Edwards was Right!

[MzNov]

John Edwards is the only pres. candidate who travelled to CT to support Ned Lamont. At no time did he support LIEBERMAN, like Clinton, Obama, and all the other Dems who sneaked into CT....

:bounce:

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/12/16/163059/58/159/422931

[smokey nj]

1. That's one of the big reasons I'm supporting Edwards!!!!

[MzNov]

4. What do think about this LIEberman endorsement?

I think it will turn Dems AND Repukes. We begged them not to support the scumbag. They owe us all big apologies.


:hi:

How's Skid doing? :hug:

[smokey nj]

5. I'm not at all surprised. Once a traitor, always a traitor.

[IndyOp]

2. Did you cross-post this in GD? It is a very good point!

Obama Endorses Lieberman for Senate
http://www.talkleft.com/story/2006/04/02/164/90446

The New York Times reports that Joe Lieberman did not command the attention or respect of his audience at a fundraising event in Connecticut Thursday night.

Three times on Thursday night, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman asked the crowd of 1,700 for quiet during his remarks at the state Democrats' annual Jefferson Jackson Bailey fund-raising dinner. "Shhh," he told the guests. But rather than interrupting him with applause, many were ignoring him, having struck up conversations after finishing their chicken. The inattentiveness -- as well as the scattered boos amid the supportive calls of "Joe" that welcomed Mr. Lieberman to the podium -- convinced some that the three-term senator, criticized for months because of his continued support for the war in Iraq, may be vulnerable in the primary challenge he faces.

Who came to his rescue? Sen. Barak Obama, with a ringing endorsement.

"I know that some in the party have differences with Joe," Senator Obama said, all but silencing the crowd. "I'm going to go ahead and say it. It's the elephant in the room. And Joe and I don't agree on everything. But what I know is, Joe Lieberman's a man with a good heart, with a keen intellect, who cares about the working families of America." Then, with applause beginning to build, he finished the thought: "I am absolutely certain that Connecticut's going to have the good sense to send Joe Lieberman back to the United States Senate." That time, people cheered loudly.


Bill Clinton defends Lieberman's Iraq stance
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/07/14/bill_clinton_defends_liebermans_iraq_stance_1152922213/

July 14, 2006

HARTFORD, Conn. --Former President Bill Clinton is sticking up for U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and his support of the Iraq war.

Clinton, who spoke at an Aspen Institute conference last week, questioned why Democrats in Connecticut are focusing on ousting a fellow Democrat, Lieberman.

Lieberman faces a stronger-than-expected Aug. 8 primary challenge by Greenwich millionaire businessman Ned Lamont, who has criticized Lieberman for his support of the war and his perceived closeness with Republicans and President Bush.

"If we allow our differences over what to do now in Iraq to divide us instead of focusing on replacing Republicans in Congress; that's the nuttiest strategy I ever heard in my life," Clinton told the nonprofit cultural organization. <snip>

Clinton questioned efforts of some Democrats to impose a fixed timetable for removing U.S. troops from Iraq -- something Lieberman opposes. "Why send a signal to the people that are trying to keep Iraq divided and tear it up when we're gonna go," he asked.


Sen. Clinton Hedges Lieberman Support
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/04/AR2006070400736.html

Associated Press
Wednesday, July 5, 2006; Page A02

ALBANY, N.Y., July 4 -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.), a longtime supporter of Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, said Tuesday that she will not back the Connecticut Democrat's bid for reelection if he loses their party's primary.

"I've known Joe Lieberman for more than 30 years. I have been pleased to support him in his campaign for reelection, and hope that he is our party's nominee," the former first lady said in a statement issued by aides.

"But I want to be clear that I will support the nominee chosen by Connecticut Democrats in their primary," Clinton added. "I believe in the Democratic Party, and I believe we must honor the decisions made by Democratic primary voters." <snip>

Lieberman spokeswoman Marion Steinfels said the three-term senator is "totally focused on winning the Democratic primary."

"Senator Clinton and President Clinton have both been supporters of Senator Lieberman for many, many years. He greatly values her friendship and her support in the primary," Steinfels said. "The support is part of the reason he's working so hard, with a single-minded focus to win the Democratic primary."

[MzNov]

3. Not yet, I started to. Will do! thanks. nt

[Catchawave]

6. I think Lieberman is endorsing John McCain....

Sweet. :evilgrin:

[Nutmegger]

7. I know!!!

I have been fully committed to Ned Lamont since I read him name in a blog in January 2006.

John Edwards came out to give Lamont some face time at a rally / fundraiser in New Haven. I will always remember what he did for Ned Lamont.

Both Clintons could have come out here for a rally or something. Obama too. We needed every single resource to topple this repuke neo-con bastard.

Those who came through - Edwards, Kerry, Kennedy to name a few - I will forever be grateful for what they have contributed.

[Plucketeer]

8. Joe's gonna be neutered like a stray dog

come the '08 elections. There'll be LITTLE he'll be able to do to prove he's relevant. Of course, the two-faced wimp will then crow loudly about throwing in with the Dems to look like an old friend. It's great to know that Edwards backed Lamont. Another bit of proof that John's ready and able to buck "the system"! :grr:

[bobbolink]

9. That's when I firmly made up my mind to be behind Edwards!

When Lamont came out on stage to introduce John, he (Lamont) said, the very first thing, "I apologize for not making poverty an important part of my campaign."

Clearly, Edwards had made a deal with him... "I'll campaign for you, if you'll speak more loudly for poverty."

That did it for me!

Would that ALL Dems would take poverty that seriously, and push other Dems to do the same!!!!