Cuppa Joe

Joe Lieberman had better start performing some alliyahs before primary day if he wants to hold on to the Senate seat he so clearly does not deserve. A mere 6 years ago he was the Vice-Presidential nominee, thus catapulted into the upper echelon of Democratic politics. If he were a decent politician, Lieberman wouldn't be struggling to hold onto a seat-- let alone the Democratic primary!-- during a mid-term election most people understand to be a referendum on the President he-- Joe Lieberman-- ran against. The little pug-faced New Englander should slide right through with nary a scratch. So, and I quote my favorite fictitious child actor, Wha Happen?!

1.) Iraq. Yes, that. But if you're a Democratic Senator running for re-election and you're not Teddy Kennedy or Russ Feingold, you voted for this disaster, too. The only difference is, you recognize that Bush pissed on your leg. Lieberman, however, is still insisting it was just rain.

2.) The 2000 Election made Lieberman a truly national figure, subject to national scrutiny. Being a bit of a twat, he couldn't really afford the limelight; and he received tons of the blame. Then God told him to run again in 2004. Another bad idea. (Don't worry God, I don't blame you. Heck, I don't even believe in you!)

3.) Denial. Lieberman's biggest problem is that he refuses to take responsibility for a bad act- voting for the war- and refuses to hold anyone accountable for the barrage of lies America and the world was fed during the run-up to March 2003.

If you're interested in reading more about Lieberman, I recommend two recent articles.

Why The Left Is Furious at Lieberman (LA Times)

No Mojo (New Yorker)

Finally, I'll say this. I hope Joe loses in his primary fight against Ned Lamont. Lamont would make a fine Senator, yes. But mostly I just want Mr. MoJoe to fulfill his promise to run as an Independent from the Connecticut for Lieberman Party.