I think the Democratic party needs to be a big tent that houses moderate and conservative Democrats.
Yes, but Connecticut shouldn't have to house these "conservatives". Conservative Democrats like Ben Nelson are great - because they're the best Dems can hope for in places like Nebraska. But Connecticut deserves a senator more in line with the state's voters.
I think too many people are focusing on the party, and not on the state. If Lieberman were from some place like Nebraska, I'd support him. But he's just not appropriate for Connecticut. For the nation, he is probably a very good thing, however. But that doesn't mean he deserves re-election in his home state.
The people of the state of... any state... deserve whoever they are smart or stupid enough to elect. Did it ever occure to you that people acctually chose to elect Lieberman? I thing that you exibit a pretty elitist attitude by suggesting anything different.
