It's been a long time since I've linked to Sirota. The eve of the Lieberman-Lamont race seems like the perfect time to correct that.
No matter what the outcome tomorrow - and I sure am hoping Lamont wins - we should all remember that last point: the fact that Ned Lamont and the progressive movement have mounted such a serious challenge to an entrenched incumbent with such a massive corporate-backed warchest is a HUGE ACCOMPLISHMENT. In the course of just a few months, a guy who has never run for office took on one of the most well-funded, insulated politicians in America, who used all of his clout and cashed in all of his favors to get other Big Time members of the Establishment to help him. If Ned gets within 15 points of Lieberman, it is a display of real strength, and it is a major step forward in our movement.Remember - movements take time. If Ned loses, the media and Democratic "strategists" will put out all sorts of stories patting themselves on the back and pretending that nothing serious really happened.
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Ugh Lieberman.
http://www.mydd.com/story/2006/8/3/205416/1615
I have a sinking feeling he'll win the primaries though polls for Lamont are looking favorable. But I can totally see Republicans voting Lieberman in open primaries.
Well today's the day...