Joe's New Hit Single

posted on October 28th

(CT Bob: This song is so godawful bad that I WANT you to hear it! Click HERE to listen to Joe's little ditty. And please parody this thing.

Then click HERE to listen/watch the coolness that's being made for Ned.)

Today, we released our first radio jingle to educate voters about Joe Lieberman's unique ballot placement on Election Day. Lieberman's name will be listed near the bottom of the ballot in Row 2 on the 'Connecticut for Lieberman' line, instead of his usual placement near the top of the ballot as the Democratic nominee.

Lieberman said:

"I want to make sure the voters of Connecticut who are looking for my name know how to find me on November 7th. This is a unique challenge, but certainly not an impossible one. I believe the Connecticut people are smart enough to figure this out, and we plan on doing whatever we can to provide helpful reminders between now and Election Day."

To listen to the jingle CLICK HERE.

SCRIPT for 'THE BOTTOM LINE' JINGLE:

Singing: When you walk into that voting booth, looking for the real truth; well people this year you will find, you're looking for the bottom line.

Joe Lieberman has been the one to say it straight and get it done. He's there for us once again, now Connecticut's there for Lieberman.

Look past the parties and the names, there's no room for political games, Joe's stood up for us every time, it's time to vote the bottom line.

Announcer: This year Joe Lieberman may be a little harder to find in the voting booth, because he's running independently in the Connecticut for Lieberman party, you'll find his name near the bottom of column two on the ballot. So take your time, look carefully and vote for Joe Lieberman.

Singing: When you walk into that voting booth, looking for the real truth, vote your heart and vote your mind, you'll find Joe on the bottom line.

Joe Lieberman: I'm Joe Lieberman, I'm running for Senate, and I approved this message. Paid for by Friends of Joe Lieberman
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/28/2006 at 3:17 PM

Thank you, Norwalk!

posted on October 28th

We would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to the Dems on the Norwalk Common Council who are breaking from reflexive partisan politics, putting Connecticut first, and stickin’ with Joe. You represent the kind of independent-minded, solutions-based politics that Joe is working to bring to Washington in order to get things done for Connecticut, and we’re grateful for your support.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/28/2006 at 2:06 PM

The Hartford Courant Endorses Joe

posted on October 26th

The Hartford Courant, the largest newspaper in Connecticut, re-endorsed Joe today:

Three months ago, we endorsed Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman in the Democratic primary because he is a much-needed diplomat in a warring Congress.

We still believe he is the right choice and warrants voter support on Nov. 7.

The three-term, 64-year-old senator lost the primary election in large part because of Democrats' anger over his support of President Bush's policy in Iraq. He is now running as a petitioning candidate. He remains a moderate respected in Congress for his talent in working across party lines.

This election is not solely about a war gone sour. There are critical domestic matters long simmering -- the solvency of Social Security, health care access, huge budget deficits and more…[And] it will take more members of Mr. Lieberman's ilk to restrain a free-spending, scandal-plagued Congress and an increasingly powerful president, or to turn attention to other urgent matters such as the environment and energy independence.

In 1991, Mr. Lieberman told a conference organized by the Heritage Foundation and the Progressive Foundation that "the old assumptions of the left and right are no longer working" and that the political system needed to embrace "a new consensus that drops ideology and replaces it with rationality." He has been true to this vision the past 18 years, earning bipartisan political capital that will be needed in the difficult six years ahead.

The Courant cites Joe’s solidly progressive voting record on domestic issues while applauding his ability to put people ahead of politics by working with Republicans like Senator John McCain and Senator Susan Collins on policies to improve our national security and protect our environment.

And despite Ned’s misleading attempt to caricature Joe into a Bush lackey, The Courant rightly reminds voters that this is untrue. The editorial points out that Joe hasn’t “given Mr. Bush…a free pass,” citing Joe’s harsh criticisms of the Bush Administration’s environmental record and his threat to subpoena Tom Ridge in 2002 when Bush refused to allow the then DHS Secretary to testify before the Government Affairs Committee.

