275 Independents endorse Lieberman

[Walt Starr]

Monday, January 12, 2004

BY KATE MCCANN

Associate Press

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Around 275 registered Independent voters in New Hampshire endorsed presidential contender Joe Lieberman on Sunday, including a former New Hampshire Attorney General.

Gregory Smith co-chairs a committee of Independents who want to elect the Connecticut senator.

"I have chosen to select candidates based on their character and experience," said Smith, an attorney who represents USA Springs, a company that wants to build a water bottling plant in Nottingham. "This is a man who has an extraordinary record of distinction."

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This is the kind of support that can lead to Joe coming in second place in New Hampshire, thus igniting his campaign in other states!

[killbotfactory]

1. Strong on security, Strong on values, Strong against Bush

Joe's going to make a surprise comeback in NH thanks to independents and former McCain supporters.

Let the Lieberman Landslide begin!

[Cheswick2.0]

2. What the heck?

I know Brain defaulted, but what is going on around here? I go to session meeting for a few hours and look what happens!

[Brian_Expat]

4. I have to compromise

Don't get me wrong, I think Dean is great, but we need someone electable -- certainly more electable than Wesley Clark (who is a great example of how NOT to win swing votes in my opinion). I think Joe strikes the right balance between electable and tolerable. And winning is what counts here.

[Walt Starr]

5. The number one issue in these primaries is electability

Dean is too soft on terror as is the rest of the field.

Lieberman is hard on terror and thus is the only electable candidate.

[killbotfactory]

6. Don't try and stop the Joe-mentum

It's coming down to the wire and people are taking a hard look at the candidates. It's no wonder a strong centrist like Joe is making a comeback.

[Brian_Expat]

3. It's endorsements like these that are convincing me of his electability

He also has a great record of standing up to the far right, without being soft on foreign policy. He's not perfect, but he is electable and will pave the path to a more liberal Democrat in the future after fixing up Bush's mistakes.