and is now planning to run as an independent. Does he have a chance to win come November running as an independent? Does his running give a Republican a chance in Connecticut? Can Lamont win or will he just get the incredibly left-wing fringe of the Democratic party? Should a Canadian care or should he just mind his own business when it comes to US politics?
2006-08-08 16:32:41 · 5 answers · asked by bumpocooper 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The results of the primaries are determined by the extremists in the party. The extremists got together & decided to oust Lieberman for not being liberal enough.
November is decided by the common people - the moderates. There is where Lamont will likely lose & Lieberman will stand a big chance at winning. I hope that's the way it happens. We need to send the message to all polititions out there that we want more moderates who chose to work with the other side instead of the extremists that only polarize the nation.
Yes, running as an independent gives the Republican a better chance because it splits the liberal vote. The worst thing that could happen for the atmosphere of politics in America is for Lamont to win. It would just reward the extreme liberals for being jerks.
Care about what you want to care about. I wish more Americans cared, & not just about "their side" but about the actual issues.
2006-08-08 21:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In his concession speech, Lieberman said he was filing papers tomorrow to run as an Independent. I guess he figures if he can't be Connecticut's senator, they may as well hand it over to a true Republican by splitting the Democratic vote. Once again, his personal agenda gets in the way of the will of the people...
Cynthia McKinney lost, too. It's a bad year to be an incumbent, just like when Republicans took control in '94. I expect to see a lot more new faces in DC next year, which is a good thing. Fresh blood=fresh ideas
2006-08-08 23:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He certainly has a chance to win in November as an independent. I am so glad that Cynthia McKinney lost her bid in the Democratic primary election. Wooooohoooo!
2006-08-08 23:42:59 · answer #3 · answered by EDDie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think we should welcome your observations from the frozen north as long as you don't slip into that supercilious condescension for which your countrymen are so well known.
I'd say Lieberman has a shot as an independent if he can find funding. No guarantee on that. Love to see a republican take it, but not holding my breath.
2006-08-08 23:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by badbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pollsters figure Liberman will win easily as an independant. I think he will reconcile with the DNC after he wins the election.
2006-08-08 23:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