Disclosure: I worked for the Lamont campaign doing web design and production and some writing for the official blog (from 9/5/06 to 11/07/06).
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Wednesday Morning Round-Up
- The "Messy Desk" ad has already been viewed an amazing 112,000+ times at YouTube.
- Joe Conason attacks the "single-issue" charge at the NY Observer:
That he would dismiss the disastrous occupation as merely “one issue” suggests how remote he is from his constituents—the great majority of whom now view the war as a costly strategic and moral error that should be concluded as soon as possible. He sounds equally detached from that failed policy’s awful reality when he proclaims that “the situation in Iraq is a lot better” than a year ago.
Connecticut’s voters are not obliged to prove their “moderation” by ratifying his bad judgment. - Quote of the day (so far):
"We don't have any money... We have nothing except people that believe in me. That's all I have. I don't have enough money to pay my frigging taxes."
- State Rep. Diana Urban (R) talking about her just-announced independent campaign for senate in the New London Day. - Get involved: attend a Lamont house meeting tonight! There will be get-togethers in East Haddam, East Hartford, and Redding, at 7pm. (Here's what a recent one looked like.)
posted by tparty at 9:50 AM 
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Not sure if this has been pointed out but....
Notice how Joe wants to start a party called Conneticut for Joe? Why not the other way round? Why not something more in line with his supposed integrity and commitment to servitude? Why not "Joe For Conneticut". Isn't it "Ask not what your country can do for you yada yada yada?"
No, It's "All About Joe" 24/7. You can have that for a bumper sticker or whatever.
Conneticut must bow to Joe. It is painfully obvious...
Notice how Joe wants to start a party called Conneticut for Joe? Why not the other way round? Why not something more in line with his supposed integrity and commitment to servitude? Why not "Joe For Conneticut". Isn't it "Ask not what your country can do for you yada yada yada?"
No, It's "All About Joe" 24/7. You can have that for a bumper sticker or whatever.
Conneticut must bow to Joe. It is painfully obvious...
# posted by 
at 11:14 AM
at 11:14 AM
I have some pointed observations to make about the Lieberman/Lamont campaign and our Democratic party in general. Bottom line: If they want any hope of retaining the majority in the house that they'll almost surely win this Nov., they have to develop a sense of timing and opportunism that's distinguished the GOP.
While you're there, check out my Open Letter to Ned Lamont.
While you're there, check out my Open Letter to Ned Lamont.
Not a problem. I'm afraid much of it is redundant, that Ned knows well enough to take the high road and to continue what he's doing but I think I make some good points, nonetheless.
You need to learn to spell Connecticut if you want to be involved in politics there, I think.
# posted by at 4:59 PM
at 4:59 PM
I interviewed Sibel Edmonds this week - President of the National Security WhistleBlowers Coalition. They have a new campaign out about the worst dozen members of congress.
She railed against Lieberman - here is the link to the Lieberman part of the interview.
Here's what she said about Ned:
You know Lieberman is having some trouble in Connecticut - and I salute his constituents and the democrats who understand that this man is NOTHING like the man they thought they were voting for - as far as his action and his inaction - both. I would love to go up there and somehow work with Lamont's campaign if he agrees to be pro-whistleblowers.
I’ve heard wonderful things about Lamont - and I’ve read his interview transcript on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman. I think he handled himself very well. I was thinking of writing a formal letter and introducing myself. I don’t know what's the best way to get it into the right hands - so that some intern doesn’t get it and throw it away - and I'll say look 'I’m willing to go up there and speak - I will do that - I’ll speak about my case - I'll speak about the importance of these issues as it relates to Joe Lieberman and his position on these types of issues - secrecy, and retaliation, and privileges and having no oversight.' I would love to do that!
She railed against Lieberman - here is the link to the Lieberman part of the interview.
Here's what she said about Ned:
You know Lieberman is having some trouble in Connecticut - and I salute his constituents and the democrats who understand that this man is NOTHING like the man they thought they were voting for - as far as his action and his inaction - both. I would love to go up there and somehow work with Lamont's campaign if he agrees to be pro-whistleblowers.
I’ve heard wonderful things about Lamont - and I’ve read his interview transcript on Democracy Now with Amy Goodman. I think he handled himself very well. I was thinking of writing a formal letter and introducing myself. I don’t know what's the best way to get it into the right hands - so that some intern doesn’t get it and throw it away - and I'll say look 'I’m willing to go up there and speak - I will do that - I’ll speak about my case - I'll speak about the importance of these issues as it relates to Joe Lieberman and his position on these types of issues - secrecy, and retaliation, and privileges and having no oversight.' I would love to do that!
That the Repubs may not run their original prowar candidate, and that they may now run an anti-war candidate--even if a stronger candidate--will not be helpful to Lamont.
The original prowar Repub would have split the disgusting prowar voters with chickenhawk Lieberman. Having another antiwar candidate on the ballot would split the antiwar votes.
Peace.
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The original prowar Repub would have split the disgusting prowar voters with chickenhawk Lieberman. Having another antiwar candidate on the ballot would split the antiwar votes.
Peace.
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