Lamont and Lieberman Go Toe to Toe in Debate
Conn businessman Ned Lamont, who in the polls is closing in fast on Joe Lieberman, forced the three-term senator in a debate Thursday night to defend his strong support for President Bush over the Iraq war, in addition to charging that Lieberman has made his bed in Congress with lobbyists and special interest groups A few elbows were thrown Video highlights Individual video clips of each exchange MSNBC Host: Lieberman used GOP talking points (he even channeled Reagan) Lamont blog with media reactions, fact-checking and blogger coverage Point of interest: One of the main blogs featured on Lamont's site is My Left Nutmeg President Bush (interviewed before the debate) on Lieberman Truthdig's interview with Lamont UPDATE #1: Blogger Enigmatic Paradox gives the debate to Lamont, but not for the reason you'd expect.
Conn. businessman Ned Lamont, who in the polls is closing in fast on Joe Lieberman, forced the three-term senator in a debate Thursday night to defend his strong support for President Bush over the Iraq war, in addition to charging that Lieberman has made his bed in Congress with lobbyists and special interest groups.
A few elbows were thrown.
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