The Connecticut people got an important reminder from the oldest most continuously published newspaper in America that Joe Lieberman is the only candidate in this race who has the experience, independence, and influence to get things done for them. We couldn’t agree more that Joe’s 18-years of experience have earned him the “bipartisan political capital that will be needed in the difficult six years ahead.”

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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/28/2006 at 1:16 PM

Obama Drama

posted on October 28th

The Lamont campaign yesterday had to “revise” its initial claim that the email Senator Barack Obama penned for Ned was sent to 5,000 people. In fact, Senator Obama sent the email only to a small group of 250 Connecticut voters who’ve also contributed to his own political action committee - HOPEFUND PAC. (We have great respect for Senator Obama and in fact, encourage our visitors to visit his website and make a contribution: www.hopefundamerica.com)

The Lamont camp, meanwhile, on Friday revised the figure it originally provided for how many Connecticut residents received an e-mail from Illinois Sen. Barack Obama urging them to rally behind Lamont.

A Lamont spokesman had said on Thursday that the e-mail from Obama, a prospective 2008 presidential candidate and rising party star, went to 5,000 state residents.

The spokesman said Friday the e-mail actually went to 250 Connecticut residents who are on Obama's list of supporters in the state. When Obama's e-mail was posted on a Lamont campaign blog, it received about 5,000 hits, the spokesman added.

We will leave it to others to determine for themselves why the Lamont campaign might feel the need to exaggerate the number of recipients of the email, or why the good Senator from Illinois might want to limit the size of the list itself.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/28/2006 at 12:14 PM

Get out the vote!

posted October 27th
(CT Bob: I guess today was a Slow Joe day)

We are less than two weeks out from Election Day and counting. And Joe is counting on you to help get out the vote and get him over the finish line on November 7th!

We cannot stress this enough. The single most valuable thing you can do to re-elect Joe Lieberman and keep his experienced and effective voice in the Senate is to help us spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors about voting for Joe.

Also, on Election Day, we will have volunteers adopt a poll site to help educate voters about Joe's unique placement on the ballot. In preparation for Election Day poll watching we are offering several regional training meetings.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/27/2006 at 11:11 AM

Mary Landrieu sticks with Joe

Posted October 26th

Joe accepted the endorsement of Democratic Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu today at the Berlin EMS Headquarters, where the two Senators met with members of the Connecticut emergency response community. Senators Landrieu and Joe also helped deliver “Stars of Life” awards to over a dozen emergency responders from Connecticut who traveled to Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Landrieu said of why she's sticking with Joe:

"I came here today to thank Connecticut’s emergency responders, but I also wanted to give my unequivocal support to Joe Lieberman. He is one of the strongest and most effective statesmen in the United States Senate and I strongly endorse him for reelection. This state and our nation need him back there.

"One of the first calls I made after the levees broke was to Joe Lieberman. In a time of national crisis, Joe had the calm, intelligence and compassion to help get me - and our country - through those difficult months. We have a long way to go in this country to strengthen our homeland security, and Joe Lieberman has the experience, intelligence and integrity to help us reach our goals and make us safer.

"Joe’s record in the Senate, what he’s done for Connecticut and the nation, justifies why I have broken from our Democratic party to endorse him – a party both of us respect. People are tired of the slash and burn politics in Washington these days. Joe is the type of leader who can take us in a new direction."

More photos from today's events on our Flickr page.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/26/2006 at 4:43 PM

Joe delivers again, fuel cell edition

posted October 26th

Joe joined with Chris Dodd today to announce $10 million in new federal funding for Connecticut’s fuel cell industry. Here’s the press release that the two Senate offices put out earlier:

WASHINGTON - Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced that the University of Connecticut’s Global Fuel Cell Center and Connecticut-based United Technologies (UTC) Power received today more than $10 million in research and development grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. The Global Fuel Cell Center received $1.9 million for research into the effects of impurities on fuel-cell performance and durability. UTC Power received two awards, of $6.4 million and $2 million, for the development of advanced seals and cathode catalysts for use in fuel cells. Title VIII of the Energy Policy Act, enacted in August 2005, authorized the Energy Department to award the grants today.

