Light posting for the rest of the day, going to see Gen. Clark and Ned. Hope the sun comes out.

In the meantime, first nominee for Quote of the Day... Sen. Lieberman apologizes (for the first time?) for being an absentee senator:

While Lamont made an issue of Lieberman's Iraq stance during the primary campaign, several city residents said they were more upset with Lieberman taking time away from his duties in the Senate to seek the vice presidency in 2000 and the presidency in 2004. Lieberman said he understands the voters' frustration.

"I missed a number of votes (in the Senate), and I regret it," Lieberman said. "The staff continued to work (on constituent issues and legislation). I wasn't gone all the time."

Lieberman said it was a difficult time serving and campaigning at the same time.

"I've gotten the presidential bug entirely out of my system," Lieberman said. "I'll never do that again."