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Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00 AM

Jolting Joe

Liberal Democrats are enraged at Joe Lieberman for supporting the Iraq war. But will attacking the Connecticut senator make the party stronger -- or alienate its moderates?

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  • Thursday, December 15, 2005 07:07 AM

    Jolting Joe

    First, I want to say I live in New Haven, Connecticut, that's the same city as Lieberman. I don't need to say I want to see someone else representing my state in the Senate, that has been said by others, and I want to add my problems with him originated long before the Iraq war. There are many good reasons to get rid of him.

    But, what alternatives would be acceptable? Lowell Weicker, as an independant, is a good alternative, but remember he is 75 years old. What would people think about a liberal republican alternative like Chris Shays? Neither would count towards a Democratic majority. How important is the party itself, as opposed to the individual senator?

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