“As the hub of this country’s advanced fuel-cell industry, Connecticut is benefiting justifiably from the federal funding that last year’s energy bill authorized for fuel-cell development grants and other fuel-cell incentives,” Lieberman said. “Today’s grants represent just a small fraction of the federal support that Connecticut’s clean-energy research centers and companies stand to receive under that law. I will continue fighting for federal funds that protect Connecticut jobs while helping to make the U.S. energy independent.”

Fuel cells use hydrogen and oxygen to generate pollution-free electricity (water and heat are the only byproducts). They can power small portable devices, buildings, and vehicles. Connecticut is an important hub of the emerging fuel-cell industry. The state is home to fuel-cell technology companies such as UTC Power, Fuel Cell Energy, and Proton Energy Systems, and the University of Connecticut’s fuel-cell research program is widely respected.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/26/2006 at 3:21 PM

Projo endorses Joe

Posted October 25th

The Providence Journal became the latest major paper in the area to endorse Joe’s reelection. Like the New York Post before it, the ProJo touted Joe’s integrity and thoughtfulness -- “the party and the state can use a strong and principled leader who is capable of thinking independently and won't wilt under pressure.”

Here’s the full endorsement editorial:

Lieberman for Senate
Providence Journal

Sen. Joseph Lieberman, of Connecticut, has paid a political price for his strong support of America's ambitious, and very badly implemented, effort to topple dictator Saddam Hussein and fight terrorism by nurturing democracy in Iraq. Ned Lamont, exploiting the unpopularity of the war with the left-wing base, captured the Democratic primary, forcing Senator Lieberman to run as an independent to keep his seat.

That was a sharp rebuke to the man who was his party's vice presidential nominee only six years ago. But polls suggest that Mr. Lieberman will win the wider universe of voters who participate in the general election. If he indeed wins on Nov. 7, he plans to rejoin the Democrats -- without losing his seniority, which confers power that helps him serve Connecticut -- when the Senate resumes next year.

That's good, because the party and the state can use a strong and principled leader who is capable of thinking independently and won't wilt under pressure.

To some extent, Senator Lieberman harks back to such Democrats as Harry Truman and Henry "Scoop" Jackson, who believed in the projection of American power to support U.S. security interests. In other ways he is like Rhode Island's Lincoln Chafee, demonstrating a willingness to defy his party's leaders in behalf of his principles. Such figures tend to open up ideas to debate and moderate their party's more extreme and ill-considered positions. Still, on most issues, Senator Lieberman is a boiler-plate Democrat, and his moderate-to-liberal approach seems to well reflect the values of most Connecticut voters.

Those voters would be wise to return this thoughtful, hard-working, and independent-minded leader to the Senate on Nov. 7.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/25/2006 at 4:26 PM

Another day, another endorsement!

posted on October 25th

Scripps News endorsed Joe yesterday, calling him “a strong and principled leader who is capable of thinking independently and won’t wilt under pressure.”

Lieberman as a once and future Democrat
Editorial
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut has paid a political price for his strong support of America's ambitious, and very badly implemented, effort to topple dictator Saddam Hussein and fight terrorism by nurturing democracy in Iraq. Ned Lamont, exploiting the unpopularity of the war with the left-wing base, captured the Democratic primary, forcing Senator Lieberman to run as an independent to keep his seat.

That was a sharp rebuke to the man who was his party's vice presidential nominee only six years ago. But polls suggest that Mr. Lieberman will win the wider universe of voters who participate in the general election. If he indeed wins on Nov. 7, he plans to rejoin the Democrats _ without losing his seniority, which confers power that helps him serve Connecticut _ when the Senate resumes next year.
That's good, because the party and the state can use a strong and principled leader who is capable of thinking independently and won't wilt under pressure.

