On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 06:41:50 -0400, Eisboch wrote:


"thunder" wrote in message
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I can think of another very good reason Republicans are interested,
fear. The main issue that brought Lieberman's defeat, was his support
for the war in Iraq. That makes a lot of Republicans, and Democrats,
worried. It's too early to say, how a Democrats defeat, in a relatively
liberal state, will translate to a national election in November, but I
would say, many do have reason to worry.


There may be an unexpected backlash in the national elections that does
not favor Democratic candidates.
Democrats everywhere will be taking notice of what happened to Joe
Lieberman and collectively will be moving their respective positions
more to the left, further narrowing voter options. Republican
candidates will then have room to move more to a center "moderate"
position and may end up having more appeal nationwide.

Betcha Hillary starts moving left soon. This is going to be
interesting.

While my politics differed with Lieberman, he did have my respect. You
knew where he stood. He was unlike the gutless wonders you describe
above. Those willing to take any side of any issue to get elected, then
sliding back once they are entrenched. It will be interesting, but I
don't think much will change, regardless of which party wins.
Unfortunately, to me, both parties are much the same. With 300 million
people, I keep thinking we should be able to find better leadership.