Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Lieberman Beaten
Last night, Senator Joseph Lieberman lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut. Lieberman will now try to run as an independent candidate, which means Joe will likely split the Democrats at the polls and the seat will likely go to a Republican.
Normally, I'd be upset. This midterm election (the first election in which I can vote) is the perfect opportunity for the Democratic party to gain some seats in Congress and try to create some positive change before the end of this administration. However, the discontent directed toward Lieberman due to his support of the war is a harbinger of good things to come.
Moreover, as much as I want to see Democratic control of Congress, I believe in the process. The Democrats, who supported and elected the fairly conservative Lieberman, no longer feel as if he represents their interests well; therefore, they're no longer going to support his Senate bid. This is a good thing; this means the process is working correctly. Bravo.
I hope that the citizens of this country continue to demand accountability from the politicians who started and supported this war. Now that many are finally waking up to the reality that this administration has a flimsy justification for the war and absolutely no idea how to conduct it, it's time to convert discontent into action. The Democrats in Connecticut did so last night.
Normally, I'd be upset. This midterm election (the first election in which I can vote) is the perfect opportunity for the Democratic party to gain some seats in Congress and try to create some positive change before the end of this administration. However, the discontent directed toward Lieberman due to his support of the war is a harbinger of good things to come.
Moreover, as much as I want to see Democratic control of Congress, I believe in the process. The Democrats, who supported and elected the fairly conservative Lieberman, no longer feel as if he represents their interests well; therefore, they're no longer going to support his Senate bid. This is a good thing; this means the process is working correctly. Bravo.
I hope that the citizens of this country continue to demand accountability from the politicians who started and supported this war. Now that many are finally waking up to the reality that this administration has a flimsy justification for the war and absolutely no idea how to conduct it, it's time to convert discontent into action. The Democrats in Connecticut did so last night.
Comments:
It is indeed disappointing to see Leiberman getting such a case of sour grapes. The people of your party have spoken Joe. It's time to pack it up and go home.
Lieberman definitely pissed me off. I don't care about the parties, the government needs to balance the budget and spend money much more wisely. How much is this war going to cost us? + the pork barrel money. Instead of wasting money, it could go to a lot of important things that would actually help people who need help.
The cynical part of me feels very sorry for the idealistic component of my personality that believes in our government.
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The cynical part of me feels very sorry for the idealistic component of my personality that believes in our government.