To some extent, Senator Lieberman harks back to such Democrats as Harry Truman and Henry "Scoop" Jackson, who believed in the projection of American power to support U.S. security interests. In other ways he is like Rhode Island's Lincoln Chafee, demonstrating a willingness to defy his party's leaders in behalf of his principles. Such figures tend to open up ideas to debate and moderate their party's more extreme and ill-considered positions. Still, on most issues, Senator Lieberman is a boiler-plate Democrat, and his moderate-to-liberal approach seems to well reflect the values of most Connecticut voters.

Those voters would be wise to return this thoughtful, hard-working, and independent-minded leader to the Senate on Nov. 7.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/25/2006 at 9:24 AM

Jack Kemp endorses Joe

posted on October 25th

Joe was also endorsed today former Republican vice-presidential candidate and HUD Secretary Jack Kemp, prior to a rally at Stamford High School, Joe's alma mater. Kemp, who holds the rare distinction of being a former member of Congress and a former NFL quarterback, is also a longtime friend of Joe and a nationally-respected advocate on economic development and empowerment issues.

Here is how Kemp explained his reasons for crossing party lines to endorse Joe:

“I believe Abraham Lincoln said it best when he said ‘we serve our party best when we serve our nation first.’ There is no better way to serve this state, our nation, and our union than by electing Joe Lieberman. The toxicity and rancor in Washington D.C. has broken our system of government. I appreciate Joe’s integrity and I love his values. I have only endorsed two Democrats in my lifetime, Henry ‘Scoop’ Jackson, and Joe Lieberman. Joe comes from the ‘Scoop’ Jackson, John F. Kennedy, and Harry Truman wing of the Democratic Party. He deserves to be reelected, and I strongly endorse him."

More pictures on flickr.

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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/25/2006 at 8:55 PM

Top Norwalk Dems Sticking with Joe

posted October 25th

As the Norwalk Hour reported on its front page, Norwalk Common Council President Michael W. Coffey, defacto leader of the Norwalk Democrats, announced that he is sticking with Joe, touting Joe’s integrity and record of results.

Coffey said:

"Joseph Lieberman is someone who does what he thinks is right for the residents of Norwalk, right for the state of Connecticut and what's right for our country. I'd like to see him serve six more years as a U.S. senator for the state of Connecticut. He has done an excellent job."

Coffey’s fellow Councilman Herbert A. Grant also threw his support to Joe, touting Joe’s experience and ability to work across party lines to get things done.

Herbert A. Grant, who represents District A on the Common Council said:

"His experience as a Senator for this area gives him the seniority and the ability to be able to work in a bi-partisan manner to continue to help the state of Connecticut to get its equal share of federal funds, to advance the state as well as its largest municipalities."
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/25/2006 at 6:19 AM

Bob Kerrey, Sticking with Joe

posted October 25th

This afternoon former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE) came to Connecticut to talk homeland security with Joe and formally endorse Joe’s independent run.

They started the day highlighting their work together around 9-11 Commission — Senator Kerrey is a Commission member and Joe co-authored the legislation creating the panel — and their efforts to implement the Commission’s recommendations to fill the holes in our national defenses.

Senator Kerrey praised Joe for working across party lines with John McCain (R-AZ) to build support for the Commission and overcome President Bush’s objections to pass the bill.

And then once the Commission issued its report, Senator Kerrey said that it was Joe Lieberman and Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and McCain who wrote the law adopting many of the Commission’s recommendations.

Senator Kerrey concluded by saying that a lot more work needed to be done to make good on the 9-11 Commission’s findings — and that it was perfectly clear Joe was the right man for that job.

