in Fairfield county.

Hmm... does not look good...

Ah; Here he claims to run a "small business"... hmm... and the policy-ish stuff there does look rather paternalist... and the usual, seemingly obligatory, slumming by the looks of it... oh dear...

...no... this doesn't look good at all...

Looks like just the sort of insufferable rich liberal type of politician that I really, really can't stand. I was hoping that he might be a genuinely left-wing activist or something... a contested primary battle between Lieberman and such a person might have been interesting. Oh well...

[Frodo]

He's a millionaire is he? I can't help but notice that he's failed to mention that here: http://nedlamont.com/bio

His bio does mention that his Grandfather was a banker and that he lives in Fairfield county.

Hmm... does not look good...

Ah; Here he claims to run a "small business"... hmm... and the policy-ish stuff there does look rather paternalist... and the usual, seemingly obligatory, slumming by the looks of it... oh dear...

...no... this doesn't look good at all...

Looks like just the sort of insufferable rich liberal type of politician that I really, really can't stand. I was hoping that he might be a genuinely left-wing activist or something... a contested primary battle between Lieberman and such a person might have been interesting. Oh well...

Right, basically Lamont is your quintessential 'limousine liberal'.  He would be wise never to seek any kind of national office that involves campaigning outside Connecticut.   

[TheresNoMoney]

A rich candidate is the only type of candidate that could seriously challenge Lieberman.

If you don't like it, support public financing of elections.

[Frodo]

A rich candidate is the only type of candidate that could seriously challenge Lieberman.

If you don't like it, support public financing of elections.

I do. 

[TheresNoMoney]

I do. 

So do I.

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I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

[Eraserhead]

I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

lol Nice.

So I trust we all saw the Rasmussen Reports poll.

Lieberman 46%
Lamont 40%

I'm guessing Lieberman is gathering signatures already. Hes going to give up on the primary. Lamont is gaining on him so rapidly, hes not gonna bother.

[Frodo]

And I suppose a millionnaire would be any less elitist? 

Lamont actually has a spine and cares about working people.

So you have no worries at all that he is just another opportunist who decided that he could use some positive publicity as well as connections that that publicity would bring?   
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And as for your second sentence which I have chosen not to quote: it doesn't deserve the dignity of a response.  As much as you may disagree with him, these personal and unsubstantiated attacks are completely inappropriate and unwarranted. 

[adam]

I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

lol Nice.

So I trust we all saw the Rasmussen Reports poll.

Lieberman 46%
Lamont 40%

I'm guessing Lieberman is gathering signatures already. Hes going to give up on the primary. Lamont is gaining on him so rapidly, hes not gonna bother.

True, but have you seen this Rasmussen poll:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/April%202006/Connecticut%20Senate%20April.htm

[Eraserhead]

I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

lol Nice.

So I trust we all saw the Rasmussen Reports poll.

Lieberman 46%
Lamont 40%

I'm guessing Lieberman is gathering signatures already. Hes going to give up on the primary. Lamont is gaining on him so rapidly, hes not gonna bother.

True, but have you seen this Rasmussen poll:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/State%20Polls/April%202006/Connecticut%20Senate%20April.htm

Yeah but that is only relevant if Lieberman runs and gets on the ballot as an independant. If he does, I'm more then willing to admit it looks bad for Lamont.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

1. You have quite an obnoxious elitist streak don't you?
2. I'm not criticizing Lamont for not being working class. I am criticizing him for being dishonest and for having a distinctly patronising, paternalist attitude (in his policies at least).
3. And just to make this very clear, I don't like Lieberman either. For an example of why, look at his general line of attack at Lamont.

[○∙◄☻¥tπ[╪AV┼cVê└]

I assume that everyone criticizing Lamont for not being a poor hates FDR?

1. You have quite an obnoxious elitist streak don't you?
2. I'm not criticizing Lamont for not being working class. I am criticizing him for being dishonest and for having a distinctly patronising, paternalist attitude (in his policies at least).
3. And just to make this very clear, I don't like Lieberman either. For an example of why, look at his general line of attack at Lamont.

What is Lamont dishonest about, and how is he patronising and paternalistic? Yeah, I'm real elitist for saying that his not being poor isn't a valid criticism.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

What is Lamont dishonest about,

Himself. I did read his website you know... he seems to be projecting an image of himself that is totally false. O/c this be America, so that's normal...

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His policies have a certain ring of that to them. As does his blatent slumming.
Mind you, there aren't many "left-wing" Democrats you can't accuse of not doing that...

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What is Lamont dishonest about,

Himself. I did read his website you know... he seems to be projecting an image of himself that is totally false. O/c this be America, so that's normal...

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His policies have a certain ring of that to them. As does his blatent slumming.
Mind you, there aren't many "left-wing" Democrats you can't accuse of not doing that...

I think you're just biased against ""left-wing"" Democrats.

[TheresNoMoney]

Only in the warped mind of a right-winger are policies like raising the minimum wage, fair trade, and universal health care considered "elitist".

Yet tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, corporate welfare, and unfettered free trade are not "elitist".

[adam]

"That the war in Iraq has diverted far too many of our dollars, and too much of our attention, from our needs back home."

That statement alone I find questionable. Is he trying to say that our soldiers struggle in Iraq is not worth our attention?

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"That the war in Iraq has diverted far too many of our dollars, and too much of our attention, from our needs back home."

That statement alone I find questionable. Is he trying to say that our soldiers struggle in Iraq is not worth our attention?

Support the troops, bring them home alive.