News from Connecticut

Posted at 12:28 PM on July 3, 2006 by Mike Mulcahy (1 Comments)

This just came across the wire:

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Facing a stronger-than-expected Democratic primary challenge and sagging poll numbers because of his support of the Iraq war, Sen. Joe Lieberman said Monday he'll collect signatures to run as an unaffiliated candidate if he loses next month's primary.

"While I believe that I will win the Aug. 8 primary, I know there are no guarantees in elections," Lieberman told reporters on the steps of Connecticut's statehouse. "No one really knows how many Democrats will come out to vote on what may be a hot day in August."

Once a Democratic stalwart and the party's 2000 vice presidential nominee, Lieberman has fallen into disfavor from some Democrats for his support of the Iraq war and his perceived closeness to President Bush.

Comments (1)

Good riddance, Joe. Let my Size 11 boot give you a little "Joementum" out the door.

Posted by Karl | July 3, 2006 4:54 PM

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