Senator Kerrey said after the discussion in explaining why he was sticking with Joe:

“I think it would be a terrible loss for the country to lose Joe Lieberman at this particular moment when, in many ways, Washington, D.C., is broken. Joe’s one of those guys. He’s very clear about what he believes. He’s very forceful in delivering his views on what ought to be done.”
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/25/2006 at 4:13 PM

New TV Ad

posted October 24th

We released a new television ad today that exposed Ned Lamont’s hypocrisy on protecting Connecticut jobs. It highlights the contrast between Lamont’s rhetoric about protecting jobs in Connecticut, and Lamont’s investment of up to $5 million dollars in a firm whose companies ship jobs overseas.

SCRIPT:

Narrator: Up to five million dollars. That’s how much money Ned Lamont invests in a firm whose companies ship jobs overseas. Good jobs we could use here in Connecticut.

So when you hear Ned Lamont pretend he cares about jobs here in Connecticut…

Lamont: A lot of good jobs are leaving the state…leaving the country.

Narrator: …Remember he doesn’t put his millions where his mouth is.

I’m Joe Lieberman and I approved this message.

Joe stands tall in final debate

Posted October 24th

In case you missed the third and final debate last night, Joe was the top of his game.

He stood head and should shoulders above his opponents in his mastery of the issues, particularly in terms of the complex threat posed by jihadist terrorism and the challenge of reforming our broken health care system.

He showed his sense of humor and self-effacing charm, as well as his strength and sense of purpose.

And perhaps most importantly, he made his most compelling case yet in the debates for his unique ability to break through the partisan gridlock in Washington and get things done for the people of Connecticut.

It’s a shame that the boorish behavior of a small group of boorish LaRouche fanatics dominated much of the coverage. But for those who watched, there is no question who the most qualified candidate on the stage was.

Otherwise, a few special thank you’s are in order.

First, to Alan Schlesinger for standing up for Joe when the protestors interrupted his closing statement. While Ned Lamont sat silently and passively as the anti-war fanatics sang their song, Alan leapt up and told the Larouchies to shut up and get out.

Second, to all our supporters who came out for the debate and for the debate parties we hosted at Hanifan’s in New London, Toad’s in New Haven, and Joe Black’s in Hartford. Your enthusiasm in showing your Joe was much appreciated. We hope you had as good a time as we did.

Third, to our bagpiping friends who came by Hanifans to help us celebrate after the debate. We were a little surprised to see them in our party after they played for Ned’s little pre-debate parade up to the Garde Arts Center. But we got the laugh of the night when they told us they were just taking Ned’s money and were all voting for Joe...

Goes to show that the people of Connecticut can't be bought.

More photos from debate night on our flickr page.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/24/2006 at 1:47 PM

McCain Goes for Joe

posted on October 24th

John McCain, the Dean of the Straight Talk Caucus in Congress and one of Joe Lieberman’s closest friends in the Senate, gave a great plug for Joe’s brand of principled, bipartisan politics today on the Imus in the Morning Show:

SEN. MCCAIN: …I think that this is going to be a very tough election, maybe, if we're digging for the pony, it looks like my friend Joe Lieberman is going to get re-elected and that's great news.

IMUS: Yes, and I'm the one person, perhaps you as well, who did not bail out on him. Even when they were -- I even had this discussion with Chris Dodd and others, even when they were urging him to get out of the race. Remember that?

SEN. MCCAIN: The other aspect of this is Americans, as you saw, have a very low approval rating of Congress. They want us to work together in a bi-partisan fashion. He worked with Susan Collins very closely. I have worked with him on a number of issues. He reaches across the aisle in order to get things done. He's a lovely man in many respects, but the fact that he practices bi-partisanship on issues that require it is one of, I think, one of his greatest talents and why he should be back in the Senate.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/24/2006 at 1:03 PM

Former State Attorneys General endorse Joe

posted October 23rd

Joe was endorsed today by a bipartisan group of 40 former State Attorneys General from over 25 states, who announced they’re ‘Sticking with Joe’ because of Joe's integrity, honesty and his stellar record of results as Connecticut’s Attorney General.

