Sen. Clinton Draws Line on Backing Lieberman

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ALBANY, N.Y. -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, a longtime supporter of Sen. Joseph Lieberman, said Tuesday she will not back the Connecticut Democrat's bid for re-election if he loses their party's primary.

"I've known Joe Lieberman for more than thirty years. I have been pleased to support him in his campaign for re-election, 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,'' the New York Democrat added. ``I believe in the Democratic Party, and I believe we must honor the decisions made by Democratic primary voters.''

There was no immediate comment from Lieberman. Facing a stronger-than-expected Democratic primary challenge from millionaire businessman Ned Lamont and sagging poll numbers because of his support of the Iraq war, Lieberman said Monday he'll collect signatures to assure an independent ballot spot for the November election if he loses the Aug. 8 primary.

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1. This pisses me off so much!

IT'S NOT JUST THE WAR!!!!! Lieberman is a right wing shill in disguise! His weaseling on Social Security, his callousness concerning a rape victim's contraception, his obliviousness to the fact he is being used by the shrubbites, his coziness with Hannity, his endorsement my Coulter, Malkin and Hannity, his self-righteous condemnation against anyone who disagrees with him, his willingness to hedge all bets just to keep his seat....this list goes on. It's not just the war!!!!!

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2. A slew of senate Dems will stump for Joe before the August 8 primary.

Maybe they can convince him to drop out if he loses.