Lieberman as Independent?

One of the few good things, politically, about living in Connecticut is Joe Lieberman. He is that rare gem - a true moderate who crosses the lines of party when it is to the benefit of his constituents. He is a Democrat who will talk and work with Republicans. He is a man who is pro-choice, but who truly respects the pro-life camp and will talk openly with them. He is a man of peace, who understands that sometimes war is inevitable and that it is important to support the Commander in Chief when our troops are in the field. And, he is the ONLY Senator or Representative in the state who ever writes back when I write him about an issue... and actually appears to have read my letter (or his staff has, at any rate).

Which, of course, means that the current Democratic Party feels he is the worst thing out there. They have decided to mount a strong primary challenge, and it appears they may actually wind up ousting him as their party's candidate. If so, they virtually guarantee CT loses the little power it has, since any junior senator from CT - republican or democrat - will be less than useless at negotiating money for our little state.

But Joe is not taking it lying down and is considering running as an Independent. I'll go on record now and say that I would vote for him as an independent. Otherwise, if he would ever consider it, I'd encourage the CT GOP to see if they can woo him. He is good for Connecticut.