Joe served as Connecticut State Attorney General between 1983 – 1988. His accomplishments include establishing aggressive affirmative action policies in the Connecticut Attorney General’s office to recruit more women and minorities, protecting the environment, protecting consumers against fraud and price gauging, and standing up to big oil companies that were practicing discriminatory policies to drive up the cost of gas.

The Honorable Robert Abrams (Democratic New York State Attorney General, 1979 – 1993) said:

Those of us who have worked with Joe Lieberman know that he is a person of intelligence, independence, integrity and decency. He is a genuine leader in our nation who is respected for his insights and active efforts to seek solutions to problems. It is important to keep his voice and leadership in the United States Senate.

The Honorable Bob Stephens (Republican Kansas State Attorney General, 1979 – 1995) said:

I had the privilege of working with Senator Lieberman when I was Kansas Attorney General and he was the Connecticut Attorney General. His dedication to public service and his commitment to honesty and integrity convinced me early on that there is not a more honest man in politics. It has always been an honor to call him friend.

Joe said:

I am honored to have the support of this group, so many of whom are former colleagues and all of whom I count as my friends. Connecticut deserves a leader who will put their interests first and, as Attorney General and Senator, I have always worked to put the people of Connecticut before partisan interests.

Former Attorneys General for Joe

* The Honorable Robert Abrams (NY, 1979-1993)--D
* The Honorable Jeff Amestoy (VT, 1985-1997)--R
* The Honorable Francis X. Bellotti (MA, 1975-1987)--D
* The Honorable Margery Bronster (HI, 1995-1999)--D
* The Honorable Richard H. Bryan (NV, 1979-1983)--D
* The Honorable Charles W. Burson (TN, 1988-1997)--D
* The Honorable Robert A. Butterworth (FL, 1986-2002)--D
* The Honorable Steve Clark (AR, 1979-1990)--D
* The Honorable Walter W. Cohen (PA, 1995)-- R
* The Honorable John J. Degnan (NJ, 1978-1981)--D
* The Honorable Herbert F. DeSimone (RI, 1967-1971)—R
* The Honorable Jerry Diamond (VT, 1975-1981)--D
* The Honorable John J. Easton, Jr. (VT, 1981-1985)--R
* The Honorable Tyrone C. Fahner (IL, 1980-1983)--R
* The Honorable Richard S. Gebelein (DE, 1979-1983)--R
* The Honorable Slade Gorton (WA, 1969-1981)--R
* The Honorable John L. Hill (TX, 1973-1979)--D
* The Honorable John A. LaSota, Jr. (AZ, 1978)--R
* The Honorable Robert F. List (NV, 1971-1979)--R
* The Honorable Robert A. Marks (HI, 1992-1995)--D
* The Honorable Brian McKay (NV, 1983-1991)--R
* The Honorable Mark V. Meierhenry (SD, 1979-1986)--R
* The Honorable V. Frank Mendicino (WY, 1975-1978)--D
* The Honorable Andy P. Miller (VA, 1970-1977)--D
* The Honorable Mike Moore (MS, 1988-2004)--D
* The Honorable Richard G. Opper (Guam, 1983-1986)
* The Honorable Edwin L. Pittman (MS, 1984-1988)--D
* The Honorable Warren Price, III (HI, 1989-1992)--D
* The Honorable Clarine Nardi Riddle (CT, 1989-1991)—D
* The Honorable Dennis J. Roberts, II (RI, 1979-1985)--D
* The Honorable Stephen D. Rosenthal (VA, 1993-1994)--D
* The Honorable Gregory H. Smith (NH, 1980-1984)--R
* The Honorable Nicholas Spaeth (ND, 1985-1993)--D
* The Honorable Robert T. Stephan (KS, 1979-1995)--R
* The Honorable Hal Stratton (NM, 1987-1990)--R
* The Honorable Anthony F. Troy (VA, 1977-1978)--D
* The Honorable Michael C. Turpen (OK, 1983-1986)--D
* The Honorable Duane Woodard (CO, 1983-1991) --D
* The Honorable Grant Woods (AZ, 1991-1999)--R
* The Honorable LeRoy S. Zimmerman (PA, 1981-1989)--R
* C. Raymond Marvin, (former Executive Director of the National Association of Attorneys General, 1975-1986)
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/23/2006 at 2:19 PM

NY Post Endorsement

posted October 22nd

October 20, 2006 -- Voters in have a chance to undo the damage wrought by the state's Democrats in August's primary by re-electing Joe Lieberman to the United States Senate.

