September 29, 2006
JOEMENTUM
Senator Joseph Lieberman, Independent Democrat: The PajamasMedia Video Interview
(PoliticsCentral, 9/29/2006)
But, you know, I want to go back. Your question surprised me and it’s an interesting one. So, I’d say, I remain a Democrat but disappointed not to have been nominated by my party and believing that, as much as I am a Democrat, that being a Democrat is not my highest loyalty. My party is not my highest loyalty. My highest loyalty is to the people of the State of Connecticut who were good enough to elect me. It’s to the country.Posted by Stephen Judd at September 29, 2006 8:14 PM
Comments
Based on his ability to bend, if not break, his principles when he ran with Gore six years ago, if Joe wins and the Democrats make significant off-year gains, he will end up caucusing with the party next year, even if he doesn't mingle with some of the party's leading lights. If he wins and the current R-to-D ratio remains roughly the same, he may feel less inclined to remain tied to the party.
Posted by: John at September 30, 2006 12:10 AMMy party is not my highest loyalty.
. . . which is why the Kossacks and DU-niks hate him so.
Posted by: Mike Morley at September 30, 2006 8:07 AM