Backers say Lieberman will not be "terrorized by a small group of Dems"

[Human Torch]

June 13, 2006

Lieberman Allies Planning Independent Bid

Political Wire has learned that key allies of Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) are making contingency plans for the three-term senator to run as an independent in this fall's U.S. Senate race in Connecticut. Lieberman faces a challenge in the Democratic primary from businessman Ned Lamont.

In fact, an important Lieberman backer, former Connecticut Democratic chairman John F. Droney Jr., is quoted by the Hartford Courant as a supporter of the plan: "I think to be terrorized through the summer by an extremely small group of the Democratic Party, much less the voting population, is total insanity for a person who is a three-term senator."

Though the Lieberman camp is trying to discourage such speculation, the senator's campaign manager was quoted on the radio today saying they would not back Lamont (D) if he won the Democratic primary.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2006/06/13/lieberman_allies_planning_independent_bid.html

[still_one]

1. I guess this shows why the Democrats have been losers for the last

six years, because of people like Liberman and Droney. Obviously, his personal ambitions were always much greater than the party

If Liberman loses the primary, and goes independent, he is worse than the republicans

MR. LIBERMAN, WHO IS THE TERRORIST IN THIS SITUATION, IT IS YOU

[Chipper Chat]

2. Terrorized? OK-equate Dems with Zarqawi. Pricks!

Excuse me. I thought this was America where anyone could run for office - political party or not.
How silly of me.

[LaurenG]

3. Terrorized, man he's lost it. He's terrifying us!

I also believe that it's not just a small group who wish him to move on.

He has himself tightly wound around a body part on bush, what does he expect from those of us who see through his "democrat facade"?

[rodeodance]

4. the use of the word terrorized/terror is going overboard!

[987654321]

5. I agree, it's getting beyond ridiculous.

I'm tired of people using those words in inappropriate situations. Lieberman acts like he is some kind of victim or something. Poor Lieberman, being terrorized by a small group of terrorists out to take from him his Senate seat that he is obviously entitled to have. If Joe is a victim, it is only of his own arrogance and disregard for the core values of the Democratic Party.

[Jacobin]

21. The implication of course being that his opponents are "terrorists"

He's a Neocon Loving PNACing douchebag and needs to GO

[Totally Committed]

6. This post also, indirectly, shows another thing gone wrong

for this Party: Notice it's a "backer" who is doing all the tough talking here. Men with money wanting power and influence first, and above all alse. Lieberman isn't just a "three-term Senator" -- he's a "three-term DEMOCRATIC Senator". But, the walking groin doing all the talking doesn't care about that, he just wants to make sure Lieberman keeps his office. Independent or Democratic... it doesn't matter. What matters is that he keeps his power and influence in return for the money he shells out to Lieberman for re-election. Like all rich men, he wants a return on his investment, and we -- that "small group small of the Democratic Party" (I argue with extremely) are standing in his way of Joe sailing to victory easily and without question.

The fact that Joe has allowed someone from his own campaign to come out and actually say he will not support Lamont, should Lamont win, is just another slap in the face of every Democratic voter who chooses to vote for Lamont over Joe in that election. It is a slap in the face to the Democratic Party, and those of us who feel he has betrayed the principles of this Party a few too many times.

Even if I had not been of this mind before this incident, I would not vote for Lieberman or support Lieberman ever again for any office in this Party. He has not shown faith in the voters, voters in his chosen Party, to elect the Representation they feel they need at this time... and that which he has obviously been unwilling to provide them.

He is showing no grace, no dignity, no respect, and should be treated accordingly.

TC

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Taking yet another page from the Rove playbook by choosing the word

"terrorizing" as this term has lost its benign quality nearly five years ago.

[tanyev]

9. Proof that Lieberman has gotten too cozy with the Republicans.

They're so comfortable with slapping the terrorist label on anyone who disagrees with them.

[et in Arcadia ego]

8. Push the 'reset' button..

Sorry, I'm having a WTF moment..Does this read the same to you that it does to me?