Since his surprise defeat at the hands of gadfly multimillionaire Ned Lamont, Lieberman has pursued re-election as an independent - a status that describes both his affiliation on the ballot and his political position. (Republican candidate Alan Schlesinger, drawing single digits in the most recent polls, won't be a factor in the race.)

The Hollywood- and Web-based nuts who have been hauling the Democrats ever leftward seek to exact revenge on Lieberman - the Democrats' vice presidential candidate just six years ago - for his refusal to apologize for supporting the war in.

Read the full endorsement.

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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/22/2006 at 12:56 PM

Debate Rally and Parties

posted on October 20th

On Monday night, Joe will be taking part in the third and final general election Senate debate at the Garde Arts Center in New London. Once again, Joe will show that he's the only candidate who can help fix the partisan gridlock in Washington and find solutions to problems Connecticut voters care most about.

There will be a pre-debate rally outside the Garde Arts Center in New London and we would love for all of our supporters to come out and join us to show support for Joe. So come and join us at 6:45 PM in front of the Garde Arts Center at 325 State Street.

The debate will be broadcast live on WTNH Channel 8 at 8 p.m. and because seating is limited in the Center we will also be holding three regional debate parties throughout the state.

There will be free food and drinks, so come out and root for Joe at one of the following locations:

New Haven
Toad's Place
300 York Street
7:45-9:45pm

Hartford
Joe Black's
31 Pratt Street
7:45-9:45pm

New London
Hanafin's
310 State Street
7:45-9:45pm

Make sure you bring friends! We need your support now more than ever to re-elect Joe!
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/21/2006 at 4:07 PM

New TV ads

posted on October 20th

We released two new television ads today. One ad, titled “Fix Washington,” highlights Joe’s positive agenda for the future and his ability to work across party lines to help fix the partisan gridlock in our nation’s capital. Another ad, titled “Protect,” highlights the work Joe has done to help parents protect children from violence and other negative influences from television and the internet. You can watch them below:

“Protect”

Woman 1: There’s just no time day or night where I feel comfortable letting my daughter watch television alone without me with her.

Lieberman: That’s exactly how I felt about our children and why I worked in Congress to get the rating system for video games and the v-chip for television.

Woman 2: And now with the Internet you don’t know what your kid is watching or who they are talking to.

Lieberman: Well, that’s why I am going to lead the fight in Congress to crack down on Internet predators, so that our kids can be safe.


“Fix Washington”

Lieberman: We all want to fix Washington. The question is: how do we do it?

I’ve always worked across party lines to get results for people, now I want to give a tax credit to home buyers, end our dependence on foreign oil, and bring our troops home from Iraq without compromising our security.

Finger-pointing and negativity don’t accomplish anything. We fix Washington when we put people ahead of politics.

I’m Joe Lieberman and this is my message.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/21/2006 at 1:51 PM

Joe condemns vandalism of Groton sub sign

posted on October 20th

“This irrational act by misguided vandals disrespects the entire community. More specifically, it disregards the sacrifice and dedication of active and former submarine sailors, their families, and our equally devoted workers at Electric Boat and the sub base. While they may vandalize this sign, they cannot tarnish the spirit which is the “Submarine Capital of the World.” This sabotage simply and inappropriately defiles the legacy of a great community.”
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/21/2006 at 1:22 PM

Sign the Petition

posted on October 20th

One of our biggiest worries is coming to pass. In a desperate attempt to buy the election, Ned is using a chunk of the $11 million he has given his own campaign to run an unprecedented level of TV attack ads and tear Joe down.

