Is the primary in Connecticut really a referendum on the war in Iraq?

Question

Could this be the beginning of a viable Peace Movement?

Answer 1

I wouldn't hold my breath just yet. Lamont received the votes of only 7% of registered voters in a very liberal state.

I'm also not certain that simply withdrawing our troops necessary equates to a peace movement. More correctly, I think, it simply removes us from the violence--violence which will likely increase in our absence.

Answer 2

Let us do some math.

Democrats are 30-40% of CT voters. You have to be a registered Democrat to vote in the primary. I have lived in CT my whole life, so I know. Of that group, just over 40% voted, so you are looking at 12-16% of Democrats voted. Of this, over 50% voted for Lamont. You are talking about less than 10% of registered voters actually voting. When you consider that about 15% of this country is liberal or ultra liberal, this tells nothing.

Lieberman is extremely popular with independents and some Republicans. He will win with 45% of the vote. The Republican nominee is not well known (though he is my best choice).

Another statistic, take a look at the American Conservative Union's website (http://www.acuratings.org). They vote on each Congressman and use 0-100 on a Conservative scale. 100 being the best and a strong conservative. Here are some interesting ratings:

Lieberman 2004-0 2005-8
Senator Dodd (CT) 2004-4, 2005-8
John Kerry 2004-0 2005-8
Hillary Clinton 2004-0 2005-12
Chuck Schumer NY 2004-12 2005-8

Special thanks to Rush Limbaugh for letting me on the air Monday to discuss this. :)

FOR ALL YOU KOOL-AID DRINKING LIBERALS OUT THERE, KEEP DRINKING. YOU THREW A GUY OVERBOARD WHO IS AS LIBERAL, OR MORE AS THE BIG DEMOCRAT MACHINE.

How is Lieberman a lap dog to Pres Bush?

There is a reason why Americans do not trust Democrats on any National Security issues.

Answer 3

It's a referendum of the war in Iraq by the Liberal left from Connecticut. Connecticut is a liberal state so I don't know how that represents the rest of the country. It's possible...but I think that it could also help the Republicans. They'll be able to paint the Dems as the cut and run\ loony left party. Lamont having Al and Jesse with him won't help either.

Answer 4

The press is giving this race too much emphasis. The race was for the Democratic nomination, not for the senate seat. The majority of the far left has been against the war from the start, and it is the far left who typically vote in the democratic primary. The moderates tend to not come out for the vote. I expect to see a Lieberman victory even though the Democratic party has thrown its weight behind the primary winner.

Answer 5

I hope so. All it means at this point is that the Democrats in Connecticut rejected Lieberman's pro-war stance as unacceptable and too radical for the party. It is a good sign though.

What I find interesting is that the discussion today has been about Moderates. It seems to me that what we heard today is the moderates. Lieberman's views are the ones that are too radical anymore.

Answer 6

Its a referendum amongst party loyalists who were slightly more against the war than in favor of it being concluded. Once independents, disenfranchised dems who want to defend our country and republicans vote liebermann will be easily elected. Lamont will come in 3rd. This should effectively chase moderate dems and there are a lot them not living in Ny or CA who will not vote to cut and run.

Answer 7

No, it was a punishment for Joe for not following the Democrat's anti-war line.

The only way to achieve peace with the Muslim's is to destroy the Fundamentalist. The extremist. Through War! That is all they believe in.

If all you would like to do is be a pacifist, that is fine, but consider this... You will only delay the war. It will arrive into America and then you have to fight it around our innocent people.

Answer 8

I think yes, I also think it has to do with the presidents failed policy's and Lieberman supporting them. As far as a peace movement we will be better able to tell that in November, barring repuglican dirty tricks there should be a ousting of many people in the senate and house.

Answer 9

yes, a move back to isolationism and rule by aristocracy. But also a statement on our relatiohnship with Israel, Leiberman being Jewish. Isolationism is not the same as Peace.

Answer 10

Yes, PLUS this Lamont guy has a good head on his shoulders. Sounds like he might be a good addition to the U:S. Senate.