54 percent of Connecticut voters said they disapproved of the way Lieberman is handling his job, while 38 percent said they approved. The numbers are the lowest approval ratings Lieberman has faced since the poll started tracking his popularity...
Forty-two percent of those surveyed said Lieberman's support for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) during the presidential election made them think less favorably of him; 43 percent of voters said it made no difference. 30 percent of those who supported Lieberman in his 2006 general election said they would now vote for someone other than Lieberman if the election were held again today.
Lieberman's colleague, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), also faces tough approval numbers. 47 percent of Connecticut voters said they approved of the way Dodd is handling his job, while 41 percent they disapproved. A 50 percent approval rating is considered healthy for incumbent politicians.
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Yeah, but Lieberman is not up for reelection for 4 more years. Many things can happen in those years. Don't underestimate his ability to somehow make himself look good again. The guy is an opportunist of the first degree.
Not to mention I doubt DSCC have the backbone and cojones to actually STAND BY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CANDIDATE, instead of supporting Lieberman. Who knows, maybe they won't even put up a candidate. That's what they did with Bernie Sanders in Vermont, right? Not a big deal in that case since Sanders is to the left of the party, and voted with them a majority of the time.
Peter,
He may be an opportunist of the first degree, but for the last few years, he's managed to make the least of those opportunities, with the one exception being his 2006 Senate run.
It's funny. I agree with you both. I have no idea what will happen.
Here is what the problem is going to be for Lieberman. He won the last time because he the Republicans split their votes with him and the Republican candidate and the Democrats gave him 30 percent also. But this poll reflects ALL of the electorate in CT which means even the republicans who were snowed into voting for him aren't happy right now. Now don't get me wrong, I suppose he could suddenly emerge as a leading voice on some issue associated with CT over the next 4 years, but I just don't think thats likely.
This guy has been staying two steps ahead of shit for some time now. If I had to put $100 on it, I would say his time is up and he will either lose or see the writing on the wall and not run in four years.
Then again, I didn't think he would run as an independent.
THC,
My man. Bridgport doesn't sleep and It's good to see props given by someone from another post-industrial city ravaged by white flight, crack cocaine, corrupt governance, terrible education and gun violence.
Lieberman is done. Connecticut went crazy for Obama, especially Southern CT, and they will not forget Lieberman's rat turn with the old man and the crazy lady. Other dems know the blood is in the water and will step up to take him down when the time comes. Connecticut voters won't truck his turncoat behavior and there aren't enough republican voters left (See Christopher Shays loss) to save him next time around.
Lieberman is the best thing in years that's happened to Chris Dodd. If we weren't all busy hating on Joe, some of us might focus more on Chris from Countrywide and conclude that after 26 years in the Senate (iirc he was first elected to Senate in 1982) it's time he join his pal Sammy Gedjenson (former 9 term CT Rep) among the ranks of stinking lobbyists.
Lieberman's independent move in 04 made him look like the candidate-who-refused-to-compromise-his integrity. Voters bought into that narrative hook, line and sinker. But his knuckled criticism of Obama, his unyielding support for McCain's platform---not just the man---and his defense of Palin has tainted his reputation as a sensible, measured guy whose integrity in tact. That's a lot of stuff to reverse, but definitely possible in four years. The problem is, this stuff is going to get drudged up again, and Lieberman will find himself defending those uncomfortable positions. I think the only thing that saves him in the end is a lousy competitor.