Ned can’t beat Joe on the issues, he can’t beat Joe in the debates, he can’t make a positive argument for his own candidacy, and his negative, no-ideas campaign is showing no movement in the polls.

So what is Ned’s solution? Triple his ad buy for next week and put up more attack ads to distort Joe’s record -- every half hour on every Connecticut network affiliate every day. That’s the most expensive political smear campaign ever waged in Connecticut.

To make matters worse, Ned is still refusing to come clean with Connecticut voters about where his campaign funding is coming from.

The only way to know that information is from Ned’s family tax returns. But no matter how many times the news media or our campaign demands that Ned meet the same standard of disclosure as we do, Ned says it is none of your business.

Well, we believe that democracy is our business. It’s the people of Connecticut’s business. And it’s time for Ned to answer to them and come clean about where his $11 million is coming from.

If you agree, we would encourage you to sign an online petition calling on Ned to release his family’s tax returns. Tell Ned that if he’s going to demand accountability from others, he should start by being accountable himself.

Sign the petition!

And while you are at it, please make a contribution and help Joe fight back against Ned’s unprecedented political smear campaign.

Joe has done his best to build support from Democrats, Republicans, and independents across Connecticut and around the country, and your generosity has been extraordinary. But there is no way he can match Ned’s new onslaught of deceptive attack ads without your urgent help.

So if you want something better from our democracy than Ned’s $11 million tear-down campaign, and if you believe in Joe’s message of putting people ahead of politics, then we ask you today to make a contribution.

And with your help on Election Day, we can show the rest of the country what we know in our hearts– the people of Connecticut cannot be bought.

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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/20/2006 at 4:47 PM

Oops

posted on October 20th

Nice try, Tim. But according to this New York Times story it looks like the "oops" on the Menendez story belongs with the Lamont campaign.

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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/20/2006 at 9:11 AM

The Washington Prognosis: Joe is looking good

posted on October 19th

We know that we still have a tough fight ahead of us for the last 19 days of the campaign. But we take some comfort from knowing that more and more national political observers are saying Ned’s paté may be cooked.

Today’s prognosis comes from the Washington Times, which ran a story under the headline, “Lieberman seen set to win re-election.”

Three weeks before Election Day all indications are that Sen. Joe Lieberman is headed for re-election after stumbling in his party's primary over the summer.
The Connecticut Democrat, who is running as an independent, leads Democratic nominee Ned Lamont in the polls, has raised more campaign money, and has won a number of endorsements from both parties.

A University of Connecticut poll released last week shows Mr. Lieberman leading Mr. Lamont 46 percent to 39 percent, with 12 percent of poll respondents saying they remain undecided. Republican Alan Schlesinger received just 3 percent in the poll.

The Lieberman campaign also has a fundraising edge, with campaign finance reports showing Mr. Lieberman has raised $14.8 million, compared with $9 million for Mr. Lamont. Mr. Lamont has spent $11 million of his personal fortune on the race, including a $2 million donation made last week.
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/19/2006 at 3:07 PM

NJ Senate Candidates give Joe bipartisan support

posted on October 19th

How's this for bipartisanship?

This afternoon The Empire Zone reports that Democratic New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and his Republican opponent Tom Kean Jr. both endorsed expressed support of Joe's independent candidacy yesterday at a public forum.

[B]oth candidates were asked about Lieberman’s re-election bid. Mr. Mendenez, who appeared first, said he supports Mr. Lieberman’s run as an independent candidate. “I wish him well,” he said, “and hope he returns.”

He then warned the crowd that Mr. Kean, who was to appear second, would try to tell the crowd that Mr. Menendez supports Mr. Lamont.

About 40 minutes later, when Mr. Kean was asked about Senator Lieberman, he said, “I think he is the right individual and I look forward to serving with him.” After a pause, he added, “My opponent, by the way, supports Ned Lamont.”
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Posted by: Eric Blankenbaker on 10/19/2006 at 2:08 PM