"In fact, an important Lieberman backer, former Connecticut Democratic chairman John F. Droney Jr., is quoted by the Hartford Courant as a supporter of the plan: "I think to be terrorized through the summer by an extremely small group of the Democratic Party, much less the voting population, is total insanity for a person who is a three-term senator.""

Hey, whenever the rest of you are as fed up with all this crap as I am, just stand up..You know it's pretty much over at this point and if you want it fixed, you're gonna have to bust your own ass a little. Is that the only thing standing in the way?

[Totally Committed]

10. That's a pretty amazing and disappointing statement, isn't it?

I agree with you... Time to stand up!

TC

[monarch]

23. Droney was in bed with the corrupt Rowland administration

See http://blogs.courant.com/colin_mcenroe_to_wit/2006/06/every_so_often_.html

[niallmac]

11. Define 'small' n/t

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[niallmac]

26. Haaaaaaa! Ha Ha Ha!!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Was that you Saturday night?

[CTyankee]

12. Terrorist, here, reporting for duty!

Yep, a 66 year old grandmother of 4, I'm your terrorist! I walked the neighborhood getting signatures for Ned's run, in case he didn't get the required number of state delegates (which he did, surprisingly well).

Got my lawn sign up, my bumpersticker on, and my button with the photo of "the kiss." I am volunteering for phone bank duty.

If I hadn't planned my vacation way before Ned started him campaign, I'd be here on primary day, schlepping folks to the polls.

Regardless of what happens, Joe is just finished as a credible Democrat with the behavior he has, and is, exhibiting. He's just power crazy and has been in Washington too long. Or maybe not long enough. I hope he loses and moves to D.C. where he can be with the rest of the Corrupted Ones. He sure aint welcome in CT as far as I'm concerned!

[sendero]

13. "For a three term senator"..

... sums it up. These jackasses think this is a god-given right, once they serve a few terms they are "untouchable".

Guess what - like any job you have to please your employer on an ongoing basis, and Joe's employer is the people of Connecticutt.

[HamdenRice]

14. I don't get it. Why's he worrying? He's got JOEMENTUM!!! nt

[AtomicKitten]

15. Nice job splitting the party, Joe.

Go f*** yourself.

[Totally Committed]

18. An elegant reply....

sweet and simple... and to the point.

Gotta love a woman who can express herself this way! LOL!

TC

[AtomicKitten]

25. I wanted to get it just right.

:)

[Zodiak]

16. This is the second time Lamont voters have been called terrorists

The first was right here on DU. Uttered by a Leiberman advocate.

Seems to be a pattern.

[gratuitous]

17. Where are the Lieberman supporters?

It's a simple enough proposition: Lieberman should pledge to support the Democratic nominee for the Connecticut senate seat in 2006. Lamont has said he will support the Democrat; Lieberman has refused to make such a simple declaration of party loyalty. Why?

[Vickers]

20. Joe has as much to do with Dem. Party loyalty

as I have to do with being an astronaut.

[treestar]

19. I guess warrantless wiretaps of his opponents offices will be

necessary to "protect Americans" in the interest of "national security."

[Zynx]

22. If he gets defeated in the Democratic Primary how is this a "small group"?

???

[Alexodin]

27. The voting population is terrorizing him thats everyone!

Except those under 18.

[Awsi Dooger]

28. I didn't realize I could respect Lieberman less and less

He's going to win the primary. It is indeed a relatively small but extremely passionate group turning against him. Instead of realizing that, and focusing on winning the primary you've got these stupid remarks implying he's glad other Democrats lost in similar situations, and now the campaign manager saying they won't support Lamont. Again, it comes down to overreaction and lousy handicapping. You would think someone who ran for president would be confident and competent enough to understand how infrequently a primary challenge will succeed.

[LittleClarkie]

29. If a majority of Dems don't vote for him in the fall

how is that a tiny minority?

Terrorized? Does democracy scare him?

Geez, what a drama queen.

[orleans]

30. "Lieberman will not be "terrorized by a small group of Dems""

he will be terrorized by the pukes though. he behaves as if he is scared shitless to the pukes repercussions if he steps out of line