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August 09, 2006
"My Name is Joe, and I'm incapable of accepting defeat."
Last night, Senator Joseph Lieberman conceded the U.S. Senate primary to fellow Democrat Ned Lamont. Even though that ought to be the end of Lieberman, the Connecticut senator vowed to run for reelection as an independent on the November ballot, and all polls indicate that he’ll probably win the general election.
I like Senator Lieberman and generally favor independents. However, this guy needs to learn how to live life without completely hedging his bets. First it was the 2000 election when he simultaneously ran as the Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate and for the United States Senate. Now, he loses to a fellow Democrat in the primary; so he vows to carry on as an Independent.
The voters have spoken, Joe. You lost. It’s time to go home. For the love of God, it's time to go home. (Also, Mel Gibson said he doesn't like you.)
Comments
But it's NOT FAIR!!!! It's MY SEAT!!! MINE!!!!!
Who do the "voters" think they are telling me I can't keep MY seat?
They are just all anti-semetic.
Posted by: Joe Lieberman at August 9, 2006 10:39 AM
I really liked the guy during the VP debates, but he's lost his appeal over the last few years. I missed the concession speech, but heard that he wasn't too happy.
Posted by: Moi at August 9, 2006 10:58 AM
TF, i completely agree. joe just doesn't know when to quit. and as an independent, i'm a bit offended that lieberman wants to run as an indie just to keep his seat - it seems a bit disingenous.
Posted by: LM at August 9, 2006 11:25 AM
hey, at least he didn't blame electronic voting ala McKinney's speech
Posted by: b'enson at August 9, 2006 02:51 PM
LOL :) My opinion of the state of CT and its general lack of importance in anything prevent me from caring too deeply about it. However, it would be fun to see him win.
Posted by: First Year at August 9, 2006 07:21 PM
heh, i dunno, i think it'd be fun to see him lose. it'd be fate's little way of saying, "sorry joe, but i tried to warn you!"
Posted by: LM at August 9, 2006 08:49 PM
This is a career politician who believes he has a birthright to serve in Congress. It is pathetic when the People speak and say, "we prefer this person to you" and you respond with "well I don't care what the People say". What kind of example is this? How can you truly represent the people if you are going to ignore what they say?
Posted by: Tony at August 12, 2006 08:42 PM
Wow that Mel Gibson is REALLY powerful!
Posted by: LisaBinDaCity at August 14, 2006 09:17 AM
He was the #2 contributing factor to the Democrats losing the 2000 election.
He needs to step aside and find himself a new career that doesn't involve pandering to whoever will take him.
Posted by: Meg at August 15, 2006 08:26 PM
