I do not know if anyone here has been following the news but there is an important election in Connecticut. It seems that long time Senator Joe Lieberman is in a primary battle with upstart Ned Lamont.
Being from Connecticut but living just over the border in Massachusetts, I was truly surprised to learn that such an important event was taking place. How did I miss it? How did anybody miss it?
Sadly (for you) there is more below the fold...
This is a shame because this could be a hugely important moment for the Democratic Party. It could be a turning point. And it could be a huge boost for the progressive movement.
After hours of difficult searches, I have learned that Businessman and rookie politician Ned Lamont is challenging three-term senator Joe Lieberman in the CT primary.
In the one or two posts I have found, Lamont describes himself as a progressive who cares about the people of Connecticut. Also in the limited commentary, writers have suggested that Lieberman, on the other hand, is ignoring the needs of Connecticut to further his own sense of importance.
I cannot say whether this is true or not because there are just not enough articles out there to read. So, if you could help me out and point me to some well written Lieberman / Lamont dairies, I would really appreciate it.
With your help, I will be able to get out in front of this event and write some hard-hitting diaries.
I would like to pick apart the right wing interpretation of events. I want to write about what other democrats are saying. I want to analyze the Washington D.C. Press' perspective. I want to understand why Connecticut citizens might consider switching from a long time incumbent to a rookie. I want to know every detail of Lamont's platform. I want to know who Lieberman's friends are - who he shakes hands with, who he kisses.
In short, I want to know what is going on in Connecticut and I am really disappointed that I cannot find anything on the subject.