Feingold: Lieberman ‘Doesn’t Get It’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2006 The hard-charging senator from Wisconsin swatted down Sen. Joe Lieberman's claim that pulling out of Iraq would only embolden future would-be plane-bombing terrorists: ?Joe is showing with that regrettable statement that he doesn?t get it. He doesn?t get it." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Joe Conason: War Critics Are Mainstream, Not Fringe

Joe Conason / Truthdig Aug 11, 2006 If more than half of the public supports withdrawal from Iraq, and nearly two-thirds disapproves of the president and his policy, isn't that the "mainstream" position? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Lieberman Seeks to Exploit Terror News for Political Gain

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 Sen Joe Lieberman seized upon news of the foiled British plane bombers to say that a victory for his Democratic rival, Ned Lamont, in November would constitute a victory for the terrorists You know, when John at AMERICAblog asked who was going to be the first one to exploit this situation for political gain, he thought it would at least be a Republican. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lamont Heads New GOP Bogeymen Lineup

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman has released a video titled "From NDR to Ned Lamont: The Democratic Party's Transformation From Strength to Weakness" Its message is obvious Its logic is ludicrous -- ie that only blind adherence to Bush's failed policies will make America safe (More after the jump) . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Stewart Skewers Joe ?Loserman?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 The "Daily Show" opened Wednesday with coverage of Ned Lamont?s victory over the man Jon Stewart referred to as ?Joe Loserman.? After playing a clip of Lieberman?s concession speech where the senator said the game was only half over, and the Lamont team was just ahead, Stewart shot back, ?Perhaps I could, uh, offer my own, uh, sports comparison, if you will. There was a game, and you lost.? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lauer to Lieberman: Haven’t the Voters Spoken?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 Matt Lauer tells the senator that many Dems think Lieberman is putting his own ambitions ahead of the good of the party Lieberman's response: Parties are the problem But Lauer doesn't let him off that easy . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Stephanopoulos: Rove Wants to Help Lieberman

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2006 The ABC News host reports: "According to a close Lieberman adviser, the President's political guru, Karl Rove, has reached out to the Lieberman camp with a message straight from the Oval Office: 'The boss wants to help Whatever we can do, we will do' " Quelle surprise Also, top Senate Dems Schumer, Reid and Dodd throw their support to Lamont (but stop short of calling on Lieberman to drop his independent bid). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lamont’s Victory Lap

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2006 Ned's victory speech / transcript Lieberman's speech / transcript Charting Lieberman's downfall Video clip bonanza at PoliticsTV NYT Editorial: Revenge of the "irate moderates" The Nation on Lamont's "Digital Constituency" Read Truthdig's interview with Lamont. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lamont Wins, Lieberman Spites Dems, Vows Independent Run

Staff / Truthdig Aug 9, 2006 Riding a fierce antiwar message, Ned Lamont came out of nowhere to defeat a three-term senator, capturing 52% of the vote to Lieberman's 48% (much more after the jump and more video links here). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Daily Kos: Why Lieberman Website Crashed

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2006 Aides to Sen. Joe Lieberman accused Ned Lamont's campaign Tuesday morning -- with no evidence -- of attacking and bringing down Lieberman's website. But Markos (of Daily Kos) seems to have found the real culprit: Lieberman's $15-a-month web hosting company went down, along with all its clients. (Thanks to reader "publius" for the link.) Check out Lieberman's unfounded accusations What an oddly petty conclusion to a race that has hinged on the most consequential of all topics. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Lieberman’s Last Stand: Scare Tactics

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2006 With mere hours to go before the Connecticut primary vote, Sen. Joe Lieberman said a victory for challenger Ned Lamont would send a message to the country: ?In the Democratic Party, there?s no room for strong-on-security Dems.? Actually, a victory for Lamont would send a message that there's no room in the party for Dems who coddle President Bush as he exploits the so-called war on terror to launch imperialist misadventures. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trailing Lamont, Lieberman Spins Furiously

Staff / Truthdig Aug 7, 2006 Down in the polls against challenger Ned Lamont, and with under 24 hours to go before the U.S. Senate primary in Connecticut, Sen. Joe Lieberman tried to distance himself from Bush. You'll love how he tried to spin his infamous career-killing line, "In matters of war, we undermine presidential credibility at our nation's peril." Check out Truthdig's interview with Lamont Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )